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EXTOL Finish Filming 'Pearl' Video
Norwegian progressive thrash/death metallers EXTOL have finished filming a video for the song "Pearl" off their forthcoming fourth full-length album, "Blueprint" (short for "The Blueprint Dives"). Commented the band: It took us two days to get things right, and it was just like the '24' series! The...December 24, 2004
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Heavy Metal Musicians Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2004
A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have revealed their favorite albums of 2004 to Shoutweb.com. A sample of the choices follows below: Dave Pybus (CRADLE OF FILTH) 01. GENOCIDE SUPERSTARS – "Hail The New Storm" 02. HANZEL UND GRETYL - "Scheiss Messiah" 03. ZEKE - "'Til The Living End" 0...December 24, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist: 'Bananas' Has Now Become A Sound And Not A Fruit
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted the following message at his official web site: "A banner year for the band, a great set of tours, very enjoyable, many lovely people all over the place, so many special moments. 'Bananas' has now become a sound and not a fruit. And an attidude. I thank al...December 22, 2004
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CHEVELLE, HELMET Confirmed For SNOCORE Tour
CHEVELLE, HELMET, CROSSFADE, FUTURE LEADERS OF THE WORLD and STRATA will be teaming up for the 10th Winterfresh SnoCore tour, according to Billboard.com. The trek will play 32 North American dates this winter and spring, beginning Jan. 22 in Vail, Colo., and wrapping March 13 Orlando, Fla. "Original...December 20, 2004
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VOLBEAT To Support HELMET In Amsterdam
Danish metallers VOLBEAT will support HELMET at the Melkweg in Amsterdam, Holland on December 16. VOLBEAT's recently completed debut album, "The Strength/The Sound/The Songs", is expected to surface in early 2005 via New Aeon Media (a subsidiary of Holland's Karmageddon Media). The CD was recorded a...November 21, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: All-Star Tribute Album To Feature Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, ANTHRAX
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has finished producing an all-star tribute to IRON MAIDEN in honor of their 25th anniversary. Culling from his extensive contacts in the musician world, Kulick has assembled major hard rock and metal players to come together and put th...November 16, 2004
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Former MARILYN MANSON Guitarist Spotlighted In F.P.E.'s 'Riff Of The Month' Video Series
Music marketing and lifestyle company F.P.E. has kicked of its new "Riff of the Month" online video series in October with the work of multifaceted guitarist John 5 (ex-MARILYN MANSON, Rob Halford's TWO). Since his departure from the darkness of MARILYN MANSON, John 5 has crafted an album worth of f...November 11, 2004
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Size Matters
When listening to early HELMET, I always got this feeling of a massive wall of concrete rumbling across and flattening everything in its path. The band sounded so tight, so heavy, and so monolithic that it always generated a feeling of massive, controlled power. Frontman Page Hamilton's vocals veere...November 3, 2004
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PAGE HAMILTON: 'HELMET Is My Band'
HELMET mainman Page Hamilton recently told East Bay Express that after four albums and near-constant touring, HELMET's nine-year run screeched to a halt when bassist Henry Bogdan and drummer John Stanier had a bitter falling-out with their frontman after a particularly grueling tour. "We were really...October 20, 2004
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HELMET: PAGE HAMILTON Audio Interview Posted Online
HELMET mainman Page Hamilton was recently interviewed by Belgian radio VRT about the group's upcoming tour and HELMET's enduring influence on younger bands. Listen to audio of the interview at this location (Windows Media). HELMET new album, "Size Matters", was released earlier this month through In...October 17, 2004
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SOUNDSCAN REPORT: KORN, HELMET, NIGHTWISH, FATES WARNING
The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending October 12, 2004, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (The Billboard 200 chart position included, where applicable): #4: KORN – "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1": 129,614 #121: HELMET – "Size Matters": 9,723 NIGHTWISH – "Once":...October 13, 2004
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HELMET Mainman Weighs In On AXL ROSE, Former Bandmates
In a recent interview with Chart Attack, HELMET mainman Page Hamilton explained that growing and experimenting musically are essential for not getting stuck in one place. "I mean, look at Axl Rose," he said. "He put out the GUNS N' ROSES album like 20 years ago and he's blocked. I mean, I'm just ...October 6, 2004
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HELMET To Auction Off Guitar For Charity
HELMET, in support of Amnesty International, have signed an ESP LTF H -400 guitar, which is being auctioned at eBay. More information is available at the auction page. HELMET's new album, "Size Matters", is scheduled for release on October 5 through Interscope Records. The CD was recorded by Ryan Bo...September 24, 2004
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METALLICA Members Don't See Eye-To-Eye On Hobbies
The METALLICA documentary "Some Kind of Monster" revealed drummer Lars Ulrich's fondness for art — much to the displeasure of band co-founder James Hetfield. Hetfield told Launch Radio Networks that he doesn't like Ulrich parading his hobby in public, although he admitted that Ulrich feels the same...September 16, 2004
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Do NICKELBACK/PUDDLE OF MUDD Fans Have 'Bad Taste In Music'?
The You Have Bad Taste In Music web site has uploaded yet another video in a collection of clips showing an unidentified individual wearing shades and a German army helmet going to various venues where certain musicians are playing (EVANESCENCE, LINKIN PARK, ADEMA, STAIND, etc.),and using a megapho...September 13, 2004
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