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THE CULT Frontman: 'We Need Real Artists With Real Vision'
Australia's Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Herald Sun: What had to be right for this CULT reunion? Astbury: Intention. What is the intention of us working together? What is the purpose of going on a stag...May 12, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Interviewed On 'Creep Show'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was interviewed for this week's episode of Noisecreep's "Creep Show". The Metal God revealed little-known facts about the creation of PRIEST's classic "British Steel" album and talked about its new 30th-anniversary CD and DVD package, which features the original alb...May 12, 2010
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SHOOTING HEMLOCK Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS
SHOOTING HEMLOCK has inked a deal with Dark Star Records. The band's full-length debut, "Big Green Monster", is now available at hundreds of online digital retailers, including iTunes. SHOOTING HEMLOCK was the brainchild of manager Brad Keene who had worked with guitar player Joe Stump (Boston, Mass...May 12, 2010
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TWISTED SISTER, POISON, TRIUMPH, ANVIL Members To Attend 'Rock Of Ages' Opening In Toronto
According to the Toronto Star, TWISTED SISTER guitarist J.J. French, Jim Peterik of SURVIVOR and POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will attend tonight's (Tuesday, May 11) red-carpet opening of the hit musical "Rock of Ages" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also expected at the Royal Alexandra Theatre are mem...May 11, 2010
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Band Lineup For U.S., European Tours Announced
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has announced the lineup of musicians that will take part in the European and U.S. legs of the band's 30th-anniversary world tour. The details are as follows: Europe - May/June: * Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar * Gary Barden - Vocals * Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC/THE FIRM) - Drums (...May 11, 2010
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Cult Pre-NEVERMORE Metal Act SANCTUARY To Reunite For New Studio Album
NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has announced that his late '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY will reunite to record a new studio album. "[I've] been talking with Lenny [Rutledge, former SANCTUARY guitarist]," Dane explains. "We are really good friends again and it feels good." He adds, "I missed my r...May 11, 2010
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SKELETONWITCH Talks About Participation In This Year's OZZFEST
Ozzfest TV recently conducted an interview with Athens, Ohio extreme metallers SKELETONWITCH. Watch the chat below. SKELETONWITCH will take part in this year's edition of Ozzy's Osbourne's travelling festival, Ozzfest, as well as a Canadian tour with HIGH ON FIRE. The band will appear on the second...May 11, 2010
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NEVERMORE To Film 'Emptiness Unobstructed' Video In London
Seattle metallers NEVERMORE will film a video for the song "Emptiness Unobstructed" during the band's May 18, 2010 concert at the O2 Academy Islington in London, England. The clip will be directed by Nigel Crane, who helmed PARADISE LOST's "The Rise Of Denial" video last year for Century Media Recor...May 11, 2010
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Archaenae Perfectii: Arcane des Parfaits
Another good one here from long-running French black metal cult CELESTIA. Numerous black metal acts have touted their ability to combine sonic malevolence with melody and atmosphere, but on third full-length "Archaenae Perfectii: Arcane des Parfaits", CELESTIA makes it seem effortless. The result is...May 9, 2010
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Humanity Bleak
Jim Dofka is known for his shredding guitar prowess, and for taking aeons to get records out. But if you're into the traditional, melodic side of power metal, and you like it with plenty of modern punch and heft, "Humanity Bleak" will more than be worth the wait for you. This is solid American metal...May 9, 2010
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Grume
It is 1997 and a quintet of mutant rats has just surfaced from the Spanish sewer system spreading a disease called "Grume". The virulent strain remains to this day, incapable of being eradicated by modern medical methods. One thing than be said with impunity about HAEMORRHAGE is that the nasty littl...May 9, 2010
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Of Sulphur and Suicide
Attention all metal-oriented record labels, either you've overlooked "Of Sulphur and Suicide" by Switzerland's ALL LIFE ENDS or you've just not had a chance to listen to it yet. Whatever the case, give it a listen because you may very well find it good enough to stamp on a barcode and release it. Th...May 9, 2010
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Defiling the Stage
If ever there was a cult death metal band whose influence transcended its commercial reach it is Illinois' IMPETIGO. One of the first late 80s acts that came to represent the kind of sample-laden gore metal that inspired a slew of bands, many of which call (or called) Razorback Records home, IMPETIG...May 9, 2010
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EXIVIOUS Calls It Quits
Guitarist Tymon of the Dutch fusion metal act EXIVIOUS has released the following statement: "For the first time since the release of our debut album back in May of 2009, I'm afraid we have to bring some really sad news. "After careful consideration we decided to officially pull the plug on EXIVIOUS...May 9, 2010
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BARONESS: New Audio Interview Posted Online
On May 7, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with bassist Summer Welch and drummer Allen Blickle of Savannah, Georgia's BARONESS. The chat is now available for streaming below. Roxwel.com recently uploaded professionally filmed video footage of BARONESS' December 7, 200...May 9, 2010
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