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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Offers New Album Update
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn recently took time out to update the group's fans on the songwriting process for the group's new album, tentatively due in late 2006/early 2007 via Roadrunner Records. "So what does are new shit sound like?" Flynn wrote. "Well... it doesn't sound like [METALLICA's]...January 11, 2006
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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Featured In 'Clerks II' Trailer
According to a posting on ANTHRAX's official web site, the band's classic song "Among the Living" is the soundtrack for the new "Clerks II" trailer. Watch it online at this location (Quicktime required). As previously reported, ANTHRAX members Frankie Bello (bass),Charlie Benante (drums) and Scott...January 10, 2006
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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Nearing Completion
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 issued the following update regarding the project's current status: "In the year since the last news update, we have made giant strides toward...January 9, 2006
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Rock and Roll Is Dead
Mondo rock stars everywhere else, club-touring indie hopefuls here in the land that birthed rock and roll and then let it crawl out of its cradle like an unwanted bastard and immigrate. What's wrong with this country? At least we've finally got "Rock and Roll Is Dead" coming out domestically, albeit...January 9, 2006
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Trilateral Progression
NEURAXIS' "Trilateral Progression" is one impressive death metal album. On its fourth full-length release, the Montreal tech-death squad has accomplished what so many of its brethren have failed to do: adroitly combine technicality, brutality, and melody. Is there a death metal training facility in...January 9, 2006
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ANTHRAX To Guest On CHICAGO METALWORKS
Thrash metal legends ANTHRAX will be featured on Chicago Metalworks on Friday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m. CST time during their broadcast of Rotting Corpse Radio. Host Lori Dake will be speaking with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian about their current tour, the comeback of the classic lineup and more. ANTH...January 7, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Columbus Club Should Be Held Accountable For DIMEBAG's Murder
Brandon Daviet of Marquee Magazine recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On changing the face of metal forever by releasing "I'm the Man", one of the first songs to be a true rap/metal hybrid. "We put out 'I'm the Man' on our ...January 4, 2006
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WARHEAD Continue Work On Fourth Album, Seek New Guitarist
Drummer Peter Breitenbach of the German metallers WARHEAD, whose original lineup included current REBELLION frontman Björn Eilen, has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "We're not finished the work on our new album, at this time (which, by the way, won't be named 'Alive' af...January 3, 2006
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DIO Slams PRESIDENT BUSH, Says OZZY's 'Performance' Has Nothing To Do With Music
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine (web site) about George W. Bush and Ozzy Osbourne, among many other things. On Bush, Dio said: "I've never supported him and certainly would never vote for him. I think he's a fool and a man without fore...January 2, 2006
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THE CULT Sign Management Deal With RIDERS ON THE STORM's VITORINO
THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) have inked a management deal with Tom Vitorino, who also represents RIDERS ON THE STORM (formerly THE DOORS 21ST CENTURY),the band featuring Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of THE DOORS with Astbury as Jim Morrison. As previously repo...December 31, 2005
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THE CULT Planning 'Limited Gigs', Special Product Reissues In 2006
THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) are rumored to be planning special product reissues and some limited gigs in 2006. However, a full-blown reunion appears to be unlikely at this point. More information will be made available soon. Duffy recently signed on to play a vi...December 29, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: 'The Biggest Income We Make Is From Live Performances'
Larry Getlen of Bankrate.com recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. An excerpt from the chat follows: Bankrate: You have several potential income streams, including publishing from the old music, touring, and sales of new records. What is the most lucrative for you? Ia...December 28, 2005
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GOD'S ARMY/MYSTIC PROPHECY DVD Shoot To Be 'Redone' In January
GOD'S ARMY drummer Mark Cross (FIREWIND, ex-HELLOWEEN, METALIUM) has posted the following message on his official web site: "As you know the [joint MYSTIC PROPHECY/GOD'S ARMY performance] at the Matrix on December 17 was quite successful and we had our first in concert DVD shooting! "Unfortunately,...December 28, 2005
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ANTHRAX Begin Writing New Material
ANTHRAX members Frankie Bello (bass),Charlie Benante (drums) and Scott Ian (guitar) got together in Chicago (where Benante lives with his wife) in early December to jam on new material. According to Ian, rough "skeletons" of three new songs came out of these sessions, with the band scheduled to con...December 25, 2005
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M3: Acoustic Version Of WHITESNAKE's 'Here I Go Again' Posted Online
M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM) and Stefan Berggren (vocals, SNAKES IN...December 22, 2005
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