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Review: GODSMACK Frontman's 'Moves Were Deliberate, Contrived And Leaden'

Mike Daniel of The Dallas Morning News reviewed the opening night of the GODSMACK/ROB ZOMBIE North American tour, which kicked off Friday night (August 25) at at Smirnoff Music Centre. An excerpt from his review follows: GODSMACK lived up to one part of its name Friday night. The other part needs so...

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ROB ZOMBIE Says He Is Already Writing Songs For New Album

Mike Daniel of The Dallas Morning News recently conducted an interview with Rob Zombie. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his co-headlining tour with GODSMACK: "I think it's a perfect bill, really. It gets harder and harder to do these things, to match up two bands whose fans are similar, but...

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SWALLOW THE SUN Prepares To Record New Album

Finnish melodic death/doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN will enter the Seawolf Studios in Helsinki on September 11 to record its third, as-yet-untitled album. A February 7, 2007 release via Spinefarm Records is expected. SWALLOW THE SUN's second album, "Ghosts of Loss", was released last summer via Fir...

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ULI JON ROTH: European Tour Dates Announced

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth has announced a number of "Band of Sky" tour dates in October/November. These are going to be Uli's first full-length concert appearances in Sweden since the days of ELECTRIC SUN. The dates are as follows: Oct. 28 - Sala, SWE - Rockland Oct. 29 - Stockholm, SWE - Dra...

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DEF LEPPARD: 'Hysteria' Deluxe Edition Details Revealed

On August 3, 1987, British rock band DEF LEPPARD released the album "Hysteria". Already a major force in rock music, "Hysteria" catapulted the band into the stratosphere. The statistics for "Hysteria" are astounding. The album has sold in excess of 17 million copies and counting. Due to the incredib...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Believe In Total Honesty'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Blender.com about the women he's loved, bands he's helped break out, his parenting skills, the Kiss Coffeehouse and the "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" reality TV show. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blender.com: So, tell us a secret: How...

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Consistency has been the name of the game for Richmond, Virginia's LAMB OF GOD. As one of the undisputed leaders of the American metal movement, expectations have always run high for the band to top its last release and so far LAMB OF GOD has risen to the challenge. Few can argue that 2004's "Ashes...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: New IRON MAIDEN Album is Band's Best-Sounding CD To Date

MusicMirror.net recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the new IRON MAIDEN album, "A Matter of Life and Death": "I think this is one of the finest MAIDEN albums we've ever done. I'm really proud of it. I think, sound-wise, i...

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SPHERE OF SOULS Replaces PANTOMMIND On Billing Of PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival

SPHERE OF SOULS, the Dutch progressive metal formation featuring ex-SUN CAGED vocalist André Vuurboom and guitar virtuoso Anand Mahangoe, has replaced Bulgaria's PANTOMMIND on the billing of the ProgPower Europe 2006 festival, set to take place September 29 - October 1 at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, the Net...

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LOUDNESS Guitarist AKIRA TAKASAKI: More Solo Album Samples Available

More audio samples from LOUDNESS guitarist Akira Takasaki's upcoming solo album, "Nenriki", have been posted online at his official web site (top of the page). Due on September 20 via Tricycle Entertainment, the CD will contain the following track listing: 01. Surf Trip 02. Mars 03. I Want To Take Y...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Expecting 'Jihad' Backlash

One of the big tracks on SLAYER's new album, "Christ Illusion", entitled "Jihad", is written from a perspective of a 9/11 terrorist. Asked in an interview with The Sun if this has caused any problems, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya responded, "The record has just come out in the States so we haven't had...

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Ex-I MOTHER EARTH Singer's New Solo CD Featuring RUSH Guitarist: Audio Sample Available

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, former I MOTHER EARTH frontman Edwin's third solo album, "Better Days" — featuring a guest appearance by RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson — has had its Canadian release date pushed back to October 3 from the previously announced August 15. Visit...

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GOATWHORE To Support VENOM On U.S. Tour

GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR),has been confirmed as the support act for VENOM on select U.S. tour dates. Upcoming GOATWHORE shows: Aug. 24 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre (w/ VENOM) Aug. 25 - W...

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HELION Begins Recording New CD

Finnish melodic metallers HELION have just entered Studio Sound Supreme (AMORAL, PAIN CONFESSOR, ROTTEN SOUND) to record their as-yet-untitled fourth CD. A late 2006 release is expected. HELION's last release, 2005's "Shadow of the Sun", is still available for free download in MP3 format at the band...

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CRUACHAN Confirmed For Germany's RAGNARÖK 4 Festival

Irish folk metal band CRUACHAN has been confirmed for the Ragnarök 4 festival, set to take place March 30-31, 2007 in Lichtenfelts, Germany. As previously reported, CRUACHAN has inked a deal with Germany's AFM Records. The band's already completed fifth album, "The Morrigan's Call" (view cover artwo...