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NOISE WITHIN/Ex-NOTHINGFACE Drummer TOMMY SICKLES Interviewed; Audio Available
VM Underground recently conducted an interview with drummer Tommy Sickles, formerly of NOTHINGFACE and currently in NOISE WITHIN. Listen to the chat at this location. NOISE WITHIN is the new Los Angeles-based project featuring singer Boris Bouma (EPIDEMIC),bass player John "Tumor" Fahnestock (SNOT,...May 26, 2008
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PRESTO BALLET: New Album Samples Available
PRESTO BALLET, the project led by METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, has posted audio samples from its forthoming second album, "The Lost Art of Time Travel", on the band's MySpace page. Due this summer via the newly formed Body Of Work label, the follow-up to 2005's "Peace among the Ruins" wi...May 26, 2008
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COMMUNIC: Second 'Payment Of Existence' Trailer Available
The second trailer for "Payment of Existence", the forthcoming album from Norwegian progressive power metallers COMMUNIC, can be viewed below. "Payment of Existence" is scheduled for release on May 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented uitarist/vocalist Oddleif Stensland: "This time we believe tha...May 26, 2008
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SAMMY HAGAR Says Not Including MICHAEL ANTHONY In VAN HALEN Reunion Is 'Just Wrong'
Ross Cat of Best Of WNY recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Best Of WNY: Will we see premier rock 'n' roll bassist and all-around party animal Michael Anthony on the road with you again this summer? Hagar: "Mike will be popping in and ...May 25, 2008
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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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METAL CHURCH Singer's Memorial Weekend Address
METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe has issued the following update: "Turn on the television and get bombarded with negative news about gas prices and home foreclosures. Go to the store and buy food to feed your family and you are shocked at the bill. Sons, daughters, fathers and brothers getting shi...May 24, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist To Appear At LONDON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SHOW
MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel will appear at the London International Music Show for Jackson guitars on Saturday, June 14 at ExCel London at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on stand A4. In addition to taking part in a signing session, Demmel will be present for the UK debut of his signature Jackson Demmeliti...May 24, 2008
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MAYHEM, BLOOD RED THRONE Confirmed For Norway's QUART 08 Festival
MAYHEM and BLOOD RED THRONE have been confirmed for the Quart 08 festival, set to take place July 2-5 in Kristiansand, Norway. MAYHEM will play at Plenen on Saturday, July 5 along with BENEA REACH, KEEP OF KALESSIN, CLUTCH and CRADLE OF FILTH. BLOOD RED THRONE is scheduled to perform at Hallen on Fr...May 24, 2008
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SEVERE TORTURE To Replace BELPHEGOR On Last 11 Shows Of NILE/GRAVE Tour
Dutch death metallers SEVERE TORTURE will replace BELPHEGOR on the last 11 shows of NILE's Ithypalliac Tour 2008. Also appearing on the bill is GRAVE. The affected dates are as follows: Sep. 25 - Haarlem - Patronaat (NL) Sep. 26 - Vosselaar - Biebob (BE) Sep. 27 - Essen - Turock (DE) Sep. 28 - ...May 22, 2008
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FILTER Unveils New U.S. Tour
According to The Pulse of Radio, FILTER has announced a new run of U.S. tour dates that will begin on June 12 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and continue through July 5 in Des Moines, Iowa, with more shows expected to be announced soon. The band is supporting its first album in six years, "Anthems for ...May 22, 2008
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Reunited TORA TORA Announces Memphis Show
Late '80s/early '90s Memphis, Tennesse-based rockers TORA TORA will reunite for an appearance at this year's Rocklahoma festival, which will be held July 10-13, 2008 at the Catch The Fever Festival Grounds, four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma. The band has since issued the following update: "OK, we...May 22, 2008
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COMMUNIC: New Album Preview Site Available
Norwegian progressive power metallers COMMUNIC will release their new album, "Payment of Existence", on May 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Visit the CD preview site at this location. Commented uitarist/vocalist Oddleif Stensland: "This time we believe that we have created our most diverse and heavy s...May 19, 2008
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SILENT RAGE: 'Four Letter Word' Due In July
Frontiers Records will release SILENT RAGE's highly anticipated fourth studio album, "Four Letter Word", on July 4. SILENT RAGE is known for its multi-captivating vocals, the unmistakeable blend of melodic and hard rock and signature songwriting reminiscing of the glory days of '80s arena hard rock....May 19, 2008
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Blooddrunk
From the very first blat of the POWER STATION orchestra hit on the keyboard, CHILDREN OF BODOM are here to let you know that on this, their sixth studio album, there's not gonna be a damn thing changed. The band's been plying their trade since the 1990s, carving out a niche for themselves by stuffin...May 19, 2008
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Comes from the Heart
Here's a shocker: STICK TO YOUR GUNS hail from Orange County, CA, a veritable breeding ground of new school hardcore and metalcore. Another Century Media stab at finding the next great metalcore kings, "Comes from the Heart" is better than I expected, but doesn't do a whole lot to breathe new life i...May 19, 2008
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