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AMEN Singer Comments On Drummer's Departure, Announces Upcoming Projects
AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has posted a lengthy message on the band's official message board commenting on the recent departure of drummer Luke Johnson and outlining his recent and upcoming activities. Casey's message reads as follows: "First of all, I want to thank you all for being a part of this b...August 15, 2004
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Metal Vocalist Publishes Poetry Book
Indiana native Mike Adams, who was allegedly one of the first vocalists to be considered as Dave Williams' replacement in DROWNING POOL, has just released a poetry book. Entitled "When The Vomit Makes You Famous: Poetry For Legends, Lovers, And Other Pseudo Fashions Of An Uncivil Society" (cover),t...August 13, 2004
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TYPE O NEGATIVE And AMORPHIS To Team Up For U.S. Tour?
TYPE O NEGATIVE and AMORPHIS are reportedly in talks about teaming up for a U.S. tour in the fall. No dates have been officially confirmed, but at least two venues — Toad's Place in New Haven, CT and The Rave in Milwaukee, WI — are currently advertising (Toad's, Rave) TYPE O ...August 11, 2004
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War Is Heavy Metal: Upcoming Documentary Focuses On Music As Inspiration For Battle
"VH1 News Presents: Soundtrack to War", premiering Wednesday, August 18 at 9:00 p.m. introduces, through personal testimonies, the young and talented men and women experiencing the hell of war, and using music as inspiration while bullets fly. Australian filmmaker George Gittoes bypassed U.S. milita...August 10, 2004
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Guitarist JEFF HANNEMAN Talks About His Favorite SLAYER Album
In a recent interview with KNAC.com, SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman was asked to name his favorite SLAYER album. "I hate to say it, but probably 'Reign In Blood'," Jeff replied. "Not just because of what other people think of it — it's more like at that time that album was stamped into my ...August 5, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says Classic Heavy Metal Is All About The Music
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton recently spoke to the El Paso Times about the bands that are considered "heavy metal" by today's standards. According to Tipton, all music, even heavy metal, goes through fads. "Like it or not, it is a healthy process because out of bad comes some good and out of...August 3, 2004
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MESHUGGAH Drummer: We Haven't Re-Signed With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake recently spoke to the Chronicles of Chaos webzine about their recently released EP, "I", and their plans for the next full-length CD, "Catch 33", tentatively due before the end of the year. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Chronicles of Chaos: Touching on the...August 2, 2004
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EDGUY Singer Talks About Upcoming DVD, Studio Album
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet recently answered several questions for the group's official web site regarding the band's recent tour, the upcoming DVD and the group's next studio album. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: The fans have been asking so here it goes — will there be an EDGUY D...July 29, 2004
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Producer: MEGADETH's 'Die Dead Enough' Not Featured In 'Saw' Movie
Contrary to the information contained on a Sanctuary Records "one-sheet" released to retail outlets to promote the upcoming MEGADETH album "The System has Failed", the band's brand-new single, "Die Dead Enough", will NOT be featured in the forthcoming Lion's Gate horror film "Saw". "Yes, we were tal...July 28, 2004
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: Why GEORGE W. BUSH Has Been A Terrible President
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "As [the ANTHRAX webmaster] Brent says on the home page, 'Voting counts, opinions don't', and I know my opinion means nothing to anyone except me. At least it shouldn't. Use your own brain. Use the Internet...July 24, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Says It's A 'Shame' The Band Didn't Complete New Studio Album
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently spoke to the Rocky Mountain News about the aborted sessions for a new SABBATH studio album, which took place a few years ago with produced Rick Rubin. "It just came to an end, really," Iommi said. "We didn't go any further, and it's a shame because they we...July 23, 2004
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: DAVID ELLEFSON Has Never Been My Best Friend
In a recent interview with Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about longtime bassist David Ellefson's absence from the group's current lineup. "Everyone thinks that [Ellefson] was my best friend. He's not my best friend, he's never been my best friend. We were cl...July 21, 2004
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UNEARTH Bassist: PRESIDENT BUSH Is A Terrible Leader
UNEARTH bassist John Maggard recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about the inspiration for the group's latest CD, "The Oncoming Storm". What follows are several excerpts from that interview: Metal-Exiles.com: Lets get into the lyrics, they are pretty grim. What inspired them? John Maggard: "[The song...July 18, 2004
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LEASH LAW Launch Drummer Search
LEASH LAW guitarist Emo Mowery (TIWANAKU, ex-NOCTURNUS) has issued the following update: "As most of you already know our drummer Mr. Richard Christy has taken the place of Stuttering John of 'The Howard Stern Show'. All of us in LEASH LAW and TIWANAKU are very happy for him as he is living his drea...July 12, 2004
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DREAM THEATER: E-Trailer Posted Online
An E-trailer to promote the upcoming DREAM THEATER reissue of their two previously released video collections packaged as a double-DVD has been posted online at this location. "Images and Words: Live in Tokyo" and "Five Years in a LIVEtime", originally released in 1993 and 1998, respectively, compri...July 10, 2004