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THE CULT Guitarist: 'Everything's A Little Too Instant, A Little Too Easy Right Now'

Patrick Prince of Powerline magazine recently conducted an interview with THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy. A couple of excertps from the chat follow below. Powerline: The [new THE CULT] album ["Choice Of Weapon"] seems so spontaneous and raw. I mean, there's no fucking around. It's right to the point...

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BILLY CORGAN To Host RUSH 'Clockwork Angels' Radio Special

According to the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, FMQB Productions, in association with Anthem/Roadrunner Records, will air a one-hour "Clockwork Angels" special titled "Inside Rush: Clockwork Angels" beginning the week of the new RUSH album's release on June 11. The special will be hosted by Billy Co...

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CANDLEMASS Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Temporary Replacement

Legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS have released the following statement: "We are sorry to inform you that Robert Lowe is no longer the singer for CANDLEMASS. It has been a very difficult decision for the band and has mainly to do with the quality of the live performances. "For the upcoming...

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ONWARD/CRESCENT SHIELD Singer MICHAEL GRANT Dies At 39

Michael Grant, singer of CRESCENT SHIELD, ONWARD, CYPHER SEER and LEGEND MAKER, died earlier today (Thursday, May 31) at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California after a relatively brief but serious illness. He was 39 years old. He was peaceful and surrounded by family at the time of his p...

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RUSH: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available

Audio samples of all 12 tracks that will appear on RUSH's new album, "Clockwork Angels", can be streamed at Walmart.com. The recording of "Clockwork Angels" began in April 2010 with Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, DEFTONES) — who also collaborated with the band on their...

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HATRIOT: New Audio Interview With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA

Hardrock Haven's Steve Patrick recently conducted an interview with former EXODUS and current HATRIOT frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. As previously reported, HATRIOT is currently seeking a new full-time drummer. Commented the group: "We woul...

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SLAYER' S KERRY KING Picks His Favorite BLACK SABBATH Song (Video)

Ahead of BLACK SABBATH's history-making Download festival appearance, the massive, 172-page new issue of Metal Hammer is a tribute to the legendary heavy metal act, paying homage to one of the greatest, heaviest and most influential bands to ever walk this earth. Metal Hammer talks to SABBATH member...

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RUSH: Exclusive Page-Turner Preview Of Classic Rock 'Clockwork Angels' Fanpack

On sale a full three weeks before the regular U.K. album release date, Classic Rock Presents Rush Clockwork Angels (fanpack edition) features RUSH's new CD, "Clockwork Angels", in full plus a 132-page magazine that forms the "ultimate sleevenotes" to the new album, with extensive and exclusive inter...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Schedules Hollywood Signing Session

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will take part in an in-store signing session on June 12 at 6:00 p.m. at SoundCheck Hollywood in Hollywood, California. More information is available on the flyer below. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD's new album, "Long Live Heavy Metal", was releas...

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FIREWIND: 'Few Against Many' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Few Against Many", the new album from Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND — who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. — sold around 1,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 28 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart,...

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Guitarist MANTAS Discusses VENOM's Legacy

Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock recently conducted an interview with former VENOM and current MPIRE OF EVIL guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 69 Faces Of Rock: VENOM's legacy is unquestionable. Dunn: There is definitely a legacy, there is a heritage t...

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HATRIOT Seeks New Drummer

HATRIOT, the new San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal band fronted by Steve "Zetro" Souza (EXODUS, TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, LEGACY),is currently seeking a new full-time drummer. Commented the group: "We would like to fill this position with a musician who works well with others, has gear, transpo...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: Performance Clip From 'By A Thread - Live in London 2011' Box Set

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) played four shows in London in November 2011 dedicated to his tetralogy album concept — a great journey through Devin's different states of musical moods — which he started in 2009 with the al...

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ACCEPT Guitarist: 'Being A Musician Is A Never-Ending Struggle For Perfection'

Shawn Macomber of Decibel magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Decibel: Was it easier to approach "Stalingrad" without the weight of it as a "comeback album" on your shoulders? W...

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BLACK SABBATH Tribute In New Issue Of U.K.'s METAL HAMMER Magazine

Ahead of BLACK SABBATH's history-making Download festival appearance, the massive, 172-page new issue of Metal Hammer is a tribute to the legendary heavy metal act, paying homage to one of the greatest, heaviest and most influential bands to ever walk this earth. Metal Hammer talks to SABBATH member...