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'Metallica And Philosophy' Book Editor Interviewed; Audio Available

Jim Bone of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA's WBSX-97.9X conducted an interview this week with William Irwin, the editor of "Metallica and Philosophy: A Crash Course in Brain Surgery", which is said to be "a provocative study of the 'thinking man's' metal band." Listen to the interview at this location. A...

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'Metallica And Philosophy' Book Examines 'Thinking Man's' Metal Band

Blackwell Publishing is about to release a book called "Metallica and Philosophy", which is said to be as "a provocative study of the 'thinking man's' metal band." A description of the book reads as follows: "Hit the lights and jump in the fire, you're about to enter the School of Rock! Today's lect...

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AMON AMARTH: 'Cry Of The Black Birds' Video Posted Online

AMON AMARTH's video for the song "Cry of the Black Birds" has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). The clip was directed by William C. Schacht. AMON AMARTH's latest CD, "With Oden on Our Side", entered the national album chart in Sweden at No. 21 and in Austria at No. 27. ...

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Guitarist BERNIE TORME On Replacing RANDY RHOADS: 'It Was Absolutely Awful'

In a brand new Rock N Roll Universe interview with guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, DESPERADO) and larger-than-life bassist John McCoy (GILLAN, SAMSON) the legendary Irish axeman discusses his days in GILLAN, his stint as the original replacement for the late Randy Rhoads in BLIZZARD O...

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SUSPERIA: 'Cut From Stone' Details Revealed

Norwegian melodic thrashers SUSPERIA release their new studio album, "Cut from Stone", on April 2 April in Norway and April 9 in the rest of Europe via the Tabu label (a division of Tuba Records, Norway). Release details for the USA are expected to be confirmed soon. "Cut from Stone" was recorded at...

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GARDEN OF DECAY Calls It Quits

Belgian melodic death metallers GARDEN OF DECAY have issued the following statement: "After five years of blood, sweat and beers, and following the departure of our bass player and founding member Philippe Beck, we've decided to put GARDEN OF DECAY to rest. In fact, after our female singer Claude Re...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer: 'It's Amazing This Music Has Lasted This Long'

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: About Heavy Metal: How did you become involved in the HEAVEN AND HELL album ["Black Sabbath: The Dio Years...

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Former AC/DC Drummer Joins ECOTONIC

ECOTONIC, the new band featuring Jason Ebs — the former singer for original KISS drummer Peter Criss on the "Bad Boys of Kiss" tours — and ex-AC/DC drummer Chris Slade, will play its debut show to support its upcoming CD, "Electrified", on Saturday, March 3 at the San Diego Indie Music Fest III on t...

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The Forgotten Goddess

The story behind the formation of Los Angeles' ECHOES OF ETERNITY is an interesting one. Conceptualist/guitarist/songwriter Brandon S. Patton enlisted the assistance of musicians residing in Canada, Texas, South Carolina, and Japan to record debut album "The Forgotten Goddess", despite geographical...

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ROBERT PLANT Says That He And JIMMY PAGE Are Out Of Touch

According to Launch Radio Networks, Robert Plant says that, although there's no bad blood between him and LED ZEPPELIN co-founder Jimmy Page, the two have fallen out of touch. Plant spoke to Britain's Mojo magazine, who asked him if he and Page, who co-wrote most of the band's most popular material,...

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FROM ASHES: Debut Album 'As The Leaves Fall' Now Available

Finnish gothic extreme band FROM ASHES has just released its debut album, "As the Leaves Fall". According to a press release, "FROM ASHES mixes various, often contradictory elements, ranging from the metal of Norway in its early '90s to rock and even classical music. All it aims to create a deep and...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Says He Realizes Why 'A**holes' On BLABBERMOUTH.NET Hate His Guts

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "OK. So here's where it gets good. I'm sitting in the car this morning on my way to town. I pop in a CD in the stereo and suddenly I realize why all these assholes on Blubbermouth hate my ...

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MEMORY GARDEN To Film 'Carnage Carnival' Video In March

MEMORY GARDEN, the Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, will film a video for the title track of their new album, "Carnage Carnival", in early March with director Owe Lingwall of Village Road Film. "Carnage Carnival" is scheduled for release later in the ye...

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37 STABWOUNDZ Replaces BLOODLINED CALLIGRAPHY On BORN FROM PAIN Tour

Dutch hardcore/metal band 37 STABWOUNDZ has replaced BLOODLINED CALLIGRAPHY on BORN FROM PAIN's "The War Is On" tour, which is scheduled to kick off mid-March. "We will play 14 days on this amazing event, predominantly in the German-speaking countries together with FIRST BLOOD and THE SETUP!" 37 STA...

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PROJECT: FAILING FLESH To Release 'The Conjoined' Next Month

PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, the group featuring former VOIVOD/current E-FORCE bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, Kevin 131 (GARDEN OF SHADOWS, TWISTED TOWER DIRE, BRAVE, WHILE HEAVEN WEPT) and Tim Gutierrez (instruments),will release its second album, "The Conjoined", in March via Greece's Burning Star Rec...