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Heavy Metal Band Labelled 'Sick' Over Choice Of Name

UK's The Huddersfield Daily Examiner reports that the Huddersfield, England-based heavy metal band GATES OF JANUS, which took its name from a book by moors murderer Ian Brady, was today labelled "sick." GATES OF JANUS will tonight play in Manchester — home of Brady's five victims. Lindley man Edwin...
October 11, 2008
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TED NUGENT Featured In TOBY KEITH's 'Beer for My Horses'; CMT Airings Announced

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent makes his feature-film debut in "Beer For My Horses", which stars Toby Keith and also features Rodney Carrington, Claire Forlani, Tom Skerritt and Willie Nelson. "Beer for My Horses" will premier on November 2 on CMT. Co-produced by CMT Films and Keith's Show Dog Producti...
October 10, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND Warns STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Fans About Solo Album

According to The Pulse of Radio, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland warns fans in a new interview with Rolling Stone that they might not be thrilled with his upcoming solo effort, "Happy in Galoshes". Weiland says that the project, which is apparently a two-disc set, "may turn off some STP fan...
October 10, 2008
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EVERGREY: 'Broken Wings' Video Available

"Broken Wings", the new video from Swedish metallers EVERGREY can be viewed below. (Note: Video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Sweden's Revolver Film Company who has previously worked with such acts as IN FLAMES, CHILDREN OF BODOM,...
October 9, 2008
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ALPHA TRION Seeks Vocalist

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based "math metallers" ALPHA TRION are searching for a vocalist to complete their lineup. Applicants "must posses the ability to sing and scream interchangeably, and be available for recording and extensive touring. Interested parties can hear demos and examples a...
October 8, 2008
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EVERGREY: 'Broken Wings' Video To Premier On 'Headbanger's Ball'

"Broken Wings", the new video from Swedish metallers EVERGREY, will debut on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday night, October 11 between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. (technically Sunday morning). A brand new audio interview with EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund conducted by Elena Mihailidou of Met...
October 7, 2008
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METALLICA's ULRICH On IRON MAIDEN, Becoming Filthy Rich And CLIFF BURTON

Tom Trakas of Chicago's now-defunct Midwest Metal magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich on September 5, 2008. A few excerpts from the chat, which can be found on Trakas' None But My Own blog, follow below. None But My Own: I'm sure at certain points in METALLICA's life y...
October 6, 2008
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New Reviews Added To The Site

The following reviews have been added to the site: CD Reviews: * ALL THAT REMAINS - "Overcome" (Prosthetic) * AMON AMARTH - "Twilight of the Thunder God" (Metal Blade) * BILOCATE - "Sudden Death Syndrome" (Self-Released) * BLOOD CEREMONY - "Blood Ceremony" (Rise Above) * CLUTCH - "Full Fathom Five:...
October 6, 2008
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This Fabled City

Call it a sweeping wave of coffee-shop liberalism brought on by the nearing election, but this platter of politically-charged neo-folk from Tom Morello's acoustic alias THE NIGHTWATCHMAN is really starting to grow on me. While there is a bit of selfish disappointment from the lack of Morello's signa...
October 6, 2008
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Overdose Of Death

Forget the retro-thrash resurgence; TOXIC HOLOCAUST is the real shit. Born way back in '99 (before speed metal riffs and VENOM t-shirts were cool again),this Portland, OR-based outfit is as furiously old-school as any of the Bay Area newbies could hope to be on their best day. Not to take anything...
October 6, 2008
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EVERGREY: New Audio Interview With TOM S. ENGLUND Available

A brand new audio interview with frontman Tom S. Englund of the Swedish metallers EVERGREY conducted by Elena Mihailidou of Metalzone.gr is available for download at this locatrion. "Torn", the new album from EVERGREY, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 4. The...
October 5, 2008
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GENE HOGLAN, FLO MOUNIER To Perform At VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL DRUM FESTIVAL

Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DARK ANGEL, DEATH),Flo Mounier (CRYPTOPSY),Ryan Van Poederooyen (THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, TERROR SYNDROME) and Jon Morrison (ALPHA TRION) are scheduled to perform at this year's Vancouver International Drum Festival, set to take place October 25 – Novem...
October 5, 2008
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Announces Producer, Title For New Solo Album

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has tapped Tom Galley of PHENOMENA fame to produce his next solo album, "Book of Shadows", tentatively due next year. Martin states, "It's great to have Tom on board especially since he is getting over the death of his brother, Mel Galley [ex-WHITESNAKE, TRAPE...
October 4, 2008
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CHINA BLUE To Release Debut In December

Frontiers Records will release CHINA BLUE's debut album, "Twilight of Destiny", on December 5. The roots of CHINA BLUE date back to the late '80s when keyboardist Eric Ragno (TAKARA, TED POLEY, STEVE GRIMMETT, AMERICAN ANGEL, DANNY VAUGHN, HUGO/RAMOS) started a new band called CHINA BLUE with his be...
October 4, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND Adds More Solo Dates

According to The Pulse of Radio, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman Scott Weiland has continued adding solo gigs to his late fall and winter schedule. The latest round of shows begins on January 16 in Dallas, wrapping up on February 7 in Las Vegas. These are in addition to the previously announced dates t...
October 3, 2008