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Burn the Flags
I was prepared to toss this one into the metalcore overflow bin, even though the press quote states: "Expect influences that range from EXTOL to MESHUGGAH, OPETH to ENTOMBED, and BREACH to BURST." One should always take such grandiose statements with a grain of salt anyway. In the case of "Burn the...March 6, 2005
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Former Bandmate Jumps To TRIPP EISEN's Defense: 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty'
Former DOPE/PRIMER 55 drummer Preston Nash has spoken out in defense of ex-STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen amid allegations that Eisen sexually assaulted at least two underage girls that he met online. Writing to STATIC-X's official message board, where the overall sentiment has been overwhelmingly n...February 28, 2005
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Pastor: Is It Possible That God Is A METALLICA Fan?
M.S. Enkoji of the Sacramento Bee has issued the following report: How many church pastors begin their service by offering free earplugs? How many turn to a heavy-metal band to preach a sermon? Pastor Ron Vanderwell of The Gathering was ready Sunday with earplugs and a message from METALLICA. Yes, t...February 28, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says DIMEBAG Memorial Concert Was 'An Amazing Experience'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I'm on a short bus somewhere between Sao Paulo and Rio emailing El Brento [ANTHRAX webmaster]. This Blackberry gizmo is quite handy. Thanks technology! "Last Wednesday night we played the benefit for Dime...February 27, 2005
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Drummer JÖRG MICHAEL Talks About SAXON And STRATOVARIUS
SAXON/STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael has posted the following message on his official web site: "Probably you guys have heard about the tragic accident of last weekend when Biff's [Byford, SAXON singer] house burnt down in the north of France. It´s very hard to cope with a tragedy like this but o...February 25, 2005
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BEATALLICA's Web Site Goes Offline As Battle With BEATLES' Publishers Heats Up
BEATALLICA, the Internet sensation who combine the work of THE BEATLES with the sound of early METALLICA, have had their web site taken down by their ISP (Internet Service Provider) in connection with the recent "cease-and-desist" order that was sent to BEATALLICA's ISP courtesy of Sony/ATV Music Pu...February 25, 2005
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KORN: No Plans To Replace Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH
According to a posting on the KORN fan site KornTV.co.uk, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis "was on the KoRn KoRner [chat room] again the other night speaking to the fans where obviously [Brian 'Head' Welch's departure] was the main subject along with the forthcoming album. "Jonathan has been very open a...February 24, 2005
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MAX CAVALERA Says New SOULFLY CD Is 'A Very Heavy, Brutal Album'
SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera spoke to the SOULFLY fan site SoulflyWeb.com last Saturday (Feb. 19) about the group's upcoming DVD release, "The Song Remains Insane", their forthcoming studio album and their future touring plans, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: SoulflyW...February 23, 2005
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Classic HADES Albums To Be Reissued In May
On Tuesday, May 10, 2005, Rock Ridge Music will reissue two albums from the '80s heavy metal band HADES. The two recordings, "Resisting Success" and "If At First You Don't Succeed", each include a newly-recorded, previously unreleased track. HADES was formed by guitarist Dan Lorenzo back in 1978, pl...February 23, 2005
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BLOODSTOCK FESTIVALS 2005: Headliners Announced
The organizers of the U.K.'s Bloodstock festival have announced that Bloodstock 2005 will comprise two separate festivals. The brand new outdoor show Bloodstock Open Air (B-O-A) will take place on June 24-25 at Catton Hall, in the Midlands, with the annual Bloodstock 2005 U.K. Metalfest taking place...February 22, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES Guitarist JJ MARSH: Solo Album Samples Posted Online
GLENN HUGHES fan site GHPG.net has uploaded an MP3 file containing samples from all the tracks on the debut album from Hughes' longtime co-writer and guitarist, JJ Marsh. The CD, entitled "Music From Planet Marsh", will be available first for purchase during Glenn's current European Soul Mover Tour...February 22, 2005
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It's Official: DANZIG And DOYLE To Perform Special MISFITS Set At Three East Coast Dates
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on February 17, it has now been officially confirmed that Glenn Danzig will be joined by his former MISFITS bandmate Doyle for a special 30-minute set of MISFITS classics at three DANZIG East Coast shows in early March. An official press release follows: Glen...February 21, 2005
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ALEX SKOLNICK Talks About His Relationship With Former TESTAMENT Bandmates
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At this point in time, how would you describe your relationship with the members of TESTAMENT? Alex: "It's good...every time they're in town, I go see...February 21, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Play Only Pre-'Mindcrime' Material On JUDAS PRIEST Tour
QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke with "The Hairball John Radio Show" about the group's upcoming U.S. tour with JUDAS PRIEST and their forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". An exc...February 20, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Signs First Band To His Record Label
STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto's High and Loud record label has signed a promising new Finnish progressive/power metal band called WINGDOM. WINGDOM is the first band to be signed to the label that has previously only released Kotipelto's solo albums. WINGDOM's new album, "Reality", will be relea...February 20, 2005
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