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The Black Is Never Far

The idea of metal having soul, as most people think of the term, would strike a lot of people as ludicrous. Those people haven't heard PLACE OF SKULLS, though. Formed by ex-DEATH ROW, CATHEDRAL and PENTAGRAM guitar slinger Victor Griffin, the band is on their third full-length album of doom rock lac...
March 20, 2006
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Speaks Candidly About VAN HALEN's Past And Future

Published in Japan, Burrn! magazine is famous for their worldwide exclusive interviews. VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed in February 2006 for the April issue, which is out now. Anthony was interviewed by the magazine's U.S. correspondent John "Shooter" Harrell for their exclusive st...
March 17, 2006
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Frontman Takes AXL ROSE's Side In WEILAND Feud

According to Splat, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows has spoken out in support of GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose in his war of words with his former GUNS bandmates and VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland. Rose lambasted VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan and guitarist Slash, claiming that t...
March 15, 2006
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Bassist Slams Detractors: 'We Ain't Done Just Yet'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Ward has responded to persistent criticism by some of the group's fans regarding the band's lack of touring and their relatively low current profile compared to their status during the group's heyday in the late '80s/early '90s. Writing to the band's official message...
March 15, 2006
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Status Conference Scheduled In GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire

The Associated Press is reporting that a pre-trial conference is scheduled for this afternoon in The Station nightclub fire criminal case. The status conference is for Jeffrey and Michael Derderian, the owners of the West Warwick club where 100 people died in a 2003 fire ignited by a rock band’s pyr...
March 14, 2006
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QUIREBOYS Singer Joins DAMAGE CONTROL

DAMAGE CONTROL, the new band featuring bassist Pete Way (UFO, WAYSTED),guitarist Robin George and drummer Chris Slade (AC/DC, URIAH HEEP, MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND and ASIA),have announced the addition of QUIREBOYS singer Spike to the group's ranks. The band are currently in the studio recording t...
March 13, 2006
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STATUS QUO: 40th Anniversary Book Coming This Fall

"Status Quo 40", the authorized book of personal and professional photographs of STATUS QUO taken between 1966 and 2006, plus hundreds of photos of rare memorabilia all compiled by Bob Young and edited by Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt, is scheduled to be published this fall. You can reserve a copy...
March 11, 2006
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Producer: MONSTER MAGNET's New CD Has Potential To Be Band's Finest Effort Since 'Powertrip'

Producer/mixer Matt Hyde, who worked with MONSTER MAGNET on their "Powertrip" and "God Says No" releases and was in the process of producing the band's new album prior to MAGNET frontman Dave Wyndorf's drug overdose late last month, has issued the following statement regarding the status of the band...
March 10, 2006
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GOTTHARD To Release Live Album In April

Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD will release a live album, entitled "Made in Switzerland", on April 28. The CD will include 17 songs that were recorded during a concert at the Hallenstadion in Zürich in December 2005. As a special bonus, the CD will also contain a DVD featuring the complete concert as w...
March 9, 2006
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ALICE COOPER, DIO, STATUS QUO Confirmed For Belgium's SCHWUNG Festival

ALICE COOPER, DIO, STATUS QUO, TED NUGENT and THUNDER have been confirmed for the Schwung 2006 festival, set to take place May 27 at Expohallen in Roeselare, Belgium. More information is available at www.debevers.be. ...
March 9, 2006
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SLAYER Frontman, SEPULTURA Guitarist To Guest On 'The Metal Show'

"The Metal Show", heard live on Sundays between 10:00 p.m. and midnight EST on 92.3 WXRK in Cleveland, Ohio, has a very special edition of the program in store for listeners this week. The show, normally hosted by The Warlock and Chris Akin, will feature a very special guest host in Warlock's place...
March 9, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer: 'We're Getting Along Better Than We Ever Have'

Melissa Ruggieri of the Richmond Times-Dispatch recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. An excerpt from the chat follows: Richmond Times-Dispatch: The music you're working on in the bus, is it solo material or things for the new CRÜE record? Lee: "Yesterday I did some ele...
March 8, 2006
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TRIVIUM Frontman Says Touring Is 'Not As Glamorous As Everyone Thinks'

TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy recently spoke to Northern Ireland's News Letter about the group's meteoric rise to their current status one of the hottest heavy metal bands around. "You're in close quarters with everyone all the time," Heafy said about the touring lifestyle. "It's not as glamorous as e...
March 3, 2006
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NEGATIVA Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement

NEGATIVA, the new Quebec, Canada-based metal band featuring former GORGUTS members Steeve Hurdle (guitar, vocals; also ex-PURULENCE) and Luc Lemay (guitar, vocals),along with Etienne Gallo (AUGURY) on drums, have parted ways with bassist Dominic Lapointe (QUO VADIS, AUGURY, ATHERETIC). "Dominic cou...
March 1, 2006
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TED NUGENT, THUNDER Confirmed For U.K.'s MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival

TED NUGENT, THUNDER and JOURNEY have been confirmed to play at the U.K.'s Monsters of Rock festival, set to take place June 3 at the Milton Keynes National Bowl. Also scheduled to appear are ALICE COOPER and DEEP PURPLE. Tickets for Monsters of Rock 2006, priced £38.50, are available from all usual...
March 1, 2006