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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says His Drumming Is The Best It's Ever Been

In a recent question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone magazine, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about his upbringing, the group's decreased alcohol intake and Axl Rose, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: How many beats per minute can you play on your double k...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Romantic' Bonus DVD To Include Live Footage

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night, will release "All Because Of You - The Romantic Collection", a "potpurri of the smoothest and most wonderful love songs of the past four BLACKMORE'S NIGHT records" in mid-Septe...

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MUDVAYNE's GREG TRIBBETT Signs With IBANEZ GUITARS

MUDVAYNE guitarist Greg Tribbett has announced his decision to give world-renowned Ibanez electric guitars his exclusive endorsement. "Actually, I played Ibanez guitars from the very beginning," stated the guitarist. "My first teacher played Ibanez. They're slick, dead-on guitars and they play faste...

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Chilean Black Metal Fan Kills Priest, Attempts Suicide: Nation In Shock

A Chilean black metal fan killed an Italian Catholic priest two weeks ago, slitting his throat just after the priest had finished giving Mass at Santiago's Metropolitan Cathedral (photo#1, photo#2). Horrified churchgoers heard Father Faustino Gazziero (photo#1, photo#2, photo#3) scream as he was att...

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PREMONITION To Relocate To Chicago

Due to "family and personal" issues, long-running metallers PREMONITION will be relocating to Chicago this fall. The group's revamped lineup, featuring mainman Tattoo Frank alongside guitarist Stevenvy, bassist Glenn Curtis and drummer Gabrieal "Gobie" Anthony (SGT. ROXX),is expected to begin work...

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STARRATS: Debut CD Delayed

Adrenaline Records has pushed back the release date of the debut CD from Danish hard rockers STARRATS, entitled "Broken Halo", to September 16. The delay is being attributed to "distribution problems," according to a statement from the band. STARRATS, who feature in their ranks former members of suc...

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TOMMY STINSON Says He Has A 'Great Relationship' With AXL ROSE

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has spoken to Britain's Kerrang! magazine about the band's reclusive frontman Axl Rose. "We have a great relationship," says Stinson. "He is very supportive. Hopefully some time soon the press will want to talk to him about the positive shit that is going on in hi...

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'MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2' Compilation: Final Track Listing Announced

Building on the success of the first "Headbanger's Ball" record released in October 2003, MTV2 and Roadrunner Records will release a second of its kind — "MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2" — on September 28, 2004. Highlighting the best classic and current metal videos, interviews with hard rock arti...

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SLASH: One Of The Biggest Mistakes I Made Was Giving Up The Name GUNS N' ROSES

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently spoke to the U.K.'s Observer about a number of topics, including money, sex and drugs. Several excerpts from the article follow: "One of the biggest mistakes I apparently ever made was giving up the name GUNS N' ROSES. But I c...

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The desire, enthusiasm and dedication of MALEVOLENT CREATION mastermind Phil Fasciana toward all things extreme metal cannot be faulted. After thirteen years of managing to squeeze albums out amidst label uncertainty and friction with assorted band members, it appears there might be some prolonged s...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Auctioning Off Guitar For Charity

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King is auctioning off an autographed BC Rich Kerry King Signature Model guitar via eBay. The guitar features include EMG Hz humbuckers, Kerry's tribal graphic, diamond inlays and a licensed Floyd Rose tremolo system. 100% of the proceeds raised through Guitars 4 Kids auction...

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OZZY And SHARON Visit Wounded Soldiers

Michael E. Dukes of the Army News Service is reporting that Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne (photo) visited wounded Operation Iraqi Freedom service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center July 21 to tell them they are thankful for their sacrifices and bravery. The entertainers spent four hours in the ho...

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IRON MAIDEN Stars To Celebrate 50 Years Of The Fender Stratocaster

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain are the latest names to be added to the Miller Strat Pack concert on Friday, September 24 at Wembley Arena, in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. It is also rumored that the IRON MAIDEN contingent will be joined by none other than the...

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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Singer To Guest On MOONSTONE CD

BLUE ÖYSTER CULT singer Eric Bloom has confirmed his guest appearance on the upcoming CD from MOONSTONE, the new project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. Bloom will be heard on the song "On The Way To Moonstone", written by Filippini and Chris Catena. The musical direction of MOONSTONE is bein...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist: 'AXL ROSE Is One Of The Most Giving, Warmest People I've Ever Met'

GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed recently spoke to the Rock Journal about his relationship with the group's notorious lead singer, Axl Rose. Asked how he gets along with Rose, Reed replied, "I think he's one of the coolest, most giving, warmest people I've ever met. Sure he's temperamental, but...