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ANTHRAX: Documentary DVD Due In Late 2005, No OZZFEST Appearances Planned
ANTHRAX have shot down rumors that they will be appearing at this year's Ozzfest, stating that they will be holding off their U.S. touring plans until the fall. According to guitarist Scott Ian, the band will kick off their trek with two "warm-up" shows in Chicago, to be followed by two more warm-up...April 1, 2005
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Lifesblood For the Downtrodden
CROWBAR did irreparable damage to themselves, if ya ask me, back in the mid-'90s. After they emerged with their tar-caked, ham-fisted big-riff sound and vein-straining vocals, they spent a good while coasting. Even Methuselan mainman Kirk Windstein has said in interviews that a lot of the early song...March 23, 2005
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THE ABSENCE Ink Deal With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Metal Blade Records has officially inked a worldwide deal with the Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE. Having previously self-released an EP, THE ABSENCE will enter Mana Studios in Tampa on April 10 with producer Erik Rutan (INTO THE MOAT, SOILENT GREEN, HATE ETERNAL) to record their first full-length rel...March 23, 2005
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Ex-CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist DAVE PYBUS Spearheads New Independent Metal Label
Former CRADLE OF FILTH bassist Dave Pybus has announced the formation of Sixsixsix Records, a modern independent metal label utilizing every means possible to spread metal music — including the web, downloading, eBay and MySpace, coupled with the more conventional uses of distribution, band live per...March 22, 2005
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The Pale Haunt Departure
Being the best American doom metal band is sorta like being the best Italian chef in Des Moines. You may kick ass, but a lot of purists are gonna hold your address against you before they've sampled a bit of what you have to offer. NOVEMBERS DOOM has been dealing with this stigma since their ...March 20, 2005
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BYZANTINE To Begin Mixing New Album Next Week
Guitarist/vocalist Chris Ojeda Adams of the West Virginia-based "tech-metal" band BYZANTINE has issued the following update on the recording sessions for the group's sophomore album, "...And They Shall Take Up Serpents", tentatively due in June via Prosthetic Records: "Just finished the last night o...March 17, 2005
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TED NUGENT: 'Sometimes War Is The Only Answer'
Ted Nugent recently spoke to Hardrock Haven's Matthew Hoffman about his early musical influences, his strong political convicitons and his tour with country singer Toby Keith, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Hardrock Haven: What's it like to go on a show like [CNB...March 13, 2005
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BEHEMOTH: Tour Update
Polish death/black metallers BEHEMOTH have completed nearly 100 shows in support to their latest album, "Demigod", and are still hungry for more. Frontman Nergal checked in with the following message before crossing the Russian border: "This is insane. I know. But we can do nothing bout the fact tha...March 11, 2005
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SLIPKNOT Fans To Be Married Onstage At 'Maggot Marriage Ceremony'
KRZR 103.7 in Fresno is holding a contest in which one of 14 couples — all of whom are composed of SLIPKNOT fans (a.k.a. maggots) — will win the "Maggot Marriage." The prize includes the actual marriage, plus "swag" from a cakery, wedding rings, a black bridal dress, and a Hooter's Honeymoon trip to...February 24, 2005
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Former THE CROWN Frontman To Participate In Online Chat
Radio that Doesn't Suck (web site) will be holding a live question-and-answer chat with the former frontman from one of the greatest death metal bands of all time, THE CROWN. Johan Lindstrand will stopping by the RTDS chatroom to promote his new band ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET on February ....February 23, 2005
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OVERKILL Singer Says PHILIP ANSELMO Set The Standard For Vocal Delivery
OVERKILL singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the group's new album, "ReliXIV", and his opinion of the current metal scene, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: How different is it in the studio knowing that...February 22, 2005
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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Joins Forces With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer In WASABI
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has teamed up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrik Johansson in a brand new project called WASABI. "The material is quite a bit faster and heavier than the Nicko McBrain/Dan Spitz project [SEVEN X SEVENTY]," says Spitz. "Patrik Johansson is an amazing double bass d...February 21, 2005
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MAYHEM: Even The Darkest Satanists Have A Human Side
Chris Campion of The Observer has issued the following report: Backstage after the first show of a whistle-stop winter tour of Norway, Necro Butcher, bassist with Norwegian Black Metal band MAYHEM, is already a bit tipsy. He is gleefully reading back his own words from an article about the band in t...February 20, 2005
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KID ROCK Arrested On Assault Charges
The Associated Press is reporting that Kid Rock was arrested Wednesday (Feb. 16) by Nashville police on charges that he punched a disc jockey at an adult entertainment club. The entertainer was released from custody about 10:15 a.m. after posting a bond of $3,000 on a charge of simple assault, a mis...February 16, 2005
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Warrant Issued For KID ROCK's Arrest
The Associated Press is reporting that Kid Rock was named in an arrest warrant issued Wednesday by city police who are investigating a report that the entertainer punched a disc jockey at an adult entertainment club. Police said they expected Kid Rock to make a court appearance in the morning. Autho...February 16, 2005
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