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STATIC-X Bassist Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
Possum of Altitude conducted an interview with bassist Tony Campos of the Los Angeles-based metal quartet STATIC-X at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the three-minute chat below. S...January 21, 2009
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MUNICIPAL WASTE, NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD Members Join Forces In NO FRIENDS
NO FRIENDS, the band featuring Tony Foresta from MUNICIPAL WASTE on vocals and members of NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD "playing raging '80s-style hardcore in the vein of DAG NASTY, DESCENDENTS and GORILLA BISCUITS," has posted three unmastered tracks off its forthcoming full-length album on the group'...January 21, 2009
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TRANSPORT LEAGUE: First Reunion Show Announced
The "Superevil"-era lineup of the Swedish heavy rock band TRANSPORT LEAGUE will play its first reunion show on Friday, May 15 on the Terass stage at Henriksberg in Gothenburg, Sweden. Commented the group: "TRANSPORT LEAGUE was the band who invented the phrase 'boogie from hell,' well known and well...January 21, 2009
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NONPOINT Splits With BIELER BROS. RECORDS
South Florida's NONPOINT has parted ways with longtime label Bieler Bros. Records. Drummer Robb Rivera explained in a statement, "After so long, I think it was in the best interest of both NONPOINT and Bieler Bros. to part ways. I will say this that in the [last] 10 years, Bieler Bros. have been ama...January 20, 2009
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HEAVEN AND HELL Is 'Not Confirmed' For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
Download festival organizer Andy Copping has told Classic Rock magazine that HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — is not yet confirmed to play this year's event, despite the group's...January 20, 2009
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OVER THE RAINBOW Schedules Japanese Dates
OVER THE RAINBOW — the new band featuring former RAINBOW musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith alongside the son of the iconic RAINBOW founder/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Jürgen Blackmore — will play three shows in Japan this spring. The dates are as follows: Apr. 2...January 20, 2009
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DEREK SHERINIAN Looking To Start Progressive Metal Band
Keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) is looking to start a new progressive metal band. He says, "I have the players in mind that I will be using [but] I will be searching high and low for a singer. Please email me at [email protected] with the subject title 'SINGER.' Pl...January 20, 2009
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JOHN 'J.D.' DESERVIO's CYCLE OF PAIN Added To BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Shows
CYCLE OF PAIN, the new project featuring BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio, has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 13 - The Centro - South Amboy, New Jersey Feb. 19 - JB McGinnes - New Castle, Delaware Feb. 21 - L'Aamour - Staten Island, New York With BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: Apr. 21 - W...January 20, 2009
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN Bassist John 'J.D.' DeServio At NAMM: Video Available
Starr Ackerman and Tony Grund of IK Multimedia caught up with bassist John "J.D." DeServio of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and CYCLE OF PAIN at the 2009 winter NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The nine-minute clip, which includes...January 19, 2009
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YOB Announces Reunion Gig
Doom metal giants YOB will celebrate their reunion with a special concert on February 28 at The Ash Street Saloon in Portland, Oregon with support from THE IOMMI STUBBS and BROTHERS OF THE SONIC CLOTH (featuring the legend himself Tad Doyle). One can only expect something of the most epic nature, si...January 18, 2009
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M.A.N: 'Blood Vanish' Video Posted Online
"Blood Vanish", the new video from M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Gabriel Engber. "Blood Vanish" comes off M.A.N's sophomore album, "Peacenemy", which was relea...January 15, 2009
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PESTILENCE: More Tour Dates Announced
Resurrected late '80s/early '90s death metal outfit PESTILENCE has scheduled the following dates: April 09 - Oslo, Norway - Inferno Festival April 10 - Enschede Netherlands - Atak April 11 - Schijndel, Netherlands - Paaspop April 12 - London, UK - Underworld April 13 - Cologne, Germany - Underground...January 15, 2009
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PAPA ROACH Confirmed For Holland's WALDROCK Festival
California rockers PAPA ROACH have been confirmed for this year's Waldrock festival, set to take place June 13, 2009 in Burgum, The Netherlands. Tickets go on sale on January 17. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: HEAVEN AND HELL MOTÖRHEAD CARCASS TRIVIUM PAPA ROACH EPICA PILGRIMZ Accord...January 15, 2009
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Former KORN Guitarist Holding Open Auditions For Bandmembers
The Arizona Review reports that former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has seemingly reconsidered holding closed-only band auditions; opting instead to allow anyone with talent the chance to audition for a spot in his band. For more information, go to www.brianheadwelchband.com. Welch's solo album...January 14, 2009
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WHIPLASH: New Video Blog Available
Reactivated New Jersey metallers WHIPLASH have released the fourth in a four-part series of video blogs documenting the pre-production process for their new album, "Unborn Again", due in July via Pulverised Records. The clip was shot at Concrete Island Studio and features two brand new songs, entitl...January 14, 2009
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