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Cross-Interview With Two Of OZZY OSBOURNE's Bassists: RUDY SARZO And BLASKO

To celebrate the May 31 release of the reissues of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" (Epic Records/Legacy Recordings),Ozzy bassists past and present Rudy Sarzo (19811982) and Rob "Blasko" Nicholson (2003-present) got together to relive some of the highlights of their time wi...
May 31, 2011
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EUROPE: 'Live Look At Eden' Coffee Table Book Due In August

Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will release a special edition 140-page coffee-table book in August. Entitled "Live Look At Eden", it will feature pictures following the EUROPE bandmembers on their latest continental tour, as seen through the lens of legendary rock photographer Denis O'Regan. The book w...
May 31, 2011
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CORONER: Footage From MARYLAND DEATHFEST Posted Online

Reunited Swiss thrash trio CORONER made up of bassist Ron Royce, drummer Marquis Marky (a.k.a. Marky Edelmann) and guitarist Tommy T. Baron played its first U.S. comeback concert during the Maryland Deathfest last night (Sunday, May 29) in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-filmed video footage of the perform...
May 30, 2011
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KORN Bassist Says His Bandmates Are 'Not Very Animated' About His New Side Project

Revolver magazine recently conducted an interview with KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu about STILLWELL the new band featuring Fieldy on guitar, Q on vocals, Wuv (P.O.D.) on drums and Spider on bass. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Revolver: Did you specifically want to play gu...
May 30, 2011
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ANTHRAX Going Back To 'New York Style And Attitude' On Upcoming Album

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke to Revolver magazine about the status of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio album, "Worship Music", tentatively due in September via Megaforce Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. "Worship Music", which was original...
May 30, 2011
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MEGADETH: Recording Sessions For New Album 'Halted' After Producer Falls Ill

According to a Twitter post from MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, the recording sessions for the band's new studio album were "halted" yesterday after producer Johnny K (full name: John Karkazis; DISTURBED, SEVENDUST, MACHINE HEAD, STAIND) was "suddenly struck ill." The drum tracking for the CD which...
May 27, 2011
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NIGHTWISH: 'Imaginarium' Album/Movie Update

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH are not only putting finishing touches to its new album, "Imaginarium", but also planning a movie of the same name. If all goes well, the CD will be released in early 2012, to be followed by the movie at some point further down the line. The first single...
May 27, 2011
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DEFTONES Members Take Part In Video Chat With WJJR Listeners

Abe Cunningham and Sergio Vega of the DEFTONES joined WJRR for a video chat WJRR.com live from the Hard Rock Live on Saturday, May 21. Fans logged on to the web site and typed questions to Abe and Sergio which they answered on camera. Among topics, the guys offered an update on bassist Chi Cheng; .....
May 27, 2011
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CANNIBAL CORPSE: Music For Eight New Songs Completed

Bassist Alex Webster of Florida-based death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE has posted the following message on his Twitter profile: "Writing for the new CANNIBAL album is going great. We've completed music for eight songs and have several more in the works as well." CANNIBAL CORPSE's latest album, "...
May 26, 2011
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Iraqi Heavy Metal Band ACRASSICAUDA Touring U.S. For First Time

Jon Szerlag of The Ionia Sentinel-Standard recently conducted an interview with drummer Marwan Hussein of ACRASSICAUDA, the Iraqi heavy metal band that formed under the regime of Saddam Hussein in 2001 and played only six shows in Iraq before fleeing (the bandmembers were granted immigrant status in...
May 26, 2011
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DC4: 'Electric Ministry' Details Revealed

DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring guitarist Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO) alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, will release its new album, "Electric Ministry", in Europe on August 1 (except...
May 24, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Taps ANDY WALLACE For New Album Mix

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have tapped Andy Wallace (AVENGED SEVENFOLD, WHITE ZOMBIE, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, SEPULTURA, SLAYER, NIRVANA) to mix their new album, tentatively due in September via Roadrunner Records. The band's keyboardist, Jordan Rudess, said, "We are all REALLY excited...
May 24, 2011
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NECRONOMICON Announces New Bassist

Quebec, Canada-based black/death metal band NECRONOMICON has announced the addition of bassist Armaros to the group's ranks. Commented the group: "Some came to try to have the position and left right away, others didn't have time to even play since attitude and personality is really important for us...
May 24, 2011
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LOUDNESS To Be Rejoined By Singer MIKE VESCERA At Tonight's Nashville Concert

Vocalist Mike Vescera will rejoin his former LOUDNESS bandmates on stage tonight (Monday, May 23) at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee to perform the song "Soldier Of Fortune". Vescera says, "I'm looking forward to seeing the guys; it will be a great night, I'm sure!" Vescera joined LOUDNESS...
May 23, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Reveals Next Project

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) has set "Epicloud" as the title of his next album. According to Devin, the CD's musical direction will be "big, heavy, romantic kind of melodic stuff. Pretty, ethereal and simple." He adds on...
May 22, 2011