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Prophets of Doom

I appreciate PRO-PAIN for always delivering what I expect it too: hardcore-based metal that's a swift kick to the teeth. It's a double-edged sword for the band, as folks like myself enjoy the unbridled assault and battery, while others tend to criticize the quartet for keeping it predictable. As muc...

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ALICE COOPER: No ERIC SINGER For U.K. Tour?

According to a post at SickthingsUK, an unconfirmed report at KissKollector.com suggests that drummer Eric Singer will not be available to tour with ALICE COOPER for his November U.K. dates. No further information is currently available. As previously reported, ALICE COOPER drummer Tommy Clufetos ha...

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SLASH Is A Smash Playing National Anthems At TORONTO BLUE JAYS Home Opener

Shi Davidi of The Canadian Press has issued the following report: Slash was doing a show with his band VELVET REVOLVER in Toronto recently when he decided to play a couple of bars from "O Canada". "The whole place went nuts," the rock guitarist recalled Friday. "I was like 'OK settle down, just wait...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Is 'Excited' About Reaction To UNION DVD

Former KISS/currenty GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hello everyone! Hope spring is treating everyone well. I know Los Angeles has finally dried out from all the rain this winter, if I can call it a winter. As you all know I have...

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UNCUT Magazine Celebrates Rock Legends LED ZEPPELIN With Double Cover Special

According to BrandRepublic,com, Uncut, IPC's music and movie magazine, is producing a special May edition devoted to the 40-year-long career of iconic hard rock group LED ZEPPELIN. This celebratory issue will be released with a choice of two covers, with one featuring lead singer Robert Plant and th...

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GOTHIC KNIGHTS Seek Vocalist

Brooklyn-based power metallers GOTHIC KNIGHTS are looking for a pro vocalist in the style of Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) and Eric Adams (MANOWAR). The band is currently working with Magic Circle Music for their next album, which will be distributed through SPV. For more information, contact metal@got...

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ROBERT PLANT, BRIAN MAY Among Britain's Top Music Millionaires

Bloomberg News is reporting that former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant and QUEEN guitarist Brian May are among the top 40 music millionaires in Britain, according to a list published in the Sunday Times. Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sting dominated the annual list, which also included ROLLING...

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ARMANI DEATH MACHINE To Record New CD In June

Atlanta, Georgia-based metallers ARMANI DEATH MACHINE will enter the studio in June to record the as-yet-untitled follow-up to their debut CD, "Geared". Songtitles set to appear on the release include "Concrete", "Get Right", "Flat Line", "Pretense", "Tomorrow's Assassin", "Tixeon", "Putresence", "B...

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Guitarist ERIC HOFFMAN Says He Is Putting Together 'New' DEICIDE

Despite an announcement to the contrary on UNHOLY GHOST's web site, former DEICIDE guitarist Eric Hoffman has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that he "never played with [UNHOLY GHOST]" and "did not join" the group. Hoffman is currently involved in a legal dispute with DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton over the rig...

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MOONSTONE: More Audio Samples Posted Online

MOONSTONE, the project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini, has posted several new samples from the upcoming CD at the official web site, www.moonstone.it. Described as "genuine British-oriented '70s classic rock," not a million miles removed from the likes of FREE, JIMI HENDRIX and DEEP PURPLE, t...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY To Sing On New MONTROSE Album

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has confirmed a MelodicRock.com report that he will be featured on the upcoming MONTROSE album as one of the guest lead vocalists. MONTROSE's current recording lineup include Ronnie Montrose on guitar, Ricky Philips on bass and Eric Singer on drums. Guest singers lined up...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Says New Album Is 'Best In Over Eight Years'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has posted the following message on the group's official message board: "Just wanted to check in to say that our new record has been finally all tracked and will now be mixed starting this weekend. This is a very, very good FLOTSAM record, in my opinion the b...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist PETERSON: ' I Woud Love To Write With ALEX SKOLNICK Again'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson recently spoke to Sweden's Metalshrine.se about the new DRAGONLORD CD and TESTAMENT's upcoming reunion tour with guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Louie Clemente. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Metalshrine.se: How come you...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Comments On 'Reunion' Tour

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has issued the following statement regarding the band's upcoming "reunion" tour: "Well, it is really happening. Alex [Skolnick], Greg [Christian], Johnny [Tempesta], Eric [Peterson], me and Louie [Clemente], we are joining together to play some shows in Europe in May a...

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Vocalist JAMES RIVERA Joins KILLING MACHINE

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES) has reportedly joined KILLING MACHINE, the new band featuring German guitarist and founding member Peter Scheithauer (STREAM, played with KISS drummer Eric Singer),San Diego-based drummer Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT) and bassist David Ellefson (F5,...