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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer: 'No One Touches Us As A Live Monster'
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Howdy folks! It's yer big buddy Gene here, ready to open a can o' whoopass on ya! Oh, wait a minute — I'm being informed it's lima beans. Eww. "Sorry it's been a few days since I've been ...November 11, 2005
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Announce New Album Title
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have set "Maniacal Renderings - Chapter 2" as the title of their sophomore album, tentatively due next spring. "The title is very fitting considering the direction of the new music and the lyrics Jon is putting down on paper," JON...November 11, 2005
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VOIVOD Manager's Personal Tribute To DENIS 'PIGGY' D'AMOUR
VOIVOD manager James MacLean has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "The death of Denis D'Amour was a tragedy. Piggy truly lived for his music. He was easy-going yet focused, never complained and never wanted to be a burden on anyone, he j...November 6, 2005
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ADAGIO: New Album Details Revealed
French progressive metallers ADAGIO have set "Dominate" as the title of their new album, due in Japan on December 16 via Avalon/Marquee. The CD was produced by Stephan Forté and Kevin Codfert, and was mixed at House of Audio Studios in Germany by Dennis Ward. "Dominate" track listing: 01. Fire Forev...November 4, 2005
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SCORPIONS To Kick Off Middle Eastern Tour Next Week
Gulf-Times.com is reporting that the organizers of the SCORPIONS' "Peace For All 2005" five-city Middle Eastern tour, which kicks off in Doha's InterContinental Hotel on November 10, are going all out to ensure a huge turnout at the sea-side venue of the live concert. A lucky draw for a newly-launch...November 1, 2005
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FIREWIND Working With 'Incredible New Vocalist'
FIREWIND, the Greek power metal act led by guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY),have posted the following message on their official web site: "As many of you know by now from other online sources, Chity Somapala [vocals] has decided to leave FIREWIND due to 'personal reasons.' But this doesn't...October 26, 2005
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DORO PESCH TO Guest On ABBA Tribute TV Show
The official web site of German female metal singer Doro Pesch (ex-WARLOCK) has been updated with the following message: "There will be a ABBA tribute show in November on German TV (RTL). The show presents ABBA's best songs and Doro will be guest of the show, too. The show was recorded in September...October 24, 2005
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AMEN Frontman: Convicted Murderer FAUST Is 'The Nicest Man'
In a recent interview with Britain's Rock Sound magazine, AMEN frontman Casey Chaos spoke about his SCUM project, which also features in its ranks Samoth (ZYKLON, EMPEROR),Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust) (ex-EMPEROR),Happy Tom (TURBONEGRO),and Cosmocrator (MINDGRINDER). Asked if he ever addressed F...October 22, 2005
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WORLD BELOW Part Ways With Frontman, Cancel Tour
WORLD BELOW, the Swedish band featuring CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren and CENTINEX drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl, have parted ways with bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson (ex-SIDEBURNERS). As a result, the group's previously announced tour with ISOLE has been cancelled. Commented Kjel...October 20, 2005
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STEVE VAI Teams Up With VERNON NEILLY For Guitar Merchandise Giveaway
Launch Radio Networks reports: Rock guitarist Steve Vai and smooth jazz/blues guitarist Vernon Neilly and the record companies they founded, Vai's Favored Nations and Neilly's Boosweet Records, have teamed with online marketing company On Target Media Group to put together a giveaway contest called...October 19, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Frontman's NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Remix Surfaces On Video Game Soundtrack
According to MTV.com, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian's remix of the NOTORIOUS B.I.G.'s "Who Shot Ya" is featured on the soundtrack to Marc Ecko's "Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" game, along with three other tracks executive co-produced by Diddy (the other three are from Talib Kweli and...October 12, 2005
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DORO PESCH: Fans Invited To Take Part In 'Rock Classics' TV Show Taping
On October 30, 2005, German metal singer Doro Pesch (ex-WARLOCK) will be a featured guest on the German TV show "Hitgiganten – Rock Classics" (Sat. 1). She will talk about the most famous rock songs with host Hugo Egon Balder and some other guests. The show will be taped on October 25, 2005 at Studi...October 11, 2005
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FIREWIND Keyboardist Continues Work On Solo CD
Bob Katsionis, keyboardist of Greek power metal act FIREWIND as well as guitarist of NIGHTFALL and IMAGINERY, is putting the finishing touches on his third solo CD. Once again, the effort will be an all-instrumental work in the vein of LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, DREAM THEATER and STRATOVARIUS, with...October 10, 2005
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BLOOD TSUNAMI: Norwegian Thrash Featuring Former EMPEROR Drummer
BLOOD TSUNAMI, the Oslo, Norway-based thrash metal band featuring drummer Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust; SCUM, ABORYM, ex-EMPEROR),have completed work on their new demo, which they're currently using to procure a record deal. BLOOD TSUNAMI was formed in 2004 by guitarist and vocalist Pete Evil, who...September 27, 2005
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HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM: ULVER Mastermind's New Project Changes Name
SINDROME, the new project featuring Norwegian Grammy award-winning songwriter Kristoffer Rygg (a.k.a. Garm, Trickster G.) and Daniel Cardoso (ex-SIRIUS),have officially changed their name to HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM. The group, whose music is described as heavy rock "with experimental edges, alternative...September 26, 2005
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