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HAVOCHATE: In Mixing Mode

New York-based metal band HAVOCHATE, now featuring drummer Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT) and bassist Greg Christian (ex-TESTAMENT),have commenced the mixing process for their second album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The follow-up to last year's "This Violent Earth", which was re...

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Former HALFORD Axeman Announces Guitar Clinic

Former HALFORD and current TESTAMENT/PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will partake in a heavy metal guitar clinic presented by Jackson Guitars and M & M Music, Vineland, New Jersey. Metal Mike will perform live selections from his three solo instrumental albums, answer questions and t...

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Record Label: MUDVAYNE To Headline 'Headbanger's Ball' Tour

MUDVAYNE may headline the next "Headbanger's Ball" tour, tentatively planned for this fall, a representative at the band's record label has confirmed to Launch Radio Networks. The trek is expected to be confirmed within the next two weeks, with dates and cities to follow shortly afterward. The first...

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JUDAS PRIEST's GLENN TIPTON: 'We Are Closer Than Ever'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton recently spoke to 411mania.com about the band's career from beginning to present — and what the fans can expect from the reunited "Gods of Metal." A few excerpts from the interview follow: 411mania.com: Since Rob's return, has there been any problems or protests r...

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Drummer STEVO Quits Australia's DUNGEON

Drummer Stevo has officially left Australian melodic power metal band DUNGEON. Replacing him in the group will likely be Grahame Goode, who has previously played with INFERNAL METHOD and STRONGER THAN HATE, among others. Stevo's official statement on the matter is as follows: "I wish to officially a...

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PITCHSHIFTER Singer Talks About Upcoming Tour And DVD

PITCHSHIFTER frontman J.S. Clayden recently spoke to BandsXposure.com about the group's upcoming DVD/tour and their future plans. The brief question-and-answer session follows: BandsXposure.com: What songs we might expect to hear on the forthcoming DVD? J.S. Clayden: "The DVD features 13 live tracks...

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DOUG PINNICK Offers Updates On KING'S X, POUNDHOUND And Other Projects

KING'S X frontman Doug Pinnick has issued the following update on his recent activities: "The project with [PEARL JAM bassist] Jeff [Ament], Mike and [drummer] Richard [Stuverud] sort of has a southern rock classic sound, a bit of the ROLLING STONES vibe, a little jam band vibe on some songs… Some g...

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Rock Fans Come Together To Help Those In Need

On February 20, 2003 the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island burned to the ground in less then three minutes. The tragedy was the fourth largest nightclub fire and the largest music related tragedy of all time. The tragedy that killed 100 people and severely injured 200 others leaves man...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer To Record Solo Album

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his web site: "Since I recently left my band of 8 years, GOD AWAKENS PETRIFIED, I've decided to do a solo album with all the idea's and riffs I never ended up using with GOD AWAKENS PETRIFIED or outside of GOD AWAKE...

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DUNGEON Complete Work On New Album

Australian melodic power metal band DUNGEON have issued the following update: "Quite a few cool things happening in the DUNGEON camp right now! "Firstly, our live Japanese tour 2003 DVD, 'Under The Rising Sun', is currently being pressed and should be available in Australia in the first week or so o...

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TRAVERS & APPICE Album Due In October

TRAVERS & APPICE, the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Pat Travers and drummer Carmine Appice (CACTUS, VANILLA FUDGE, OZZY OSBOURNE),will release their debut album, "It Takes A Lot Of Balls", on October 14 through SPV Records. The CD also features an appearance by veteran bassist T.M. Stev...

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Former INTO ETERNITY Drummer Blames 'Financial Reasons' For Split

Drummer Jim Austin and singer Chris Krall were forced to leave Canadian progressive death metal progenies INTO ETERNITY due to "financial reasons," according to a posting by Austin on the band's official message board. "We simply have no money and need to work," Jim said. "INTO ETERNITY needs to tou...

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INTO ETERNITY Tap Touring Drummer

Canada's INTO ETERNITY have announced that Pit magazine's own Adam Sagan has been tapped to tour with the band taking over the drum throne. After the position was vacated by longtime member Jim Austin, a worldwide call was made for a replacement and it was answered by Madison, Wisconsin's Adam Sagan...

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GRAHAM BONNET To Record Vocals For ELEKTRIC ZOO Album

Legendary singer Graham Bonnet will start recording the vocals for the new ELEKTRIC ZOO studio album in the next couple of weeks, according to a posting on Bonnet's web site. "This will be for a worldwide release on a label to be announced. This will follow with a world tour in support of the releas...

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ICED EARTH Bassist Explains Lineup Changes

ICED EARTH bassist James MacDonough has posted a message on the ICED EARTH fan message board Iced-Realm.de regarding the recent departures of drummer Richard Christy and guitarist Ralph Santolla: "Ok, just so you can stop freaking out and saying all kinds of outlandish things this statement should b...