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THRESHOLD Drummer's KYRBGRINDER To Release 'Cold War Technology' In October

KYRBGRINDER, the London, England-based three-piece led by THRESHOLD drummer Johanne James, will release its second album, "Cold War Technology", on October 11 via Kyrbgrinder Records, distributed by Code 7/Plastic Head. Hard-rockin' funky, riffy, metal grooves, a keen sense of melody and an engaging...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING 'Feels Bad' That He Didn't Take Part In 'Big Four' Jam

Revolver magazine recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Revolver: Why didn't you play in the Big Four jam on "Am I Evil" at the end? Kerry: There's a damn good reason. It isn't too long an explanation. [MEGADETH's Dave] Mus...

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HELLYEAH Interviewed On 101.7 THE FOX (Video)

On September 22, HELLYEAH guitarists Greg Tribbett and Tom Maxwell were interviewed on Santa Rosa, California's 101.7 The Fox radio station inside the "Less Is More Lounge" at the Sacramento stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar tour. Watch the seven-minute chat below. HELLYEAH is headlining the...

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DIMMU BORGIR Interviewed By Italy's SpazioRock.it (Video)

Italian web site SpazioRock.it conducted an interview with with guitarists Silenoz (real name: Sven Atle Kopperud) and Galder (real name: Tom Rune Andersen) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR on August 26 in Milan, Italy. You can now watch the chat below. The first show of DIMMU BOR...

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THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Enemy Unbound", the third album from Tampa, Florida melodic thrashers THE ABSENCE, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 55 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing a...

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STEVEN TYLER: AEROSMITH Bandmates Were 'Jealous' When They Found Out About 'Idol'

The announcement that AEROSMITH lead singer Steven Tyler was joining the judging lineup for "American Idol" season 10 was was made before the Los Angeles round of auditions at the Forum Wednesday morning. According to Billboard.com, each of the three judges — Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson...

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MICHAEL MONROE: Release Date Announced For New Studio Album

Michael Monroe, iconic rock and roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, has entered a Los Angeles studio with legendary producer Jack Douglas (AEROSMITH, JOHN LENNON, CLUTCH, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, NEW YORK DOLLS) to begin recording Monroe's new solo album, due...

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SLAYER: New Video Interview With DAVE LOMBARDO

Jackie and Martina conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo when the band played the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California on August 31, 2010 as part of the "American Carnage" tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT. You can now watch the chat below. SLAYER performed the song "Hate Worldw...

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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarists Discuss 'Abrahadabra' In New Video Interview

Outune.net recently conducted an interview with guitarists Silenoz (real name: Sven Atle Kopperud) and Galder (real name: Tom Rune Andersen) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR. The chat can now be viewed below. "Born Treacherous", a brand new song from DIMMU BORGIR, is available for...

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KISS Featured In Commercial For Swedish Gaming Operator

Legendary rockers KISS are featured in a new commercial for Svenska Spel, the largest gaming operator in Sweden. Watch the clip below. In June, KISS and the New Mexico Lottery announced that they signed a licensing agreement that will introduce the band to the $225 billion-a-year global lottery indu...

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SLASH: 'I Have A Hard Time Accepting Myself As Someone Who Is Influential' As A Guitar Player

Epiphone.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Epiphone.com: Tell me about your early influences. Were there specific players that inspired you to pick up a guitar? Slash: Some guitar p...

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SLAYER Guitarist Says 'Everyone Is Completely Into The Idea' Of More 'Big Four' Shows

Peter Atkinson of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. KNAC.COM: Given his neck surgery, how has Tom [Araya, SLAYER bassist/vocalist] been holding up with the busy tour schedule you've had and will have? King: He'...

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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL Interviewed In Corpus Christi (Video)

Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell when the band played Corpus Christi, Texas on September 11, 2010 as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival. You can now watch the chat below. HELLYEAH is headlining the Jägermeiste...

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SLAYER Drummer: 'My Mindset Was Very, Very Different For This Record Than Any Of The Others'

Amy Kelly of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: I'd like to take a look at the latest album, "World Painted Blood". How would you describe the songwriting process for that record...

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EXODUS Drummer Talks Technique: 'In My Younger Years I Just Relied More On Brute Force'

Don de Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart conducted an interview with drummer Tom Hunting of San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS prior to the band's September 3, 2010 concert in Atlanta, Georgia. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Great Southern Brainfart: EXODUS was on t...