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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY Continuing Work On 'Ascending To Infinity'

In August 2011, RHAPSODY OF FIRE guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboardist Alex Staropoli announced their decision to go their separate ways. Due to legal reasons, Staropoli will continue under the RHAPSODY OF FIRE name. Turilli, on the other hand, will make his future efforts available under the RHAPS...

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BILL WARD's Son: 'What A Way To F**k Up Such A Powerful, Influential And Inspirational Legacy'

Aron, the son of original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, has posted the following message on Facebook regarding his father's recent announcement that he could not participate in the group's reunion due to his unhappiness with the contract he was offered: "The press is spinning this shitstorm to re...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: JESSE LEACH 'Blew Us Away In Auditions'

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have announced that they have filled the singer vacancy in the band and they have done so with a familiar face: original vocalist Jesse Leach. Leach sang on the band's first self-titled album, which came out in 2000, and on their landmark 2002 Roadrunner deb...

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TRIVIUM Frontman: 'We're The Only Band That Had To Come Out And Grow Up In The Public Eye'

EspyRock recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. EspyRock: Did you ever worry in the early days, as you set yourself out to be a career band, that the statements you released about being the big...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Talks About Making Of 'The Dark Roots Of Earth'

Andrew Magnotta of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Aquarian Weekly: How does the upcoming album ["The Dark Roots Of Earth"] compare stylistically to the l...

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Tonight's OPETH Concert In Maldives Canceled

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have issued the following update: "Due to reasons beyond our control, tonight's [Tuesday, February 7] OPETH show in Maldives has been cancelled. We are hopeful that the show will be able to go ahead tomorrow, [February] 8th, and the band are already in the country...

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IRON SAVIOR: New Audio Interview With PIET SIELCK

Infernal Masquerade webzine recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist/producer Piet Sielck of German metallers IRON SAVIOR. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Interview (audio):

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PAPA WHEELIE Bassist's ORBITER 500 Releases Debut Album

PAPA WHEELIE bassist Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) and his band ORBITER 500 from Oakland, California just released its new album, "XL". ORBITER 500's sonic road trip takes you through super-heavy riffs and crushing grooves mixed with powerful vocals and uncompromising, explosive, live performances. Pu...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: We Are Looking To Hit The Studio In March (Video)

Artisan News caught up with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King last month at the first-ever Rock & Roll Roast at The Grove in Anaheim, California and asked him about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album (see video below). "We go back out [on the road] May 25 in Europe, the...

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OCTOBER TIDE: New Lineup Announced

Sweden's OCTOBER TIDE has issued the following update: "As you might have noticed, we have showed up with different members on many of the shows lately and the reason for that is FOUR newborn babies produced within one year. Since the effect of humping has a time consuming aftermath we hereby make t...

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GILBY CLARKE: GUNS N' ROSES 'Was A Great Time For Me As A Musician'

EADT conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA guitarist Gilby Clarke prior to the kick-off of his short European tour. Clarke, 49, is best known for a three-year tenure as the rhythm guitarist of GUNS N' ROSES. He joined the band in November 1991, replacing Izzy Stradl...

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SLAYER Guitarist Says Songs For Next Album Are Sounding 'Really Refreshing And Energetic'

Guitarist Kerry King of California thrash metal legends SLAYER recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album, which they hope to begin recording within the next few weeks. "Currently, we're taking a break, but I am very excite...

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BILL WARD Is 'Moved And Overwhelmed' By Messages Of Support From BLACK SABBATH Fans

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has thanked the band's fans for their support after he announced that he will not be able to participate in the recording of the reunited group's new album or perform with them on tour unless he is presented with what he described as a "fair agreement" and a "signable...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Issues Update On Next Album, 'Metalworks' DVD

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has started the initial editing of songs for the next GLEN DROVER BAND album. He says, "We have a bunch of really cool material from Jim [Gilmour, keyboards], Paul [Yee, bass] and myself that I'm very excited about. "This album will most likely cont...

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Former NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS Announces Touring Lineup

Former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has been added to the 24-date, coast-to-coast U.S. tour with PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, THE SAFETY FIRE and TODAY I CAUGHT THE PLAGUE. Jeff has revealed the quality players he's enlisted to accompany him on the stage: * Joe Nurre (SHADED ENMITY) - Guitar * Gr...