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EVANESCENCE Singer: 'There's Been A Lot Of Writing Going On This Summer'

EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee has issued the following update: "There's been a lot of writing going on this summer and I'm starting to get really excited. My good friend Will happens to also be a great producer, writer and programmer (lucky for me!) and we've been slaving away at some pretty intere...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist JOE PERRY: New Radio Interviews Posted Online

A couple of brand new radio interviews with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry — conducted by Akron, Ohio's WONE 97.5 FM and Detroit, Michigan's 101 WRIF — can be viewed below. According to The Pulse of Radio, Perry is not sure at this point whether the band will continue its trouble-plagued summer tour,...

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New Band Featuring THE HAUNTED, BURST, Ex-KYUSS Members Preparing To Enter Studio

The as-yet-unnamed new band featuring Peter Dolving (THE HAUNTED),Jesper Liveröd (NASUM, BURST) and Scott Reeder (KYUSS) is scheduled to enter the studio in a few weeks with producer Fredrik Reinedahl (OPETH, IN FLAMES, GADGET, BURST) to begin recording its debut album. Several drummers are expecte...

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REVOCATION: Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Boston's REVOCATION has posted the first in a series of brief videos taped during the recording sessions for the band's forthcoming album, "Existence Is Futile". The three-minute clip highlights the drum portion of the sessions and can be viewed below. "Existence Is Futile" is scheduled for release...

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LEAVES' EYES: 'My Destiny' Trailer Available

A trailer for "My Destiny", the new EP from LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — can be viewed below. The CD will be released in the U.S. on September 22 via Napalm Records. The track listing for the eff...

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THE HAUNTED, BURST, Ex-KYUSS Members Join Forces In New Project

According to Christoffer Jonsson of Sweden's Close-Up magazine, a new, as-yet-unnamed band has been formed featuring Peter Dolving (THE HAUNTED),Jesper Liveröd (NASUM, BURST) and Scott Reeder (KYUSS). No further information is currently available. THE HAUNTED is continuing to tour in support of its...

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Death... The Brutal Way

Anyone who came up in the early 1990s death metal scene and was paying attention knows the place of honor that ASPHYX hold. "The Rack" stands alongside "Left Hand Path", "Cause of Death" and a select few other indisputably classic band- and genre-defining albums. These groups took what was thought t...

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MEGADETH Drummer's Signature Snare Coming Next Month

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "I thought I would get you up to speed on the status of my new ddrum Shawn Drover signature snare drum. "The snare is at the final stages of production and will be made available for pre-order at www.ddrum.com...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Seems That I Have Regained My Stature In The Heavy Metal World'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Well, I am over in London and the funny thing is that when I come to London, the weather is usually pretty cruddy, and within a few hours, the sun almost always breaks through. The first day I was here was Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., and ...

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DROWNING POOL Guitarist Talks About Upcoming Album, Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE

Belleville News-Democrat recently conducted an interview with DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's current status: "We have definitely had our share of setbacks, but things are going great right now. We have this great single, a spot on the Cr...

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ACE FREHLEY Instructional DVD Coming In The Fall

Matt Mrowicki of Chorus And Verse recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Chorus And Verse: You've been cited by an endless list of guitar heroes as a primary influence not only in getting people to pick up their firs...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer Talks 'Evisceration Plague', Touring

James R. Chesna of ABC12 recently conducted an interview with drummer, songwriter and vegetarian Paul Mazurkiewicz of Florida death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ABC12: You guys have always been controversial. There was something that Marilyn Manson rece...

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LEAVES' EYES: New EP Sample Posted Online

LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — has posted the track Northbound on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off LEAVES' EYES' new EP, "My Destiny", which will be released in the U.S. on September 22...

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FEAR FACTORY Taps GREG REELY For New Album Mix

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Interviewed On MHB RADIO

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins was interviewed by DJ Matty Grant from Canada's MHB Radio this past Saturday, August 1. Atkins spoke about the old days, how the song "Winter" was conceived, and his new band HOLY RAGE. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. In a recent intervi...