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SLIPKNOT: Teaser Video For New Album Released
A two-minute "teaser video" for SLIPKNOT's forthcoming album has been released and can be viewed below. SLIPKNOT previously posted several teaser photographs from a recent photo shoot on the splash page of its web site. It is not presently clear if the pictures in question are a preview of the new s...May 9, 2008
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SKINLAB: Pre-Production Version Of New Song Posted Online
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have posted a pre-production version of a new song, "In for the Kill", on the band's MySpace page. SKINLAB will film a video for "In for the Kill" on Monday, May 12 at the group's warehouse in Oakland, California with new, up-and-coming director Jourd...May 7, 2008
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At Home With PAUL STANLEY
Stephen Krcmar of 944.com reports: Last year, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley sold about $2 million in paintings artwork he never expected the public to see. Until 2001, "Star Child's" painting was limited to applying his signature makeup before every KISS show. But when Stanley divorced his no...May 7, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members: 'TIMO TOLKKI's Main Motivation Was Greed'
Former STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards),Lauri Porra (bass) and Jrg Michael (drums) have issued the following joint statement: "Timo Tolkki published a statement on April 2 this year. The other members of STRATOVARIUS would now like to set the record straight....May 7, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS' Return Appearance On 'Ugly Betty' Scheduled For Next Week
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is set to make a return appearance on ABC-TV's "Ugly Betty". The episode will air on Thursday, May 15 at 8 p.m. EST. The following is a synopsis of the show, entitled "The Kids Are Alright": Betty, still missing Henry, fights her attraction to Gio, but later finds...May 7, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH: '33 1/3: Master Of Reality' Book Now Available
BLACK SABBATH's "Master of Reality" is the focus of the first book about a heavy metal album in Continuum Books' popular 33 1/3 series. The 33 1/3 series documents some of the most important recordings ever made. The 33 1/3 series are low-priced, pocket-sized books. Each is about or inspired by a cl...May 7, 2008
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SKINLAB Filming New Video Next Week
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update: "OK, time to drop more info on the 'In for the Kill' video shoot... We'll be filming on Monday, May 12th in Oakland down at our rehearsal warehouse with new, up-and-coming directo...May 6, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Looking For 'Family Jewels' Fans In Santa Monica
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' web site has been updated with the following message: "Are you a 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' [Gene's reality TV series] fan? Do you want to appear in an episode? Well, if your answer to both of these questions is 'yes,' we want to meet you! Come on down to the Th...May 6, 2008
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BAD RELIGION: 'New Maps Of Hell' Reissue To Include Bonus Material
The revered punk band BAD RELIGION is set to reissue last year's acclaimed "New Maps of Hell" with expanded features and bonus material on July 8. Lifelong dissenters and noted critics of the current administration (2004's "The Empire Strikes First" was a direct critique of Bush's pre-emptive policy...May 5, 2008
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HELLOWEEN: Two Mexican Shows Rescheduled
German power metallers HELLOWEEN who were recently forced to cancel two shows on the Mexican leg of their "Hellish Rock Tour" in Guadalajara (May 4) and Chihuahua (May 5) due to an acute inflammation of singer Andi Deris' vocal cords have issued the following update: "We are happy to announce the al...May 5, 2008
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SHINEDOWN Frontman Talks About Meaning Behind 'Devour'
The Pulse of Radio reports that SHINEDOWN's new single, "Devour", came out last week and will appear on the band's third album, "The Sound of Madness", which arrives June 24. Some of the material, including the song "Devour", has been influenced by current events, particularly the war in Iraq. Front...May 5, 2008
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THE BERZERKER Launching Record Label
Vocalist Luke Kenny of the Australian grind deviants THE BERZERKER has issued the following update: "I'm very excited to tell you that we will be launching our brand new record label Berzerker Industries within the next few months. The first release will be our new studio album. (I can't fucking wai...May 4, 2008
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TIAMAT Mainman: I Would Play Baghdad If Someone Paid For Our Plane Tickets
Ofir Messer of Israel's Metalist magazine [recently conducted an interview with TIAMAT mainman Johan Edlund. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalist: Speaking of the new album, it seems that you have put some minor Middle Eastern influences in it... was this because of your current livin...May 4, 2008
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P.O.D.: 'Addicted' Video Director Talks About Clip's Symbolism
Director Michael Maxxis, who helmed P.O.D.'s video for the group's new single, "Addicted", has offered the following "inside look" into the clip's symbolism: "The song's message is quite succinctly and directly defined in its name, and I wanted to actualize an array of interpretable images that woul...May 2, 2008
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MASTER Mainman PAUL SPECKMANN: I Have No Desire To Ever Live In America Again
The Left Hand Path webzine recently conducted an interview with MASTER mainman Paul Speckmann. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Left Hand Path: The new [MASTER] album, "Slaves to Society", will be distributed through John McEntee's Ibex Moon label this summer. How did that deal come ab...May 2, 2008
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