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ACHERON Parts Ways With Rhythm Guitarist, Seeks Replacement

After playing the of the Gathering of the Bestial Legion III festival in Hollywood, California earlier in the month, ACHERON parted ways with hired rhythm guitarist Jason Phillips. A replacement guitarist is currently being sought. For more information, visit the band's MySpace page. ACHERON is curr...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'If You're Going To Be Successful, You've Got To Be Unique'

Jim Catalano of The Ithaca Journal recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL, RAINBOW). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On growing up in Central New York, relying on a blue-collar ethos to build his music career: "T...

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Emo Outrage Over MACHINE HEAD Win Boils Over

MACHINE HEAD's official web site has been updated with the following message: "MACHINE HEAD's 'Best Album' win at last Thursday's Kerrang! Awards over pop-rock powerhouses MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and FALL OUT BOY has apparently cut deep with fans of both bands, prompting a flood of angry whining and sad...

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SOULFLY's MARC RIZZO Shreds In 'Rock On' Video By MONTANA & DJ UNK

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo appears in the newest music video for hip hop stars MONTANA & DJ UNK. Rizzo is seen in the first eight seconds doing a blistering shred solo. The video was shot in July in Los Angeles, CA by prominent music video director Dale "Rage" Resteghini, known for videos by H...

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SACRED REICH Pulls Out Of 11th Annual D-LOW MEMORIAL Concert

Reunited Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have cancelled their appearance at the 11th annual D-Low Memorial concert, set to take place August 31 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. "Wiley [Arnett, guitar] wrecked his dirt bike while out riding and broke a few ribs," explained bassist/vocalist Ph...

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SOLAR FRAGMENT Confirmed For Greece's DEUTSCHE ASSAULT FESTIVAL

SOLAR FRAGMENT has been confirmed for the Deutsche Assault Festival, set to take place November 24 at AN Club in Athens. Also scheduled to appear are PARADOX, MAD MAX, ZED YAGO and WIZARD. Several Greek acts are also expected to be added to the event. Tickets are 25 euros. ...

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MEGADETH Mainman Issues GIGANTOUR Update

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update via the Gigantour.com web site: "Today is Monday and there is one week left before we leave for Alaska. We will come home after that for 16 days and then it is off to the Pac Rim, and eventually to Australia, to start this awesome line-u...

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Metal Moshing Mad

Leave it to Razorback to bring you the best in horror thrashing fun. Enter "Metal Moshing Mad", a remastered re-release of the 1999 album by Sweden's F.K.U. (that's Freddy Kruger's Underwear). Although the '80s slasher movies themes are brought out in full force, and in gloriously comedic fashion, "...

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GIRLSCHOOL Performs At KELLY JOHNSON Tribute Concert

U.K.-based music journalist Dave Ling has issued the following report on the tribute to late GIRLSCHOOL guitarist Kelly Johnson which was held on August 20 at the Rock N Roll Kabaret at the Soho Revue Bar in London, England: "[Monday] night I visited London's Soho Revue Bar for a tribute event to ho...

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CIRCUS MAXIMUS: 'Isolate' Enters Norwegian Chart At No. 70

"Isolate", the sophomore album from the Norwegian progressive metal band CIRCUS MAXIMUS, has entered the Norwegian chart at position No. 70 (No. 33 on the chart featuring only Norwegian artists). Due on September 4 in the U.S. on Sensory Records, "Isolate"'s lyrical concept deals with "how much you...

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MAX CAVALERA Contemplating Surprising Former SEPULTURA Bandmates With Phone Call

SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera spoke to Björn Gieseler of the German radio station Radio T on Sunday, August 19 about his current project with his younger brother (and former SEPULTURA bandmate) Igor (tentatively dubbed THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) and the possibility of a reunion of the cla...

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ICED EARTH's TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Likes Versatility In His Metal

Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens on Tuesday (August 21). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: Now, everyone loves to say that the newest cd is the band's best. So what makes this the best ICED EARTH...

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CAPTAIN CUTTHROAT Releases Self-Titled EP

Boston-based quintet CAPTAIN CUTTHROAT will release its first EP in the fall. According to a press release, "the record features six songs, each with a distinct vibe, combining syncopated thrash elements of SYSTEM OF A DOWN, experimentation of Mike Patton, spooky undertones of early PINK FLOYD, and...

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THREE To Support SCORPIONS

Woodstock, NY-based band THREE (3) will support the SCORPIONS on the following dates: Sep. 09 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Center Sep. 10 - Calgary, AB - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Sep. 12 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theater Sep. 14 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Sep. 15 - Universal C...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Never Gets Tired Of Being Called 'Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer'

Ruben Mosqueda of Pivotal Rage recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Pivotal Rage: How do you feel about your ICED EARTH records as opposed to your recordings with JUDAS PRIEST or BEYOND FEAR? Owens: Well, I'...