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KATATONIA Guitarist: 'We're Not An Energetic Power Metal Band'

In the Halloween issue of Metal Maniacs, KATATONIA guitarist Anders Nyström discusses the band's "Live Consternation" release and the perception of vocalist Jonas Renske as a "reluctant frontman." Excerpts follow. Metal Maniacs: Was there a point where you guys said, "Screw it, we got to get KATATON...

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METALLICA, RUSH, KISS Snubbed By ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

According to the Chicago Tribune, the nominees for the March 2008 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame were announced yesterday (Thursday, September 27) and they are MADONNA, THE BEASTIE BOYS, JOHN MELLENCAMP, DONNA SUMMER, LEONARD COHEN, AFRIKA BAMBAATAA, THE DAVE CLARK FIVE, THE VENTURES...

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EXODUS Guitarist: New Album Is 'Going Over Huge With Everyone' Who's Heard It

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has issued the following update: "Fired up for the release date [of the new EXODUS album, 'The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A']; it can't come quick enough. Been doing press all day, every day, and while my ear hurts from holding a fucking piece of plastic to it hours on e...

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Former THE OFFENDERS/MDC Bassist MIKEY DONALDSON Dead At 46

According to posting on the MySpace page for the legendary hardcore/punk band MDC (MILLIONS OF DEAD COPS),the group's former bassist Mikey "Offender" Donaldson passed away in his sleep on September 22 in Barcelona Spain where he had recently relocated from Amsterdam. The cause is unknown at the mom...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: Madrid Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE's August 18, 2007 concert in Madrid, Spain can be viewed below. As previously reported, QUEENSRŸCHE members Geoff Tate (vocals),Michael Wilton (guitar) and Mike Stone performed two songs acoustically on September 11 during an appearance on Tori Thomas' show o...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Covers PINK FLOYD's 'Welcome To The Machine'; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE performing a cover of PINK FLOYD's "Welcome to the Machine" on September 15, 2007 at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida can be viewed below. As previously reported, QUEENSRŸCHE members Geoff Tate (vocals),Michael Wilton (guitar) and Mike Stone perfo...

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OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON's STEVE DAWSON: 'We Have Never Ever Tried To Be The Original Band'

Komodorock.com recently conducted an interview with former SAXON bassist Steve Dawson (currently in OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Komodo Rock: For those that are unaware, how did the OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON come into being? Steve Dawson: "Graham [Oliver; ex-SAXON guita...

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EPICA Singer Talks About New Album, Band's Drummer Situation

Mark Carras of RockMyMonkey.com conducted an interview with EPICA singer Simone Simons on Sunday, September 23. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: You guys played Seattle last night, but I wasn't able to make it. How did the show go? Simone Simons: It was great. There were a...

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GENE SIMMONS' 'Family Jewels': Seven-Hour Marathon To Air This Sunday

A&E will air a seven-hour, 14-episode marathon of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' reality series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" this Sunday, September 30. "Why so many episodes?" Gene writes on his web site. "Because you're watching us. And we thank you." Metromix.com reported last month that...

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KISS: 'Kissology Volume 3' Due In December

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following report by Ken Gullic, Sr. Vice President of Fontana Distribution: "Yesterday, thanks to Alex and Roger Coletti ('Kissology' producers),I was able to drop by the Doc McGhee [KISS manager] offices and get a sneak peek at 'Ki...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: Sunrise, Florida Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE performing the song "Jet City Woman" on September 15, 2007 at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida can be viewed below. As previously reported, QUEENSRŸCHE members Geoff Tate (vocals),Michael Wilton (guitar) and Mike Stone performed two songs acoustic...

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MINISTRY Mainman Talks About 'Wicked Lake' Movie Soundtrack

Chris Rolls of MP3.com recently conducted an interview with MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MP3.com: You mentioned that you were branching out to try your own hand at film work and what have you, which I know is not entirely foreign to you. So what can ...

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DIO Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Reveals His Musical Heroes

Get Ready To Roll! recently conducted an interview with DIO/ex-AC/DC drummer Simon Wright. An excerpt from the chat follows: Get Ready To Roll!: In the '90s you toured with UFO for the "Walk On Water" tour, and earlier this year you stood in for Andy Parker yet again, after Andy tried to walk ...

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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: 'We're Proud To Be Rich And Make No Apologies'

New York magazine reports that KISS members Gene Simmons (bass, vocals) and Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals) were at the Hard Rock Café in New York City on Wednesday (September 19) to promote their hugely successful line of KISS Tooth Tunes toothbrushes (they play "Rock and Roll All Nite" as they help...

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DETHKLOK: Touring Lineup Revealed

Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT) will team up with Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller and Brendon Small on the road as the real live version of DETHKLOK — the stars of the animated Cartoon Network "Adult Swim" program "Metalocalypse". The group will open for...