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SKINLAB: Live CD, DVD In The Works
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of the San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update: "Today we start listen to the live CD recording from our show at The Metro June 3rd. We're set to start mixing next week. We'll be working our our longtime friend Juan Urteaga at Trident...August 8, 2007
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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Schedules California Date
DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — has scheduled a concert at Pine Street Bar and Grill, Livermore, California on September 7. Fan-filmed video footage of DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) performing at the Underwo...August 7, 2007
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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers U2's 'Beautiful Day'; Sample Available
German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "The next small MP3 snippet [from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' covers album] 'Beautiful Day' was originally done by U2. I always liked this song as it has a great melody. We're playing it more aggressive than the original and 'Va...August 7, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'STEVE CLARK Was My Best Friend'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to Mark Voger of the Asbury Park Press about the death of the band's guitarist Steve Clark, who passed away of drug-related causes in 1991. "Me and Steve — Steve was my best friend," Collen said. "We used to be drinking buddies. We used to get into ...August 7, 2007
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Report: Vintage Thrash Metal Is Back With A Vengeance, And It's Speaking Spanish
Phil Freeman of The Village Voice reports: For some reason, '80s-style thrash is making a major comeback in the metal underground, led by a wave of Latino-dominated bands from Southern California, Mexico, and South America. These new disciples are hardcore, sporting the Metallica-circa-'83 look — de...August 6, 2007
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AS I LAY DYING Frontman Explains Bassist Change
AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis has issued the following update: "Since we just put a new song up with Josh Gilbert's [bass] vocals on the chorus, I thought I would explain the story of why Clint [Norris] is gone and where Josh Gilbert came from... "Clint wanted to pursue a lifelong career that...August 3, 2007
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Y&T: New Audio Interview With DAVE MENIKETTI Available
The Musician's Voice has posted a new audio interview with Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti. In this interview, Dave talks about all things Y&T — including his memories of the band's early days, their hectic record/tour cycle of the 1980s, the band's devout fan base, and even the legendary "Hear...August 3, 2007
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MARILYN MANSON Calls Former Bandmate's Allegations 'Ridiculous'
According to MTV.com, Marilyn Manson has responded to the lawsuit filed by his former keyboardist Stephen Gregory Bier Jr. — known to fans by his stage name, Madonna Wayne Gacy (also often referred to as "Pogo," John Wayne Gacy's clown name) — who claims the shock rocker has been using the band's mo...August 2, 2007
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Is 'Proud' Of How Well 'The Blackening' Has Been Received
Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how well the band's new album, "The Blackening", has done immediately after its release: "We're pretty stoked man. We're really proud. It was...August 2, 2007
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THE IRON MAIDENS Guest On El Paso's KDBC 4 NEWS; Video Available
THE IRON MAIDENS, the Los Angeles-based "world's only female tribute to IRON MAIDEN" (featuring members of the long-running Los Angeles hard rock act PHANTOM BLUE),were interviewed live on KDBC 4 News in El Paso, Texas on July 13, 2007. Watch the three-minute segment below. As previously reported,...August 2, 2007
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SACRED REICH Frontman Checks In From Belgium
SACRED REICH bassist/vocalist Phil Rind has issued the following update from the band's European reunion mini-tour: "I am writing on Gump our tour manager's computer and everything is in German and I don't know how to capitalize, use punctuation or hit 'Enter,' so bear with me. "We had a great three...August 1, 2007
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PHIL LYNOTT's Guitar Missing After Raid On Wax Figures In Ireland
According to The Associated Press, a guitar adorning the figure of THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott is among the items that are missing after a raid on wax figures owned by Ireland's National Wax Museum. At least 50 figures were stolen or wrecked several weeks ago, the museum reported yesterday. The...July 31, 2007
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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers RIOT's 'Warrior'; Audio Sample Available
German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "Here's the first small mp3 sample from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' cover album. It is the opener and the fastest song on the record, titled 'Warrior'. The original version was done by RIOT from New York City. That band always w...July 31, 2007
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AEROSMITH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ANTHRAX Members To Attend Hard Rock Café Opening
According to The Boston Globe, Aaron Lewis, frontman of Boston's alt-metal band STAIND, will perform at a bash next Tuesday (August 7) for the opening of the relocated Hard Rock Café at Faneuil Hall. Other rock types are expected to strut down the red carpet, including AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer,...July 31, 2007
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DOWN Guitarist: 'We've Created A Band That Doesn't Sound Like Anybody Else'
Pepper Keenan (DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY) was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Download the 13-minute interview in MP3 format at this location. Check out the show's entire playlist here. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the...July 31, 2007
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