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Former EXODUS Singer ZETRO SOUZA Breaks His Silence

Former EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza has broken his silence with regards to his departure from the group. In the following statement — sent excusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET — Zetro explains his reasons for leaving EXODUS on the eve of their South American tour and offers kind words for his forme...

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CINDERELLA Frontman To Make Fan's Dream Come True

CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer will help make a fan's dream come true on the next episode of "Extreme Makeover" airing on ABC on Thursday, September 30 at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. CST. Tom will reportedly help the fan write a song and there will be some clips of CINDERELLA videos. For more informatio...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: European Drum Clinics Scheduled

SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo will be conducting several drum clinics while on tour with SLAYER in Europe this fall. Confirmed appearances so far are as follows: Sep. 22 - Geneva, SWI - Music Arts (Music School and Store) (6:00 p.m.) Oct. 10 - London, UK - Drumtech (Music School) (2:00 p.m.) SLAYER's...

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Producer: Working With AEROSMITH Is Harder Than Solving Middle East Problem

AEROSMITH's "Aerosmith: You Gotta Move" TV special that first aired back in June is currently being mixed by producer Kevin Shirley (DREAM THEATER, IRON MAIDEN) for a DVD release. Commented Shirley in a posting on his web site, "It's never easy working with [AEROSMITH], and actually it might be easi...

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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT Speaks Out: Audio Available

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke to the MetalRefuge.com webzine on Wednesday (Sept. 15) about the departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the group's future plans. The entire interview, which lasted just a few seconds shy of 30 minutes, can be downloaded in two parts from the MetalRefuge.com web...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Announce New Lineup

CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the new band fronted by former SAVATAGE singer Zachary Stevens, have announced the details of their new lineup. Commented Stevens: "Zak says, We have been very careful to select only the best musicians for the new band. All of these guys came highly recommended by a very good frien...

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KILLING MIRANDA Set Release Date For New Album

Britain's KILLING MIRANDA have set an October 25 release date through Cadiz Music for their new album, "Consummate". Distribution is being handled by Pinnacle (U.K.) and Soulfood/Sony (Europe). U.K. dates in support of the album will be confirmed shortly. Commented singer Richard Pyne (a.k.a. Filthy...

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EXHUMED Frontman Says Singing For EXODUS In Mexico Was An 'Honor'

EXHUMED frontman Matt Harvey has commented on his one-off stint as the lead singer for EXODUS at their headlining gig in Mexico City last weekend. Writing to EXODUS' official message board, Harvey said, "I don't usually post on boards and what-not, but I wanted to make some kind of statement about t...

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DRAGONLAND: Japanese Version Of "Starfall' To Include Bonus Track

DRAGONLAND, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based melodic metal sextet, have secured a Japanese licensing deal with King Records for the release of their third album, "Starfall". The CD will be issued in Japan on October 27 and will include a bonus track, a cover of X-JAPAN's "Rusty Nail". The follow-up to 2...

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TWISTED SISTER Bassist Says New Version Of 'Stay Hungry' Will Be Produced 'The Right Way'

TWISTED SISTER bass player/producer Mark Mendoza spoke to "Smart-Ass Midday Goddess" J.D. Page of Worcester, MA's 100.1 The Fox last Friday (Sept. 10) about touring, re-recording the group's classic "Stay Hungry" album (to be released under the new title "Still Hungry") and comments made by "Stay Hu...

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EXODUS To Recruit Former WARDANCE Singer For South American Tour

EXODUS will likely be utilizing the services of singer John Miller for their South American tour, which scheduled to kick off Friday (Sept. 17) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Miller is a local Bay Area singer who had previously played with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Tom Hunting in WARDANCE,...

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Singer ZETRO SOUZA Quits EXODUS (Again)

Vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza has quit EXODUS on the eve of the band's South American headlining tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal. Although EXODUS have attributed Zetro's absence from the trek to an illness suffered by the singer during the band's recently completed Japanese tour, Souza...

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SLAYER: 'Still Reigning' DVD Packaging Preview Posted Online

Several photos from the packaging to the upcoming SLAYER DVD, "Still Reigning", have been posted online at the Rock N Roll Experience web site. Check them out at this location. As previously reported, "Still Reigning" is scheduled for release on October 26. The disc will feature, for the first time...

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ZACK DE LA ROCHA's Collaboration With TRENT REZNOR Posted Online

Zack de la Rocha (ex-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE) fan site Zack De La Rocha Network has uploaded a "rough copy" version of the de la Rocha track "We Want It All", to be included on a compilation CD inspired by the film "Fahrenheit 9/11". Check it out here. The track, which was reportedly ...

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Former Producer Slams TWISTED SISTER Over 'Stay Hungry' Re-Recording

Veteran hard rock producer Tom Werman has shot back at TWISTED SISTER over their comments regarding his collaboration with the group on the double-platinum "Stay Hungry" album. In a recent press release announcing the release of the re-recorded and expanded version of the classic 1984 album (under t...