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ANNIHILATOR Mainman: 'I Am Not In MEGADETH!'

ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters has shot down reports that he has been asked to play for MEGADETH on the group's upcoming tour following the rumored departure of MEGADETH's most recent guitarist Glen Drover. Although MEGADETH has yet to address the rumors via its official web site, numerous postings on va...

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THE PROJECT HATE Begins Work On New Material

THE PROJECT HATE — the Swedish band featuring vocalist Jörgen Sandström (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),guitarist Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),bassist Michael Håkansson (ENGEL, ex-EVERGREY),guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR),singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS) and drummer Dani...

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Bassist JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER, LED ZEPPELIN And GEORGE LYNCH

Bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, WAR & PEACE, ex-DOKKEN) has issued the following: "2007 turned out to be an exhausting touring year for FOREIGNER. Our original intention of starting a new record was sidelined when it became apparent the touring schedule simply wouldn't allow the time needed to d...

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ROB ZOMBIE On Touring, Movies And OZZY OSBOURNE

In November, Rob Zombie sat down for a media teleconference with journalists representing publications across North America. A transcript of the discussion was provided by Scoop Marketing. Jane Stevenson, Toronto Sun: ... wondering how long your association both personally and professionally with Oz...

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DORO PESCH: GENE SIMMONS 'Was One Of The Best Producers I've Ever Had In My Life'

Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with German metal singer Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: You toured in the U.S. last summer — how long had it been before that since you played in the States? Doro: The first time touring...

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New JIMI HENDRIX Exhibitions Being Rolled Out In Seattle

Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that The Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame are rolling out two new exhibitions on Jimi Hendrix. This is great news for Hendrix fans who lamented the closing of a long-running Hendrix exhibit to make room for the current "American...

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LETHAL Members Discuss Reunion, Future Plans

Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with LETHAL members Dave McElfresh (guitars/violins),Eric Cook (guitars),and Jerry Hartman (drums). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalzone: It s been a long time since your last album. So, what have you been doing during the last years, af...

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ATROCITY Covers A-HA's 'The Sun Always Shines On TV'; Audio Available

Long-running German metallers ATROCITY have posted an audio sample of their cover version of the A-HA classic "The Sun Always Shines on TV" at this location. The track comes off ATROCITY's long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", which is scheduled for release in Europe on February 29, 2008 (March 4 in...

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DOKKEN/TED NUGENT Bassist Named Tucson's 'Citizen Of The Month'

The City of Tucson, Arizona has named DOKKEN/TED NUGENT bassist Barry Sparks its "Citizen of the Month" for January 2008. According to a posting on the official Tucson MySpace page, "Barry Sparks offers a unique brand of guitar driven, electric and acoustic style rock 'n' roll played with an unbelie...

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WHITESNAKE Announces New Drummer

WHITESNAKE has issued the following update: "The new WHITESNAKE album, 'Good To Be Bad', scheduled for release in the spring of 2008 will be their 10th studio record and will feature the exceptional percussive talents of Chris Frazier, the latest member to grace the ranks of the band alongside Doug...

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Ex-VIRGIN STEELE Guitarist JACK STARR Offers Update On New GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME Album

An audio interview with former VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr conducted earlier this month by Greece's Metalzone.gr is available for download at this location (MP3 file; 54 MB). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalzone.gr: Let's start [with] your current [activities]. Tell us a few t...

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GLENN HUGHES: More Information Revealed About Michigan Concert With CHAD SMITH

More information has been revealed about legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) upcoming appearance in Michigan with RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith. According to a posting on the GHPG.net web site, the concert will take place on Sunday, February 24 at the Emer...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Records Holiday Classics

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has recorded a set of four holiday classics as an online feature release, entitled "Jordan's Holiday Seasonings". These solo piano performances were recorded December 20 in Jordan's living room on his beloved Steinway D, and recorded direct to Korg's amazing M...

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WOLVERINE: In Writing Mode

Drummer Marcus Losbjer of the Swedish metallers WOLVERINE has issued the following update: "A couple of weekends ago I went down to Stockholm to continue writing songs for the next album. Me, Per [Henriksson, keyboards] and Thomas [Jansson, bass] gathered in a small rehearsal room in Nacka. I must s...

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GLENN HUGHES: New Voice Message Posted Online

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has posted a new voice message on his MySpace page. Glenn talks about his new solo album that is due in the spring, calling it his "greatest work" and describing it as "very, very funky" and "extremely soulful." He also announces a...