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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD: 'The Longer I Live, The More I Want To Stay Metal'
Frank De Blase of the Rochester City Newspaper recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rochester City Newspaper: How have you maintained your voice and vocal range for 30 years? Rob Halfor...July 1, 2009
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DREAM THEATER: New Video Interview With JORDAN RUDESS Posted Online
Raz of ThrashHits.com conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER at this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. Watch the six-minute chat below. Rudess recently recorded solo piano versions of some o...June 29, 2009
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DAN SPITZ's DEUXMONKEY Releases More Music
DEUXMONKEY, the new band led by former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, has posted two more songs — "Dying Twice" and "O.C.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)" — via the project's official MySpace page. Commented Spitz: "I would like to thank the incredible reaction to the new music. It's not an easy tas...June 27, 2009
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Pays Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON
Legendary vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of pop music legend Michael Jackson, who died yesterday (Thursday, June 25) at age 50: "Every day the world mourns over the loss of a loved one, a relative, even a pet......June 26, 2009
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WE ARE THE FALLEN Drummer Interviewed On Little Rock's 100.3 THE EDGE
WE ARE THE FALLEN/ex-EVANESCENCE drummer Rocky Gray was interviewed yesterday (Wednesday, June 24) by Matt Cruz of the Little Rock, Arkansas radio station 100.3 The Edge. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. WE ARE THE FALLEN is the new band featuring original EVANESCENCE member...June 25, 2009
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ENTOMBED Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
Swedish metal veterans ENTOMBED have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Commented ENTOMBED guitarist Alex Hellid: "Yes, finally! Back to the U.K.! Look forward to Bloodstock very very much! It’s bee...June 23, 2009
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TANK: Reaction To ALGY WARD-Less Band Has Been 'Amazing'
The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — have commented on a recently issued sta...June 21, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Vows To Keep 'Pushing Metal Forward'
David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess recently conducted an interview with guitarist K.K. Downing of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Backstage Axxess: You guys will be playing "British Steel" in its entirety [on the upcoming tour]. Why...June 19, 2009
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Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist Talks THE FALLEN
On June 16, Los Angeles Times spoke with former EVANESCENCE guitarist/songwriter Ben Moody about his new project, THE FALLEN, also featuring "American Idol" runner-up Carly Smithson and Moody's fellow ex-EVANESCENCE bandmates John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums). A couple of excerpts from th...June 19, 2009
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TENET: 'Sovereign' Artwork Unveiled; First Track Posted Online
TENET, originally the brainchild of guitarist Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ZIMMER'S HOLE),has throughout the years evolved into a monstrous extreme metal force featuring such illustrious musicians as Steve "Zetro" Souza (EXODUS) on vocals, Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT) on lead guitar, Byr...June 19, 2009
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MALPRACTICE Begins Work On New Material
MALPRACTICE, the Finnish progressive metal band featuring members of TO/DIE/FOR, MANITOU, OMNIUM GATHERUM and REVERSION, has issued the following update: "After a short break, we are back in business! We're happy to inform you that at the very moment MALPRACTICE is writing new material. Jope [Joonas...June 17, 2009
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CAMP FREDDY's BILLY MORRISON To Join THE WILDHEARTS Frontman For Los Angeles Shows
Billy Morrison (CAMP FREDDY, CIRCUS DIABLO, THE CULT) has issued the following update: "I am currently learning and rehearsing a set of THE WILDHEARTS songs (as well as two or three of Ginger's solo songs) because I got an e-mail out of the blue asking me if I wanted to play guitar in a 'put-togethe...June 17, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist's Moscow Clinic; Video Available
DREAM THEATER keyboarist Jordan Rudess held a clinic on Tuesday, June in Moscow, Russia — one day before the band's headlining concert in the city. Watch video footage of Jordan's appearance below. Rudess recently recorded solo piano versions of some of DREAM THEATER's favorite ballads as well as cr...June 11, 2009
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SEPTICFLESH: Nantes Concert, Behind-The-Scenes Footage Posted Online
Quality video footage of SEPTICFLESH's May 9, 2009 concert in Nantes, France can be viewed below (courtesy of the VerdamMnis team). SEPTICFLESH's "comeback" album, "Communion", was released in March 2008 via Season of Mist. According to a press release, "Communion" "contains nine gates to unearthly...June 10, 2009
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SAMOTH On The Future Of EMPEROR, ZYKLON
Belgian webzine Rock 'N Balls recently conducted an interview with ZYKLON/EMPEROR guitarist Samoth (real name: Tomas Haugen). A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow below. Rock 'N Balls: A few weeks ago, you released "Live Inferno", so my question is simple: is this record...June 9, 2009
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