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HAVOCHATE: New Album Samples Posted Online

New York-based metal band HAVOCHATE, now featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have posted MP3 samples of three new tracks at their official web site. The songs "Alone", "Cycle of Pain" and "Speak No More" come off the group's upcoming second album, tentatively due in October/November i...

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PLACE OF SKULLS Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement

Drummer Tim Tomaselli has left Knoxville, Tennessee's PLACE OF SKULLS to pursue "personal interests," according to a posting on the band's web site. "Tim's John Bonham-influenced drumming has become an integral part of our sound," the group write. "The combination of his aggresive attack and knowled...

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GIRLSCHOOL: New Video Posted Online

GIRLSCHOOL's video for the track "Come On Up" has been posted online at the group's official web site. Check it out in Windows Media format at this location. "Come On Up" comes off the band's most recent album, "Believe", available now on Communique Records. The CD was produced by produced by Tim Ha...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: European Tour With TYPE O NEGATIVE 'Postponed'

CRADLE OF FILTH's previously announced European tour with TYPE O NEGATIVE, which was set for December, had to be posponed due to TYPE O not being able to make the trip at that time, according to a posting on CRADLE's web site. CRADLE OF FILTH are now looking at touring Europe around February 2005 wi...

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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says Band Therapy Is 'Not A Bad Idea'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently offered the Chicago Tribune his take on some of the issues that have kept the band apart and finally brought them back together: On Tim "Ripper" Owens: Rob Halford: "We have a lot of respect for each other. Tim was very professional, and very supportive abo...

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HATEPLOW To Release Live Album In September

HATEPLOW, the Florida-based band featuring MALEVOLENT CREATION guitarists Phil Fasciana and Rob Barrett, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, KULT OV AZAZEL bassist Julian Hollowell (a.k.a. Xaphan),and vocalist Kyle Symons, will release a live album, entitled "Moshpit Murder", o...

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RAMONES Anniversary Party To Feature Star-Studded Lineup

PEARL JAM's Eddie Vedder, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS members Flea and John Frusciante, HENRY ROLLINS and RANCID's Tim Armstrong are among the artists slated to perform as part of the RAMONES' 30th anniversary party September 12 at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood, CA, according to Billboard.com. Also sche...

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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Says Reunion With ROB HALFORD Was 'Inevitable'

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill recently spoke to KNAC.com about the group's reunion with Rob Halford, the upcoming studio album, and the band's decision to take part in this year's Ozzfest. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.com: Do you remember the first song JUDAS PRIEST performed wit...

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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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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...