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MASTODON Drummer: 'We're Definitely Interested In Progressing Our Sound'

Kyall Robinson of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Metal Forge: So you've recently come to Australia off the back of a big tour with HIGH ON FIRE, CONV...
January 30, 2010
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VENOM Frontman Says New Songs Are 'Tremendous'

John Doran of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Conrad "Cronos" Lant of British black metal pioneers VENOM. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: I need to ask you about that incident from when you were first on tour with SLAYER all those years ago t...
January 14, 2010
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SARAH JEZEBEL DEVA: 'A Sign Of Sublime' Video Released

"A Sign Of Sublime", the new video from British vocalist Sarah Jezebel Deva — who has toured and/or recorded with CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS and ANGTORIA — can be viewed below. The clip was directed by David Kenny and "is not a full band shot, as in we all play individually; we cannot be ...
January 13, 2010
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PAIN OF SALVATION's DANIEL GILDENLÖW To Tour With TRANSATLANTIC

Vocalist/guitarist Daniel Gildenlöw of Sweden's PAIN OF SALVATION will join TRANSATLANTIC — the progressive rock supergroup featuring DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy, MARILLION's Pete Trewavas, THE FLOWER KINGS' Roine Stolt and Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) — as an "additional touring member" for the b...
January 12, 2010
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ROYAL HUNT: 'X' To Receive Japanese Release This Month

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have extended their contract with Marquee/Avalon Records in order to include their 10th studio album, "X", set to be released on January 21 throughout Japan and Southeast Asia. ROYAL HUNT decided to revisit its roots and incorporate some of the musical values of...
January 8, 2010
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Report: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME May Jump Ahead Five Years To Get Stars

According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz 411, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is considering changing its charter that says that in order to be inducted, a band or act isn't eligible until 25 years have passed since its first record release. By altering the rules so that it only takes 20 ...
January 5, 2010
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ROYAL HUNT: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have revealed the cover artwork and track listing for their 10th studio album, "X", due later this year. ROYAL HUNT decided to revisit its roots and incorporate some of the musical values of the '70s into its songwriting as well as — in order to reinforce that p...
January 4, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH, OPETH, BIGELF Members Appear in 'Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie'

Tony Iommi of BLACK SABBATH, Mikael Åkerfeldt and Per Wiberg of OPETH, and Damon Fox and Steve Frothingham of BIGELF represent hard rock and heavy metal in the new feature-length music documentary "Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie", available now on DVD from Bazillion Points. They join members of pio...
December 30, 2009
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W.A.S.P. Frontman Interviewed In Bulgaria

MM Television conducted an interview with W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless on November 17, 2009 before the band's concert in Sofia, Bulgaria. Watch the Bulgarian-language report below. W.A.S.P.'s new album, "Babylon", entered the U.K. "Rock Albums" chart at position No. 15. The CD was released in E...
December 29, 2009
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CHRIS LANEY's New Solo Album To Feature Guest Appearances By BRUCE KULICK, CONNY BLOOM

Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney is working on material for his second solo album at Polar Studios in Stockholm. Tentatively due in the spring, the CD will feature collaborations and guest appearances by Bruce Kulick (KISS, UNION, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD) and Conny Bloom (HANOI ROCKS, ELEC...
December 24, 2009
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Without OZZY, There'd Be No ZAKK WYLDE; No BLACK LABEL'

Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: Why would [Ozzy] want to replace you? Zakk: Well, you know, I love Ozz and I've always got his back so whate...
December 17, 2009
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TRANSATLANTIC: 'Whirld Tour 2010' Dates Announced

TRANSATLANTIC — the progressive rock supergroup featuring DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy, MARILLION's Pete Trewavas, THE FLOWER KINGS' Roine Stolt and Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) — will play its first shows in almost a decade in April/May 2010. "An Evening With Transatlantic Whirld Tour 2010" dates:...
December 16, 2009
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KISS Snubbed By ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

KISS, nominated for the first time this year for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after being snubbed for a decade, was left out of the honors. The 25th annual induction ceremony will be held on March 15 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. ABBA, GENESIS, JIMMY CLIFF, THE HOLLIES an...
December 15, 2009
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W.A.S.P. Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

W.A.S.P. has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALDO NOVA (CAN) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BIGELF (US) D-A-D (DK) JORN (N) MOTHER'S FINEST (US) RICK SPRING...
December 3, 2009
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BEHEMOTH To Tour Australia With JOB FOR A COWBOY, GOATWHORE

Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH will return to Australia in April 2010 as part of a co-headlining tour with Arizona's JOB FOR A COWBOY. Also appearing on the bill is GOATWHORE. The dates are as follows: April 12 - Capitol, Perth, AUS April 13 - Fowlers Live, Adelaide, AUS April 14 - Billboard, Mel...
December 3, 2009