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PARADISE LOST Guitarist Discusses New Album, Illegal Music Downloading

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with PARADISE LOST guitarist Aaron Aedy. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: Did you all decide to write heavier stuff [for the new album "In Requiem"] or was that just the way it developed? Aaron: The thing is that we've never ever...

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Former KORN Guitarist To Embark On Book-Signing Tour

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch will embark on a low-key tour to promote the release of his forthcoming book. Due in July, "Save Me from Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story" shares the inside story of Welch's life with KORN and how his rock-star life...

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SLAYER: Mugs, Lighters And Wallets Galore

Several new SLAYER merchandise items have been added to the official webstore, including new glassware, new accessories and a new poster. Check out some of the items by following the links below: Pack of Two Large Mugs (details) Eagle Mug (details) Eagle Refillable Lighter (details) Slayer Red Walle...

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ROB HALFORD's METAL GOD ENTERTAINMENT Signs Canadian Distribution Deal

Metal God Entertainment and JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford have signed an exclusive Canadian distribution deal with Fusion 3. The first release under the agreement will be "Metal God Essentials - Volume 1", which is due out July 10. "Metal God Essentials - Volume 1" features thirteen tracks from...

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RWAKE: New Video Posted Online

RWAKE has debuted the first video from its brand new album "Voices of Omens", for the track "Leviticus", exclusively via Singingfool.com. The video was shot and directed by Bossi Baker in the band's native Arkansas. RWAKE is currently working their way through its first extensive U.S. tour in suppor...

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DROWNING POOL: More 'Full Circle' Details Revealed

Dallas-based metal band DROWNING POOL has announced the details of its upcoming release "Full Circle", set to hit on July 24 via Eleven Seven Records. For DROWNING POOL, "Full Circle" represents a chance to continue to build on the band's success, with a new lead singer in old friend Ryan McCombs (e...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Join The Birmingham Walk of Stars

According to IrishExaminer.com, Ozzy Osbourne will be the first persom to be inducted into the The Birmingham Walk of Stars, which will honor the city's most famous sons and daughters. Osbourne will get his own brass star on the pavement of Broad Street, the West Midlands, England's answer to Hollyw...

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SLAYER Apologizes For Scandinavian Concert Cancellations

SLAYER has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of its previously announced appearances at this year's Ruisrock (which will be held July 6-7 in Turku, Finland) and Roskilde (set to take place July 5-8 in Roskilde, Denmark) festivals. Says the band: "The members of SLAYER want all of their f...

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COSMOSQUAD: 'Acid Test' Teaser Posted Online

Los Angeles, CA-based metallic fusioneers COSMOSQUAD have posted a three-minute teaser of their forthcoming album, "Acid Test", at this location. Co-produced by drummer Shane Gaalaas (B'Z, DIESEL MACHINE, GLENN HUGHES) and guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY, $IGN OF 4) at Crumb West Stud...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist On U.K. 'Honors' Petition: Thanks, But No Thanks

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris has commented on the petition by MAIDEN fans to include him in the British government's next honors list. The petition, which was launched last month, reads: "IRON MAIDEN are often the band that encourage youngsters into rock music; one of the pleasures of a MAIDEN g...

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DRAGONFORCE: New Audio Interview With ZP THEART Available

DRAGONFORCE vocalist ZP Theart was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The ZP Theart interview begins at around the 39-minute mark). Check out...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI Interviewed For BBC's 'Seven Ages Of Rock'

A film crew from the BBC headed up to the U.K.'s West Midlands before BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi went off on tour with HEAVEN AND HELL to interview him for the brand new series "Seven Ages of Rock", which starts on BBC2 this coming Saturday (May 19). Tony took part in episode 4, entitled ...

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MARSHALL LAW: 'Razorhead' Audio Samples Available

Long-running U.K. metallers MARSHALL LAW have posted audio samples of six tracks from their long-awaited new album, "Razorhead", on their official web site (audio player will launch automatically). The CD was recorded at M2 studio in West Midlands and is expected to surface later in the year. As pre...

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VIP Tickets Now Available To Public For DIMEBAG's BLACK TOOTH BASH

Six-String Masterpieces is currently presenting The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute Auction to benefit the Little Kids Rock Foundation, including Dimebag's Black Tooth Bash. Purchase your VIP package through the House of Blues or Ticketmaster. The donation is $100.00 per person. The VIP Package includes...

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DEAD MENS DREAMS Covers MÖTLEY CRÜE: Video Available

DEAD MENS DREAMS, the Orlando/West Palm Beach Florida-based hard rock band featuring 5 BILLION DEAD singer Strain, RESPONSE NEGATIVE drummer Jim McCourt, STILLKEPT guitarist Claude "Zilla", and LO bassist Perry Stern, has uploaded performance footage of its cover of the MÖTLEY CRÜE classic "Shout At...