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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist On 'Polaris', TIMO TOLKKI And Future Albums
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights." Topics of discussion included the album "Polaris", Timo Tolkki's departure, the group's financial situation, and future STRATOVARIUS material...June 9, 2009
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OPETH Frontman Living A 'Double Life'
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has checked in with the following update: "A few days ago, I was standing by the swings in the park with my two daughters. They're in the swings, crying with laughter and I'm pushing them higher and higher. Apart from the noise they're making, it's dead quiet. No one'...June 9, 2009
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VOIVOD: Quality Footage From SWEDEN ROCK Festival Available
Quality video footage of VOIVOD's performance at this year's Sweden Rock festival, which was held June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesborg, can be viewed below (courtesy of CriticalMass.se). Two new songs from VOIVOD — "Earthache" and "Global Warning" — are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Bo...June 8, 2009
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: I've Seen A Ghost
Lorne Jackson of the Sunday Mercury reports that BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi has admitted that has seen a ghost. And he wasn't alone when it happened. Back in the early '70s, SABBATH holed-up in Clearwell Castle, in the Forest Of Dean, to take part in a writing session for a...June 6, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Talks 'Flight 666' Movie, Upcoming Album
Kory Grow of Revolver magazine recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Revolver: IRON MAIDEN have done so many concert films, documentaries, and music-video DVDs over the years. Other than the jet, what makes "Flight 66...June 4, 2009
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Talks About Next Studio Album
Metal Asylum recently conducted an interview with guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Asylum: Do you have any songs left over from the recording of "The Formation Of Damnation" and will they show up on the next album...June 4, 2009
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SCOTT WEILAND Issues Response To Public Outrage Towards Estranged Wife's Book
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has issued a statement in response to media reports that his estranged wife, Mary, will publish a memoir called "Fall To Pieces" on October 27. A press release describes the book as "a visceral rollercoaster ride inside bipolar disorder, ro...June 3, 2009
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Former PILEDRIVER Guitarist Plotting His Next Move
Former THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) guitarist Kinky Pork Cream (real name: Mark Anthony) has issued the following update: "I've been taking some time to think about what my next step is going to be after leaving such an awesome and well-respected band. I figured some thought was requir...June 3, 2009
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PINK CREAM 69 Frontman In WHITESNAKE Tribute Band; Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of QUITESNAKE, the Germany-based WHITESNAKE tribute band featuring British vocalist David Readman (PINK CREAM 69, ADAGIO),are available at this location. When asked what made him decide to join a project like this, Readman said, "Well, I virtually grew up with WHITESNAKE. I remember s...June 3, 2009
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SECRETS OF THE MOON: European Tour Dates Announced
German progressive black metallers SECRETS OF THE MOON have announced the first European leg of their Privilegivm World Tour. The tour will also feature Iceland's SOLSTAFIR and Britain's CODE. The headlining band will change each night. BORKNAGAR will also appear on select dates. In other news, SECR...June 2, 2009
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Minnesota's MOONDANCE JAM: Complete Details Revealed
The Moondance Jam, Minnesota's pre-eminent classic rock festival, has announced the final lineup for this year's Jam. 15 bands, including headliners JOURNEY, JUDAS PRIEST and YES, will all appear at the festival, slated for July 15-18 at the festival grounds in Walker, Minnesota. Tickets are availab...June 2, 2009
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Coups And Security Checks For DUFF MCKAGAN
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, who currently fronts his own band DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, has penned a blog for The New York Times about his travel exeriences. An excerpt follows below. "I've been flying to work for the last quarter-century. "And I've had my share of foreign-so...June 2, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I'm Not A Dungeons-And-Dragons Writer'
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with merican heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights." Several excerpts from the chat follow below. On how his solo debut, "Pla...June 1, 2009
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VOIVOD: Two New Songs Available For Streaming
Two new songs from Quebec metal innovators VOIVOD — "Earthache" and "Global Warning" — are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Both tracks will appear on VOIVOD's final album featuring the group's late guitarist, Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, which is scheduled for release in the U.S. on Tu...May 29, 2009
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OPETH Frontman Says Some Songs On 'Watershed' Were Inspired By Former Girlfriend
Christopher Porter of Washington Post Express recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Washington Post Express: Last time you played D.C. you were opening for DREAM THEATER. Were...May 28, 2009
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