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PITCH BLACK FORECAST: More Music Posted Online

PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE),the band featuring vocalist Jason "J." Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard and bassist Craig Martini, has posted two more tracks — "Hal...

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WES BORLAND Talks About His New Band BLACK LIGHT BURNS

Mark Carras of RockMyMonkey.com recently conducted an interview with former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist and current BLACK LIGHT BURNS leader Wes Borland. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: Now, in the first week of release, [BLACK LIGHT BURNS' debut] "Cruel Melodies" sold six thous...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'You've Gotta Run Out There And Grab Life By The Balls'

Aaron Willschick of PureGrainAudio.com recently conducted an interview wwith JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PureGrainAudio.com: The last several months have certainly been busy for you from a music and business perspective as back in November, you formed your...

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DIECAST Vocalist Discusses Lineup Changes, SEVENDUST Tour

In a recent interview conducted by Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net, DIECAST vocalist Paul Stoddard discussed the band's many lineup changes over the years, the band's recent tour with SEVENDUST and more. Excerpts follow. Live-Metal.net: Over the years, DIECAST has had a bunch of lineup changes. What eff...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD To Release 'Famous' In July

On July 24, PUDDLE OF MUDD will release "Famous" — the follow-up to their gold-certified release "Life on Display". "It's about passion and writing music that connects with other people and somehow heals them. I really want to try to crawl under people's skin and at the same time make some kick-ass...

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AGENT STEEL Members Discuss New Album, 'Alienigma'

AGENT STEEL guitarist Juan Garcia and vocalist Bruce Hall recently spoke to Metal-Rules.com about their forthcoming album "Alienigma". An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal-Rules.com: Juan told me just recently that the final mixes for your forthcoming, new album, "Alienigma", have been nearly com...

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U.K.'s MTV2 To Air Footage From METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

U.K.'s MTV2 will air footage from this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards on its "Headbanger's Ball" program on Tuesday, July 10 beginning at 11:00 p.m. (note the change of time from the usual 12:00 midnight slot). A video diary from this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards gala, which was he...

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POISON, RATT: Opening-Night Setlists Revealed

POISON and RATT kicked off their summer co-headliing trek last night (Wednesday, June 13) at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, South Carolina. According to one report, the 8,000-capacity venue was about half full, and Swedish rockers VAINS OF JENNA — who were the last-minute replacements for opening a...

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VIRGIN BLACK Frontman Checks In From North American Tour

Vocalist Rowan London of Australia's symphonic/gothic/classical act VIRGIN BLACK has checked in from the band's current tour of North America: "After one very interesting show at a very interesting venue (Lit Lounge) I can confirm that VIRGIN BLACK is definitely in the U.S. Our impromptu New York sh...

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VOLBEAT: 'Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil' Certified Gold In Denmark

Danish metal band VOLBEAT has received its first gold album for sales in excess of 20,000 copies in Denmark of its sophomore CD, "Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil". The album entered the Danish chart at No. 1 upon its release in late February and stayed in the Top 5 for three months. VOLBEAT ...

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STRATOVARIUS Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA Festival

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have been confirmed for the Tuska open-air festival, set to take place June 29 - July 1 at Kaisaniemi in Helsinki, Finland. STRATOVARIUS will top the bill on Sunday, July 1. A total of 32 bands on three stages will perform over the course of three days. In addi...

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SUBZERO, DARKSIDE NYC Confirmed For F*CK YOUR TRENDS Festival

SUBZERO, DARKSIDE NYC and COLD FRONT are among the confirmed bands for the "F*ck Your Trends" festival, set to take place July 14 at Popeye's Pub in Peekskill, New York. Featured on the bill will be some of hardcore's best acts from the past and present. Lineup includes: SUBZERO DARKSIDE NYC COLD FR...

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PITCH BLACK FORECAST: Album Artwork Available

PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE),the band featuring vocalist Jason "J." Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard and bassist Craig Martini, has posted the cover artwork for...

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METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS Video Diary Available

A video diary from this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards gala, which was held last night (Monday, June 11) at Koko in London, England, is available at Metal Hammer TV. The Sun Online reported earlier today that Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE were booed last night when they collected ....

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Booed At METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

The Sun Online reports that Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE were booed last night (Monday, June 11) when they collected their award for "Best UK Band". As a sea of black descended on top London night spot Koko for the fifth annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, the boys seemed shocked at ....