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AXEL RUDI PELL: 'Diamonds Unlocked' German, Swiss Chart Positions Revealed

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell's "Diamonds Unlocked" — his first album consisting exclusively of compositions by other musicians — has entered the German chart at position No. 60 and the Swiss chart at No. 91. Commented Axel: "Not bad for a cover album, I expected lower positions, but this is reall...

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ALL THAT REMAINS' First-Ever Live Concert DVD Due This Month

For road warriors ALL THAT REMAINS, how difficult could it be to film and release their first-ever live concert DVD? As it turns out EXTREMELY difficult: The band ran into an incredulous amount of obstacles delaying the release of the DVD not once or twice, but three times. Never ones to bow under t...

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DOWN Bassist: 'We Want To Take This Thing As Far As We Can Go'

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: DOWN came together in 1991 as a side venture for members of PANTERA, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD. But bassist Rex Brown tells Billboard.com that DOWN is the main focus nowadays for each member of the quartet. "This isn't a side project whatsoe...

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VENOM Drummer On New Material: 'I Am Really Happy With The Way Things Are Going'

Metal Hell magazine recently conducted an interview with VENOM drummer Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the addition of "Rage" on guitar: "We have known Rage for quite a while now; just like (when) I used to rehearse...

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RE:IGNITION: European Dates Postponed Until January

RE:IGNITION — the band featuring Steev Esquivel (SKINLAB) on guitar, Snake (SKINLAB) on bass, Dave Moore (ex-MINDBENDER) on vocals, Tim Howell (ex-FUELED, SACRILEGE B.C.) on guitar and Mark Hernandez (ex-TECHNOCRACY, TORQUE) on drums — has postponed its plans to tour Europe until January 2008. RE:IG...

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L.A. GUNS, Ex-FASTER PUSSYCAT Members To Perform At 'The Make Up' DVD Party

THE SIN CITY SINNERS, featuring Phil Lewis (L.A. GUNS),Brent Muscat (ex-FASTER PUSSYCAT),and Todd Kerns (AGE OF ELECTRIC),will perform at the DVD party for classic adult company Paradise Visuals' first new release in over fifteen years, "The Make Up", on October 19 at The Dive Bar (3035 E Tropica...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Drops By 'Neighbours' Set In Australia

According to Australia's Herald Sun, MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was "shaking with excitement" when he dropped by on the set of one of the most successful Australian TV shows, "Neighbours", yesterday. He met Ramsay St's Kennedy clan, telling returning star Kym Valentine: "It's great to have yo...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN: The World's A Far Less Beautiful Place Without DIMEBAG

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with Rex Brown (DOWN, ex-PANTERA). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: So, how good does it feel to be back on this ride with DOWN? You've got the touring you've already done and the upcoming record releas...

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WORLD UNDER BLOOD's Debut May Include Appearances By OBITUARY, ALL THAT REMAINS Members

CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller has issued the following update on his melodic death metal side project WORLD UNDER BLOOD (also featuring Tim Yeung [DIVINE HERESY, VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL] on drums, Risha Eryavec [DECREPIT BIRTH] on bass, and Luke Jaeger on guitar): "I can't tell you how hap...

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MACHINE HEAD: New Audio Interview With PHIL DEMMEL Posted Online

"Metallicity Radio Hour" recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD's lead guitarist Phil Demmel. The chat took place shortly before the cancellation of the band's Buffalo stop of the "Black Tyranny Tour". MACHINE HEAD decided to call off the show due to an illness that has plagued several me...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: New DVD On The Way

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL confirmed during an interview with Sergi Ramos of TheMetalCircus.com that he's working on a new DVD set, to be released next year. The package will contain a live show recorded at the Rock Hard Festival earlier this year on one DVD plus a second disc containing behind...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: There Was Only One DIMEBAG

Headbanger's Blog recently conducted an e-mail interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Headbanger's Blog: Everyone knows about the recent low points in your life — the death of Dime, your agonizing back pain, Hurricane...

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Tattoo Master PAUL BOOTH Writes Blog About Interactions With Metal Bands

Tattoo master Paul Booth, the artist of choice for metal musicians seeking tats, has proven that he's almost as good with a pen as he is with a needle. In August, Booth inked a deal with the MTV2 Headbanger's Blog to write a weekly column about his numerous experiences on tour, and interactions over...

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RUSH's NEIL PEART's Nominated For 'Drummer Of The Year' At DRUMMIES

Huliq reports: Neil Peart, who turned 55 on September 12, received some pretty cool belated birthday presents from Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/percussion magazine worldwide, such as DRUM! and Traps magazine. During this year's "Drummies", Peart was nominated "Drummer Of The Year" by 4,...

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DANKO JONES Pays Tribute To PHIL LYNOTT: Video Available

Video footage of DANKO JONES' performance that was specially filmed for Toronto's sixth annual "Thin Lizzy - A Celebration: The Music of Phil Lynott" (held on July 21, 2007 at Jeff Healey's Roadhouse in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) can be viewed below. Danko Jones was at Studio 606 in Los Angeles with...