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CANNIBAL CORPSE's ROB BARRETT Comments On Russian Concert Cancelations: 'We Didn't Get Arrested Or Deported'
Kaaos TV conducted an interview with guitarist Rob Barrett of Florida death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE on October 15 at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the problems CANNIBAL CORPSE encountered on its recent Russian tour, Rob said: "We tried to do ei...October 24, 2014
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IRON MAIDEN Classic 'The Trooper' Gets Re-Imagined By Croatian Cello Duo 2CELLOS (Video)
Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, the Croatian cello duo known as 2CELLOS, have released a music video for "The Trooper (Overture)", a mashup of IRON MAIDEN's hit "The Trooper" and Gioachino Rossini's William Tell overture. In the clip, which can be seen below. the 2CELLOS star as two classical music-l...October 22, 2014
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JIMMY PAGE Talks To UK's ABSOLUTE RADIO About Invention Of Distortion Pedal (Video)
In a brand new interview with UK's Absolute Radio, legendary LED ZEPPELIN axeman Jimmy Page spoke about the invention of the first fuzz guitar effects pedal, which was created by Roger Mayer in 1964. "I met somebody who worked in the top-secret department of the Admiralty [British Navy]," Page expla...October 17, 2014
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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN: I Don't Really Believe That GENE SIMMONS Thinks Rock And Roll Is Dead
Guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT is the latest musician to respond to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not...October 17, 2014
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K.K. DOWNING Doesn't Regret Leaving JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Thought That It Had Run Its Course'
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing says that he has no regrets about leaving the band but admits that he misses "being at the pinnacle" of the group's career. Downing, who is a founding member of the British heavy metal legends and was part of the group since 1969, announced his re...October 16, 2014
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18 CANNIBAL CORPSE Fans Arrested In St. Petersburg While Protesting Last-Minute Concert Cancelation
According to The St. Petersburg Times, 18 CANNIBAL CORPSE fans were arrested in St. Petersburg, Russia on Sunday as they were protesting against the last-minute cancelation of the band's concert at the Kosmonavt music club. The event organizer claimed the show was called off due to "technical reason...October 15, 2014
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Says New Bands Have No Chance Of Becoming Rock Stars
In a brand new interview with The Rockpit, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about how his career has been affected by the fact that, in the age of streaming music and social media, albums don't sell like they used to. "I'll put it in a nutshell," he said. "Basically, what happened...October 14, 2014
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CANNIBAL CORPSE: Moscow Concert Canceled For 'Technical Reasons'
According to Interfax, CANNIBAL CORPSE's October 11 in Moscow, Russia was canceled at the last minute for "technical reasons." "Everything was fine, and all the equipment had already been set up on stage. However, a few minutes prior to the concert's scheduled start, the organizer came out and told...October 12, 2014
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SLAYER Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH: 'People Are Cowards Behind Their Computers'
SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph says that "people are cowards behind their computers," explaining that social media has made it possible for everyone to speak with virtually no accountability because they can hide behind false names and identities. Asked by AndrewHaug.com, Australia's first-ever dedicat...October 10, 2014
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says People Take Opinions 'Way Too Seriously'
In a recent interview with West Michigan's FOX 17, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory spoke about the lyrical themes covered on the band's latest album, "The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell", which was released in two parts last year, with the first arriving in July...October 7, 2014
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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO 'Would Love To Go Back' To Cuba One Day
Ex-SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo, who was born in Havana, Cuba but emigrated to Southern California with his parents when he was a toddler, says that he is "longing" to visit his former homeland and laments the fact that he wasn't able to return to Cuba while his father was still alive. Asked by Cana...October 7, 2014
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KORN Kicks Off American Launch Of 'Rock Science' Mobile Game
Rock Science, "the rock game of the century," is coming to the United States in the search for hardcore rock fans everywhere. The company has announced the official American launch of the popular mobile game which engages music fans from around the globe in a "first-of-its-kind" pure rock trivia gam...October 7, 2014
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CANNIBAL CORPSE's Concert In Ufa Canceled For 'Technical Reasons'
CANNIBAL CORPSE's October 5 concert at Agave in Ufa, Russia was shut down by local authorities after the club was closed for "technical reasons." Concert organizers informed ticket holders that gig would be moved to the Gafuri Park, but two hours before scheduled showtime, it was announced that the...October 7, 2014
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist TOM MORELLO Working On New Solo Album
According to The Pulse Of Radio, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello told Rolling Stone that he has 19 songs ready for a new solo album and promised that the sound will be "very hard and very funky." He explained, "I want to take my guitar playing places it's never been. I want to ...October 3, 2014
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TRENT REZNOR Says He's Ready To Take A Break From Touring
According to The Pulse Of Radio, NINE INCH NAILS frontman Trent Reznor says he's ready to take a break from live work after being on the road for a year behind the band's latest album, "Hesitation Marks", as well as with his other act, HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS, before that. Reznor told Rolling Stone, "...October 2, 2014
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