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WATAIN Frontman: 'It's All About Wild, Raw Fire And Getting Loose'
Chris Harris and Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com report: Erik Danielsson, the malevolent singer/bassist who fronts Satan-loving Swedish black-metal magicians WATAIN, doesn't have a flip bone in his body. To see WATAIN perform live is nothing if not a pestilent experience, which is just the way Danielsson...January 26, 2007
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'Insomnia Has Been There With Me For As Long As I Can Remember'
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I start thinking at night when I can't sleep. Insomnia has been there with me for as long as I can remember. It's become something I'm not even trying to resist anymore. I suppose I can try, but I ...January 25, 2007
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STRYPER Frontman To Judge 'Gifted', The Christian Reality Show
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet will serve as one of the judges on "Gifted", the two-hour primetime TBN television special that culminates months of nationwide searching to find and present the brightest new talent in Christian music. The show will air on January 26 at 7:00 p.m. The official program...January 25, 2007
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FATAL SMILE Signs With LOCOMOTIVE MUSIC
Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE has inked a deal with Locomotive Music. The group's sophomore album, "Neo Natural Freaks", will be released in the U.S. on February 20. The follow-up to 2002's "Beyond Reality", "Neo Natural Freaks" received a European release in February...January 24, 2007
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'The Reunion Is Over'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following statement via the band's official fan club site, CDC: "Finally, we're going back to work. We're going to Chicago to work our asses off and write a record. It's time. We're ready. One problem... no singer. "We were offered a direct support slot on...January 24, 2007
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TWISTED SISTER Drummer Says AXL ROSE 'Really Needs To Get His Head Checked'
As an epilogue to his 2006 Bananiversary Celebration, rock 'n' roll comic C.C. Banana has interviewed all five members of TWISTED SISTER. In the second of these five holiday-themed interviews, C.C. Banana speaks with TWISTED SISTER drummer A.J. Pero about their current album "A Twisted Christmas" an...January 23, 2007
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WHITESNAKE: Next Round Of Remasters Due In March
According to Deep-Purple.net, the next three WHITESNAKE remasters have finally been scheduled for March 12 release in the U.K. 1981's "Come An' Get It" features DEEP PURPLE members Jon Lord and Ian Paice alongside WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale; "Live In The Heart Of The City" comprises material...January 23, 2007
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Calls AXL ROSE A 'Piece Of Sh*t'
As an epilogue to his 2006 Bananiversary Celebration, rock & roll comic C.C. Banana has interviewed all five members of TWISTED SISTER. In the first of these five holiday-themed interviews, C.C. Banana speaks with founding TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French about their current album, "A Twi...January 22, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS Enters U.K. Reality TV Debate
World Entertainment News Network reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has laughed off the racism row engulfing British reality TV, insisting there will always be prejudiced people in the world. "Celebrity Big Brother" has created controversy in both Britain and India over allegations Boll...January 22, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER: New Album Release Date Announced
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER will release its new, self-titled album on April 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. According to an article on the Dutch web site Metalfan.nl, the song "Discord" will feature the Prague Symphonic Orchestra, while vocalist Doro Pesch can be heard d...January 20, 2007
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Preserving The True Spirit Of Metal
Hard-hitting veterans Peter Scheithauer (guitar),Todd Barnes (vocals),Dave Ellefson (bass),and Stet Howland (drums) have united to create the bone-jarring, uncompromising metal band TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, whose debut album, "Lethal Agenda", is set for February 27 release on Demolition Records. Guit...January 19, 2007
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Family Of Metalheads Sought By Producers Of ABC-TV's 'Wife Swap'
Rachelle Mendez, a casting producer for ABC Television's hit reality show "Wife Swap", has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I'm conducting a national casting search to find metal fans to feature on the current season of our show, and am contacting you in hopes of discussing the possi...January 19, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS On OZZY Comparisons: 'My Family Is More Structured And They Behave Properly'
The U.K.'s The Sun Online reports that it seems KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is fed up of comparisons to Ozzy Osbourne, after also giving the TV cameras access to all areas of his family life for a reality show. He blasted: "My family is more structured and they behave properly. My kids don't...January 18, 2007
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SYBREED Announces New Drummer
Swiss metal group SYBREED has issued the following update: "We just completed our two first shows of the year with our new drummer and it was a great success. Thus, we can officially announce the name of SYBREED's new official drummer Kevin! We are looking forward to introduce him to you all during...January 18, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER: New Album Pushed Back
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has revealed via its official web site that the release date of its new, self-titled album has been pushed back from the previously announced March 23 (release date for Germany; the rest of Europe was due to receive the CD on March 26). A new...January 16, 2007
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