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H.I.M. Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, May 8. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station ne...April 12, 2006
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PRONG: Book Excerpt Available Online
An excerpt from an extensive interview with all three original members of PRONG (Tommy Victor, Mike Kirkland and Ted Parsons) is now available online at www.myspace.com/jclgausten. Music writer Joel Gausten conducted this interview as part of his upcoming book, tentatively titled "Albums that (Shoul...April 10, 2006
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21st Century...
Coming off the respect that THE CROWN earned during their existence, vocalist Johan Lindstrand is pretty much guaranteed some attention for his new band. He could also be pretty sure of a decent contract and a good budget, which the band put to good use — "21st Century Killing Machine" is a great so...April 10, 2006
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Orgasmatron
Having survived the "Robbo" phase that resulted in 1983's often unjustly derided "Another Perfect Day", 1984's double-LP compilation "No Remorse" introduced the world (by way of four new songs) to another revamped MOTÖRHEAD lineup. Ex-SAXON drummer Pete Gill replaced Philthy Animal Taylor and Brian...April 10, 2006
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Ex-DIMMU BORGIR Drummer NICK BARKER Jams With FEAR FACTORY In Manchester
Former DIMMU BORGIR/CRADLE OF FILTH and current BENEDICTION drummer Nick Barker joined FEAR FACTORY on stage as a special guest for one song during the band's headlining appearance at the Manchester Academy 2 in England on Sunday, April 9. Barker reportedly performed "Martyr" with the band in what m...April 9, 2006
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ONSLAUGHT To Enter Studio In July
Reformed classic British thrash outfit ONSLAUGHT will enter the studio the first week of July to begin recording their new album, "Killing Peace", tentatively due in September via an as-yet-undetermined label. The band's current lineup includes Sy Keeler (vocals),Nige Rockett (guitars),Steve Grice...April 9, 2006
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ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET Begin Writing Material For New Album
ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET, the new Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN vocalist Johan Lindstrand, have commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to their debut album, "21st Century Killing Machine", which was released in the U.S. last week via Nuclear Blast Records. [I have]...April 8, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer To Sit Out Tonight's Show Due To Injury; Fan To Step In
After playing multiple MÖTLEY CRÜE shows wearing a brace and taking anti-inflamatory injections, drummer Tommy Lee's doctor instructed him to give his injured right hand wrist a break after his tendonitis made it difficult for him to perform. Tendonitis is a common and painful injury for drummers wh...April 5, 2006
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BRUCE DICKINSON's 'Anthology' DVD: Complete Details Revealed
Sanctuary Visual Entertainment has set a June 20 U.S. release date for the three-disc DVD release of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's "Anthology" (view artwork here). This is the definitive Dickinson package, and includes over six hours of videos and live performances, and previously unreleased...April 4, 2006
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ONSLAUGHT Confirmed For Czech Republic's BRUTAL ASSAULT Festival
Reformed classic British thrash outfit ONSLAUGHT have been confirmed for the Brutal Assault festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Svojsice U Prelouce (100 km east of Prague) in the Czech Republic. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS BIRDFLESH CARNIV...April 3, 2006
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Terra
If it walks like a BORKNAGAR album, quacks like a BORKNAGAR album, and is comprised entirely of members of BORKNAGAR, who can it be? Uh, CRONIAN, apparently. That's being a bit glib — there are differences between this two-man project (featuring Øystein G. Brun and Mr. V, a/k/a Vintersorg) and the b...April 3, 2006
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Terror Audio
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then EVILDOER has been flatting the ever-living hell out of Swedish-style modern thrashers like THE HAUNTED and DEW-SCENTED. Fortunately for fans of the speeding and knuckle-busting style of deathly thrash, EVILDOER does a decent job of it on its debut...April 3, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH: BILL WARD Interview Excerpt Available Online
An excerpt from an extensive interview with BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward is now available online at www.myspace.com/jclgausten. Music writer Joel Gausten conducted this interview as part of his upcoming book, tentatively titled "Albums that (Should've) Changed the World". In addition to featuring...April 2, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES: No Reunion With SLASH, DUFF
A representative for GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has shot down persistent rumors that former GNR members Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan are in talks with Rose about taking part in a "reunion" tour this summer. The rumors gained strength a couple of days ago when unconfirmed reports surfac...April 1, 2006
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FALL OF SERENITY Complete Work On 'Bloodred Salvation'
German death metallers FALL OF SERENITY have completed work on their Lifeforce Records debut record, "Bloodred Salvation", due on May 12 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and on May 15 in the rest of Europe. According to a press release, "Bloodred Salvation" "combines brutal assaults, blistering g...March 30, 2006