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SACRED REICH: 'Ignorance/Surf Nicaragua' Reissues Due In June

Metal Blade Records will release a three-disc deluxe reissue of SACRED REICH's "Ignorance" and "Surf Nicaragua" on June 15 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and June 18 (rest of Europe). Two CDs will be included in the package (both remastered!) as well as a bonus DVD. The package includes liner notes...

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Simple Mind Condition

Twelve years is a long time between albums and the gap shows in the seventh studio effort from Chicago's near-legendary doom-metal masters, TROUBLE. "Simple Mind Condition" contains a number of heavy riffs and much of this band's classic signature sound, but at the same time, there's a sense of reha...

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Former EXHORDER Frontman: 'Did PANTERA Rip Us Off? Possibly'

Dave Larmore of Midwest Metal recently conducted an interview with vocalist Kyle Thomas (ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY, EXHORDER, FLOODGATE, TROUBLE, PITTS VS. PREPS). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Midwest Metal: Kyle, being a native from Louisiana, how severe were you and your family affected by Hurr...

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TESTAMENT: Previously Unseen 2005 Video Interview With ALEX SKOLNICK Available

A previously unseen 10-minute video interview with TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, recorded on March 18, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas by the San Antonio STUF-TV cable show "Robb's MetalWorks" (which never aired the footage),has been posted online at YouTube. As previously reported, a number of hig...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT's MUSCAT Issues 'Open Letter' To TAIME DOWNE, GREG STEELE

FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat has issued the following "open letter" to his former PUSSYCAT bandmates Taime Downe (vocals) and Greg Steele (guitar): "Dear Taime and Greg, "I will try to keep this letter brief. "I have sent both of you email and messages through myspace inviting you both to...

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TESLA's Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Thank You' Available For Streaming

TESLA's cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Thank You" is available for streaming at this location. The track will be included on TESLA's upcoming "covers" album, "Real 2 Reel", due on June 5. The two-disc set will contain 25 tracks and will only be available at the band's live shows. A 13-disc version will be...

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TESTAMENT: Concert Photos From Santa Ana Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of TESTAMENT performing live at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California on March 31, 2007 has been posted online at Yahoo! Music (all photos by Stephanie Cabral). TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy, bassist Greg Christian, and guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson,...

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TESLA To Release 'Real 2 Reel' Covers Collection In June

TESLA has set a June 5 release date for its "covers" album, entitled "Real 2 Reel". The two-disc set will contain 25 tracks, and will only be available at the band's live shows. A 13-disc version will be available at all retail outlets. Songs that are expected to appear on the CD include: AEROSMITH...

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BRUCE KULICK Talks About ESP GUITARS; Video Available

A video interview with former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has been posted at the ESP Guitars web site. In the interview, Bruce recounts his 20-year history with ESP Guitars, including his breakdown of the specific features of the guitars he enjoys and why ESP Guitars have...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL To Be Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK

At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock...

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ERIC STACY: There's Nothing 'FASTER PUSSYCAT' About TAIME DOWNE's Version Of Band

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FASTER PUSSYCAT bassist Eric Stacy. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the main motivation behind starting this version of the group? Eric: "Brent [Muscat] has always been one of my closest friends. We got along really...

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HOLYHELL Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

HOLYHELL, the stunning female-fronted newcomer band from MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music, has been confirmed for the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place July 7 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. Headlining will be the event will be MANOWAR, with MESSIAH'S KISS (the German/American/British metal act featurin...

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BRENT MUSCAT's FASTER PUSSYCAT: More Tour Dates Announced

The FASTER PUSSYCAT version featuring original members Brent Muscat, Eric Stacy, and Brett Bradshaw alongside THE UNDERGROUND REBELS vocalist Kurt Frohlich, has lined up the following tour dates: Apr. 26 - Swansea, UK - Sin City Apr. 27 - Bradford, UK - Bradford Rio Apr. 28 - Nottingham, UK - Rock C...

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LED ZEPPELIN Members To Attend Memorial for AHMET ERTEGUN Today

According to Led-Zeppelin.com, some of the biggest names in rock music, including Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and the surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN, will attend a private memorial in New York on Tuesday (April 17) for their late boss, Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. Clapton,...

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TESTAMENT 'Writing Rehearsals' Underway

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT have issued the following update: "TESTAMENT 'writing rehearsals' got underway the weekend of April 14, 2007. YES, they are *really* working on the next record! Alex [Skolnick, guitar] was back east due to shows with the ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO. "Th...