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DEICIDE Kicked Off HELLFEST Due To French Grave Desecrations
According to the official Hellfest web site, DEICIDE have been dropped from this year's French festival bill due to circumstances very much out of their control. It seems that the events organizers got the jitters and bowed to local government pressure to have Glen Benton's satanic death metal outfi...March 21, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Rules Out Possibility Of New Studio Album
TWISTED SISTER's official web site has been updated with a brand-new interview with the group's guitarist, Jay Jay French. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the possibility of releasing a new TWISTED SISTER studio album: Jay Jay: "That'll never happen because Dee [Snider, vocals] doesn't write...March 21, 2006
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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer Sets Record Straight On TESTAMENT Poster Charity Auction
Former MACHINE HEAD and current SANGRE ETERNA drummer Chris Kontos has commented on the response from BLABBERMOUTH.NET detractors to a recent auction of an autographed TESTAMENT "Reunion Tour 2005" poster (featuring the original lineup: Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson, Alex Skolnick, Greg Christian and L...March 17, 2006
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DAVE NAVARRO Says JASON NEWSTED's Involvement In 'Rock Star' Is 'The Really Amazing Part'
Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, who will return as one of the hosts of CBS's "Rock Star" program, has commented on the all-star band SUPERNOVA which will be using the show as the competition to determine their new lead singer. SUPERNOVA will feature drummer MÖTL...March 17, 2006
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Bassist Slams Detractors: 'We Ain't Done Just Yet'
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Ward has responded to persistent criticism by some of the group's fans regarding the band's lack of touring and their relatively low current profile compared to their status during the group's heyday in the late '80s/early '90s. Writing to the band's official message...March 15, 2006
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GEORGE LYNCH: Photos Of Limited-Edition Sculpture Posted Online
KnuckleBonz has created a George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) limited-edition figure as the latest addition in the Guitar Hero sculpture series. The likeness of one of the most respected guitarists to emerge from the '80s-era metal scene is portrayed in this hand-painted figure. Each one of these very...March 14, 2006
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DIO: In Writing Mode
Ronnie James Dio's (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) official web site has been updated with the following message: "Ronnie and company are busy writing a new [DIO] studio record to be released later this year. Touring is expected to gear up in May with a South American jaunt, followed by a European tou...March 10, 2006
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Frontman Says New Album May Feature Guest Appearances By ANSELMO, DANZIG
Mick Stingley of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: [On the upcoming DVD, "Symphony for the Devil (The World of Type O Negative)", due in the U.S. on March 14] Are you proud? Are you comfortable? Are you...March 4, 2006
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MEGADETH Mainman Reveals Finalists Of VIC RATTLEHEAD Design Contest
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the band's official web site: "Now that the final entries have been selected for the MEGADETH contest, I would like to say thank you to all of the contestants, especially the littles guys who had help from thei...March 4, 2006
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SILENT CIVILIAN Frontman: 'NOTHINGFACE Has Treated Us Like Family'
Vocalist/guitarist Jonny Santos of SILENT CIVILIAN — who were on the road with NOTHINGACE and CROSSBREED when a disagreement between the latter two bands led to CROSSBREED prematurely leaving the trek — has released a statement commenting on CROSSBREED's departure from the tour. The statement reads...March 3, 2006
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VENOM Frontman: 'METALLICA Need To Take The Word 'Metal' Out Of The Name'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted and in-depth interview with legendary VENOM frontman Cronos. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How do you respond to the controversy surrounding the decision to name the album "Metal Black"? It would seem some people feel the title is simply a rip off o...March 3, 2006
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MUNICIPAL WASTE Have A Fan In ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN
Perhaps you're a fan of MUNICIPAL WASTE's incredible ability to thrash it up? Well, you're not alone. In a recent interview in Guitar World magazine, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian expressed his admiration for the band as well. When Ian was asked if he thought there were any bands today that are keepin...March 2, 2006
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CROSSBREED Drop Off NOTHINGFACE Tour, Accuse Co-Headliners Of Lying
Florida's CROSSBREED have dropped off their previously announced U.S. trek with NOTHINGFACE after allegedly failing to honor a list of "non-negotiable" tour rules set up by NOTHINGFACE bassist Jerry Montano. Commented CROSSBREED: "Please understand that all attempts were made to clear up this mess t...March 2, 2006
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Suicide Party
Oh those pesky little Xs. You know what that means: another angry mob of straightedge hardcore kids. Hey, as long as no one is pulling a "Salt Lake City" on a red-blooded, beer drinking and chain smoking metal or hardcore kid, then who really gives a rat's ass? I know I don't. Oh yeah, "Suicide ...February 26, 2006
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AC/DC: Celebrating 30-Year Anniversary Of 'It's A Long Way To The Top' Video
Chris Johnston of Australia's The Age has published an article on the 30th anniversary of the filming of the clip for AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock'n'Roll)", which took place Monday morning, February 23, 1976 in the midst of a heatwave on the back of an old ...February 22, 2006
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