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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD: 'The Longer I Live, The More I Want To Stay Metal'

Frank De Blase of the Rochester City Newspaper recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rochester City Newspaper: How have you maintained your voice and vocal range for 30 years? Rob Halfor...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Live In Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada; Video Available

Video footage of former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's June 25, 2009 concert at Bunker in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada can be viewed below. Di'Anno took part in a press conference last month during his two-week solo tour of Argentina. When asked about the rumors that his drug use had something to d...

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RAISED FIST: New Album Title, Release Date Announced

Swedish rock heavyweights RAISED FIST will release their fifth album, "Veil Of Ignorance", on September 7 via Burning Heart Records. The CD was recorded at Dugout Productions in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH). The follow-up to 2006's "Sound Of The Republic" wa...

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GENE SIMMONS On Women, ADAM LAMBERT

AOL Television's Inside TV blog recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons about his "reality TV" show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Inside TV: Do you mind if women are interested in you just because of your wealth and sta...

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ETERNAL GRAY Issues New Album Update

The Israeli/German dark death metal band ETERNAL GRAY has issued the following update: "There are actually quite a few major things that are now on the works. The first is the release of the upcoming [ETERNAL GRAY] album, 'Your Gods, My Enemies'. All we can tell at the moment is that it's going to b...

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DEICIDE: Australia/New Zealand Tour Canceled

DEICIDE's previously announced October 2009 tour of Australia and New Zealand has been canceled. Soundworks Touring and DEICIDE deeply apologize for any inconveniences and disappointment to fans. Commented DEICIDE bassist/vocalist Glen Benton: "We are currently working on the new album and will be r...

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FEAR FACTORY Cancels Australia/New Zealand Tour Due To 'Recording Commitments'

According to Australian concert promoter Blue Murder Touring, the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording...

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M.A.N: Video For Cover Of BOB MARLEY's 'Get Up, Stand Up' Posted Online

M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — has posted the video for its cover version of BOB MARLEY's "Get Up, Stand Up". The clip, which can be viewed below, was shot on June 14 in Gothenburg, Sweden at Redbergsteater...

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FEAR FACTORY Explains Tour Cancellation

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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GWAR Frontman Returns To FOX NEWS' 'Red Eye'; Video Available

GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus made another appearance on Fox News' "Red Eye" show with Greg Gutfeld on Monday, June 22. Watch his appearance below. "Red Eye" is a late-night/early-morning talk show on the Fox News channel. Airing at 3:00 a.m. EST on weekdays with repeats on weekends at 12:00 a.m. EST...

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FEAR FACTORY Pulls Out Of U.K.'s SONISPHERE Festival

As widely expected, the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE...

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'New' FEAR FACTORY Lineup Cancels Debut Gig; Entire German Tour Called Off

According to Sergi Ramos of The Metal Circus, the much-anticipated debut performance by the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in additio...

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CHURCH OF MISERY: 'Houses Of The Unholy' To Receive North American Release

Japanese doom metal band CHURCH OF MISERY will release its long-awaited new album, "Houses of the Unholy", in North America on July 7 via Rise Above Records. First formed in 1996 by bassist Tatsu Mikami and guitarist Tomohiro Nishimura, the Tokyo-based band's formidable sound melds early-era BLACK S...

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EVANESCENCE Singer: 'Look Out For New Music Next Year'

EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee has released a statement in response to media reports surrounding the announcement that the band's former guitarist/songwriter Ben Moody has launched a new project called THE FALLEN. Lee says, "There's some pretty weird stuff flying around right now and I'd like to cle...

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LEAVES' EYES: 'My Destiny' EP Track Listing Revealed

LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY — will release a new EP, "My Destiny", on July 24 via Napalm Records. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. My Destiny 02. The Battle of Maldon (non-album...