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Video: Reunited EXCEL Plays First Show In 15 Years
EXCEL, the long-defunct punk/metal fusion band from Venice, California, played its first show in 15 years at a private party on March 30 at RVCA in Los Angeles. Video footage of the concert can be seen below. Greg Saenz, who played drums for EXCEL from 1986 until 1992, told BLABBERMOUTH.NET last sum...April 16, 2013
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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist To Appear On 'How To Be Epic At Everything'
Guitarist Herman Li of British epic metallers DRAGONFORCE will appear on CBBC's "How To Be Epic At Everything", a new series from the BBC aimed at demonstrating to young people how to excel in certain professions. At 10.30 a.m. on February 17 and March 17 on the CBBC channel, Li will will take his g...February 16, 2013
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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR: 'We Have Really Intelligent, Passionate Fans That Follow Us'
Phil Freeman of RoadrunnerRecords.com recently conducted an interview with Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RoadrunnerRecords.com: How did [STONE SOUR's two-disc concept album, "House Of Gold & Bones"] start? Did you write the story first, and...October 23, 2012
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EXCEL Reunion In The Works
EXCEL, the long-defunct punk/metal fusion band from Venice, California, is planning to reunite for select live shows. Greg Saenz, who played drums for EXCEL from 1986 until 1992, tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "EXCEL are getting back together as a result of EXCEL bassist Shaun Ross and myself jamming with...July 10, 2012
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BITTER END To Reunite For One-Off Seattle Concert
Early-Nineties Seattle thrashers BITTER END will reunite for a one-off hometown concert on July 14 at The Funhouse. Tickets can be purchased at this location. In February of 1990, under the guidance of producer Randy Burns (MEGADETH, KREATOR),BITTER END recorded "Harsh Realities" at Dodge City Reco...May 25, 2012
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Drummer THOMAS NOONAN Quits 36 CRAZYFISTS
Drummer Thomas Noonan has left the the Alaskan metal band 36 CRAZYFISTS due to personal and family matters. He explained in an online post, "I just lost my passion for [playing heavy music] and drumming for that matter. I'm not saying I will never play again, it's just that I'm ready for something d...February 23, 2012
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Former FEAR FACTORY Bassist/Guitarist Joins BEOWLF
Former FEAR FACTORY guitarist/bassist Christian Olde Wolbers has joined Venice Beach, California crossover thrashers BEOWLF as the band's new bassist. The group's sixth studio effort, "Jesus Freak", will be released on December 23. The CD was produced by founding member, vocalist/guitarist Dale Hend...November 17, 2011
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AGAINST THE PLAGUES: New Song Available For Streaming
"Man's Modern World", a brand new song from the Chicago-based multinational extreme act AGAINST THE PLAGUES, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Commented the band: "After a year of hard work and preparation, we are proud to announce that our new material is complete and ready for release. On...October 24, 2011
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MUSHROOMHEAD's JEFFREY NOTHING And WAYLON REAVIS Make Acting Debut In '13th Sign'
MUSHROOMHEAD's Jeffrey Nothing and Waylon Reavis will make their feature-film debut in the upcoming horror movie "13th Sign", which was directed by Michael Bryant. The film is scheduled for a fall 2011 release. "Working on the '13th Sign' was a great experience and a chance to collaborate with some...September 12, 2011
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: More 'American Capitalist' Details Revealed
Las Vegas, Nevada-based metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will release their third album, "American Capitalist", on October 11. The CD was recorded at The Hideout in Las Vegas, Nevada with producer Kevin Churko, who helmed Ozzy Osbourne's 2010 effort "Scream". An 11-track release, including lead sin...September 6, 2011
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says New Single Is 'A Direct Response' To Internet Haters
Mary Ouellette of Loudwire recently conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Loudwire: When you wrote the first single [from your forthcoming third album, "American Capitalist"], "Under and Over It", you were lashing o...September 1, 2011
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KORY CLARKE Talks Next WARRIOR SOUL Album, Working With TROUBLE
Attila Timr of ber Rck recently conducted an interview with WARRIOR SOUL/TROUBLE frontman Kory Clarke. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ber Rck: A few days ago you aired some new WARRIOR SOUL demos on your Facebook profile. How would you describe the direction of the new songs for th...August 4, 2011
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KIUAS Announces New Lineup
Finnish power metallers KIUAS have issued the following update: "As our loyal followers (that's you!) are well aware, Ilja [Jalkanen, vocals] left the band to pursue other interests. However, it is not only Ilja who has been pondering the balance between KIUAS and other areas in their lives. "Markku...February 19, 2011
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Vocalist PAUL BRITTON Quits SOLSTICE
Guitarist Rich Walker of the U.K. epic doom band SOLSTICE has issued the following update: "After our first couple of shows, Paul Britton has decided that he will end his tenure as the vocalist for SOLSTICE. We're all very sad to lose him, and it's not a reflection of the quality of Paul's voice or...January 29, 2011
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Ex-WHITE ZOMBIE Bassist: 'I Had Girls Coming Backstage To Meet Me Thinking I Was A Dude'
Matt Staggs of Suvudu recently conducted an interview with former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult about Sean's new book, "I'm In The Band - Backstage Notes From The Chick In White Zombie". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Suvudu: What was it like putting together the book? Was it ha...December 27, 2010
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