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GOD FORBID Guitarist Discusses Economic Touring
GOD FORBID guitarist Dallas Coyle has written the latest entry for his weekly column on MetalSucks, "The Hard R." This weeks entry focuses on the challenges touring bands are meeting as the price of gas climbs ever higher. An excerpt from the blog follows: "Most support bands get anywhere from 100-5...June 20, 2008
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OF THE FIRST BORN SON Calls It Quits
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada-based band OF THE FIRST BORN SUN has decided to disband. The group has scheduled a farewell performance in its hometown on July 25 at The Gig. "Yes everyone, it's true! We are packing it in and saying goodnight," said frontman Jamie Schoch in a statement. "I never thought...June 20, 2008
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PRIMITIVE GRAVEN IMAGE Guitarist Slams KERRY KING For Finding TRIVIUM Inspirational
Guitarist Luke "Ljosalfur" Lehane of the UK black metallers PRIMITIVE GRAVEN IMAGE has slammed SLAYER guitarist Kerry King for citing TRIVIUM guitarists Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu as inspirational during a recent interview. Speaking to UK's Total Guitar magazine, King stated about TRIVIUM who wil...June 20, 2008
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SLAYER's KING: Next Album 'Supposed' To Be Ready By The End Of 2008
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King gave writer Joel McIver (Total Guitar, Metal Hammer) an update about the next SLAYER album and the band's future in general. Excerpts from the chat follow. McIver: SLAYER have just had an extended break. King: I didn't speak to the other guys for nine months. For the firs...June 18, 2008
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OPETH Mainman Issues Post-U.S. Tour Update
OPETH mainman Mikael kerfeldt has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "We made it! First tour in support of 'Watershed' nailed down! We really enjoyed the Progressive Nation tour, all of us. It was one of the smoothest and quickest runs we've ever done. Great company too! All the guys...June 18, 2008
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THE ABSENCE Explains 'Fresh Meat Tour' Cancellation
Tampa melodic trash outfit THE ABSENCE has commented on the cancellation of the previously announced Fresh Meat Tour, featuring "the best, cream-of-the-crop, ear-bleeding bands who have recently signed with Metal Blade Records." The trek, which was scheduled to include THE ABSENCE, THE DESTRO, EPICU...June 18, 2008
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PEPPERMINT CREEPS Drummer Dead At 34
Drummer Traci Michaelz of the long-running Hollywood, California glam-metal band PEPPERMINT CREEPS passed away on Friday, June 13 after the group's concert in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was 34 years old. According to the surviving members of PEPPERMINT CREEPS, "the cause of death is still unknown" and wil...June 17, 2008
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LINKIN PARK's BENNINGTON: I Am Not VELVET REVOLVER's New Singer
LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington has dismissed rumors that he has been tapped to replace Scott Weiland as the new singer of VELVET REVOLVER. In an exclusive interview for this week's Kerrang! magazine, Bennington said, "I'm friends with all the guys in VELVET REVOLVER and have played with all...June 16, 2008
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SEPULTURA Drummer: It's Never Going To Be My Intention To Play Like IGOR CAVALERA
SEPULTURA's MySpace page has been updated with an interview with drummer Jean Dolabella featuring questions that were submitted by fans. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow Q: Do you prefer to play old-school SEPULTURA or newer material (like "Dante XXI", "Roorback", "Nation", "Against", "Root...June 15, 2008
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DOKKEN: 'Rockline' Interview, Performance Available For Streaming
DOKKEN's Don Dokken and Jon Levin took part in an interview and the entire band performed live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" on Wednesday, June 11. The program is now available for streaming at this location. DOKKEN's new album, "Lightning Strikes Again", was released on May 13...June 14, 2008
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EDEN'S CURSE: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online
Multinational recording artists EDEN'S CURSE have released a video studio report from the recording sessions for their new album at a German studios with PINK CREAM 69 bassist and producer Dennis Ward (ANGRA, SILENT FORCE, HOUSE OF LORDS, KROKUS) Check it out below. EDEN'S CURSEAFM Records ...June 11, 2008
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DAVID REECE On Why BANGALORE CHOIR Reunion Was Called Off: 'The Drama Beast Was Awakened'
Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with former ACCEPT/BANGALORE CHOIR and current GYPSY ROSE frontman David Reece. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Sleaze Roxx: What is happening with the BANGALORE CHOIR reunion that had been talked about? David Reece: Ummmm Well, there are many f...June 10, 2008
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SEBASTIAN BACH Explains SWEDEN ROCK Cancellation
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on June 5, former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach was forced to cancel that day's appearance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg, Sweden after scheduling difficulties prevented the singer and his band from making it to the festival site in time for their perf...June 10, 2008
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Operation: Shifting Gears
"Taking on the name of the fans who support them", Detroit's BOWLSCRAPER are now known as SOLDIERS OF SCRAPE and a new album called "Operation: Shifting Gears" is the first shot across the rust belted bow. What's it all about? Metal, beer, long hair, tattoos, and more beer. The spirit of old school...June 9, 2008
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PAUL STANLEY 'Sets Record Straight' Regarding 'KISS Clone' Reality Show
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has issued a statement in order to "set the record straight" regarding the possibility of KISS continuing with all-new members long after he and fellow KISS co-founder Gene Simmons decide to take off the make-up for good. Video footage recently surfaced (see belo...June 9, 2008
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