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Original NOTHINGFACE Lineup Reunites, Begins Work On New Material
The original NOTHINGFACE lineup Matt Holt (vocals),Bill Gaal (bass),Chris Houck (drums) and Tom Maxwell (guitar; also in HELLYEAH) has regrouped and has started writing and recording music for a new album. This marks the first time the band's original members have worked together as a unit since N...May 24, 2008
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VEX Hard At Work On 'Thanatopsis'
Texas-based metallers VEX recently announced the addition of vocalist Orlando Logan Perez (AGAINST THE PLAGUES) and guitarist Mike "E.D." Day (RUINS OF HONOR, BILDEBERG, ALTERNATE15) to the group's ranks. Perez will enter the studio this coming week to begin recording VEX's new full length-album, "T...May 24, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY Joined By DEFTONES, ALICE IN CHAINS, RAGE AGAINST MACHINE Members
CAMP FREDDY the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris Ch...May 23, 2008
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NEVERMORE Frontman To Guest On KISW's 'Metal Shop'
NEVERMORE vocalist Warrel Dane will guest on "Metal Shop" on Seattle's KISW 99.9 FM this Saturday night, May 24 between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. PST. You can listen to the program live via the Internet at www.kisw.com. Warrel Dane's solo debut, "Praises to the War Machine", sold 1,100 copies in the...May 23, 2008
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MATT SORUM: 'I Have A Newfound Liking And Love For AXL ROSE'
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum was recently asked by the Artisan News Service is his public spat with the now-former VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has made him have newfound appreciation for one Axl Rose. He responded: "Yeah. (laughs) No, no... Both... I actually have a n...May 23, 2008
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Final Excerpt From SLAYER Biography Now Online
Author Joel McIver has placed a third and final excerpt from his forthcoming book, "The Bloody Reign of Slayer", online at www.joelmciver.co.uk. The excerpt, which features the band and associated personnel discussing the ferocious opening tracks of the classic 1986 album "Reign in Blood", has been...May 23, 2008
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HARLOW: New Song Posted Online
Reunited '80s glam band HARLOW have completed work on their new album, "Now and Then", due mid-June via Retrospect Records. The CD was mixed by Rae DiLeo (FILTER, HENRY ROLLINS, GRANDMASTER FLASH). To get a taste of one of the new songs "Pullin' the Strings" before mastering, visit the band's MySpac...May 23, 2008
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CRYPTOPSY To Tour Canada With ORIGIN, THE LAST FELONY
Canadian extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY have issued the following update: "We are very excited to announce that our first headlining tour for [the new CRYPTOPSY album] 'The Unspoken King' will be a cross-Canada tour with ORIGIN and THE LAST FELONY this upcoming September. It will not only give us the o...May 23, 2008
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MATT SORUM Reacts To The Wrath Of SCOTT WEILAND; Video Available
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about the circumstances that led to group's split with singer Scott Weiland. The band parted ways with Weiland last month following a European tour. Weiland has now reunited with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. Sorum told the the Art...May 23, 2008
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ICED EARTH: More Footage From ROCK HARD FESTIVAL Available
ICED EARTH played its third show with vocalist Matt Barlow back as the group's frontman on May 11, 2008 at the Rock Hard Festival at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. Check out photos from the concert at Metal-E...May 22, 2008
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RAVAGE To Perform On WUML's 'Stress Factor'
Boston, Massachusetts-based metal band RAVAGE will perform live this Saturday (May 22) at 6 p.m. on the "Stress Factor" radio show on 91.5 FM WUML in the band's hometown. You can listen to the program online at this location. RAVAGE will play songs from its forthcoming EP, "Freedom Fighter", due out...May 21, 2008
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DRUDGERY Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
DRUDGERY the new Guelph, Ontario-based grind/hardcore project spearheaded by drummer Matt Connell (ex-FUCK THE FACTS, EXHUMED) which also features Steve Ferraro, formerly of DEAR BLACK DIARY has inked a deal with Year of the Sun Records for the release of its debut EP, "Rust". "This band started as...May 20, 2008
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VOIVOD Singer's PARANOLAND Project Schedules First Live Dates
PARANOLAND, the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based band featuring vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger (VOIVOD) and longtime friend, bassist Botcher (AGGRESSION),alongside guitarist Frank Legendre (GROOVY AARDVARK),drummer Matt and guitarist/programmer Fire Lewis, has scheduled the following dates: May 31...May 20, 2008
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SHADOWS FALL Members Rock ZOOM Portable Recorders; Video Available
Video footage of SHADOWS FALL members Matt Bachand (guitar) and Jason Bittner (drums) talking about and demoing the Zoom H4 and Zoom H2 portable recorders can be viewed below. SHADOWS FALL recently received a Grammy nomination in the "Best Metal Performance" category for "Redemption", the first sing...May 20, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Says Singer Search Is 'Coming Along'
According to The Pulse of Radio, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum officially launched his new line of clothing last Wednesday (May 14) in Los Angeles, at the grand opening of his new Sorum Noce boutique. Sorum teamed with fashion designer and longtime friend Max Noce to create a new line of "elega...May 19, 2008
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