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Guitarist JIM DURKIN Says New DREAMS OF DAMNATION Material Is 'Definitely Our Strongest Yet'
Former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin has issued the following update regarding the status of his current band, DREAMS OF DAMNATION: "It's been awhile... Things are definitely up & running in D.O.D. camp. Can't wait to debut the new material to everyone. It's definitely our strongest yet, 'cuz...April 5, 2005
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'This Is Spinal Tap' Named Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Movie Of All Time
According to the Belfast Telegraph, "This is Spinal Tap" has been named the greatest rock 'n' roll movie of all time by readers of the music magazine Mojo. "Spinal Tap" — a mock documentary about a band past their sell-by date on a U.S. tour — beat more earnest portraits such as the ...April 4, 2005
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All Over You
Violently unfashionable in the States, and destined for cult status among the AOR and hard rock fans who keep ex-members of TUFF in business, THE BEN JACKSON GROUP deliver an unrepentant dose of smooth, glossy melodic rock on "All Over You". Jackson, former guitarist of CRIMSON GLORY and PARISH, ass...April 4, 2005
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ANTHRAX Talk About Reunion Tour, OZZFEST And Possibility Of New Studio Album
The reunited pre-1993 lineup of ANTHRAX — Joey Belladonna (vocals),Frank Bello (bass),Scott Ian (guitar),Dan Spitz (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) — were the special guests on on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (April 1). The reformed group discussed th...April 2, 2005
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ANTHRAX: First Press Conference Photos Posted Online
Getty Images has uploaded several photos from ANTHRAX's press conference Friday (April 1) at Sirius Satellite Radio in New York City to announce the reunion of the group's classic "Among the Living" lineup. Check them out below: Photo#1 Photo#2 Photo#3 Photo#4 Photo#5 Photo#6 ...April 1, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Documentary DVD Due In Late 2005, No OZZFEST Appearances Planned
ANTHRAX have shot down rumors that they will be appearing at this year's Ozzfest, stating that they will be holding off their U.S. touring plans until the fall. According to guitarist Scott Ian, the band will kick off their trek with two "warm-up" shows in Chicago, to be followed by two more warm-up...April 1, 2005
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'Tage Mahal
Ah, the Mountain King himself, JON OLIVA, metal's own Brian Wilson. We never know what his status is, we empathize with his losses (brother and bandmate Criss was killed by a drunk driver a decade ago),we worry about his health, and when his voice cracks, or he takes years to release a proper metal...April 1, 2005
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WEDNESDAY 13 Discusses New Solo Album, Status Of MURDERDOLLS
MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 recently spoke to Metal-Exiles.com about the current status of the MURDERDOLLS and his upcoming solo album, "Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying and the Dead". A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Metal-Exiles.com: You have a great new CD, entitled...March 27, 2005
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DOOK: New Music Available For Download
Montreal-based metalcore act DOOK have posted two new songs at their official web site. Check them out: "Way of Life" (mp3) and "Struck" (mp3). "Way of Life" and "Struck" come off DOOK's full-length debut, "Archaic", due this summer. Drums for the CD were laid down by Carlos Araya (ANONYMUS, ACADEMI...March 25, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: Vocalist JOHN BUSH Is Not Out Of The Band
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has rejected Internet rumors that vocalist John Bush has been kicked out of the group in favor of returning frontman Joey Belladonna. Just hours after an offical press release was circulated confirming ANTHRAX's plans to tour this summer with the classic "Among the Living...March 24, 2005
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NAPALM DEATH And FREAK KITCHEN Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
NAPALM DEATH and FREAK KITCHEN 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 BLACK LABEL S...March 23, 2005
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MOONSPELL Check In From CRADLE OF FILTH European Tour
Portugal's MOONSPELL have posted the following message on their official web site: "First off, we are cancelling our headliner show at Salon de Provence on the 23th of March due to low presale. We can not compromise the rest of the tour on the account of this and also it could come as a financial .....March 19, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL To Guest On 'Lex & Terry' Morning Show
SHADOWS FALL have had an extremely busy week upon being named as main-stage performers at this year's Ozzfest, having their new single for "Inspiration On Demand" score the #4 Most Added spot on the R&R Active Rock chart behind AUDIOSLAVE, GREEN DAY and ROBERT PLANT, all while continuing to anni...March 18, 2005
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OVERKILL Frontman Weighs In On Metal Reunions
OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth recently spoke to MetalEater.com about the group's new album, "ReliXIV", and the current state of the metal scene. An excerpt from the interview follows: MetalEater.com: Recent reunions by bands like PRIEST and MÖTLEY CRÜE...any thoughts on those? Bobby "Bli...March 18, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY 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: MÖTLEY CRÜE ACCEPT SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS KA...March 18, 2005