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TESTAMENT Continuing Work On New Album
San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT are currently writing material for the follow-up to 2008's "The Formation Of Damnation" for a tentative late 2011/early 2012 release. The new CD will be recorded this summer with British producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, ARC...May 19, 2011
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DREAM THEATER To Begin Mixing New Album In 10 Days
Paul Anthony of U.K.'s Rock Radio conducted an interview with vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER this past Wednesday night (May 18). Click on the audio player below to hear James talk about the departure of Mike Portnoy, the search for new drummer Mike Mangini and how mu...May 19, 2011
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ANTHRAX: Japanese Tour With HELLYEAH Rescheduled For December
ANTHRAX's previously announced Japanese tour with HELLYEAH, which was slated to kick off on May 5 in Tokyo, has been rescheduled for December. The new dates are as follows: Dec. 12 - Big Cat - Osaka, Japan Dec. 13 - O-East - Tokyo, Japan Dec. 14 - O-East - Tokyo, Japan Dec. 16 - Diamond ...May 19, 2011
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FOZZY Frontman Talks European Tour, RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album On 'Dropkick Radio'
FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was interviewed by Jeremy Graves on this past Sunday's (May 15) edition of the U.K.-based "Dropkick Radio" wrestling show. Chris spoke about the upcoming European FOZZY tour, including his thoughts on playing at the Sonisphere festival in Kneb...May 18, 2011
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RANDOM EYES To Release 'Light Up' Next Week
After three years' turmoil, Jyvskyl, Finland's RANDOM EYES returns stronger than ever and armed with its third album, "Light Up", and a rejuvenated lineup, featuring drum prodigy Rolf Pilve (SOLUTION.45, STATUS MINOR, BEYOND THE DREAM, CODE FOR SILENCE) and two new guitarists. Run by Christian Palin...May 18, 2011
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ACCEPT Guitarist: 'It Seems Like We're One Of The Last Of The Dinosaurs'
Don de Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Great Southern Brainfart: Are you finding a whole new generation of fans since ACCEPT has returned...May 17, 2011
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SID WILSON: SLIPKNOT Will Always Exist, With Or Without The Guys In The Band
Tree Riddle of the Ann Flint, Michigan radio station Banana 101.5 spoke to SLIPKNOT DJ Sid Wilson earlier this week about the band's current status and upcoming European tour its first since the death last year of bassist Paul Gray. Regarding the public comments of other members like percussionist S...May 17, 2011
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Talks Possible New Album (Audio)
Chuck Armstrong, Gotham Radio of FreeGotham.com, recently conducted an interview Billy Howerdel of ASHES DIVIDE and A PERFECT CIRCLE. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. On whether we will we hear new A PERFECT CIRCLE music on the upcoming tour: "We are gonna hear at least a...May 10, 2011
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AMORPHIS: Photos From 'You I Need' Video Shoot Available
Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal masters AMORPHIS filmed a video for the song "You I Need" on April 29 in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos from the video shoot at Metal-Hammer.de. "You I Need" comes off the band's new album, "The Beginning Of Times", due on May 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. "The...May 9, 2011
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Preemptive Strike
I had a good feeling about this one before I even listened to the music; something about that cover art I guess. Whatever the reason for plucking ENTRENCHED's "Preemptive Strike" out of the towering piles of self- released discs that clog my mailbox, the pluck was a fortuitous one. Guitarist/bassist...May 9, 2011
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ANTHRAX: Japanese Tour 'Postponed'
ANTHRAX's previously announced Japanese tour, which was slated to kick off tonight (Thursday, May 5) in Tokyo, has been "postponed." The band states, "We are currently working to reschedule and hope to announce new Japan dates soon." Affected shows: May 05 - Tokyo, Japan @ O-East May 06 - Tokyo, Jap...May 5, 2011
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MTLEY CRE's NIKKI SIXX: 'I Think Our Best Record Is Still In Us'
Chad Bowar of About.com recently conducted an interview with MTLEY CRE/SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About.com: MTLEY CRE is touring this summer with POISON and NEW YORK DOLLS. Was there a thought of having SIXX: A.M. also play, like you did a couple...May 5, 2011
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HEADCAT Featuring LEMMY: More New Album Details Revealed
Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Slim Jim Phantom (THE STRAY CATS) and Danny B. Harvey (ROCKATS, 13 CATS, LONESOME SPURS),have teamed up in a high-energy, "take-no-prisoners" combo to remind the world how real rock 'n roll is supposed to fuckin sound. HEADCAT (formerly THE HEAD CAT) serves up a delicio...May 3, 2011
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TIMES OF GRACE Frontman Interviewed By Mexico's 'Familia Perro' (Audio)
Mexico's metal podcast Familia Perro recently conducted an interview with original KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach about TIMES OF GRACE, Jesse's new project with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist and producer extraordinaire Adam Dutkiewicz. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player belo...May 3, 2011
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NIKKI SIXX Reads Excerpt From 'This Is Gonna Hurt' Book; Audio Available
You can now listen to MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx reading excerpts from his new book, "This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography And Life Through The Distorted Lens Of Nikki Sixx", using the widget below. The audiobook version of "This Is Gonna Hurt" hits stores tomorrow. "This Is Gonna H...May 2, 2011
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