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SLAYER Guitarist: 'We Worked Hard To Get Here, And No One Is Gonna Take It Away From Me!'
Shawn Jam Hill of The Ottawa Citizen recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's 25-year career: "I enjoy my longevity. SLAYER has cultivated this sh--, there is no image. I put my leathers on, put my nails on (King's sig...February 9, 2007
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Records 'Latin' Version Of 'Practice What You Preach'; Audio Available
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the band led by TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, will release its new album, "Last Day In Paradise", on March 15 via Magnatude Records. The CD consists of seven original compositions along with three arrangements of hard rock "standards" (a concept upon which the trio has built...February 9, 2007
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HELLYEAH: First Single To Go For Radio Adds At The End Of The Month
The first single from HELLYEAH's self-titled debut album, "You Wouldn't Know", will go for radio adds on February 26-27. HELLYEAH is the new band featuring former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott alongside members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE. The group's debut CD is scheduled for releas...February 9, 2007
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TOM ARAYA: 'At My Age, I'm Not Too Old To Listen To SLAYER'
Chad Painter of The Other Paper recently conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On being insprired to write "Eyes of the Insane", a song about an American soldier stationed in Iraq who kills himself following a nervous breakdown, after rea...February 8, 2007
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ONCE DEAD: Recording Update
ONCE DEAD, the Christian metal band featuring former members of VENGEANCE RISING alongside HIRAX guitarist Glenn Rogers, has issued the following update: As far as the [new ONCE DEAD] album [entitled 'Visions of Hell'] goes; we have completed the drum tracks and Bryan Jay (our producer) has been wor...February 8, 2007
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HELLYEAH's VINNIE PAUL Tries To Figure Out Free OZZFEST
Launch Radio Networks reports: As the news spreads about Ozzfest 2007 being free, fans, musicians, and industry insiders are trying to figure out just how Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are going to make the numbers work. Former PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul told Launch he's not exactly sure...February 7, 2007
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SON OF SCIENCE: New Song Posted Online
SON OF SCIENCE, the tech-metal band formed by former DRAGONFORCE bassist Adrian Lambert, has uploaded a new song, entitled "The Path", to its MySpace page. The track will appear on the ProgPower UK CD, which will be available at the festival (to be held late March). SON OF SCIENCE last year recruite...February 6, 2007
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PERRY FARRELL's SATELLITE PARTY: First Single Posted Online
SATELLITE PARTY, the new project led by JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell, has made its first single, "Wish upon a Dog Star", available for online streaming. Check it out: Windows Media, Real Media, Quicktime. The track comes off the group's debut album, "Ultra Payloaded", due on May 15 via .....February 6, 2007
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AUDIOSLAVE/RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Focusing On Solo Project
Launch Radio Networks reports: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello is not certain about the future of either band, but he knows for sure that he will be spending a lot more time working as his political folk alter ago, the NIGHTWATCHMAN. Morello will issue his first solo al...February 6, 2007
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VINNIE PAUL: Listen To The Drum Tracks From HELLYEAH'S Upcoming Album
Wanna hear some kick-ass Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) drum tracks from HELLYEAH's upcoming album before the self-titled CD even comes out? Then join HELLYEAH's mobile mob to receive exclusive Vinnie Paul drumtones for your mobile phone. These bad-ass tones are taken directly from the upc...February 5, 2007
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MAGNACULT Signs With RUSTY CAGE RECORDS
Dutch metallers MAGNACULT have inked a deal with Rusty Cage Records. The group's debut album, "Synoré", was produced by the band themselves along with Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) and Bouke Visser and was mixed and mastered at the Split Second Sound Studio. A May release is expected. Commented guitarist...February 4, 2007
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DARK FUNERAL, ENSLAVED: Poughkeepsie Show Cancelled
DARK FUNERAL and ENSLAVED were forced to cancel their scheduled appearance at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York tonight (Saturday, February 3) after their tour bus broke down. Two two opening bands — one of them being ABIGAIL WILLIAMS — still performed, but to an almost empty venue. The Chance re...February 3, 2007
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JEFF KOLLMAN Collaborates With Ex-GRIM REAPER Singer On SUPERBOWL Commercial
Acclaimed L.A.-based guitarist/songwriter/producer Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, COSMOSQUAD, MOGG/WAY) and writing/production partner Jono Brown have landed a Superbowl commercial for Garmin GSP navigation systems. The 30-second spot, which is set to air just before Superbowl half-time this Sunday, wa...February 3, 2007
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CLOVEN HOOF: New Lineup Complete
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends CLOVEN HOOF have issued the following update: "After an exhaustive series of auditions CLOVEN HOOF has the final pieces of its personnel jigsaw in place. Simon Heywood has been recruited on drums and Ben Read on twin lead guitar. They join Russ North...February 3, 2007
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SLAYER Guitarist Says ABC-TV Put Last-Minute 'Gag Order' On Band's 'Jimmy Kimmel' Performance
Ashley Brown of The Kansas City Star reports: For the second year SLAYER has been nominated for a Grammy in the best metal performance category. It goes to the ceremony, according to guitarist Kerry King, if only for the courtesy booze. "We went for the parties with no intention of winning," he says...February 3, 2007
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