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Character

"Character" has been awaited obsessively by the self-appointed defenders of heavy, who've pinned their Swede-metal hopes on DARK TRANQUILLITY after lamenting loud and long the "selling out" of IN FLAMES, SOILWORK, et al. Good news — Mikael Stanne's much-maligned clean vocals are history, his emotive...

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LAMENT Sign With METAL WAR PRODUCTIONS

LAMENT, the new female-fronted band featuring former BLOOD FEAST drummer Kevin Kuzma, have joined forces with Metal War Productions (label/distribution specializing in "the most cutthroat, black-deathrashing forces in metal"). Recordings are in the mastering stage now and release date and art will b...

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PROJECT: FAILING FLESH: Debut Album To Receive U.S. Release In March

Candlelight Records USA has set a March 22 release date for PROJECT: FAILING FLESH's debut album, "A Beautiful Sickness". "A Beautiful Sickness" was previously released in Europe last September through Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records). PROJECT: FAILING FLESH have almost com...

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QUIET RIOT Singer: Reunited 'Metal Health'-Era Lineup Was A Nightmare

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the main cause for the break-up of the reunited "Metal Health"-era line-up? For me, as a fan and as a journalist, the reunion was a dream come true.....

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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist To Use DIMEBAG's Signature KRANKENSTEIN Head

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has announced that he has signed a deal with Krank Amplification. He will reportedly be first artist to use and abuse Dimebag's prototype signature head called the "Krankenstein". Commented Christian: "I was at the NAMM show, which is the biggest Guitar...

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MANDY LION Schedules Hollywood Date

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, ex-WICKED ALLIANCE) will be performing at Club Vodka in West Hollywood, California on Thursday, February 17. Showtime is 11:00 p.m. sharp. "As always, one can expect a 'who is who' crowd and, of course, an awesome show as only Mandy Lion, Moni Scaria, David DuCey are able...

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Stabbing The Drama

Utter the name SOILWORK and there'll usually be two decisive responses, the "I don't get what this band is all about," or the "SOILWORK rules!" crowd. You get it or you don't, love it or hate it. No matter what category you fall under, the band has to be commended for having the capacity to ...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman Says Recording Second SLADE Cover Was 'Stupid'

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) recently interviewed his good friend, QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow, for ClassicRockRevisited.com. Commented Dubrow: "I think I am one of Glenn's biggest fans. Glenn has people who will tell him every single thing he does is gre...

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GLENN HUGHES: Audio Of 'Rockline' Appearance Posted Online

Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) fan site GHPG.net has uploaded Glenn's interview from Wednesday night's (Jan. 26) "Rockline", which featured Hughes and drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) talking about Glenn's new album, "Soul Mover", the IOMMI/HUGHES project, TRAPEZE, DEEP PURPLE a...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Live At Budokan' DVD Certified Platinum

According to a posting on producer Kevin Shirley's (IRON MAIDEN, AEROSMITH) web site, DREAM THEATER's "Live At Budokan" two-DVD set has officially been certified platinum. Released last October, "Live At Budokan" documents DREAM THEATER's April 26, 2004 show at Tokyo's Budokan Hall. Disc 1 of the tw...

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Former FATES WARNING Drummer Explains His Writing/Recording Approach

In a posting on FATES WARNING's official web site, former FW drummer Mark Zonder was asked by a fan how his recent recording session with Glenn Snelwar was different from the approach he used with CANS' "Beyond the Gate" or WARLORD or even FATES WARNING. "I like all different kinds of music and when...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist Files Notice Of Appeal In Connection With DAVE MUSTAINE Lawsuit

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson's attorney, Randall Jacobs, has filed a notice of appeal in connection with a suit filed by Ellefson against MEGADETH singer-guitarist Dave Mustaine, a co-founding member of the metal band, and the group's corporate entities, according to the Hollywood Reporter...

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DIECAST Embark On Co-Headlining Tour; Shoot New Video

Fresh off a highly successful U.S. tour with HATEBREED and AGNOSTIC FRONT, the dynamic Boston-based quintet DIECAST have embarked on a cross-country co-headlining trek with THE HOODS. The band also just shot a new video for "Rise and Oppose" with acclaimed director Kevin Leonard (HIMSA, TERROR, WALL...

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Teenager Found Guilty Of MARILYN MANSON-'Inspired' Murder

A Scottish teenager accused of murdering his 14-year-old former girlfriend after drawing inspiration from paintings by MARILYN MANSON has been found guilty of murdering her. The jury at the High Court in Edinburgh decided by majority verdict to convict Luke Mitchell, 16, of the killing. Judge Lord N...

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It's Official: SPOCK'S BEARD Drummer To Join FATES WARNING On European Tour

As widely expected, legendary progressive metallers FATES WARNING have officially recruited SPOCK'S BEARD drummer Nick D'Virgilio to replace Mark Zonder on their upcoming European tour. Nick is a first-class drummer and toured with such artists as TEARS FOR FEARS, MIKE KENEALLY, JONATHAN BROOKE, ERI...