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KISS: 1980 Footage Of 'Strutter' Posted Online

Video footage of KISS performing the song "Strutter" on November 22, 1980 in Sydney, Australia has been posted on YouTube. Watch the clip below. KISS' entire Sydney concert is included on the upcoming box set, "Kissology: Volume Two, 1978-1991", which will be released on August 14. It is the follow-...

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TOM G. FISCHER: 'On A Personal Level, I Find It Extremely Difficult To Be In CELTIC FROST'

Justin Donnelly of The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the reaction to the band's latest album, "Monotheist": "I'm very happy with the reaction to 'Monotheist', as well as very honored and flattered. I...

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KHYMERA Putting Finishing Touches On Third Album

The third chapter of the KHYMERA project is about to be completed. The lineup this time is identical to the one that appeared on the second album, with Daniele Liverani on keyboards, Tommy Ermolli on guitars, Dario Ciccioni on drums and Dennis Ward of PINK CREAM 69 handling all lead vocals. The bulk...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA: 'I Raise Cows For Personal Consumption'

Miami New Times recently conducted an interview with SLAYER lead vocalist and bass player Tom Araya. The brief question-and-answer session follows: Miami New Times: How does it feel to be opening for MARILYN MANSON? Araya: I don't have any problems with it. We really don't have a preference. If we'r...

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FAIRYLAND Members Quit

Keyboardist Philippe Giordana of the French symphonic metal band FAIRYLAND has issued the following update: "Anthony [Parker; guitar], Vincent [Kreyder; drums], Tom [Cesario; guitar, bass] and Max [Leclercq; vocals] have decided to leave FAIRYLAND and go on with their own project. The reasons for th...

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MONSTER MAGNET Frontman Talks Comic Books; Audio Available

MONSTER MAGNET frontman and comics enthusiast Dave Wyndorf was the featured guest on the Around Comics podcast #116. A description of the show reads as follows: "We were so shocked to find out that this rock-n-roller was not only a huge comic fan, but also a listener of the show, that we had to have...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Performs In New York For First Time In Seven Years

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE made its first New York appearance in seven years on Saturday (July 28) at the "Rock the Bells" festival at Randalls Island. The first of two shows (July 28-29) drew 35,000 fans, with tickets to yesterday's installment having vanished in 20 minutes. According to NYDailyNews....

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KISS: 'Kissology: Volume Two, 1978-1991' Promotional Page Available

A promotional page (including a video trailer) for KISS' upcoming box set, "Kissology: Volume Two", can be accessed at this location. "Kissology: Volume Two, 1978-1991" will be released on August 14. It is the follow-up to KISS' DVD box set, "Kissology: Volume One, 1974-1977". Guitarist Tommy Thayer...

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SLAYER Frontman To Take Part In Online Chat

SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya will take part in an online chat with members of the online SLAYER community, the Slatanic Wehrmacht, on Monday, July 30, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. To become a member of the Slatanic Wehrmacht, click here. Araya recently told Gary Graff of Billboard.com that in addition to...

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NIGHTINGALE: 'Making Of White Darkness' Video Footage Available

NIGHTINGALE, the Swedish band featuring acclaimed musician/producer Dan Swanö and his brother Dag, has posted two "making of" video clips documenting the recording sessions for the group's recently released sixth album, "White Darkness" (Black Mark). The album was recorded at a big theater, with man...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist Sings 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' In Japan; Video Available

GnrDaily.com reports: After GUNS N' ROSES' last gig in Osaka, Japan this past Saturday night (July 21),several band members and friends headed out into the warm Osaka night to celebrate. Later on in the night, Axl Rose, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (guitar),Frank Ferrer (drums),Tommy Stinson (bass),Bub...

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SLAYER Frontman: 'We're Not Here To Preach, Just Trying To Inspire Some Dialogue'

Peter Chakerian of Blogcritics.org recently conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: This last year has been big for SLAYER: the original members record the first album in 15 years together, then "Christ Illusion" debuts in the Billboard...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'Art Is A Very Personal Thing'

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to Tom Lounges of The Times about his love for painting. "I started painting about seven years ago when I got divorced," Stanley said of what led to his new career as a painter of abstract art. "My friends got tired of me ranting and screaming, and...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING To Relaunch Clothing Line

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to Hails & Horns magazine about the status of his KFK Industries clothing line which he launched in 2003. "It's been down for almost a year," Kerry said. "I've moved twice in, like, 15 months so I'm getting all settled in my new place. I'm getting as mu...

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DOCTRINE Lineup Unveiled

DOCTRINE is a new band founded by majestic keyboardist Dr. Daniel "Dr. Danger" Fasciano (credited on TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA’S PAIN albums). A partial list of band members is as follows: Jim Dorian (DORIAN, MONARCH, ANOMALY) - Lead Vocals Tomey Sellars - Lead vocals Tom McDy...