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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Offers New Album Update

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn recently took time out to update the group's fans on the songwriting process for the group's new album, tentatively due in late 2006/early 2007 via Roadrunner Records. "So what does are new shit sound like?" Flynn wrote. "Well... it doesn't sound like [METALLICA's]...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist's Side Project MAN-RAZE: Audio Samples Available

MAN-RAZE, the new band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen, have uploaded audio samples of several tracks from their forthcoming debut album at Man-Raze.com. The CD, which will be released later in the year, features the following track listing: 01. Halo 02. Shadow Man 03. Original Sin 04. I...

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L.A. GUNS Frontman: 'We Wish TRACII GUNS All The Best, But We've Moved On'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with L.A. GUNS vocalist Phil Lewis. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about "Tales from the Strip"? Phil Lewis: "It's been out now for a few months. It was something that took us about six months to write and a...

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UFO Begin Writing New Material

Legendary hard rockers UFO have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are delighted to welcome [drummer] Andy Parker back into the UFO family and as you know, Andy already played his 'first' gig as part of UFO's headlining festival show last November in Granada, Spain. Jason B...

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TESTAMENT's Manager Clears Up Confusion Over Poland's METALMANIA Festival

TESTAMENT's manager, Phil Arnold of the Thrill Entertainment Group, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the confusion over the group's previously announced (and subsequently cancelled) appearance at Poland's Metalmania 2006 festival, which is scheduled to take place Ma...

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Black Roses Laid For THIN LIZZY Legend PHIL LYNOTT

The Irish Examiner has issued the following report: Dozens of black roses were laid in a quiet corner of a Dublin cemetery today to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott. His devoted mother, Philomena, was among hundreds of people from Ireland, U.S., Scandi...

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Former AC/DC Drummer Joins DAMAGE CONTROL

Former AC/DC/ASIA drummer Chris Slade has joined DAMAGE CONTROL, the new band featuring UFO/WAYSTED bassist Pete Way and Robin George. Slade will be joining Pete and Robin in the studio to work on DAMAGE CONTROL's debut album, "Raw", tentatively due later in the year. Several mixes from the forthcom...

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THIN LIZZY: More Information Revealed About Upcoming LYNOTT Biopic

ContactMusic.com is reporting that "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" star Gary Dourdan and Irish pop singer Samantha Mumba's brother Omera are to play rocker Phil Lynott in a new biopic about the THIN LIZZY frontman. The film will be based on the Lynott biography "My Boy" by his mother Philomena. Mum...

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PENETRATOR: 'Adulteress' Video Posted Online

PENETRATOR, the Toronto-based power metal band featuring "Bulldog" Bess Ross, Tony Iommi's personal guitar tech during BLACK SABBATH's "Never Say Die" tour, have uploaded a "rough edit" of their video for the song "Adulteress" at this location. The clip features an appearance by Phil Naro (LEE AARON...

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MACHINE HEAD Drummer DAVE MCCLAIN Turns 10!

MACHINE HEAD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "December 26th [2005] marks the official ten-year anniversary of the day that a one Mr. Dave McClain joined a band called MACHINE HEAD, and in celebration of the most underrated drummer in heavy music, some folks that you...

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AUDIOSLAVE. DEF LEPPARD, VELVET REVOLVER Holiday Wish Lists

The Associated Press reports: What do the haves want for the holidays? Peace? Joy to the world? Nope. Not even close. Turns out most celebrities are a lot like the rest of us — they want stuff, expensive stuff, under the tree. Some wanted gifts that come with a hefty, but somewhat reasonable price t...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'More 'Greatest Hits Live' Details Revealed

KissAsylum.com has revealed more information regarding original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's upcoming compilation titled album, "Greatest Hits Live", due on January 24, 2006 via Megaforce Records. "Greatest Hits Live" (view cover here) track listing: 01. Rip It Out (Live) 02. Breakout (Live) 03. Col...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Talks About His Children Following In His Musical Footsteps

Simon Milburn of The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the idea of his children following in his musical footsteps: Phil: "I advise them as much as I can. They're doing really good. They're all great musi...

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More Musicians Pick Best Albums Of 2005

Roadrunner Records has posted a list of some of their artists' picks for the best albums of 2005. Check it out below: Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS): 01. CHELSEA SMILES - Easy Ride EP 02. LARS FREDERICKSON AND THE BASTARDS - Viking 03. TURBONEGRO - Party Animals 04. SOCIAL DISTORTION - Sex, Love and Rock...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION: Vocalist BRETT HOFFMAN To Rejoin Band For European Tour

MALEVOLENT CREATION mainman Phil Fasciana has issued the following update: "I wanted to tell you that Kyle [Symons, vocals] has just announced that he can't do the tour in Europe with us due to personal reasons and instead of canceling another tour because of Kyle and his personal problems, we have...