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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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ICED EARTH Mainman SCHAFFER Comments On New Guitarist
As first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET early this morning, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has now confirmed the addition of guitarist Ernie Carletti, (formerly of SLIKHELVETIKA) to the group's ranks. Schaffer's statement on the matter reads as follows: "I just wanted to make a quick but significant...June 30, 2006
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Review: OZZFEST Sledgehammers Fans, And They Eat It Up
Ernest A. Jasmin of The News Tribune reviewed the opening night of this year's Ozzfest, which kicked off Thursday (June 29) at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington. An excerpt from his review follows: OZZY OSBOURNE headlined his yearly metal gala, Ozzfest, as the tour kicked off its 11...June 30, 2006
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ICED EARTH: New Guitarist Found?
Allentown, Pennsylvania's 91.7 FM WMUH radio station has announced that Ernie Carletti, formerly of SLIKHELVETIKA, has been added as the second guitarist for ICED EARTH. He was allegedly auditioned just over a week ago by ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and was accepted as a member. At press time, t...June 30, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Performs JUDAS PRIEST Cover With METAL SKOOL: Video Available
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian performed a cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "You Got Another Thing Coming" with the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band METAL SKOOL at comedian/actor Brian Posehn's 40th birthday party on Tuesday (June 27) in Los Angeles, California. Watch a video clip of the performance at YouTube...June 29, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT: New Instrumental CD To Receive U.S. Release In August
Guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR.BIG) will release his new all-guitar instrumental CD, "Get Out Of My Yard" in Japan on July 26 via WHD Entertainment. The album will be released in America on August 29, while the European release is slated for September 14. Commented Gilbert: "There is m...June 29, 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
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LORDI Schedule Belgian Promotional Appearance
According to Belgovision.com, Finnish Eurovision Song Contest winners LORDI will be visiting Belgium July 6 to promote their single "Hard Rock Hallelujah" and their album "Arockalypse". Belgian fans who would like to meet the band can go to Free Record Store in Leuven, where LORDI will be taking par...June 28, 2006
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LORDI: French TV Appearances Announced
Finnish Eurovision Song Contest winners LORDI have lined up the following French TV appearances: Wedndesday, June 28 - France 2 "On A Tout Essayé" Thursday, June 29 - Canal + "Vendredi Pétante" Saturday, July 1 - France 2 "Tout le Monde En Parle" In a further stamp of approval for Finnish heavy-meta...June 27, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer's Solo Project To Feature TESTAMENT, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Members
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "The studio dates are set for recording my drum tracks for the still-yet-to-be-named solo/side project I am doing. We will be entering the Armoury Studios on August 20th/22nd to do my drumtrac...June 27, 2006
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WARRANT: 'Bourbon County Line' Video Available
WARRANT's video for the track "Bourbon County Line" has been posted online at this location. The song comes off the '80s rockers' new album, "Born Again", due on July 11 via Deadline Music. This long-awaited collection — the group's first since the addition of lead singer Jaime St. James of BLACK 'N...June 27, 2006
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Finnish Eurovision Winners LORDI Get Own Postage Stamps
In a further stamp of approval for Finnish heavy-metal rockers LORDI, the Finnish postal services said Monday (June 26) the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest were to grace a new series of four stamps, according to MonstersAndCritics.com. The stamps featuring Eurovision themes are to be on sale...June 26, 2006
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ESTRADASPHERE Sign With THE END RECORDS
Santa Cruz, California's eclectic and unclassifiable musical group ESTRADASPHERE has signed with The End Records. The band will release their fourth album, titled "Palace of Mirrors", on September 19th, 2006. About the signing with The End Records, bassist Tim Smolens comments: "We're very excited t...June 26, 2006
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PEEPING TOM Added To FAMILY VALUES Tour
According to a posting on the KORN fan site KornUnleashed.net, PEEPING TOM — the new project of Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, MR. BUNGLE, TOMAHAWK, FANTOMAS) — has been added to The Family Values Tour 2006. The band will reportedly join the tour's second-stage lineup along with already confirmed acts...June 26, 2006
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A Higher Form of Killing
Nashville, Tennessee was never known as a hotbed of metal insanity. In fact, when a thrash band came from the country music capitol of the world in the mid-1980s, their hometown was the most novel thing about them. "The band that turned Nashville into thrashville!" read the magazine ads for INTRUDER...June 26, 2006
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