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DIMEBAG Tribute Concert Scheduled For Virginia Beach This Weekend

According to Port Folio Weekly, metal bands DREADLINE, SINN, BULLISTIC (from Richmond) and SCARZ WITHIN will each perform a special musical tribute to honor the memory of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott at Tonics Bar & Grill in Virginia Beach, VA on Dec. 9. Dimebag Darrell (Darrell Lance Abbott) was co...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Remembers DIMEBAG On Second Anniversary Of His Death

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY singer/guitarist Zakk Wylde, guitarist Nick Catanese and bass player John "J.D." Deservio recently spoke to Boston writer Debby Rao about the legacy of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) on the second anniversary of Abbott's tragic death (Dimebag was gunned down by a...

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Suck Out the Poison

The first thing that strikes you about HE IS LEGEND is the unexpected sound of Schuyler Croom's melodic vocals — a little hoarse, kinda bluesy, he doesn't sound a damn thing like you'd expect a modern metal singer to. (Nerdy-critic reference #1: he bears an uncanny resemblance to the guy from ATOMIC...

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BRUTAL TRUTH Bassist: 'What Was Involved In Us Breaking Up Is Not A Factor Now'

Jackie Smit of Chronicles of Chaos recently conducted an interview with BRUTAL TRUTH bassist Danny Lilker. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Chronicles of Chaos: Well, there's no other way to start this interview other than to ask what made you and the rest of the guys decide that it was .....

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HYPOCRISY And DECAPITATED Forced To Cancel Tonight's Show In Spokane

HYPOCRISY and DECAPITATED have been forced to cancel tonight's (Dec. 3) "Machines At War Tour" show at Big Easy in Spokane, Washington. "We can't make it in time because of bad weather conditions, the distance and the bus is not able to drive fast enough," reads a posting on HYPOCRISY's web site. "W...

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CLAWFINGER Frontman: Rough Mixes Of Six Finished Tracks Completed

Frontman Zak Tell of the Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER has issued the following update on the writing/ recording sessions for the group's new studio album: "It's Friday afternoon and Bård [Torstensen, guitar] just left the building to make the long drive home and reunite with his wife for a wee...

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OTEP To Release 'The_ Ascension' In March

Capitol recording artist OTEP has the announced the release of the highly anticipated new album, "The_ Ascension", which is slated for unveiling on March 20. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Fortman (EVANESCENCE, MUDVAYNE) and recorded throughout 2006 in New Orleans, the album is the band's...

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HIMSA Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of HIMSA. The Seattle-based metal quintet’s ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences resulted in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that was welcome, refreshing and undeniable. The group continued to...

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DIO Drummer To Appear At Charity Event This Saturday

DIO drummer Simon Wright will appear at the Rock The Toy Box VII benefit at Harper's Bar & Grill in Northridge, CA this Saturday, December 2, 2006. Simon will sit in with THUNDHERSTRUCK (tribute to AC/DC) at 9:00 p.m. and will be signing photos at the merch booth after the show, with all proceed...

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Original SACRED REICH Lineup To Reunite For European Dates, WACKEN OPEN AIR

The original lineup of the long-defunct Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wiley Arnett (lead guitar),Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) — will reunite for several shows in Europe next summer, including an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival on August...

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NAPALM DEATH Frontman: 'Nothing Is Solid About Religion'

James Arter of Planet-Loud.com recently conducted an interview with NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Planet-Loud.com: Sure, how do you feel you've changed over the years? Barney: Well, we've certainly kept the starting points, I mean, you can tell fr...

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JASON MCMASTER's BROKEN TEETH To Perform At Benefit Concert

BROKEN TEETH (featuring Jason MacMaster of DANGEROUS TOYS/WATCHTOWER),LOWSIDE (featuring members of LILLIAN AXE) and members of PARIAH are among the musicians/artists scheduled to perform at a benefit concert for the family of Rob Gunderson on December 2, 2006 at the Lakewood Theatre, in Dallas, Te...

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ROBERT PLANT's Appeal Boost

According to Express & Star, a British woman seeking life-saving treatment for a tumor was due to meet her surgeon in America today after fundraisers, including rock legend Robert Plant, helped raise vital funds. He was among enthusiastic bidders at a fundraising auction for the Jackie Jennings...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: Las Vegas Is 'Completely Off-The-Chart Bonkers, Cuckoo'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following two entries in his online blog: "Thursday, November 23: Las Vegas is bizarre. Completely off-the-chart bonkers, cuckoo. You drive hours of absolutely nothing, rocks, sand and tumble weed and then BAM! An abomination in defiance to the very...

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DISTURBED Frontman: 'I See Ourselves As Being A Three-Decade Spanning Band'

Howie Magner of BattleCreekEnquirer.com recently conducted an interview with DISTURBED frontman David Draiman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On DISTURBED's cover of "Land of Confusion", a song first made popular by GENESIS in the late 1980s: "That's kind of the whole idea. It's taking a...