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LAMB OF GOD Doing Their Bit For Democracy

LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler has told Vancouver's Straight.com that he and his bandmates have been paying close attention to the presidential debates of the past few weeks. What they've seen isn't going to change their votes, though, mostly because they've already done their bit for democracy. Ad...

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NAPALM DEATH Frontman Slams GEORGE W. BUSH: 'The Whole System Needs An Overhaul'

Birmingham's fathers of grindcore NAPALM DEATH kick off their 36-date North American tour tonight with their headlining show in Toronto, Canada. The first eight dates the band performs with MISERY INDEX, and the remaining dates take the band across the U.S. with CANNIBAL CORPSE, KATAKLYSM and GOATWH...

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SCORPIONS Singer: The Word 'Retire' Is Only Something I Know How To Spell

SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine recently spoke to Malaysia's The Star Online about how the veteran German hard rock band has beaten the career odds and still continues to thrive with new material. Several excerpts from the interview follow: The Star Online: How has the SCORPIONS survived this long? Kla...

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AEROSMITH Singer Says He Is Not A BUSH Supporter

The Boston Globe reports: "You really can't believe everything you read. Last week, on the eve of the Republican National Convention, the conservative Washington Times reported President Bush has a long list of celebrity supporters, including singer Steven Tyler. Huh? Since when was AEROSMITH intere...

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ICED EARTH/SEBASTIAN BACH Guitarist Auctioning Off Touring Axe

Former ICED EARTH and current SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist Ralph Santolla is auctioning off a "beautiful, limited edition Les Paul Standard" guitar (photo) that he used this past year while touring in the U.S. and overseas. The guitar, which is said to be in "excellent" condition, has an ebony fingerboa...

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ICED EARTH Bassist Explains Lineup Changes

ICED EARTH bassist James MacDonough has posted a message on the ICED EARTH fan message board Iced-Realm.de regarding the recent departures of drummer Richard Christy and guitarist Ralph Santolla: "Ok, just so you can stop freaking out and saying all kinds of outlandish things this statement should b...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD, ULRICH To Guest On CNBC's 'McEnroe'

METALLICA's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich will be the featured guests on "McEnroe" airing Thursday night (July 8) at 10:00 p.m. on CNBC. Other guests scheduled to appear on tonight's show include Ralph Nader (Presidential candidate) and Karch Kiraly (Olympic gold medalist). "McEnroe", the new show...

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Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK: 'Playing Live With ICED EARTH Was Amazing'

Drummer extraordinaire Bobby Jarzombek (ICED EARTH, ex-HALFORD) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hey all! Well, it's been a crazy but enjoyable month so let me catch you up on the latest. As some of you might know, I've been keeping myself busy out on the road with ICED EARTH. I pl...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Comments On New Guitarist, Announces Canadian Appearances

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has confirmed the addition of ex-ICED EARTH guitarist Ralph Santolla to his solo group. "I am truly excited to welcome guitarist Ralph Santolla to the band!" Sebastian writes in a statement. "I look forward to taking the music, both classics from the past and...

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Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA Leaves ICED EARTH, Joins SEBASTIAN BACH

Guitarist Ralph Santolla has officially left ICED EARTH and joined SEBASTIAN BACH's solo band. "There are several reasons for this decision, and for the moment I will keep them to myself," Santolla writes in a statement sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "The other guys [in ICED EARTH] know my reasons, and h...

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AYREON's LUCASSEN: Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Was All About Money

Former BLACK SABBATH vocalist Tony Martin, who appeared on such albums as "The Headless Cross" and "Tyr", proved a bit out of Arjen Anthony Lucassen's price range when approached for the new AYREON project, "The Human Condition". Lucassen, who has made a name for himself with his robust operatic met...

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Are The OSBOURNES Related To SHAKESPEARE?

Poppy Brady of the U.K.'s Evening Mail is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne could be related to the famous playwright William Shakespeare. The tomb of Ralph Arden, Shakespeare's great great great great great grandfather lies inside the church of St Peter and Paul in Aston. Research carried out by Aston c...

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MILLENIUM: New Album Details Revealed

MILLENIUM (sic),the Florida-based hard rock band featuring guitarists Ralph Santolla (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH) and Shane French (ex-CIRCLE II CIRCLE),have inked a deal with Germany's Metal Heaven (subsidiary of AOR Heaven) for the territories of Germany, Austria, Switzerland (GAS),Benelux and Sweden...

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TNT: Japanese Bonus Track Available For Download

Veteran Norwegian-American hard rockers TNT have posted a full-length MP3 of the Japan-only bonus track, "When I'm Away", at this location. "When I'm Away" was included on the Japanese edition of the band's latest CD, "My Religion", which entered the Norwegian pop charts at No. 14 upon its release i...

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MEGADETH: New Album Track Listing Revealed

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed the track listing for the group's new CD, tentatively due later in the year through Sanctuary Records. It is as follows: 01. Blackmail The Universe 02. Shadow Of Death 03. My Kingdom 04. Of Mice And Men 05. Truth Be Told 06. The Scorpion 07. Kick The Chair...