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JEFF WALKER On CARCASS Reunion: 'If It Doesn't Happen Next Year, Then Forget About It'
Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: So you are in touch with your old CARCASS bandmates? Jeff: Yeah, I mean Bill [Steer, guitar] and I still text each other, still see e...October 30, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE's 'Halloween' A Year Away
Launch Radio Networks reports: If all goes according to plan, Rob Zombie's remake of the classic horror film "Halloween" will hit theatres a year from now, just in time for the holiday that shares its name. Zombie said that he was initially reluctant to remake the 1978 original, one of his five favo...October 30, 2006
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CHRIS CORNELL In Car Crash
According to SFGate.com, AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell is counting his blessings after a truck careered into his motorcycle in Los Angeles. The rocker was thrown off his bike and suffered severe cuts and bruises after the accident on Tuesday (Oct. 24). Although his $50,000 Exile Chopper was smas...October 27, 2006
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman: 'If You Don't Get Up On That Stage And Deliver, Go Home'
Horror_Brain's Blog recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe. An excerpt from the chat follows: Horror_Brain's Blog: Between SLAYER's Unholy Alliance Tour this past summer and MEGADETH's Gigantour which recently wrapped, you're about to head out on the road again in sup...October 27, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'I Am Amazed How Little Ol' Me Can Piss Off So Many Dudes'
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "How does it feel to know it all? "Me and the little voices in my head are wondering. What an amazing sense of security some live in. What a safe place. Where the winds never blow, and it never gets cold. ...October 26, 2006
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Former HURTLOCKER Drummer Passes Away
Former HURTLOCKER drummer Dan Ditella, who played with the group during much of 2005 and recorded drums on the band's Napalm Records debut, "Fear in a Handful of Dust", passed away on October 18 due to complications while in rehab in Elgin, IL. "The details are still sketchy so at this point we can'...October 26, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: We Intend On Opening 100 KISS Coffeehouses In Next Two Years
Michelle J. Mills of Whittier Daily News recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons about the recently released KISS fragrance lines for men and women. "The idea of KISS fragrances initially was not just limited to fragrances, it was for everything head to toe," said Gen...October 25, 2006
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Break Silence On New Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: The SMASHING PUMPKINS have broken the silence surrounding the band's first new album since its break-up in 2000. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin — or least someone with the initials "JC" writing under the heading "Jimmy's Love Letters" — has posted two messages to the band's...October 24, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Comments On CHUCK BERRY Jam
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry joined Chuck Berry on stage in a surprise appearance at Chuck Berry's 80th birthday celebration at Blueberry Hill nightclub last Wednesday night (Oct. 18) in St. Louis. Commented Perry: "We walked into Chuck's dressing room, he was sitting down listening to the CARDINAL...October 23, 2006
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Heavy Metal Radio Promotion Company SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
Skateboard Marketing Ltd., the self-proclaimed "North America's premiere independent radio promotion company," has announced its 15th anniversary. The company, whose specialty is hard rock and heavy metal radio promotion was founded by former PolyGram Records radio promotion executive Munsey Ricci i...October 23, 2006
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I'm A Poor Kid, Man'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke with Australia's Time Off magazine about the band heading to the country to perform on the Gigantour festival tour. "My family is getting to come to Australia, I'm so excited," he said. "Thank God, thank the fans for making it possible for me to finally afford to...October 23, 2006
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KATATONIA Vocalist Talks About Touring North America For First Time
Many of us can think of a fair number of "good" heavy music bands, but when the term "great" is uttered, only a few come to mind. Many would agree that bands like OPETH, TOOL, and MASTODON fall into the latter category. Unless you've missed out on the raw emotion, beautiful heaviness, doom-laden atm...October 23, 2006
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Louder Harder Faster
While their comeback studio album, "Third World Chaos", was an unmitigated piece of shit, it was still nice to see NUCLEAR ASSAULT get back together. One of the quirkiest and most interesting thrash bands of the 80's, their punk and grind influences and irreverent attitude made for some of the all-t...October 22, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist Discusses Current State Of Metal Scene
MetalForever.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalForever.com: Why the decision to open this tour in the USA vs Europe? Do you think metal is still strong in the U.S.? Steve: Well I don't think it was really a case...October 21, 2006
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SOILWORK Frontman Discusses Plans For New Album
SOILWORK frontman Björn Strid recently spoke to Rockdetector.com's Welsh interviewer Anthony Morgan. Topics of discussion included the group's inaugural decade in the music industry, guitarist Peter Wichers' departure last Christmas and their search for a replacement, working with Devin Townsend, th...October 19, 2006
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