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Betrayer

Do not listen to HARLOTS' "Betrayer" with a hangover, unless you're a pain freak that enjoys music that turns an annoying headache into a pounding migraine. If you have experienced prolonged exposure to bands like SWARM OF THE LOTUS and PREMONITIONS OF WAR, then you will know exactly what I'm talkin...

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Touching Base with...

I tried. Boy did I ever try to find some semblance of redeeming value in "Touching Base with a Chainsaw" by San Diego's OF HEARTS AND SHADOWS. I lost count of the number of times I started playing the disc only to run for the "stop" button, soon realizing that this is exactly the kind ...

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POWER QUEST: 'Recording Of The New Album Is Going Well'

UK melodic power metallers POWER QUEST have have issued the following update: "The recording of the new album is going well. Francesco [Tresca] has completed his drum tracks for all the songs and Andrea [Martongelli] has already started the guitars and is making awesome progress. Steve Scott will fl...

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M.A.N Scraps 'Offensive' Album Title

M.A.N, the band formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),has scrapped "Swastika Sweetheart" as the projected title for its second album, due next year. Commented the band: "We had an idea and we used 'Swastika Sweetheart' as a working...

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Ex-Manager For RAMONES Beaten To Death

The Associated Press reports that Linda Stein, a pioneer in New York's punk music scene who later became known as a real estate "broker to the stars," was beaten to death inside her Manhattan apartment, the medical examiner ruled. Stein's daughter found her body Tuesday night face down in the living...

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THE CULT Frontman: 'The Most Important Thing For Us Was To Be As Truthful As Possible'

Keith Ryan Cartwright of The Post and Courier's Preview recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Preview: What is it about now that lent itself to making this record ["Born into This"]? Astbury: Oh, maybe experience. I think having gone...

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M.A.N Begins Recording New Album; Video Available

M.A.N, the band formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),entered Grand Recordings in Gothenburg, Sweden with producer/engineer Svein Jensen on October 19 to begin recording its new album, entitled "Swastika Sweetheart". Songtitles set...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Lighting Engineer Explains Origin of EDDIE Mask

Get Ready To Roll! recently conducted an interview is with lighting legend Dave "Lights" Beazley — most notably recognized as the creator of the original Eddie mask for IRON MAIDEN. Dave is currently on the road with UFO in Russia and Europe, which is where he spoke to the site about the early ...

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SLASH, POISON At 'Guitar Hero III' Launch Party; Video Available

KROQ 106.7 FM has posted an eight-minute video report from the launch party for the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock video game, which took place Saturday night (October 27) on top of the Best Buy store in Los Angeles. POISON performed at the event, which was attended by former GUNS N' ROSES and cur...

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ABORTED: 'We're Very Confident About The Material Written So Far'

Belgian death metallers ABORTED have issued the following update: "Okay, after somewhat 40 shows without days off we're back home and the tour was absolutely killer. We'd like to thank everyone of you guys that came out to the shows and supported the band. This was by far the best tour we ever did (...

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MEGADETH Mainman: 'Dreams Really Do Come True!'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "South Korea Rocks! "OMG! HJ, our promoter in Korea, was AWESOME! I had such a great time and great show that if we could come back again in three weeks on the way home to the ...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'The Fans Are Absolutely The Backbone Of What We Do'

Australia's Time Off magazine recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his long career: "I've been in metal now for, God, over three decades. I count my blessings, to actually be here and still be vital after three decades, and w...

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POISON Performs At 'Guitar Hero III' Launch Party In L.A.; Photos Available

POISON performed play on top of the Best Buy store in Los Angeles last night (Saturday, October 27) as part of a launch party for the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock video game. Also attending the event was former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash. Check out pictures from

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GRIND INC. Signs With TWILIGHT VERTRIEB

German death metallers GRIND INC. have inked a deal with Twilight Vertrieb for the release of their third album, "Sudden State of Hate", tentatively due in early 2008. The follow-up to 2006's "Inhale the Violence" is being recorded at Ezy Soundz Studio in Krefeld and will include such tracks as "Voi...

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HELLYEAH's VINNIE PAUL: 'We're An Old-Fashioned Garage Band'

Brian Dukes of FayObserver.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN). FayObserver.com: What's it like to work with all these talented performers [in HELLYEAH]? Vinnie Paul: We knew this band was going to be special from the start. It's bee...