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EVERGREY: Bassist-Less Once Again

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have officially parted ways with bassist Fredrik Larsson — only nine months after he was recruited as the replacement for Michael Håkansson. A new bassist has not yet been announced, but none of the band's upcoming live activities are expected to be affected by this change...

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ONKEL TOM, TERROR, STRUNG OUT Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival

SODOM frontman Thomas "Tom Angelripper" Such's ONKEL TOM project, TERROR and STRUNG OUT have been confirmed for this year's With Full Force festival, set to take place June 29 - July 1 at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical o...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Says He Is Amazed By Hostility Of BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors

Jeff Spevak of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick. A few excerpts follow: On TESTAMENT's early days: "The first year that TESTAMENT toured, in the late '80s, we were mistaken as a religious band. We were book...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's MORELLO, DE LA ROCHA To Appear At CIW TRUTH Event In Chicago

According to Punknews.org, before RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's high-profile Cochella reunion show, Tom Morello and and Zack de la Rocha will perform for free in Chicago for the 2007 Coalition of Immokalee Workers Truth Tour. The April 14 rally comes right after the announcement that McDonald's will me...

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VINNIE PAUL Says HELLYEAH 'Really Felt Like The Right Thing To Do'

Launch Radio Networks reports: HELLYEAH releases its self-titled debut disc on Tuesday (April 10),featuring a new all-star collaboration between members of PANTERA, MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE. PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul was initially hesitant about joining the new project, but told Launch that NOTHI...

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EXODUS Drummer TOM HUNTING: 'The New Music Being Created Is The Heaviest Ever'

EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting, who recently rejoined the group, has issued the following update: "I feel honored and inspired to be a part of this band again. I've really missed it in my absence. The touring, the recording of the music, but most importantly, the experiences together, and with all of th...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Discusses Lead Singer's Disorder

Daniel Zugna of Australia's Undercover News reports that AEROSMITH frontman Steve Tyler has discussed the crippling affliction known as Lead Singer's Disorder. Lead Singer's Disorder, or LSD, is the result of disproportionate attention placed on the lead singer in a rock band. Speaking to Mojo magaz...

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AWAKE: 'Illumination' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Finnish label Lion Music has revealed the track listing and artwork for the forthcoming debut album from the U.K. progressive metal band AWAKE. Entitled "Illumination", the CD was produced by Tom S. Englund of EVERGREY at Division One Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden and will be released in early summe...

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THINE EYES BLEED Frontman: 'Listeners Can Expect A Much More Focused Album That Doesn't Let Up'

Canadian thrashers THINE EYES BLEED — who feature in their ranks former KITTIE guitarist/technician Jeff Phillips and bassist Johnny Araya (brother of SLAYER's Tom Araya — have posted a number of photos from the recording sessions for their sophomore album at this location. The CD was tracked at Bea...

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TOM MORELLO To Perform With DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS Members In Los Angeles

According to MTV.com, THE NIGHTWATCHMAN, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello's solo alter ego, is buddying up with friends for three concerts at Los Angeles' Hotel Café taking place Tuesday, April 17 and April 24. A diverse cast of characters is expected to join Morello for...

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MUDVAYNE Singer Finds 'Different Outlet' In HELLYEAH

Launch Radio Networks reports: MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray displays a slightly different style of singing on the self-titled debut from HELLYEAH, which comes out on Tuesday (April 10). Gray was one of the architects of the heavy rock supergroup, which also features members of PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE...

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The march of "supergroup" collaborations continues, with this new amalgamation featuring MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett, NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Jerry Montano, and former PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul. The project's self-titled disc is a soli...

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AEROSMITH Bassist Prepares For South American Tour

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton has issued the following update via the band's official fan club, Aeroforce One: "The band is psyched to say the least to be going to South America and Mexico. We've been bangin' away down at Pandora's Box (our studio) shakin' off the rust and getting the machine ready...

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GENE SIMMONS On 'Tom Green Live'; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on Tom Green Internet-only talk show "Tom Green Live" Saturday night (April 7). Watch the program at this location. Simmons and his unconventional family star in an all-new season of the hit real-life series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", which premiered...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: Producer BILL METOYER Signs On For Next Album

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Ward has issued the following update: "I just wanted to say thanks to all those who came and ROCKED the ####ING house with us at the Paladino's and Galaxy Theater this past weekend. I was really great to see you all and I once again had a great ####ing time. ...