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ACCEPT: Video Interview Available For Download
A 26-minute video interview (in German) with ACCEPT founding members Peter Baltes (bass) and Wolf Hoffmann (guitar),conducted in the band's rehearsal room, has been made available for download as part of the latest "Bleeding for Metal" TV special. The interview contains background information about...May 10, 2005
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SOULFORGE: In Mixing Mode
Montreal-based band SOULFORGE are currently mixing their second album with Fred Maloney for a late 2005 release. The album was recorded with producer Jean-François Dagenais (KATAKLYSM, MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX) and will feature artwork by acclaimed artist Travis Smith (ICED EARTH, KATATONIA...May 5, 2005
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AVEN AURA Featuring Former THE CROWN Drummer: Audio Samples Available
AVEN AURA, the unsigned Ontario, Canada-based metal band featuring former THE CROWN drummer Janne Saarenpää, have uploaded at their official web site three brand-new sound samples from their upcoming full-length debut, "The Shadow of Idols". Check them out at this location. Janne recorded the drums...May 3, 2005
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NAPALM DEATH's HARRIS Says Guitarist JESSE PINTADO Is Officially Out Of The Band
NAPALM DEATH guitarist Mitch Harris recently spoke to Australia's The Metal Forge webzine about the group's recent performance in Indonesia and the departure of guitarist Jesse Pintado, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On playing Indonesia: "It's cool to see that t...April 30, 2005
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STATUS QUO Sign With SANCTUARY RECORDS
Sanctuary Records have announced the worldwide signing of STATUS QUO, who have sold over 100 million records in a 40-year-long career. STATUS QUO will release a new album in September 2005 to coincide with the launch of their 40th anniversary celebrations. The band is currently in the studio recordi...April 27, 2005
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TIM GAINES Reunited With His Favorite STRYPER Bass
Former STRYPER bassist Tim Gaines has posted the following message on his web site: "After seven years I have been reunited with one of my favorite STRYPER basses — a Status Graphite Series 2000. It was custom hand-made and painted for me by GMT/Status in England. I ordered the bass sometime in 1987...April 26, 2005
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BEATALLICA Web Site To Return Next Week; Live Appearances Planned
MTV.com reports: With their legal issues nearly resolved, BEATALLICA's web site is (almost) back up and running. The band has announced that Beatallica.org will return on May 6 and that the group plans to hit the road for shows in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin soon to play its patented blend...April 26, 2005
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AC/DC Singer BRIAN JOHNSON: 'New Album's Gotta Be Perfect'
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson was interviewed by Eddie Trunk on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (April 22). Several excerpts from the interview follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the status of the new AC/DC studio album: "We should be getting togeth...April 24, 2005
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BAD MOON RISING To Release Triple CD Via FRONTIERS
Frontiers Records have announced that they have secured a deal with the Los Angeles–based hard rock group BAD MOON RISING. BAD MOON RISING released during the '90s three amazing hard rock albums that highlighted the talents of British singer Kal Swan and axeman Doug Aldrich (currently guitarist for...April 22, 2005
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VADER's MAUSER Says 'Alcohol Problem' Led To Drummer's Departure
VADER guitarist Mauser recently spoke to Abrasive Rock about the departure of longtime drummer Doc and the status of Mauser's DIES IRAE project. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Abrasive Rock: Peter put in his release about Doc [being released from] the band, he said it was due to his...April 21, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Issues Post-Asia-Pacific Tour Update
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Well, here is the post Asian Pacific tour post. "Upon arriving to Japan, I had told the boys, whom by now I hope you will agree deserve not to be compared to anyone in the past ....April 18, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Checks In With GIGANTOUR Update
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the group's official web site: "I thought I would start to inform you of what you can expect from the Gigantour Festival this summer. "First off the set times on the main stage will be approximately 90 minutes...April 12, 2005
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DIAMOND HEAD, DEFLESHED And NIGHTINGALE Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
DIAMOND HEAD, DEFLESHED and NIGHTINGALE have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANGRA ANTHRAX ARCH ENEMY BEHEMOTH BLAC...April 11, 2005
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RUSH Drummer Featured On Cover Of BMW ON Magazine
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, RUSH drummer Neil Peart is featured on the cover of the April 2005 issue of BMW ON magazine (cover photo taken onstage by Andrew MacNaughtan at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in 2004). The magazine includes an interview with ...April 9, 2005
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AGE OF SILENCE: Working On New Product Of 'Epic Proportions'
AGE OF SILENCE, the Norwegian band featuring Lazare (BORKNAGAR, SOLEFALD),Hellhammer (WINDS, ARCTURUS, MAYHEM) and Eikind (KHOLD, TULUS),among others, have issued a brief statement regarding their current status and future plans. It reads as follows: "We will make no attempt to apologize for the l...April 8, 2005
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