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Bassist JOEY VERA: 'I Knew My Time With ANTHRAX Was Temporary'
Dave's On Tour recently conducted an in-depth interview with bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX). Several excerpts fron the interview follow: Dave's On Tour: Your temporary stay in ANTHRAX has ended, and the band is going back to its [classic] lineup. Describe yo...May 7, 2005
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GARY MOORE To Perform At 'A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith'
Legendary guitarist Gary Moore is one of the confirmed guests at the upcoming "A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith" event on June 6 at the London Astoria. Other artists scheduled to appear include COLOSSEUM, Jack Bruce, Gary Husband, Mick Taylor, John Etheridge & John Marshall (SOFT MACHINE),Pete...May 6, 2005
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BIOMECHANICAL Complete Work On 'The Empires Of The Worlds' Video
On Thursday, April 28, U.K. progressive epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL teamed up with Adam Mason and crew to shoot the band's new video for the track "The Empires of the Worlds". The filming lasted about 13 hours, mostly in front of green screen, and the clip is now in post-production. Commente...May 5, 2005
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PAICE, ASHTON, LORD DVD To Be Released
T2 Media will release a DVD from PAL (PAICE, ASHTON, LORD) a group which emerged after the collapse of DEEP PURPLE in 1976. The band, which consisted of Ian Paice, Tony Ashton and Jon Lord, plus Paul Martinez (bass) and Bernie Marsden (guitar),didn't last long very long, having released just one st...May 5, 2005
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Dedicate Upcoming Tour To Memory Of Fallen Fan
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have posted the following message on their official web site: "The band members from JON OLIVA'S PAIN would like to announce that the upcoming tour will be dedicated to the memory of Anke Wallrabenstein (photos) who passed away...May 4, 2005
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BLACK MAJESTY To Release New Album 'Silent Company' In June
Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY will release their second album, "Silent Company", on June 27 via Germany's Limb Music Products/Diversity Music. "Silent Company" was recorded with IRON SAVIOR mainman Piet Sielck and producer Endel Rivers and sees the band pay tribute to their homel...May 3, 2005
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SOULFLY Guitarist Answers The Million-Dollar Question: 'What's In The Backpack?'
Street Assault recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo about his influences and his solo project, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: Street Assault: What's up with the backpack, does it have any significance or is it just a trademark of Marc Rizzo? D...May 2, 2005
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DISSECTION To Perform As 'THE SOMBERLAIN' At STOCKHOLMROCK REVELATION II Festival
Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION will reportedly play under a fake name (THE SOMBERLAIN) on May 21 at the StockholmRock Revelation II festival at Kägelbanan in Stockholm, Sweden. Also scheduled to perform on the bill are INSISION and KAAMOS. For more information, visit www.stockholmroc...April 27, 2005
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Former MEGADETH Bassist Joins Forces With W.A.S.P. Drummer
The new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A) has changed its name to TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY from the previously announced ENEMY OF GOD. The group, who have acquired the services of dru...April 26, 2005
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DEATHSTARS Completing Work On New Album
DEATHSTARS guitarist Emil Nödtveidt (a.k.a. Nightmare Industries) has posted the following update on the group's official web site: "We've been busy as hell over here, I moved to Stockholm back in November and it's been chaotic but creative ever since. "Me and Skinny [bass] has opened up a studio ca...April 25, 2005
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TERROR: Pre-AT THE GATES, DISSECTION Project Available For Download
CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Adrian Erlandsson (ex-AT THE GATES, THE HAUNTED) has uploaded a rare 1994 demo recording from TERROR, a short-lived studio project featuring Erlandsson, Anders Björler (guitar; THE HAUNTED, ex-AT THE GATES),Jonas Björler (bass; THE HAUNTED, ex-AT THE GATES) and Jon Nödtveit...April 23, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER: New Music Posted Online
Two brand-new DEVILDRIVER tracks, "End of the Line" and "Hold Back the Day", have been posted online at the Roadrunner Records web site. "End of the Line" and "Hold Back the Day" come off DEVILDRIVER's sophomore album, "The Fury of Our Maker's Hand", due on June 28 via Roadrunner. The follow-up to D...April 22, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS: New Audio Sample Available For Download
A one-minute, 45-second sample of a new DEMONS & WIZARDS track, entitled "The Gunslinger", is available for download at this location. "The Gunslinger" comes off the group's upcoming sophomore album, "Touched by the Crimson King", due on June 27 via SPV Records. The follow-up to the group's 2001...April 20, 2005
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Drama of the Ages
Here's one for the dyed-in-the-wool classic metal fans who expect melody, a vocalist with range, involved arrangements, and plenty of guitar solos. At 71 minutes, JACOB'S DREAM feed you a meal o' metal that'll bust a gut on "Drama of the Ages", the Columbus, Ohio band's third full-length release. Mo...April 17, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Split With EMI RECORDS
According to Deep-Purple.net, DEEP PURPLE have formally announced that they have left EMI Records, with whom they released "Abandon", "Live At Olympia" and "Bananas", and will make an announcement about their new label deal very shortly. Apart from back catalogue, this marks the end of EMI's current...April 16, 2005