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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer: 'We're One Of The Better Live Speed Metal Bands Out There'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: This ["Dreams of Death"] is your first new studio album since "My God" in 2001. Why such a long wait? Craig: "We lost our deal with Metal Blade. That...August 24, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH: Band Lineup Announced For September Shows
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has announced the lineup for his upcoming shows in September. Roth's band will consist of the following: Uli Jon Roth - Guitar Olaf Senkbeil - Vocals Oliver Palotai - Keyboards Peter Pichl - Bass Chris Lowe - Drums Ex-SCORPIONS drummer Rudy Lenners wil...August 22, 2005
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The Unreal Never Lived
Oregon's YOB requires little in the way of an introduction. Doom folks "in the know" are well aware of the trio's already impressive body of work that includes "Elaborations of Carbon" (12th Records),"Catharsis" (Lunasound/Abstract Sounds),and the band's 2004 Metal Blade debut, "The Illusion of Mo...August 21, 2005
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Launch 'Favorite Song' Poll
Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have launched a poll for fans to vote for their favorite COB songs at their official web site. The band will take the results of this poll into consideration while deciding the setlist for their upcoming gigs. As previously reported, CHILDREN OF BODOM recently sig...August 21, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Essential' Video To Receive DVD Release In The Fall
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Marty's fans will not want to miss a special episode of [Japanese TV show] 'Hebimetasan' this Tuesday night (Aug. 23) when one of Marty's idols, Japanese living legend Yashiro Aki, joins him fo...August 21, 2005
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Former THE CROWN Guitarist Launches Recording Studio
Former THE CROWN and current ANGEL BLAKE guitarist Marko Tervonen has launched a Swedish recording studio called Studio MT. The first project to be recorded in the studio, which is located 3 kilometers from Trollhättan, is the debut album from ANGEL BLAKE, the recordings for which are set to begin n...August 21, 2005
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ERIC SINGER: No One Cops ACE FREHLEY Solos Like TOMMY THAYER Does
KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, recently spoke with KISS drummer Eric Singer to get some of the fans' "Ask KISS" questions answered. The Q&A session follows: Question #1 - From John Montury, Shaker Heights, Ohio: I grew up in the Cleveland area myself. Who was the ONE drummer that influ...August 20, 2005
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BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: I Pray For Members Of KORN Every Day
Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch recently spoke to the Toledo Blade Religion Editor David Yonke about his spiritual conversion and departure from the multi-platinum nu-metal act. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his spiritual conversion in January: "I thought I had it all, everything...August 20, 2005
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LECHEROUS NOCTURNE Confirmed For CHICAGO METALFEST
LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, the Greenville, South Carolina-based extreme metal band featuring NILE guitarist Dallas Toler-Wade on drums, have been confirmed for the 2005 Chicago Metalfest. The two-day event will take place at the end of October, with LECHEROUS scheduled to perform on October 30. The band ha...August 18, 2005
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SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND Tour Spotlighted On 'Metal Injection'
"Metal Injection", the Internet streaming video show, currently has two hours' worth of coverage from the Sounds of the Underground tour, featuring interviews with: LAMB OF GOD, GWAR, UNEARTH, OPETH, CHIMAIRA, EVERY TIME I DIE, THE RED CHORD, A LIFE ONCE LOST and Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records....August 18, 2005
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JACKNIFE Announce New Bassist
Dallas, TX-based JACKNIFE have announced the addition of bassist Chris Patterson (ex-BLOODTIES) to the group's ranks. "He is a great addition to the band an awesome person and we are glad to have him," the band write in a statement. "Chris will be replacing Joseph Fontenot, who had to leave the band...August 17, 2005
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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman: 'We Are Having A F**cking Amazing Tour'
SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes has issued the following report from the group's current U.S. tour with CHIMAIRA: "Hello from the road!! Just wanted to give all you SIX FEET UNDER fans an update... We're currently at the half way point on the Nothing Remains tour opening up for CHIMAIRA. Sittin...August 17, 2005
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NARNIA Part Ways With Keyboardist, Continue Work On New Album
Swedish neo-classical metallers NARNIA have announced the departure of keyboardist Linus Kåse. "For different reasons we have decided to go separate ways and we wish Linus all the best with his music and projects," the band write on their web site. "Andreas Lindahl, who played keyboards with us at F...August 16, 2005
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Extend SPINEFARM Deal
According to a posting at the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes-Of-Bodom.com, CHILDREN OF BODOM have signed a three-album extension to their deal with Spinefarm Records. Theo Roos, the head of Universal Music Scandinavia and Benelux, commented on the new deal, "We are very excited and happy that CH...August 16, 2005
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SIX FEET UNDER: 'A Decade In The Grave' Box Set Due In October
Metal Blade Records has set an October 18 release date for the new SIX FEET UNDER box set, entitled "A Decade in the Grave". The 4-CD/1-DVD set is expected to include video footage of the band's March 16, 2005 concert in Berlin, Germany. SIX FEET UNDER have just re-released their latest CD, "13", wi...August 15, 2005
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