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Grime vs. Grandeur

The folk-inflected power metal mastery of FALCONER on "The Sceptre of Deception" was one of the more satisfying discoveries of 2003 for me. As someone who doesn't often enjoy the more epic end of power metal, Stefan Weinerhall (main man and guitarist) and FALCONER impressed me with a blend of folk s...

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Former SAVAGE GRACE Guitarist Arrested For Allegedly Practicing Medicine Without License

Ex-SAVAGE GRACE guitarist/founding member Christian Logue was apparently arrested in California for practicing medicine without a license. The following report was issued by Jason Kandel of the L.A. Daily News: A Hollywood man accused of "peddling false hope" by claiming to cure cancer and diabetes...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'This Has By Far Been One Of The Best Trips To Japan'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has checked in from Japan, where the group are currently touring in support of their latest release, "The System Has Failed": "This has by far been one of the best trips to Japan that I have done ever regarding seeing old friends. Nori, and Kaori met us in Fukuoka and...

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Former HIRAX Members Join Forces In WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

Former HIRAX members Gary Monardo (bass),Johnny Tabares (drums, HIRAX's "Raging Violence" album),and Bob Savage (guitar, HIRAX's 1984 demo) have joined forces with ex-WARGOD singer Robbie Perkins in a reformed version of their pre-HIRAX band COLD BLOOD, now going under the moniker WEAPONS OF MASS...

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Report: DAMAGEPLAN Club Shooting Prompts Security Check

Ray Waddell of Billboard is reporting that more than a month after a shooting spree at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio, left five people dead, including the assailant and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, many questions remain unanswered. Still, most in the touring industry do n...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: Win Chance To Attend 'Suicide Messiah' Video Shoot

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be filming the video for "Suicide Messiah" the first single from their new album "Mafia", on Sunday, January 16 in Southern California. Zakk Wylde's official web site, ZakkWylde.com, will be drawing 100 names from entries over the next four days of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY fans w...

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ULI JON ROTH: 'War Is The Way Of Man Unenlightened'

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth has posted the following message on his official web site: "I don't know about you, but for me, personally, 2004 was a good and productive year in all and I really hope that you have also had a good year. Among the many personal highlights for me this ...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD Talks About Touring And Post-Rehab Life

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about touring and post-rehab life. Rolling Stone: Do you feel different on the road now? James Hetfield: Totally — also scared that maybe this environment is not the best thing for me anymore. But the music's the main thing,...

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Could More Guns Have Saved DIMEBAG DARRELL?

Cleveland Scene reports: Chad Baus knows what could have kept Dimebag Darrell alive: More guns. The morning after a kook gunned down the DAMAGEPLAN guitarist and three others in a Columbus nightclub, Ohioans for Concealed Carry, proponent of the right to carry concealed weapons, was on the soapbox,...

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VELVET REVOLVER Singer Gets Political: Is GEORGE BUSH A Fascist?

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has released the following political statement on the eve of the U.S. presidential elections: "Ever since the fall of the Soviet Union there has been a lack of a balance of power. This lacking has created an environment whereas any American president — or 'two' p...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Crazy Train' Sampled In Hip Hop Chart Smash: Audio Available

Southern hip hop pioneer TRICK DADDY's latest single, "Let's Go", features a sample of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Crazy Train". The hot party anthem is in the top five on the rap charts and in pop's top 20. Listen to "Let's Go" in streaming audio: Windows Media, Real Media. Commented Trick in a ...

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VERACITOR Make Pro-BUSH Song Available For Download

Virginia-based metal band VERACITOR have posted a full-length MP3 of a song called "Warmongers of Discontent" at their official web site. Download the track at this location. The song's lyrics reflect the band's strong support for the war on terror and the war in Iraq. The group's guitarist and lyri...

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OTEP Singer Calls GEORGE BUSH An 'Asshole', Says 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Is 'Fantastic'

In a recent interview with KNAC.com, OTEP frontwoman/namesake Otep spoke about the group's involvement with the Rock the Vote movement and their views on the upcoming presidential election. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.com: How do you feel about certain artists such as Linda Rons...

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HATEPLOW To Release Live Album In September

HATEPLOW, the Florida-based band featuring MALEVOLENT CREATION guitarists Phil Fasciana and Rob Barrett, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, KULT OV AZAZEL bassist Julian Hollowell (a.k.a. Xaphan),and vocalist Kyle Symons, will release a live album, entitled "Moshpit Murder", o...

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Can LINKIN PARK Sustain Their Massive Success?

Fayola Shakes of Sun-Sentinel.com writes: "Every track LINKIN PARK touches turns to gold, platinum and multi-platinum. Their debut album, 'Hybrid Theory', crashed the music industry's mainframe when it dropped in late 2000, and went on to move more than 8 million units. "Its remixed version, 'Reanim...