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QUIET RIOT Frontman: 'My Credibility Is Not As High As Some People's Who Are Liars'

Brian Rademacher of Rock Eyez recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Eyez: In a recent press release sent out from your camp, you mention that you would not take part in the Dakota film [about late OZZY OSBOURNE/QUIET RIOT gui...

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Guitarist PETER LINDGREN Quits OPETH; Replacement Announced

Peter Lindgren has stepped down from his guitar-wielding duties in OPETH after 16 years. His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "It is with sadness I announce that OPETH and I are going separate ways after almost 16 years. The decision has been the toughest I've ever made but it is t...

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NIFELHEIM To Support VENOM On 'Scandinavian 7 Dates Tour'

Although there has been no official announcement on the matter, several web sites and ticketing agencies are reporting that Swedish cult act NIFELHEIM will support British black metal pioneers VENOM on their "Scandinavian 7 Dates Tour" beginning late May. The dates are as follows: May 23 - Copenhage...

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CHRIS CORNELL To Perform On ABC-TV's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell will be the featured musical guest on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on the Friday, June 8 episode (which will actually air the morning of June 9 beginning at 12:05 a.m.). To request tickets to this performance, which will be taped in Los Angeles, Ca...

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Ex-SOILWORK Guitarist Completes Work On 'Nuclear Blast All-Stars' Project

Former SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, who currently works as a songwriter/producer in California, has just returned from his native Sweden where he finished mixing and mastering a project that he has been working on for over a year. The CD, which will most likely be released under the "Nuclear Bl...

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ALICE IN CHAINS, OZZY OSBOURNE Talk To Press At 'VH1 Rock Honors'; Video Available

A three-minute video clip of ALICE IN CHAINS and Ozzy Osbourne talking to the media in the press room at the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors", which was taped Saturday night (Saturday, May 12) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, has been posted at YouTube. This year's celebration honored...

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TRIVIUM Guitarist COREY BEAULIEU Checks In From Europe

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu has issued the following update: "Checking in from Europe again! We've got a day off today so I felt like unloading some info on ya of what has been going on lately. "After the crazy Ireland and UK tour we ventured into mainland Europe for the first time headlining a...

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CHRIS CORNELL Performs On 'The Henry Rollins Show'; Video Available

Former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN vocalist Chris Cornell was the featured musical guest on "The Henry Rollins Show" on the Independent Film Channel (IFC) on Friday, May 11. Watch performance footage of "Black Hole Sun" and an interview at this location. Cornell's performance of "No Such Thing" on "The H...

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GOREFEST Members' THIN LIZZY Tribute Band; Photos Available

A number of high-quality photos of the THIN LIZZY cover band LIVE & DANGEROUS — featuring GOREFEST members Boudewijn Bonebakker and drummer Ed Warby along with bassist Peter Vink (Q65, FINCH AND THE BOXX, STAR ONE, AYREON) and singer Ross Curry (SEED, SPO-DEE-O-DEE, SHAMUS) — performing on May 1...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Honored At 'VH1 Rock Honors'; Photos Available

ALICE IN CHAINS and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE are among the artists who performed tribute sets at the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors", which was taped last night (Saturday, May 12) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. This year's celebration honors the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE,...

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QUEEN: 'Collector's Box' DVD Set Due In June

Chrome Dreams has set a June 26 release date for QUEEN's "Collector's Box" DVD set. According to the official product description, "Collector's Box" is a two-DVD documentary set that "proves at length why this legendary group are still dearly loved by so many. This first disc tells the full story of...

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NUCLEAR BLAST Anniversary CD 'Into The Light'; First Audio Sample Available

A track called "Dirty Wings" (featuring EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet),taken from the upcoming compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary, entitled "Into the Light", has been posted online at this location. "Into the Light" features 10 songs composed, recorded and produced b...

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Charges Dismissed Against Four Teens In METALLICA-Related Fan Death

Canadian Press reports that all charges have been dismissed against four teenagers in the death of a man on an Edmonton, Alberta, Canada transit bus after a fight over the heavy metal band METALLICA. The four were charged with manslaughter in the March 2006 death of Stefan Conley (photo),35, origin...

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SCAR SYMMETRY, CLAWFINGER, PAIN Confirmed For Sweden's BANDIT METALFEST

SCAR SYMMETRY, CLAWFINGER, PAIN and MACHINAE SUPREMACY have been confirmed for the the Bandit Metalfest, set to take place May 31 at Debaser Medis in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information (in Swedish),click here. Called "masters of melody, complexity, and aggression" by Kerrang! magazine and prai...

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ENTOMBED: 'Serpent Saints - The Ten Amendments' Artwork Revealed

BLABBERMOUTH.NET can reveal the cover artwork for ENTOMBED's new album, "Serpent Saints - The Ten Amendments", due in Germany on July 13 through Threeman Recordings via a special arrangement with Candlelight Records. Check it out at this location. The 10-song effort will mark the group's first relea...