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MUSHROOMHEAD Drummer: SLIPKNOT Are 'Just A Bunch Of Hacks Who Got Lucky'

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with MUSHROOMHEAD drummer Steve "Skinny" Felton. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: When it comes to MUSHROOMHEAD, there are so many misconceptions with regard to how you formed and what prompted the band to come into being in the fi...

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STONE SOUR: 'Come What(ever) May' Certified Gold In Canada

STONE SOUR's sophomore release, "Come What(ever) May", has been certified gold in Canada for sales in excess of 50,000 copies. The album has shifted 331,000 units in the United States so far, according to Nielsen SoundScan. As previously reported, STONE SOUR will follow up the smash success of its s...

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LED ZEPPELIN's UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME Inducton To Air On VH1 This Weekend

The 2006 UK Music Hall Of Fame premieres on VH1 as a two-hour extravaganza on Saturday, November 25 9:00 p.m. Prince joined the inductees for this year's event — Brian Wilson, Dusty Springfield, LED ZEPPELIN, Rod Stewart, BON JOVI and James Brown in a star-studded evening full of musical legends. Th...

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STONE SOUR Sending 'Sillyworld' To Radio

Launch Radio Networks reports: STONE SOUR will follow up the smash success of its single "Through Glass" with "Sillyworld", the second track headed to radio from the band's sophomore album, "Come What(ever) May". The group will also shoot a video for the song shortly, although singer Corey Taylor ad...

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TWISTED TOWER DIRE: 'Back To Running At Full Steam Again'

Virginia's "classic metal" act TWISTED TOWER DIRE has issued the following update: "As many fans might know, TWISTED TOWER DIRE vocalist of nine years Tony Taylor has officially left the band and is now singing for German metal band CUSTARD. He is still like a brother and TWISTED TOWER DIRE wishes h...

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THE HAUNTED: European Tour Dates Announced

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will embark on an extensive European tour beginning late January. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jan. 31 - O13, Tilburg, NL Feb. 01 - Burgerweeshuis, Deventer, NL Feb. 02 - Vera,Groningen, NL Feb. 03 - Mean Fiddler, London, UK Feb. 04 - Bristol Academy 2, Bristo...

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WHITESNAKE's New Live Album To Be Made Available In U.S. Via iTunes

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has commented on last week's Classic Rock Roll of Honour event, which took place on November 6 in London. WHITESNAKE was honored with the "Band of the Year" and "Best DVD" awards at the show, which was organized by Classic Rock magazine. Commented WHITESNAKE front...

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THE HAUNTED: Video Diary From European Tour Posted Online

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have uploaded a 10-minute video diary from part one of the band's world tour in support of their new album, "The Dead Eye". Watch it at YouTube.com. As previously reported, THE HAUNTED have launched their own YouTube video channel at this location. THE HAUNTED's video f...

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THE HAUNTED: 'The European Shows Went Great'

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have posted the following message on their official MySpace page: "The European shows went great. A special thank you to the people who came out to the shows in Stockholm and Gothenburg. We've never had as big a crowd as this at home and that feels extra special to us,...

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CHRIS POLAND: 'MEGADETH Is Still Is The Most Important Music I Have Recorded To Date'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the MEGADETH fan site Take No Prisoners: "My time with MEGADETH is still is the most important music I have recorded to date and I am proud of every note. No regrets. I remember more than you would ...

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ALICE COOPER Takes A Page From GROUCHO And ALLEN For His Talk Show

Clea Simon of The Boston Globe reports: If Groucho Marx had a radio show today, would it sound like Alice Cooper's? That's the theory ghoulish rock luminary Cooper proposed recently, when he visited the WZLX-FM (100.7) studios to discuss his "Saturday Night With Alice Cooper" show, which runs Saturd...

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THE HAUNTED Guitarist Mentions BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors: Audio Available

Guitarist Anders Björler of Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Anders Björler interview begins at aroun...

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COOPER, DICKINSON, DIO At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR: Photos Available

Alice Cooper, Ronnie James Dio, David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Brian May (QUEEN) and members of IRON MAIDEN and SAXON were among the attendees at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour event in London Monday night (Nov. 6). Check out photos from Wire Image (Press Room, Inside Arrivals),Film Magic (Press .....

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FREDDIE MERCURY's Life Story Is Being Turned Into A Hollywood Film

PR-inside.com reports that Freddie Mercury's life story is being turned into a Hollywood film. The legendary QUEEN frontman — famous for such hits as "We Are The Champions" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" — tragically died of AIDS in 1991 and now his former bandmate Brian May has revealed a biopic about his...

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QUEEN's 'We Will Rock You' To Debut In Toronto In March; Tickets Go On Sale This Month

The London and international smash hit musical "We Will Rock You" makes its Canadian premiere on March 14, 2007. A unique collaboration between rock titans QUEEN and Ben Elton, "We Will Rock You" has been London’s No. 1 show since opening in May 2002. Now in its fifth year in the West End, this imme...