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THE CULT Frontman Explains LED ZEPPELIN Remark
THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury has told Canada's Sun Media his band won't be hitting the road with LED ZEPPELIN if and when the legendary group should decide to spin a full-blown tour out of its recent one-off reunion show. Astbury who supposedly dropped some not-so-subtle hints to that effect late l...April 3, 2008
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ANIALATOR: 1987 Demo Available For Download
The 1987 four-song demo cassette by Corpus Christi, TX thrashers ANIALATOR has been made available for download at the Bang! Bang! metal demo blog. According to the blog post, "If your thirst for SLAYER couldn't be slaked by any amount of repeat plays of DEVASTATION's 'Violent Termination'? Well, yo...April 2, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says Tour With HEAVEN AND HELL And MOTRHEAD Is 'Looking Very Real'
A 29-minute audio interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford which aired on last night's (March 29) edition of "The Classic Metal Show" is available for streaming in three parts below. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Classic Metal Show: I interviewed you back when TWO [Rob's one-off ind...March 30, 2008
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THE CULT: Video Interview With BILLY DUFFY Available
STV's John Kilbride recently conducted an interview with THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy as the reformed band visited Glasgow's Carling Academy in support of its eighth studio album, "Born Into This", released in October 2007. Duffy was up for talking about everything, from the band's longevity to th...March 27, 2008
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Signed SCOTT IAN, JASON BITTNER Photos Available
If you've ever flipped through the pages of Guitar Player, Metal Hammer, Guitar World, Modern Drummer, Revolver magazine or any one of dozens of other magazines, you've seen his work. If you play Dean guitars, Marshall amplifiers, Pearl drums or wail into Shure microphones, you were possibly inspire...March 27, 2008
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ANTHRAX: New Audio Interview With CHARLIE BENANTE Available
An eight-minute audio interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante can be heard below (courtesy of Caustic Truths!). In a December 2007 online chat, Benante stated about the group's new material, "It's hard nowadays to try and relive 1986. We were different in 1986. We can reach inside and pull ou...March 25, 2008
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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: JAMES HETFIELD's 'Rhythm Chops Are Incredible'
Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH guitarist Mrten Hagstrm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: Which guitarists influenced your style the most when you first started playing guitar? Mrten Hagstrm: I first started playing, at least seriousl...March 25, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says ROBERT PLANT Is 'The Coolest, Most Down-To-Earth Guy'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is currently on the road with PEARL the band fronted by Pearl Aday, Ian's fiance and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf on five dates in the UK as the support act for VELVET REVOLVER. Commented Ian: "The PEARL tour is kicking ass. The headline gig at Barfly [on March...March 24, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE: More 'Around The World Live' Box Set Details Revealed
More information has been revealed about the upcoming DEEP PURPLE box set titled "Around The World Live", which is being prepared for release by Edel. The deluxe-edition four-DVD box set is slated for release in UK on Edel's subsidiary Eagle Vision on May 19. As of now, there is no information on av...March 23, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER Hanging Backstage With ROBERT PLANT; Photo Available
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message regarding the band's March 22 concert at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England: "After the last couple of days and all the craziness, [we] had a really cool surprise: Robert Plant [LED ZEPPELIN] came into our dressi...March 23, 2008
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ANTHRAX: New Song Clip Posted Online
An audio clip of a rehearsal/demo version of a brand new ANTHRAX song, entitled "Fight 'Em 'Till You Can't Fight No More", can be heard on the intro page to the band's official web site. ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian previously described the track as "straight-up 1988[-style thrash] through a 2007 fil...March 22, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Schedules Clinics, Performances
DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice has scheduled an Italian clinic and concert on April 5. The clinic will take place at Sala Veneziana in Montagnana (Padova) beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are 5 euros. The concert will consist of a performance with the Italian DEEP PURPLE tribute band TERZO CAPITOLO and...March 21, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Featured In 'Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon'; Video Available
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is featured in the "Battlestar Galatica" half-hour special "Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon", which is described as a "celebrity-studded celebration" of the show's impact on pop culture. The program, which is scheduled to premiere on Friday, March 28 at 10:30 p.m., a...March 21, 2008
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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Name Situation Clarified
THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the new U.K.-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, has issued the following update: "We have had a number of enquiries regarding the live set and the advertising of different names to promote the band. This has caused confusion with fans who...March 21, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Publish Autobiography; More Details Revealed
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins will release his autobiography, titled "Dawn Of The Metal Gods: My Life In Judas Priest And Heavy Metal", before Christmas via Iron Pages. Check out the book's front and back cover at this location. Commented Atkins: "For some time now, I have wanted to write m...March 19, 2008
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