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HELSTAR Guitarists Release Three New ETERNITY BLACK Songs
Houston, Texas-based metal band ETERNITY BLACK, featuring original and current HELSTAR guitarists Larry Barragan and Robert Trevino, has made available to the public three new songs via their official web site. The tracks, entitled "Angels into Pandemonium", "Fall" and "Death Becomes You", which wer...July 19, 2006
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BEHEMOTH Frontman Checks In From SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND Tour
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH made their triumphant return to U.S. last week as a part of massive Sounds Of The Underground tour in support of the band's latest record, "Demigod". Vocalist/guitarist Nergal checks in with the following report: "We've been on the road for more than a week now and...July 18, 2006
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Covered By 'Lounge Singer' On Australian TV: Video Available
In the wake of the recent calls by Australian community groups for CANNIBAL CORPSE's upcoming concert in Perth to be banned over the band's alleged glorification of "child rape, suicide, murder and necrophilia" in its lyrics (see previous BLABBERMOUTH.NET article),Australian comedy team The Chaser...July 17, 2006
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Rare LED ZEPPELIN, THE WHO Recordings To See Light Of Day?
According to the U.K.'s Times Online, up to 100,000 songs recorded and filmed between 1966 and 1991 by Bill Graham, the American concert promoter — including rare recordings by LED ZEPPELIN and THE WHO — may soon see the light of day. The collection languished in an underground basement in San ...July 17, 2006
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Texas Heavy Metal Fan Charged With Murder Of Classmate
Houston Chronicle reports that an 18-year old Texas heavy metal fan, whose MySpace profile opens with a blaring "Meaning in Tragedy" by AS I LAY DYING, is charged — along with his best friend and next-door neighbor — with murder in the death of a classmate, accused of shooting her in ...July 16, 2006
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Former 'Gene Simmons' Rock School' Contestant Lands Major Record Deal
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that "Gene Simmons' Rock School" contestant Chris Hardman, who was chosen by KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons as the frontman for the band he created from students at an English high school, has landed a £500,000 ($900,000) record deal with RCA. The 15...July 13, 2006
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: GIGANTOUR Announcement To Be Made In Two Weeks
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "On Monday, July 24th we will be making the official announcement of Gigantour 2006 North America with information on this year's lineup, the cities, the venues, and the dates as...July 12, 2006
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FEAR FACTORY Drummer's KILLING ZONE Project: New Song Posted Online
FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera has posted a song from his KILLING ZONE project — featuring CYPRESS HILL's B-Real — at his official MySpace profile. Check out the track "They Won't Stop Me" by scrolling through the audio player at www.myspace.com/raymondherrera. Herrera has a company called 3vo...July 10, 2006
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The New Black
Forget for a minute that you've heard anything about STRAPPING YOUNG LAD cranking out this album under deadline in order to appear on Ozzfest. Forget also the hand-wringing angst about statements from mainman Devin Townsend that this could be the final SYL opus. Concentrate, for a moment, on the act...July 10, 2006
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CANNIBAL CORPSE's Australian Tour Sparks Outrage, Calls For Group To Be Banned
The West Australian newspaper reported in its July 8 edition that CANNIBAL CORPSE's October concert in Perth, Australia has sparked calls for the band to be banned over its alleged glorification of "child rape, suicide, murder and necrophilia" in its lyrics. Community groups have joined shadow polic...July 9, 2006
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Bassist: 'We Never Wanted To Compromise To Get Bigger'
Canada's ChartAttack.com recently conducted an interview with CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist/lyricist Alex Webster. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On sticking to their guns: "We're not concerned with being the next big thing or anything like that. Obviously it's way beyond that point. I mean, w...July 8, 2006
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MEGADETH Mainman On New CD: 'This Record Sounds Like A Metal Record'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "It's been a long time since we visited, unless you were in the fanclub chat last month, and there is a world of stuff to inform you of. As we stand now, you all know we ...July 4, 2006
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Stage Fright
Pretty much essential viewing material for any MOTÖRHEAD fan, "Stage Fright" captures a smoking 2004 set from Lemmy and the lads (can I call people my dad's age "lads?") in Düsseldorf, Germany. The place is packed, the sound is great, and the band is, as usual, dishing out rock and roll perfection i...July 2, 2006
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VOIVOD Frontman: 'Right Now There Is An Emergency For The Planet'
Roman M. Temin of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD members Michel "Away" Langevin (drums) and Denis "Snake" Belanger. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the passing of guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour at age 45: Away: "We were at home, and we got a call from his closest...June 30, 2006
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GARY CHERONE Talks About EXTREME Reunion Shows, His Time With VAN HALEN
Kay Hanley of The Phoenix recently spoke to singer Gary Cherone about the upcomining EXTREME reunion shows and Gary's time with VAN HALEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Phoenix: It seems like the [EXTREME] break-up was pretty acrimonious, from what I've read and heard. How did you g...June 29, 2006