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Audio Interview With Former RIP Editor LONN FRIEND Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 87 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this special episode, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by Lonn Friend, editor of long-defunct RIP magazine. Interview topics include Friend's new book "Life on Planet Rock", GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, BON JOVI, Seba...

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Report: ANTHRAX Rocks 'Battlestar Galactica' Set

Patrick Lee of SCI FI Wire reports that Scott Ian, the guitar player for the veteran metal band ANTHRAX, and his mates paid a surprise visit on August 3 to the Vancouver, B.C., set of SCI FI Channel's original series "Battlestar Galactica", of which he is a huge fan. "Everyone was so cool ...

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Former VIO-LENCE Frontman Talks About Pit Violence: Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-minute video clip featuring former VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian talking about violence in the pit at one of the band's shows b...

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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Announces Tentative Title For New Album

ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY will be entering the studio in September to begin work on their new album, tentatively titled "Open Fire". ATP will be recording "Open Fire" (the band’s third full-length release for Relapse) at The Etching Tin studios in their hometown of Richmond, VA with engineer Ian Whalen....

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ANTHRAX Visits Set Of 'Battlestar Galactica': Photos Available

ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar) and Frankie Bello (bass),along with ANTHRAX webmaster Brent Thompson, visited the set of their favorite television show, "Battlestar Galactica", in Vancouver, British Columbia on Thursday, August 3. During their stop, the group met up with numerous stars of the Sc...

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ANTHRAX Drummer On Upcoming 'Reunion' CD: 'I Don't Want To Make A Record That Is Forced'

Roger Lotring of Metal Edge magazine (MetalEdgeMag.com) recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: Do you foresee a point where you will actually bring more recent ANTHRAX songs [from the John Bush era of the band] into the...

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IAN GILLAN: 'Gillan's Inn' Touring Band Revealed

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has announced the lineup of musicians that will join him on his North American dates in support of his new album, called "Gillan's Inn". They are as follows: Randy Cooke - Drums Rodney Appleby - Bass Michael Lee Jackson - Guitars Dean Howard - Guitars Joe Mennonna - Key...

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EMPEROR Tabulature Book Set For U.S. Release

Candlelight Records has set an October 31 U.S. release date for the EMPEROR guitar tabulature book, titled "Scattered Ashes: Decade of Emperial Wrath". The 132-page oversized book featuring foreword and transcriptions by vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn includes original tabs for thirteen EMPEROR classics...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Interview With SCOTT TRAVIS Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 85 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This Ozzfest pre-show features a 25-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with JUDAS PRIEST and RACER X drummer, Scott Travis. Interview topics include JUDAS PRIEST, RACER X, FIGHT, "VH1 Rock Honors",...

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ANTHRAX: New SCOTT IAN Audio Interview Posted Online

Scott Ian from ANTHRAX spoke to the "Cort and Fatboy Show" on Rock 101 KUFO (Portland, OR). During the interview Ian talked about ANTHRAX's chances at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 25 years as a band, VH1 trying to get out of paying him, his future in television, behind the scenes in the ...

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CAULDRON Featuring Ex-GOAT HORN Members: Audio Available

CAULDRON, the new band featuring former GOAT HORN members Jason Decay (bass/vocals) and Al Biddle (drums),has uploaded a demo version of the song "The Striker Strikes" from its upcoming EP "Jump in the Cauldron". Check it out at this location. "Fans of GOAT HORN are sure not to be dissapointed!!!"...

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CHRIS CORNELL: More Details Revealed About 'Casino Royale' Song

It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Chris Cornell, the singer/songwriter behind SOUNDGARDEN, AUDIOSLAVE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG, has written, in collaboration with Bond composer David Arnold, and wil...

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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Discusses Lebanese Concert Cancellation

Launch Radio Networks reports: After initially saying they would do everything they could to play this week, DEEP PURPLE has postponed their Thursday (July 27) show in Lebanon. Their booking agent told the concert industry trade publication Pollstar, "The band and the festival have agreed it's best...

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VH1 CLASSIC VJ EDDIE TRUNK Discusses AXL ROSE, ACE FREHLEY And EDDIE VAN HALEN

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 83 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This episode features an 35-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with VH1 Classic VJ and Q104.3 DJ Eddie Trunk. Interview topics include Trunk's thoughts on the next Ace Frehley album, Frehley's recen...

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LUNARMILE Featuring TONY IOMMI's Daughter: Video Footage Available

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 uploaded a two-minute EPK (electronic press kit),featuring interview and live footage, at YouTube.com. LUNARMILE's rec...