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THOR Vs. CRONOS: Vintage 1984 Photo-Comic Posted Online
A vintage 1984 three-page photo-comic depicting the epic battle between Thor and Cronos of VENOM (fought over Thor's wife Pantera) has been posted online at the Bazillion Points Blog. Bazillion's Ian Christe writes: "This bout 'tween the 'God of Thunder' and 'VENOM's Black Metal King' leaves no ques...July 3, 2009
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AL ATKINS: I Wanted To, But Couldn't, Get Away From The Name JUDAS PRIEST
Express & Star recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Allan Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his 1973 split with JUDAS PRIEST: "I was the only one in the group married and with a child, but money was a struggle. We had signed a recording contract ....July 3, 2009
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CAULDRON To Support WOLF In U.K.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based metallers CAULDRON will support WOLF on the following U.K. dates: Oct. 09 - London, UK - The Underworld Oct. 10 - Leeds, UK - Rio's Oct. 11 - Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks Oct. 13 - Newcastle, UK - Trillians Oct. 14 - Manchester, UK - Moho Oct. 15 - Nottingham, UK ...July 3, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE Fined For 'Illegally' Performing Its Own Songs
RussiaToday.com reports that a Russian court has fined British rockers DEEP PURPLE for "illegally" performing their own songs. Bloggers have already called the decision "fantastic in its idiocy." The concert in question took place on October 19, 2008 in Russia's southern city of Rostov-on-Don. Accor...July 3, 2009
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BLOODSHOTEYE: Another New Song Posted Online
Leamington, Ontario, Canada-based female-fronted "deathcore" band BLOODSHOTEYE has posted another new song, "There Will Be Blood", on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group's third album, "Expect The Unexpected", tentatively due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined record label. The...July 3, 2009
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ANTHRAX: New Video Interview With SCOTT IAN Available
Nina Rung of Domination TV conducted an interview with ANTHRAX's Scott Ian when the guitarist visited Helsinki, Finland for a promotional tour in support of the band's upcoming album, "Worship Music". Watch the five-minute chat below. Dave Fortman, a former member of UGLY KID JOE who has also worked...July 2, 2009
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METALLICA, SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, MASTODON Among KERRANG! AWARDS Nominees
The 2009 Kerrang! Awards will be held at a top secret London location on August 3 and this year's event will be hosted by SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor and ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. SLIPKNOT and METALLICA head up the nominations for the Kerrang! Awards 2009. Fresh from their triumphant Download...July 1, 2009
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CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS: Debut Album Release Date Announced
Bombastic, funky, sexy and loud, Chad Smith (drummer of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and CHICKENFOOT) is breaking out on his own with guitar star Jeff Kollman, multi-faceted keyboardist Ed Roth, and Motor City bass ace Kevin Chown. Together, they comprise what is easily one of the most interesting and unpr...July 1, 2009
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SLIPKNOT, ANTHRAX Members To Present This Year's KERRANG! AWARDS
SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor and ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will host this year's Kerrang! Awards, which will be held at a "top-secret" London, England location on August 3. "It's going to be awesome presenting the Awards with my good friend Corey," says Scott Ian. "I've done it the past few year...July 1, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN, MACHINE HEAD, DRAGONFORCE, SAXON Members Interviewed At 'Golden Gods'
IRON MAIDEN, MACHINE HEAD, STEVE VAI, STEEL PANTHER, DRAGONFORCE, SAXON, AMON AMARTH, DEVILDRIVER, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and MALEFICE are among the artists who were interviewed by the Wrexham, Wales-based "Metalheadz" show at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards, which was held on June 15 at the In...July 1, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off 'British Steel' 30th-Anniversary Tour; Video, Photos Available
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off their "British Steel" 30th-anniversary tour last night (Monday, June 29) at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Rapid Fire 02. Metal Gods 03. Breaking The Law 04. Grinder 05. United 06. You Don't Have...June 30, 2009
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'Our New Singer Sounds Like He's Been With Us Forever'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the latest installment of his regular column on SuicideGirls.com called "Scott Ian's Food Coma" where he writes about his food and travel experiences. An excerpt from the column follows below. "I've been in Europe since May 31, all over the place. I spent the f...June 30, 2009
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IAN ASTBURY's THE SOFT REVOLT: NYC Footage Available
THE SOFT REVOLT, the new acoustic project led by THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury, performed on June 12, 2009 at the The Bowery Electric in New York City on the opening night of John Patrick Shanley's play "Savage in Limbo", which Astbury is producing. Watch fan-filmed video footage of THE SOFT REVOLT'...June 28, 2009
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'Trapped In A Scene: UKHC 1985-1989' Book Due In September
"Trapped In A Scene: UKHC 1985-1989", a new book by renowned British author Ian Glasper, documents the history of the British hardcore scene. Weighing in at well over 250,000 words and with over 200 exclusive photos included, it is a must for anyone interested in the '80s British underground. Amazon...June 28, 2009
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DAN SPITZ's DEUXMONKEY Releases More Music
DEUXMONKEY, the new band led by former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, has posted two more songs — "Dying Twice" and "O.C.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)" — via the project's official MySpace page. Commented Spitz: "I would like to thank the incredible reaction to the new music. It's not an easy tas...June 27, 2009
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