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MORBID ANGEL Frontman: 'We've Broken Ground Throughout The Years, So Why Should That Change?'
David E. Gehlke of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with MORBID ANGEL singer/bassist David Vincent. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Blistering.com: Is there any update on (currently sidelined drummer) Pete Sandoval? I know there's some talk of him playing the drums again, bu...July 7, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Named 'Drummer Of The Year', 'Metal Drummer' In DRUMMIES Awards/Poll
Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has been honored in the "Drummer Of The Year" and "Metal Drummer" categories in Enter Music Publishing's annual Drummies awards/poll. Commented Portnoy: "WOW!! I just found out that I won Drum! magazine's 'Drummer Of The Year' award (as well as winning 'Meta...July 6, 2011
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MORBID ANGEL Guitarist: 'I Am Very Fascinated By The Powers Of The Extreme'
Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with MORBID ANGEL guitarist Destructhor (a.k.a. Thor Anders Myhren). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Overdose: We all know that a new album requires really hard work and creativity. Do you think that [the new MORBID ANGEL album] "Il...July 6, 2011
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LIMP BIZKIT's 'Gold Cobra' Cracks U.S. Top 20
"Gold Cobra", the long-awaited fifth studio album from LIMP BIZKIT, sold 27,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 16 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was recorded with the band's original lineup of Fred Durst, Wes Borland, Sam Rivers, John Otto, and D...July 6, 2011
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LINKIN PARK To Play Private Concert For MUSIC FOR RELIEF Japan Tsunami Fund-Raising Challenge
From the band's official web site, LINKIN PARK is challenging supporters of Music For Relief (MFR) to raise money for Japan tsunami relief to gain access to a private concert. Every supporter who raises at least $500 will be invited with a guest, to a private LINKIN PARK concert in a small, intimate...July 5, 2011
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MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK On Upcoming Album, Life On The Road
Tomek Moczerniuk of Papa Tomski Blog conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick on Friday, June 24. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Papa Tomski Blog: Dave Mustaine once said that when he partnered up with you, it reminded him of when "Ozzy Osbourne met Randy Rhoa...July 1, 2011
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LIMP BIZKIT's 'Gold Cobra' Projected To Sell 23K-27K First Week
"Gold Cobra", the long-awaited fifth studio album from LIMP BIZKIT, is likely to sell between 23,000 and 27,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record arrive...June 29, 2011
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PANTERA 'Metalhead Baby' Is A YouTube Hit
A new video clip of pint-sized PANTERA fan Jonah headbanging to the band's classic song "Fucking Hostile" has gone viral, having already been viewed nearly 100,000 times. In addition to thrashing about to the tune, Jonah's routine "is a masterpiece of choreography," according to Carbonated.tv, "as h...June 29, 2011
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UNEARTH Guitarist Launches New Social Networking One-Stop Catered To Active Musician
Are you a musician looking to join a band or collaborate with other musicians, either locally or internationally? Is your band searching for the perfect member? Are you a teacher seeking new students? Or a tech, recording engineer, songwriter, or session musician simply looking for work? Launched ea...June 28, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY: I See Sensational Headlines On Certain Web Sites That Misrepresent What I'm Doing
Drummer Mike Portnoy spoke to AOL's Noisecreep earlier this week about his roller coaster life in the nine months since he left DREAM THEATER, the band he co-founded and led for 25 years. "The thing that breaks my heart," stated Portnoy, "is that some of the fans rely more on what's reported about ....June 28, 2011
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LIMP BIZKIT: Official 'Gold Cobra' Video Released
"Gold Cobra", the new video from LIMP BIZKIT, can be seen at LimpBikzit.com. It is also available for viewing below. The song is the title track of the band's long-awaited fifth studio album, which will be released on June 28. The CD was recorded with the band's original lineup of Fred Durst, Wes .....June 22, 2011
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QUEENSRCHE Drummer Talks New Album, Composing Music For Movies
Marko Syrjl of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Scott Rockenfield of Seattle rockers QUEENSRCHE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: What does the "Dedicated To Chaos" mean? I mean, is there any deeper thoughts behind the title? Scott: For us...June 21, 2011
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SOUNDGARDEN Guitarist On New Album: 'The Vibe Of The Songs Is Definitely Very Heavy'
T. Cole Rachel of Stereogum recently spoke to guitarist Kim Thayil of reunited grunge legends SOUNDGARDEN about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's first studio album since 1996's "Down On The Upside". "We're recording," Thayil said. "We're kind of doing it in stages. We have about...June 17, 2011
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LIMP BIZKIT's FRED DURST Says He 'Really Connects' With KURT COBAIN
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has told U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine that "My Own Cobain", a bonus track taken from the band's forthcoming album, "Gold Cobra", focuses on his struggles with depression and draws parallels to that of late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain. "I try not to elaborate too much on...June 15, 2011
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TRIVIUM: 'In Waves' Title Track Now Available On iTunes
"In Waves", the title track of TRIVIUM's fifth studio album, is now available for purchase via iTunes for only $1.29. The CD is tentatively due on August 9 via Roadrunner Records. TRIVIUM's follow-up to 2008's "Shogun" was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with the production/mixin...June 14, 2011