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Embracing this Deformity
When the subject of British metal comes up, my first thoughts are invariably ones concerning blinding insanity, teeth-rattling noisiness, and dangerous levels of psychosis. That's because over the last couple of years I've been reviewing albums by the likes of AKERCOCKE, BIOMECHANICAL, and BURNING S...May 19, 2008
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JETBOY: New Sacramento Concert Footage Available
Capital Chaos has posted video footage of JETBOY performing at the The Kennel Club in Sacramento, California on May 17, 2008. Also on the bill were PLEX and SUCKERPUNCH. Watch the clip below. JETBOY will perform at this year's Rocklahoma festival on July 10, 2008 at the Catch The Fever Festival Grou...May 18, 2008
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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire 'Weenie Roast' Performance Available
METALLICA topped the bill for the annual "Weenie Roast" festival sponsored by Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM. The show, which took place last night (Saturday, May 17) at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, also featured sets from THE OFFSPRING, THE RACONTEURS, RISE AGAINST, P...May 18, 2008
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DROWNING POOL Frontman Says PAPA ROACH, ALTER BRIDGE Suffer From 'Short-D**k Syndrome'
DROWNING POOL frontman Ryan McCombs has posted the following message on the band's official MySpace blog: [UPDATE: This particular blog entry has since been removed.] "The powers that be have been after me for some time to write another blog. Hell, at one point it was even suggested that I try to st...May 17, 2008
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METALLICA: 'KFMA Day' Setlist Revealed
METALLICA performed last night (Friday, May 16) at the annual KFMA Day music festival at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona. KFMA Day is an annual, multi-act music festival thrown by local radio station KFMA (92.1 and 101.3 FM). APOCALYPTICA, SCARS ON BROADWAY and FLOBOTS were also on th...May 17, 2008
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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman Checks In From Recording Studio
Frontman Chris Barnes from Tampa-based death metallers SIX FEET UNDER has issued the following update: "Hello again from Morrisound in Tampa, FL. We have, so far, completed all of the drum tracks for the new CD. Greg [Gall] did an awesome job laying the drums down-powerful, very powerful!! A very bi...May 16, 2008
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FIREHOUSE Guitarist To Perform At Benefit Concert For Connecticut Children's Medical Center
FIREHOUSE guitarist Bill Leverty will perform at a show to raise money for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Kevin Wilson's annual Metal Health benefit concert will take place on Friday, May 23 at the Hard Rock Caf Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut and will also feature live musi...May 16, 2008
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FIREBIRD To Enter Studio Next Week
FIREBIRD, the British band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, will enter Berno studios in Malm, Sweden on May 19 to begin recording its new album for a late 2008 release via Rise Above Records. The group will spend two weeks recording and mixing at the same studio where FIREBIR...May 15, 2008
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CARMINE APPICE's SLAMM Schedules Dates
SLAMM USA is a band/theatrical experience that only Carmine Appice could have put together. Why? It features five drummers and one guitarist, and combines elements of the Blue Man Group, Home Depot, NASCAR and melodic hard rock. The troupe will be performing its over-the-edge music at a variety of e...May 15, 2008
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DISTURBED Frontman On OZZFEST: 'Everything Has A Lifespan And It Went Out With A Bang'
Even though DISTURBED is still in the midst of its spring headlining trek to promote the upcoming June 3 release of the band's fourth album, "Indestructible", singer David Draiman told The Pulse of Radio that he and the rest of the band are already looking forward to their co-headlining stint on thi...May 14, 2008
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STUCK MOJO: More Tour Dates Announced
Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have scheduled the following dates: June 06 - Augusta, GA - Red Lion Pub June 07 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero June 08 - Virginia Beach, VA - Gil's Bar and Grill June 09 - Huntington, WV - Monkey Bar June 10 - Columbus, OH - C.B.R's Bar June ...May 14, 2008
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RUSH's Founding Drummer JOHN RUTSEY Dead At 55
Jason Ward of Q107 Classic Rock reports that John Rutsey, a founding member of Toronto rock band RUSH, passed away this weekend according to RUSH management company Anthem Entertainment. He was 55. Rutsey was famous for playing on RUSH's 1974 debut album, including the song "In The Mood", before dec...May 13, 2008
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Former NEUROTICA Guitarist Resurfaces In BASTARDS OF DOOM
Former NEUROTICA and BUTTONHOOK guitarist Mike Gaudreau has resurfaced in the Tampa Bay-based heavy rock quartet BASTARDS OF DOOM. The band recently released a four-song, self-titled debut EP, which was recorded at MegaVod Studios in Largo, FL. The EP, which can be heard in its entirety at the group...May 13, 2008
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THE SEVENTH POWER Featuring STRYPER Drummer: New Album Out Now
Retroactive Records has just released the second album from THE SEVENTH POWER, the Las Vegas, Nevada-based collaboration between axe-shredder extraordinaire Bill Menchen (TITANIC, FINAL AXE) and world-class drummer Robert Sweet of STRYPER. According to a press release, "Menchen exceeds his lofty rep...May 13, 2008
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DREAM THEATER: Video Interview With MIKE PORTNOY, JOHN PETRUCCI Available
Headbanger's Blog has posted the first set of interviews with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci about the origins of the band's Progressive Nation festival, the groups on the bill, DREAM THEATER's upcoming DVD their longevity as the band and much, more more. Watch the fi...May 12, 2008
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