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MASTER's PAUL SPECKMANN: I Found More Freedom In Czech Republic Than I Ever Found In The USA

By: Scott Alisoglu MASTER's Paul Speckmann has been fighting metal's good fight since 1983. Considered one of death metal's originators, Speckmann has persevered through lineup changes, numerous record labels, and thousands of miles on the road on tours of varying success. One thing is for certain t...

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Former QUIET RIOT Guitarist Joins ADLER'S APPETITE

Guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) has joined the revamped ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler. "The new lineup is a kick-ass one and I can't wait to get out there and play with these guys," Grossi says. "Tour dates and d...

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OVERCAST: New Video Interview Available

HardTimes.ca recently conducted an interview with OVERCAST — the reunited Massachusetts band which features in its ranks KILLSWITCH ENGAGE bassist Mike D'Antonio and SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair. Watch the 10-minute chat below. "Reborn to Kill Again" — a collection of re-recorded versions of more...

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OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER, ASSUCK Members Join Forces In EXITSECT

EXITSECT is the name of a brand new Tampa, Florida-based "dark, experimental, atmospheric, doom-ridden death metal" band comprised of veterans of the metal and punk scenes. Former and current members of ASSUCK, OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER, DOWN BY LAW, DENIAL FIEND and PAINEATER have joined forces to c...

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KITTIE, THINE EYES BLEED To Play DAVE LANDER Tribute Concert

KITTIE, THINE EYES BLEED, NIGHT OF DEMONS, and a reunited ACACIA will pay tribute to Dave Lander — the father of KITTIE's Morgan Lander (guitar, vocals) and Mercedes Lander (drums),and also the band's manager, who passed away unexpectedly in August — on December 12 at Call the Office in London, Ont...

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GENE SIMMONS Sounds Off At Touring Conference Keynote

According to Billboard.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons said during a keynote address today (November 20) at the fifth annual Billboard Touring Conference, held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, that the band is currently working out future tour details. "We've been talking with [manager Do...

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Former BLACK SABBATH Members To Join WILLIE BASSE For Farmington Gig

Willie Basse, who is best known as bassist/frontman for the '80s/early '90s Los Angeles-based band BLACK SHEEP, will make his headlining debut on Friday, December 5, 2008 in Farmington, New Mexico at Gators. This KRWN radio-sponsored event (where Willie's single "(Love So) Far Away" is in heavy rota...

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RUSH: More Preview Clips From 'Snakes & Arrows Live' DVD Available

Zoë Vision/Anthem Entertainment will release the "Snakes & Arrows Live" DVD from the legendary rock trio RUSH on November 25. This three-disc DVD set, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows the band's Zoë Vision DVD releases "R30" (2005) and "Rush in Rio" (2003). Check out three full songs fr...

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PAIN CONFESSOR Parts Ways With Guitarist VESA SÄKKINEN

Finnish metallers PAIN CONFESSOR have issued the following update: "The year 2008 was all rest for everyone in the PAIN CONFESSOR camp. We've been recharging our batteries but of course found some time to record a couple of demo songs that were released in June on our homesite and our MySpace page....

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Ohio Family Plays Role In New OSBOURNE Show

Aaron Beck of The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Osbournes' yet-to-be-named variety show, which a Fox spokesman said would air early next year, marks the return of the first family of heavy metal to reality-TV land. Part of the program involves the Osbourne clan living in the world of other fami...

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Lawyer: GUNS N' ROSES Uploader To Walk

David Kravets of Wired.com reports that the lawyer for Kevin Cogill, the Los Angeles man charged with uploading nine unreleased GUNS N' ROSES tracks from the upcoming "Chinese Democracy" album, said Thursday his client's plea deal with prosecutors does not require any prison time. "We're looking at...

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ARMORED SAINT: California Show Announced

California metal veterans ARMORED SAINT will play the Key Club in West Hollywood, California on Friday, March 6, 2009. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, November 15 and will be $20.00. Reality Check TV has posted interview and performance footage of ARMORED SAINT filmed at this year's Rocklahoma fes...

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HATE GALLERY: 'The Idiots' Video Available

"The Idiots", the new video from the Finnish/British/Swedish rock band HATE GALLERY, featuring Janne Jarvis and Rille Lundell from WARRIOR SOUL, can be viewed below. "The Idiots" is the first single off HATE GALLERY's debut album, "Compassion Fatigue", which was released on Monday, November 3 throug...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows Live' DVD Screen Captures, Packaging Details Available

Zoë Vision/Anthem Entertainment will release the "Snakes & Arrows Live" DVD from the legendary rock trio RUSH on November 25. This three-disc DVD set, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows the band's Zoë Vision DVD releases "R30" (2005) and "Rush in Rio" (2003). Check out some of the screen...

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KONKHRA Drummer Featured On Danish TV

Drummer Mads Lauridsen of Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA will be featured on the Denmark's TV show "God Aften Danmark" on TV2 in "a segment about (very) fast drumming," according to a posting on the band's MySpace page. "This will shed some light on the abilities required to be among the fastest d...