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ICED EARTH Mainman Says He Would 'Drop Everything' To Support Bigger Band On Tour
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer was interviewed by Eddie Trunk on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (May 20). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On his back problems which has caused ICED EARTH to postpone all touring activities in support of the las...May 21, 2005
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ICED EARTH Mainman To Guest On Cleveland's WRUW 91.1 FM
ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS guitarist Jon Schaffer will be calling into the "Metal Meltdown" radio show on Cleveland's WRUW 91.1 FM this afternoon (May 20) at 4:30 p.m. EST. Fans can tune in live to the broadcast at the station's web site and can submit questions at MetalMeltdown.com. [UPDATE: T...May 20, 2005
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Guitarist DANIEL MONGRAIN Quits CRYPTOPSY
Guitarist Daniel Mongrain has officially left CRYPTOPSY due to "professional" reasons and to focus full-time on MARTYR, according to a posting on MARTYR's web site. Mongrain originally joined CRYPTOPSY in late 2004 following the departure of Jon Levasseur. MARTYR are currently in pre-production for...May 19, 2005
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DISSECTION: New Album Update
Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION entered the studio on February 2 to begin recording their long-awaited third album, the group's first release since 1995's classic album "Storm of the Light's Bane". The recording is taking place at Black Syndicate Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, with DIS...May 17, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Frontman Talks About His Chemistry With JON SCHAFFER
DEMONS & WIZARDS frontman Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN) recently spoke to Metal Temple magazine's Michael Dalakos about the group's upcoming second album, "Touched by the Crimson King". A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Metal Temple: Hansi, let's start by breaking down how long the...May 15, 2005
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Former SAXON Drummer NIGEL GLOCKLER Talks About His Departure
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an in-depth interview with former SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: You had an injury back in '98 which has prevented you from being in SAXON and being a full-time member yet you still work wi...May 15, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER: 'The Fury Of Our Maker's Hand' E-Card Available
A new DEVILDRIVER e-card, featuring three tracks ("End of the Line", "Hold Back the Day", "Sin & Sacrifice") from the band's upcoming "The Fury of Our Maker's Hand" album, can be accessed at this location. The CD is scheduled for release June 28 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to DEVILDRIV...May 14, 2005
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DISSECTION To DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We Are The Antithesis To Cowards Like You'
Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION have officially cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Metalist Festival in Israel. A statement on the matter from DISSECTION mainman Jon Nödtveidt reads as follows: "I unfortunately have to inform you about the fact that DISSECTION have...May 13, 2005
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JON OLIVA To Produce BIRD OF PREY Debut
Jon Oliva, the mastermind behind SAVATAGE, DOCTOR BUTCHER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and JON OLIVA'S PAIN will be handling all production duties for the forthcoming debut album from BIRD OF PREY. BIRD OF PREY is led by vocalist Kyle Michaels. His impressive abilities have allowed him to collaborate w...May 11, 2005
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THOR To Release New Album In July
Smog Veil Records has set a July 12 release date for the all-new THOR album, entitled "Thor Against the World". "Thor Against the World" was recorded in April and May of 2004 at two Los Angeles recording facilities: TON Studios (Dirty Walt/FISHBONE, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnette Napolitano/CONCRETE BLOND...May 10, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER Check In From The Road
DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We had a four-day drive from california to Flint, MI to start out the States Turn Blue To Gray tour with MACHINE HEAD. First date, a sold-out show at The Machine Shop (May 6). The next day we stayed i...May 10, 2005
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OBITUARY Frontman: 'Holland Was A Blast!'
OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We just got home last night after a loooong few days of travel. We left on Thursday, practiced on Friday in Holland, Played on Saturday and flew back home on Sunday. We had such a good time, as we always...May 9, 2005
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Touched By the Crimson King
You pretty much can't go wrong with Jon Schaffer or Hansi Kürsch. The ICED EARTH guitarist and BLIND GUARDIAN vocalist are masters of their chosen callings, and two of traditional metal's leading lights, so when they get together, the results are bound to be pretty stellar. Schaffer's precision trip...May 8, 2005
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He Wants Solo Project To Sound Like 'Classic Heavy Metal'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Do you consider your departure from JUDAS PRIEST to be amicable? Tim "Ripper" Owens: "No doubt about it. It was just one...May 8, 2005
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ALICE COOPER's 'Rock School' Version Of 'School's Out' Posted Online
An audio sample of ALICE COOPER performing his classic "School's Out" with the students of Paul Green's School Of Rock Music, taken from the soundtrack to the much-anticipated film "Rock School", has been posted online at CalvinRecords.com. Check it out: Real Media, Windows Media. As previously repo...May 8, 2005
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