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LOSTPROPHETS Singer Says He Is 'Scared' Of JAMES HETFIELD
The LOSTPROPHETS had the opportunity last month to tour Europe with METALLICA, and while lead singer Ian Watkins says he grew up worshipping the band and especially frontman James Hetfield, he admitted he was a little nervous around his idol. "James would come out to the dressing room and hang out,...July 20, 2004
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ANGRA Complete Work On New Album
Brazil's ANGRA have completed work on their follow-up to 2001's "Rebirth", tentatively due this fall through SPV Records (NTS Records in France). The band have posted the following message regarding the as-yet-untitled effort: "First of all, the songs are awesome! Really, really good! The production...July 16, 2004
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'Resident Evil: Apocalypse' Soundtrack Track Listing Revealed
Roadrunner Records has announced the track listing for the upcoming soundtrack to the "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" movie, due on August 31. The soundtrack, which highlights the best of today's darker leaning heavy rock, features SLIPKNOT, A PERFECT CIRCLE, THE CURE, THE USED, ROB ZOMBIE and more. The...July 15, 2004
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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: More Preview Clips Posted Online
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted two more preview clips via GetThrashed.com (in the "Media" section). The first clip features VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian discussing the "pu...July 10, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer: New Album Will Qualify The Importance Of The Band
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford recently spoke to The Hartford Courant about his decision to reunite with the group after 14 years apart. "This is a reunification experience," he said. "We want to let people see Halford the metal god back in the band." According to Halford, he wrote a letter five ye...July 8, 2004
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Indiana Heavy Metal Singer Assigned To Afghanistan
Jonathan Bethely of Chronicle-Tribune.com is reporting that the Indiana-based "inspiration" heavy metal band RISE FROM RUIN are being forced to go on hiatus after their lead singer was called to active National Guard duty in Afghanistan. Jay Lakin will be among several Indiana National Guard soldier...July 4, 2004
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Completing Work On Autobiography
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography, "Dawn of the Metal Gods", scheduled for publication before the end of the year through Firefly Publishing. The book will recount the origins of the band from 1969 onward and includes exclusive photographs don...July 2, 2004
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'Get Thrashed': DVD Version Of Thrash Documentary To Contain Loads Of Bonus Footage
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have announced that the DVD version of the film — due in early 2005 — will feature over an hour of extra footage that will not be seen when "Get Thrashed"...June 29, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: Live DVD In The Works, Album Scheduled For Nov. 9
Garry Sharpe-Young, editor of www.rockdetector.com — the world's biggest rock and metal database (with more than 25,000 bands covered) — spoke to JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford upfront of the band's Barcelona gig. JUDAS PRIEST has ranked No. 1 on the Rockdetector user charts for a straight seven mo...June 23, 2004
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MOTÖRHEAD: LEMMY Solo Album To Feature Horn Section, Saxophone And Blues Piano Player
MOTÖRHEAD's Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister spent time at Berlin's Monongo studios (web site) last week recording more tracks for his solo project. Guitarist Jim Voxx of SKEW SISKIN, who own the Monongo facility, is producing/recording and mixing two of the songs for the project, and word is that he might mix...June 20, 2004
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MACHINE HEAD, CHIMAIRA Comment On ROADRAGE 2004 Tour
Roadrunner Records has officially confirmed the lineup for the RoadRage 2004 tour, which is scheduled to kick off early August and run through mid-September. Joining co-headliners MACHINE HEAD and CHIMAIRA will be Roadrunner's newest signings, THREE INCHES OF BLOOD and TRIVIUM. Commented MACHINE HEA...June 20, 2004
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Checks In From Europe
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site (as part of his regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail"): "Comrades, if it's Wednesday it must be Glasgow, and you know what that means. Tonight has been sold out for a while and will probably be the best...June 17, 2004
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EXODUS Members Talk About KIRK HAMMETT's Departure To Join METALLICA
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted two more preview clips via GetThrashed.com. The first clip features DEATH ANGEL talking about how they were supposed to be on the "Clash of the...June 9, 2004
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Former LOK Members Return With New Band
Former LOK members Martin Westerstrand (vocals) and Daniel Cordero (bass) have joined forces with drummer Ian-Paolo Lira and celloist Max Flövik in a new band called RALLYPACK. The band are currently finishing up the recording of their debut album and have signed a management deal with Jonas Curling...June 8, 2004
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SECTION 16 Hard At Work On Sophomore CD
Colorado-based SECTION 16 have finished recording the basic tracks for the first three songs for the follow-up to their debut CD, "Identity Crisis" (DCA Recordings) and "they are sounding great!' according to vocalist Corey Brown. "Vocals will be going on next." SECTION 16 are recording the album wi...June 8, 2004
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