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Science of Annihilation
Proclaiming yourselves to be "American power metal kings", as CAGE does in the booklet for "Science of Annihilation", doesn't exactly smack of humbleness. Then again, CAGE continually backs up their collective words great heavy metal albums, and "Science of Annihilation" is no exception. The fact of...June 15, 2009
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Sharp Blade Sinks Deep into Dull Minds
More KILL THE CLIENT than AFGRUND, New York City's DEFEATIST are all about the quick kill, eschewing experimentation and expansionism and openly advocating grindcore that results in bloody noses and cracked ribs. Pretension is anathema, triggers strictly prohibited, and at 20 tracks with a total run...June 15, 2009
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THE 69 EYES Schedules Berlin Listening Party, Meet-And-Greet
Finnish goth metallers THE 69 EYES have scheduled a listening party for their new album, "Back In Blood". Fans will get a chance to meet and greet guitarist Pasi Moilanen and drummer Jussi Heikki Tapio Vuori as well as rock out to the new tunes while having a beer or two with the guys on ...June 12, 2009
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NICKO MCBRAIN: The True Power Of The Music Of IRON MAIDEN Humbles Me
Camille Dodero of The Village Voice recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A couple of excerts from the chat follow below. The Village Voice: At the beginning of "Flight 666", there's talk about how you guys have always been a private band. Why'd you finally decide t...June 12, 2009
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AEROSMITH: Rehearsal, Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available
Behind-the-scenes and pre-tour rehearsal footage of AEROSMITH shot earlier in June can be viewed below. As KTVI-TV reported earlier today, intense lightning Wednesday night (June 10) in St. Louis County postponed the AEROSMITH concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missour...June 11, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS Says Prop 'Should Have Been Stopped' Until He Cleared The Stage
POISON singer Bret Michaels has released the following statement regarding the incident at Sunday's (June 7) Tony Awards when he got clocked in the head by a descending set piece during his band's performance. "I am trying to remain very positive and somewhat humorous about the whole situation. "I a...June 11, 2009
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QUEEN Guitarist 'Loves' DREAM THEATER Medley Cover
DREAM THEATER's version of a medley of three songs from the legendary QUEEN — "Tenement Funster", "Flick Of The Wrist" and "Lily Of The Valley" — is one of six cover songs that are included on the special-edition version of DREAM THEATER's new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". The DREAM TH...June 11, 2009
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MARILYN MANSON: 'I've Got Nothing To Lose Now'
Nicole Powers of SuicideGirls.com recently conducted an interview with Marilyn Manson. An excerpt from the chat follows below. SuicideGirls.com: I've been reading in interviews that this is a more autobiographical album. Did that make it harder to write? Manson: Well, it was very difficult getting t...June 11, 2009
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Strong Storm Disrupts AEROSMITH Concert
According to KTVI-TV, intense lightning Wednesday night (June 10) in St. Louis County postponed the AEROSMITH concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missouri for about an hour. Maryland Heights police tell KTVI-TV there were safety concerns about the estimated crowd of 16...June 11, 2009
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SATANOCHIO Completes Work On RUNNING WILD Cover
Romanian "evil metal" band SATANOCHIO has finished recording "Siberian Winter" for "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild" — the upcoming tribute to German metal legends RUNNING WILD which will contain cover versions of songs exclusively from the albums "The Rivalry" (1998),"Victory" (2000),"The B...June 11, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN Singer On 'Flight 666': 'The Audience Are The Stars Of This Documentary'
JAM! Music recently conducted an interview with vocalist Bruce Dickinson of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. JAM! Music: Flying every day and playing every night seems like a heck of a schedule. Bruce: Well, it would be if I did that. The docu...June 11, 2009
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ASPHYX's 'Death...The Brutal Way' To Receive U.S. Release In September
Ibex Moon Records has announced the licensing of ASPHYX's "Death...The Brutal Way"from Century Media Records for distribution in the United States. Due on September 1 (June 22 in Europe via Century Media),it is the first full-length ASPHYX album to feature the sickening growls of Martin van Drunen...June 10, 2009
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IRON KOBRA, DESTROY EDGEBONE Confirmed For Italy's THE REVENGE OF TRUE METAL
IRON KOBRA and DESTROY EDGEBONE have been confirmed for this year's The Revenge Of True Metal festival, set to take place July 11 at Piazzale Degasperi, Rovereto (TN),Italy. The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drumme...June 10, 2009
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DISTURBED Frontman: 'I Lead A Very, Very Straight-Edge Sort Of Lifestyle On The Road'
Eric Lewis of Times & Transcript recently conducted an interview with DISTURBED frontman David Draiman. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the seemingly never-ending life on the road: "It's not easy, my friend, regardless of what people will tell you. I never understood why so many mu...June 10, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Talks 'Flight 666' Movie
Mark Morton of Heavy Metal Examiner recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Heavy Metal Examiner: Was there an extensive group discussion about participating in the ["Flight 666"] movie, or was it an executive decision from Rod...June 10, 2009