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TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer: 'We Have The Ability To Be Versatile'

Scott McLennan of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's diverse influences: "We have the ability to be versatile. There are a whole lot of bands that can't do a lot. We can do...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Checks In From METAL FOR THE MASSES Tour

Swedish titans THE HAUNTED made their much-anticipated return to the U.S. last week on the inaugural Metal For The Masses tour co-headlining with labelmates DARK TRANQUILLITY, with INTO ETERNITY and SCAR SYMMETRY in the support slots. This tour marks the group's first headlining U.S. run since the r...

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RANDY RHOADS: Last-Ever Autograph Being Auctioned?

A rare OZZY OSBOURNE concert ticket — autographed by Ozzy and guitarist Randy Rhoads — from Knoxville, TN World's Fair 1982 is being auctioned via eBay. According to the seller, the ticket is from Randy Rhoads' last concert (March 18, 1982) before he died early the next morning in Florida. Only two...

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ENTOMBED Added To ONSLAUGHT, SUSPERIA Gig In London

Long-running Swedish metallers ENTOMBED have been added to the May 7 concert at the Underworld in London, England featuring ONSLAUGHT and SUSPERIA. ENTOMBED will release its new album, "Serpent Saints – The Ten Amendments", in Germany on July 13 through Threeman Recordings via a special arrangement...

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VADER: More 25th Anniversary Release Details Revealed

VADER entered Hertz Studio in Poland on March 15 to re-record 25 of the best songs from their entire discography for a 25th anniversary release, to be issued in 2008. The set will also include a DVD containing tons of bonus features, such as archival recordings, live shows, video clips and other spe...

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LAMB OF GOD: Audio Interview With JOHN CAMPBELL Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features and interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell. Interview topics include Ozzfest 2007, the Grammys, Conan O'Brien, Fangoria magazine, and the "Hellraiser" movie series. Additional podcast topics inclu...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Frontman: 'I Want To Be The Only Man In This World'

Daniel Robert Epstein of SuicideGirls.com recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele. An excerpt from the chat follows: SuicideGirls.com: I bet you get some really cute girls at your shows. Peter Steele: There are always cute girls at our shows. But I'm getting old an...

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THE PROJECT HATE Continuing Work On 'Diabolic' New Album

THE PROJECT HATE, the Swedish band featuring Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),Jörgen Sandström (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),bassist Michael Håkansson (ENGEL, ex-EVERGREY),guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR),singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS) and drummer Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Doesn't Want Original KISS Lineup To Reunite

A new Gene Simmons interview appears in the April issue of England's Classic Rock magazine. Gene discusses his reality series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" and "Gene Simmons Rock School", (non-)marriage, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Paul Stanley. On the topic of Ace, Gene says, "I love him dearly, he...

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RANDY RHOADS: 25th Anniversary Gravesite Photos Posted Online

A number of photos taken at late OZZY OSBOURNE/QUIET RIOT guitarist Randy Rhoads's gravesite at the Mountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino, CA on March 19, 2007 to mark the 25th anniversary of Randy's passing have been posted online at this location. With the blessings of the family of late OZZY O...

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W.A.S.P. Mainman Explains 'Heaven's Hung In Black' Track

W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has taken the opportunity to explain the story behind the song "Heaven's Hung In Black", which appears on the group's new album, "Dominator", due out in the U.K. on April 16, Scandinavia on April 20, and the rest of mainland Europe on April 27 via Demolition Records....

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KRUX: New Swedish Gig Announced

KRUX, the Swedish band featuring CANDLEMASS bassist Leif Edling, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Mats Levén, ex-ENTOMBED drummer Peter Stjärnvind, guitarist Jörgen Sandstrom (also in THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED/GRAVE),current ARCH ENEMY guitarist Fredrik Åkesson, and keyboardist Carl Westholm, will pe...

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BENEDICTION Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival

BENEDICTION and ENTER SHIKARI have been confirmed for this year's With Full Force festival, set to take place June 29 - July 1 at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany. Meanwhile, 1349 cancelled their appearance at the event. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical or...

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ENTOMBED To Release 'Serpent Saints' In July; Hamburg Showcase Announced

Long-running Swedish metallers ENTOMBED will release their new album, "Serpent Saints – The Ten Amendments", in Germany on July 13 through Threeman Recordings via a special arrangement with Candlelight Records. The 10-song effort will mark the group's first release with drummer Olle Dahlstedt (ALPHA...

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SOILWORK: New Songtitles Revealed

SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid is putting the finishing touches on the lyrics for the band's upcoming album, due later in the year via Nuclear Blast Records. "I have started my two weeks of decadence, getting drunk and write lyrics... that's usually how i do it and it usually works just fine,...