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SLAYER Frontman: 'We're Not Here To Preach, Just Trying To Inspire Some Dialogue'

Peter Chakerian of Blogcritics.org recently conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: This last year has been big for SLAYER: the original members record the first album in 15 years together, then "Christ Illusion" debuts in the Billboard...

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RUSH Rolls Out New Songs On Tour

Michael Senft of The Arizona Republic recently conducted an interview with RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Arizona Republic: How is the tour going so far? Lifeson: It's going great — we've got one leg under our belt and we're now working our way down throu...

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QUIET RIOT, Ex-DEEP PURPLE, GUNS N' ROSES, YNGWIE Members Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

RSM Records (distributed by MVD Entertainment),in association with Jeff Roberts & Jack Edward Sawyers, will release FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS' "24/7/365 - The Tribute to Led Zeppelin" on September 18. According to a posting on QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's web site, "the album is dedic...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Inks 'New-Model' Record Deal with MEROVINGIAN MUSIC

Merovingian Music, Ltd. has announced the signing of a joint venture between MRV and Sebastian Bach's Get Off My Bach Productions to launch a yet-to-be-named label owned by the artist. MRV is part of, and is distributed exclusively, by the Caroline/EMI Music Group. MRV's model is designed specifical...

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QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform On 'Rockline'

Seattle's QUEENSRŸCHE will perform live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, August 1. According to the group, "This will NOT be acoustic set, rather the entire band!" The show airs at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 11:30 p.m. ET and fans are encouraged to call in at...

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OBITUARY Frontman Discusses Guitarist's Incarceration

Candlelight Records has posted a new interview with OBITUARY frontman John Tardy, conducted by Dom Lawson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: There was a lot of excitement when you reunited. Did that surprise you? Tardy: "It was surprising, but it also felt really good. It seemed like our...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Official Book Due In 'Not-Too-Distant Future'

JUDAS PRIEST's web site has been updated with the following message: "There are many unofficial books about JUDAS PRIEST coming onto the market — some already out there. People making out that theirs is the 'official' book on the band etc. Please note that none of these books have been approved by t...

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POSSESSED: U.S. Dates Announced

San Francisco Bay Area metal legends POSSESSED have scheduled the following U.S. dates in November: Nov. 24 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Nov. 25 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill The Internet pre-sale started today (July 23) exclusively through EnterTheVault.com and will run until A...

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MARILYN MANSON On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'; Video Available

Video footage of MARILYN MANSON performing his new single, "Putting Holes in Happiness" on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Friday, July 20 has been posted on YouTube. Marilyn Manson recently said he'll begin shooting his horror film once he finishes touring to promote his new album, "Eat Me, Dri...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING To Relaunch Clothing Line

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to Hails & Horns magazine about the status of his KFK Industries clothing line which he launched in 2003. "It's been down for almost a year," Kerry said. "I've moved twice in, like, 15 months so I'm getting all settled in my new place. I'm getting as mu...

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STEVEN ADLER Discusses ROCKLAHOMA, Rumored Upcoming Jam With SLASH And IZZY

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler's MySpace page has been updated with the following interview with Adler: Q: So what's been goin' on, Steven? Steven: Well, Rocklahoma was awesome! I played there that Thursday night and that Saturday afternoon, for like eight songs all together. It was cool...

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ROB ZOMBIE Discusses His Upcoming 'Halloween' Remake

Ryan Rotten of ShockTillYouDrop.com recently conducted an interview with Rob Zombie about Rob's latest film, an adaptation of the 1978 horror classic "Halloween". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ShockTillYouDrop.com: How did the test screening out here go? Rob Zombie: The test screening w...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Performs Special Acoustic Set At New York In-Store

QUEENSRŸCHE played a five-song acoustic set earlier today (Saturday, July 21) at Looney Tunes in West Babylon, New York. According to AnybodyListening.net, the setlist for the performance was as follows: 01. Sign of the Times 02. Bridge 03. The Hands 04. Until There Was You 05. Eyes of a Stranger Th...

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SLAYER's Catalog To Be Reissued

SLAYER singer/bassist Tom Araya has told Gary Graff of Billboard.com that in addition to the recently released new version of "Christ Illusion", Sony BMG's Legacy imprint will be re-releasing SLAYER's catalog, although no release dates or information about bonus material have been determined. SLAYER...

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DOFKA Announces New Singer

West Virginia-based metallers DOFKA have announced the addition of singer Andrew D'Cagna (ANGELRUST, WILDERKIN) to the group's ranks. Andrew will make his live debut with the band on Friday, July 27 at Yesterday's in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia. DOFKA current lineup: Andrew D'Cagna (Voices) Jam...