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BRUTAL TRUTH Bassist: 'What Was Involved In Us Breaking Up Is Not A Factor Now'

Jackie Smit of Chronicles of Chaos recently conducted an interview with BRUTAL TRUTH bassist Danny Lilker. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Chronicles of Chaos: Well, there's no other way to start this interview other than to ask what made you and the rest of the guys decide that it was .....

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MORS PRINCIPIUM EST Parts Ways With Guitarist/Main Songwriter

Finnish melodic death/thrash metallers MORS PRINCIPIUM EST have parted ways with guitarist and main songwriter Jori Haukio. According to the group, Jori "decided to leave the band after seven years and three albums" because "he felt that MORS PRINCIPIUM EST was not his thing anymore." The group has...

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HYPOCRISY And DECAPITATED Forced To Cancel Tonight's Show In Spokane

HYPOCRISY and DECAPITATED have been forced to cancel tonight's (Dec. 3) "Machines At War Tour" show at Big Easy in Spokane, Washington. "We can't make it in time because of bad weather conditions, the distance and the bus is not able to drive fast enough," reads a posting on HYPOCRISY's web site. "W...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

HEAVEN AND HELL — the new band featuring legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) alongside original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) — has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to...

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CLAWFINGER Frontman: Rough Mixes Of Six Finished Tracks Completed

Frontman Zak Tell of the Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER has issued the following update on the writing/ recording sessions for the group's new studio album: "It's Friday afternoon and Bård [Torstensen, guitar] just left the building to make the long drive home and reunite with his wife for a wee...

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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL Leader: AXL ROSE Is 'The Caucasian MICHAEL JACKSON'

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL leader Jesse "The Devil" Hughes was interviewed by Buddyhead about his band's getting thrown off GUNS N' ROSES' U.S. tour after only one show. Watch the video interview at iFilm.com. According to Metal Sludge, there are some of the "highlights" from the chat: "We had just come...

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GODSMACK Frontman To Publish Memoir In February

A web site has been launched for GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna's upcoming memoir, "The Paths We Choose", which details the first 30 years of his life up until GODSMACK got signed. Due on February 7 via Bartleby Press, the book "is about what it took to get from Point A to Point B," ...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Could Never Go Back' To SKID ROW

Chris Riemenschneider of The Star Online recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On trademarking the name SAVAGE ANIMAL: "People yell it at me everywhere I go now: 'Hey, Savage Animal!' I thought it was too good to pass up, s...

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Reunited BRUTAL TRUTH Announces Worldwide Tour Dates

Recently reunited seminal grindcore/extreme metal outfit BRUTAL TRUTH have announced forthcoming U.K. and Japanese tours as well as select festival dates. After two very well-received performances at this year's Chicago's Electric City Rockfest and BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend IV, BRUTAL TRUTH has expan...

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OTEP To Release 'The_ Ascension' In March

Capitol recording artist OTEP has the announced the release of the highly anticipated new album, "The_ Ascension", which is slated for unveiling on March 20. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Fortman (EVANESCENCE, MUDVAYNE) and recorded throughout 2006 in New Orleans, the album is the band's...

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HIMSA Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of HIMSA. The Seattle-based metal quintet’s ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences resulted in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that was welcome, refreshing and undeniable. The group continued to...

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DIO Drummer To Appear At Charity Event This Saturday

DIO drummer Simon Wright will appear at the Rock The Toy Box VII benefit at Harper's Bar & Grill in Northridge, CA this Saturday, December 2, 2006. Simon will sit in with THUNDHERSTRUCK (tribute to AC/DC) at 9:00 p.m. and will be signing photos at the merch booth after the show, with all proceed...

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Original SACRED REICH Lineup To Reunite For European Dates, WACKEN OPEN AIR

The original lineup of the long-defunct Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wiley Arnett (lead guitar),Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) — will reunite for several shows in Europe next summer, including an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival on August...

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NAPALM DEATH Frontman: 'Nothing Is Solid About Religion'

James Arter of Planet-Loud.com recently conducted an interview with NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Planet-Loud.com: Sure, how do you feel you've changed over the years? Barney: Well, we've certainly kept the starting points, I mean, you can tell fr...

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ROBERT PLANT's Appeal Boost

According to Express & Star, a British woman seeking life-saving treatment for a tumor was due to meet her surgeon in America today after fundraisers, including rock legend Robert Plant, helped raise vital funds. He was among enthusiastic bidders at a fundraising auction for the Jackie Jennings...