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DROWNING POOL Bassist Rushed To Hospital, Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy

DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton was rushed to the hospital early this morning suffering from paralysis. Benton began to feel ill during last night's performance at Stone's Throw in Eau Claire, WI, and after the show was rushed to the Luther Midelfort Hospital where Christian F. Peterson MD, ED P...

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GENE HOGLAN Joins ZIMMERS HOLE

ZIMMERS HOLE guitarist Jed Simon (also of TENET and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) has issued the following update: "In August, our drummer Steve [Wheeler] decided that it would be better if he stepped aside. With a successful business to run and lots of other commitments, he thought it would be best for us t...

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MERCENARY Frontman: New Album Is 'F**king Killer!'

Vocalist Mikkel Sandager of the Danish metal band MERCENARY has issued the following update: "So now we have the finished the new album and it is fucking killer!! The best one we did yet, in my honest oppinion. It is much more raw and to the point and still it has the best melodies we ...

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KATATONIA: Video Interview, Bucharest Concert Footage Available

MetalHeadTV.com has posted performance footage and a video interview with KATATONIA taken on November 30, 2007 when the band played at Sala Preoteasa in Bucharest, Romania. Check it out at this location. Additional performance footage from the Bucharest concert can be viewed below. As previously rep...

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MOONSPELL: Video Interview With FERNANDO RIBIERO Posted Online

France's NRV-TV recently spoke to vocalist Fernando Ribiero of the Portuguese metal band MOONSPELL. Watch the interview at this location (click on the MOONSPELL "Memorial" image on the left to launch video). MOONSPELL is currently in pre-production with Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., LACUNA COIL, TIA...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'The More My Paintings Are Embraced And Sold, The More I Want To Paint'

Liza Grant Smith of Palm Beach Illustrated recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Palm Beach Illustrated: How would you describe your art? Stanley: It's about delving into myself. When I start a painting it's like a trip...

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GLENN HUGHES: KEVIN DUBROW 'Was A Very Dear Close Friend, A Brother To Me'

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has released the following statement to MelodicRock.com regarding the passing of QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow: "We are all grieving. "Kevin and I were brothers. We spoke daily, and I mean on the phone, not e-mail. "The Kevin that...

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Vocalist LORD TIM Quits ILIUM

Australian melodic metallers ILIUM have parted ways with session vocalist Lord Tim (LORD, DUNGEON, FROMBEYOND). Lord Tim's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "As most of you may know, I have been the 'permanent guest vocalist' for ILIUM since 2003. Essentially that means I was a paid...

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HELLHUNTER Featuring Ex-MERCENARY Guitarist: Bringing Metal Back To Its Roots

HELLHUNTER is a Bay Area blackened thrash outfit made up of seasoned metal veterans from the San Francisco metal scene. Formed in 2004, the band was created by front man Bruce Leevil and guitarist Godgore (a.k.a. Lawrence Of Carpathia). Their mission is to bring metal back to its roots and create a...

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GWAR: 'Beyond Hell Live' DVD Now Available

GWAR's manager Sleazy P. Martini has announced the release of the band's "Beyond Hell Live" DVD. He said, "The long-awaited 'Beyond Hell Live' DVD is finally here. Available now only on tour with GWAR at merchandise booths and here at this website, this DVD is the best documentation of a GWAR tour y...

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ICED EARTH: More Road Reports From HEAVEN AND HELL Tour Available

ICED EARTH drummer Brent Smedley has posted another couple of entries in the "Road Rage Reports" section of the band's official web site. An excerpt follows: "The next day we traveled to Manchester to play at the M.E.N., which stand for The Manchester Evening News. Another massive venue, as I believ...

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BRITNY FOX Signs With Z RECORDS

Philadelphia-based hard rockers BRITNY FOX have inked a deal with Z Records. In addition, the band has been confirmed for the Z Rock 08 festival, set to take place April 20, 2008 at Maximes, Wigan, UK. Commented Z Records in a statement: "The band's manager, Chris 'Bog Poppa', and Z Rock label chief...

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KATATONIA Schedules Romanian Concert

Sweden's KATATONIA will make their first appearance in Bucharest, Romania on November 30 at Sala Preoteasa. Also appearing on the bill are SUBSCRIBE (Hungary) and ABIGAIL (Romania). As previously reported, the critically acclaimed KATATONIA albums "Tonight's Decision" and "Last Fair Deal Gone Down"...

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SUFFOCATION Drummer To Guest On 'The Governor's Ball'

SUFFOCATION drummer Mike Smith will be the featured guest on "The Governor's Ball" this Saturday, November 17 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Tune in at this location to hear the show. SUFFOCATION's video for the track "Abomination Reborn", from their self-titled album, can be viewed below. The clip was shot in B...

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MOONSPELL In Pre-Production For New Album

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL are currently in pre-production with Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., LACUNA COIL, TIAMAT) for the follow-up to the acclaimed 2006 effort "Memorial". The band is scheduled to enter Antfarm studios in Denmark in January 2008 with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRAN...