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DEEP PURPLE: New Audio Interview With IAN GILLAN Posted Online

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan appeared on BBC Radio 5's "Simon Mayo" show earlier today (Thursday, April 26). Ian was interviewed by a political reporter in Cardiff, Wales. The segment of interest runs approximately between 0:48:30 - 1:00:00 into the program. You can listen to the show online here (...

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BEATALLICA: Tour Dates Announced

Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, has lined up the following dates: Jul. 05 - Jigsaw Saloon - Cleveland, OH (Parma) Jul. 06 - RPMs - Pittsburgh, PA (Bridgeville) Jul....

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OF HEARTS AND SHADOWS Unleashes Debut Album, 'Touching Base With A Chainsaw'

Perhaps there is no other band on the planet that the word "screamo" fits best than for OF HEARTS AND SHADOWS. Hailing from San Diego, California, the group – which includes singer Bixby, guitarists Ricky Vazquez and Ian Archer, bassist Allan Levy, and drummer Matt Williams — recently released their...

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THE HAUNTED And SCAR SYMMETRY: New Audio Interviews Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features part two of their coverage of the Metal for the Masses 2007 tour. It features hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with THE HAUNTED vocalist Peter Dolving and SCAR SYMMETRY. Topics include interviews Thom Yorke, RADIOHEAD, decibel levels in Ne...

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OLYMPOS MONS: 'Medievil' To Arrive In July

Finnish metallers OLYMPOS MONS have parted ways with Limb Music Productions (which released their debut album, "Conquistador", in 2004) and signed a new deal with Scarlet Records. The group's new CD, "Medievil", was mixed by Janne Saksa at Sound Supreme Studios in Hämeenlinna and mastered at Finnvox...

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DIECAST's New Video To Debut On 'Headbangers Ball'

DIECAST's new video for the track "Nothing I Could Say" will make its "Headbangers Ball" debut on MTV2 this Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. PST. The clip was shot by Ian McFarland (SICK OF IT ALL) and Mike Pecci. Their unique vision was a perfect fit for the track, resulting in an ...

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BEATALLICA To Release 'Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band' In July

Although THE BEATLES certainly had some "heavy" moments ("Helter Skelter", "Revolution" or "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", anyone?),they are certainly not considered a metal band. And on the other side of the coin, METALLICA is not considered a pop band. But then along comes BEATALLICA, and the line...

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ICED EARTH Singer TIM OWENS Comments On MATT BARLOW's Return To Metal Scene

IcedEarth.com checked in with Tim Owens this week to get a brief update on the current events taking place in the ICED EARTH world including the U.K. fall tour in support of HEAVEN AND HELL as well as his comments on news this week that former ICED EARTH vocalist Matthew Barlow has returned ...

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ALICE IN CHAINS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE To Perform 'Tribute' Sets At 'VH1 Rock Honors'

ALICE IN CHAINS and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have been added to the list of artists who will take the stage for tribute performances at the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors". This year's celebration will honor the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, HEART and ZZ TOP. These honorees will perf...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Reviews MACHINE HEAD's 'The Blackening'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian reviewed MACHINE HEAD's new album "The Blackening" for this month's Hard 'N Heavy magazine in France. See below for the entire review: "This should've been the soundtrack to the movie 300! "'The Blackening' is a great metal record. From the opening riffs of 'Clenching The...

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GUY-MCCOY-TORME: U.K. Dates Announced

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),has lined up the following dates: Jul. 07 - The Pitz - Milton Keynes, UK Jul. 21 - Riga Club - Southend, UK Jul. 28 - The Rock & Blues Custom Show - Derbyshire, UK Aug. 11 - Rainbow Spirit En...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary West Coast Premiere Scheduled For SILVER LAKE FILM FESTIVAL

Following successful screenings and rave reviews at film festivals in London, Austin, and Philadelphia, the makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — have announced...

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ANTHRAX Drummer Schedules Signing Session On Long Island Tomorrow

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante will be signing autographs from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday (April 14) at Long Island Drum Center in Plainview, New York. Click here for more information. ANTHRAX members Benante, Scott Ian (guitar) and Frankie Bello (bass) regrouped in Benante's hometown of Ch...

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LUNARMILE Featuring SABBATH, PRIEST Offspring: More Dates Announced

LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),has lined up the following dates: April 13 - Coxs Yard, Stratford-Upon-Avon April 21 - Manchester Academy 3 (w/ BREED 77) A...

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ANTHRAX: 'Straight-From-The-Vault' Videos Posted Online

Several ANTHRAX videos "straight from the vault" have been posted on the band's Xanga site at this location. ANTHRAX members Charlie Benante (drums),Scott Ian (guitar) and Frankie Bello (bass) regrouped in Benante's hometown of Chicago a month ago to begin working on material for the group's upcomi...