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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: It's Important For Us To Show 'Angel Of Retribution' Was Not A One-Off
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. An excerpt from the chat follows: Rockdetector.com: So you took that short break after the tour to get these [solo] records out and now you're back to thinking about new JUDAS PRIEST song...February 14, 2006
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VAN HALEN's 'Rock Star' Status Clouded
Launch Radio Networks reports: VAN HALEN's participation on the new season of the "Rock Star" reality TV show is still unknown. A representative for the series told Launch that the VAN HALEN/"Rock Star" link is just a rumor, while their spokesman "vehemently" denied to TMZ.com that his earlier state...February 14, 2006
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SYBREED Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
Swiss metallers SYBREED have parted ways with drummer Alex and are currently seeking a replacement. Guitarist Thomas' (a.k.a. Drop) official statement on the matter is as follows: "After three years of hard drumming in SYBREED, Alex decided to part ways for personal reasons concerning the band, and...February 14, 2006
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VAN HALEN Publicist 'Not Denying' Rumors Of 'Rock Star' Talent Search
TMZ.com is reporting that VAN HALEN are in the market for a new lead singer, and the marketplace will be the upcoming reality show "Rock Star: The Series". Last October, VAN HALEN reps vehemently denied the band would use "Rock Star" in a talent search for a new lead singer. The reps are ...February 12, 2006
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JOSH HOMME, CHRIS GOSS To Perform As 5:15ERS
Greg Prato of Billboard.com is reporting that longtime pals Chris Goss (MASTERS OF REALITY) and Josh Homme (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE) will make their live debut together later this month as the 5:15ERS. The group will appear Feb. 26 as part of Arthur Magazine's Arthurball at Echo in Los Angeles. "We'...February 6, 2006
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, THE CULT Members To Guest On New UNKLE Album
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Josh Homme, MASTERS OF REALITY mainman Chris Goss and THE CULT lead singer Ian Astbury are among the guest musicians appearing on the third studio album from James Lavelle's UNKLE project, which is presently being mixed in London and expected for a summer release. Astbury h...February 3, 2006
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MISERY INDEX: More Tour Dates Announced
MISERY INDEX, the Baltimore-based quartet is comprised of founder Jason Netherton (bass, vocals),John "Sparky" Voyles (guitar),Adam Jarvis (drums) and Mark Kloeppel (guitar),have announced two shows in Puerto Rico in early March. The group's itinerary is shaping up as follows: Feb. 04 - Marietta,...February 1, 2006
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THRAM: New Album To Include Cover Of FIGHT's 'Into The Pit'
Brazilian metallers THRAM will enter Creative Studios (SHAAMAN, KRISIUN, ANGRA) in Sao Paulo, Brazil in April to begin recording their sophomore album, "Pictures of Reality", tentatively due later in the year. The follow-up to "Lost Mind" will be produced by Ricardo Nagata and will reportedly be "he...January 31, 2006
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FATAL SMILE To Perform On Swedish TV
Swedish "traditional" heard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE will appear on the Swedish TV show "TV4 Nyhetsmorgon" (morning news on Channel 4) on Wednesday, February 1 between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The group will be interviewed on the program and will perform two songs live in the studio. The sho...January 30, 2006
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LYZANXIA: New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN Members
Jona Weinhofen and Ed Butcher from the Australian hardcore band I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN have recorded a guest appearance on the third full-length album from French metallers LYZANXIA, entitled "Unsu". The collaboration came about as a result of both bands recording their new CDs at Studio Fredman in...January 29, 2006
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MISERY INDEX Sign With RELAPSE RECORDS
Relapse Records has announced the signing of MISERY INDEX. MISERY INDEX are currently recording their as-yet-untitled Relapse debut full-length in Atlanta, GA with producer/engineer Eyal Levi. Some early track titles include "Conquistadores", "Outsourcing Jehovah", "Breathing Pestilence", "Dystopian...January 27, 2006
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TREPALIUM: New Song Available For Download
A brand-new TREPALIUM song, entitled "Decased My Life", has been made available for download at VS-Webzine.com. The track comes off the French power/death metal band's new CD, "Alchemik Clockwork of Disorder", due February 21 via Holy Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Through The Absurd", "Alchemik...January 26, 2006
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ILL NINO Frontman CRISTIAN MACHADO: 'PRESIDENT BUSH Is A Moron'
Chris Gonda of PureGrainAudio.com recently conducted an interview with ILL NINO frontman Cristian Machado. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: PureGrainAudio.com: Being a band who does at times delve in the political arena, what are your feelings about the current situation in the United Stat...January 25, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer 'Wants To Set Everyone Straight' With Upcoming Documentary
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee recently spoke to Chris Lee of The Los Angeles Times about his plans to go before the lens this spring of award-winning filmmaker Bruce Sinofsky, director of the warts-and-all documentary "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster". "I had to do this," Lee said just days before l...January 21, 2006
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PAUL STANLEY: GENE SIMMONS 'Has Earned The Right To Do Whatever He Wants To'
Launch Radio Networks reports: Gene Simmons is using the current KISS hiatus to launch another reality show. Simmons, who starred in VH1's "Gene Simmons' Rock School" last summer, now has his sights set on "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels", which will focus on his own family, including longtime girlfrie...January 18, 2006
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