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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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The Toxic Touch
Holland's GOD DETHRONED have been on a roll these past several years, even with a lineup change that saw the group losing half its membership prior to the release of 2004's stupendous "The Lair of the White Worm". The quintet, led by mastermind and vocalist/guitarist Henri Sattler, progressed into a...October 23, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT To Appear On VH1's 'Hottest Pets'
On Monday, October 23, guitarist Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR. BIG) will be appearing on the new VH1 show called "Hottest Pets". "I can't get on TV by playing guitar, but I can get on playing with my alligator lizard," jokes Gilbert. For more information on the program, click here. Paul Gilbert rece...October 20, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Guest On SARAH SPENCER Album
According to a posting on DEEP PURPLE/DIXIE DREGS guitarist Steve Morse's web site, Steve, basist Dave Larue and drummer Van Romaine have been recording tracks for the upcoming album from Sarah Spencer, the talented teen vocalist Steve's been writing and recording with. Although Dave and Van will be...October 19, 2006
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REDEMPTION Confirmed For PROGPOWER VIII Festival
REDEMPTION is the latest band confirmed for the ProgPower USA VIII festival, set to take place next fall. REDEMPTION is the brainchild of Nicolas van Dyk (guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter) and features the legendary Ray Alder (FATES WARNING) on vocals and Bernie Versailles (AGENT STEEL) on guitars,...October 19, 2006
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UFO Guitarist To Take Part In German Workshop
UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore will take part in a workshop for Engl Amplification on the afternoon of October 31, prior to the first UFO gig in Bochum, Germany. Click here for details. Vinnie Moore recently began recording his new solo CD at Spin Studios in Queens, New York with Van Romaine (BLOOD, SWE...October 19, 2006
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ILL NINO Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
ILL NINO and RA will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, November 13. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you,...October 19, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR Bassist RUSS BERGQUIST: More Solo Material Posted Online
ANNIHILATOR/DUSKMACHINE bassist Russ Bergquist has posted several new solo tracks on his MySpace page. "The song 'Caged' and 'What I Say' have Mark Patrick on vocals, Scott Webb on lead guitar, Ryan Van Poederoyen on drums and me on bass and rhythm guitar," Russ writes. "'Cassini' and 'Stabbed in th...October 18, 2006
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FU MANCHU Announces EP Release Show
California rock quartet FU MANCHU will celebrate the Nov. 28 release of their new EP, "Hung Out To Dry", with a record release show at the Viper Room in Hollywood on Dec. 1. Although the "Hung Out" EP will be available for purchase at the show, a $6 pre-order for the 3,000-copy, limited-edition rele...October 17, 2006
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Ex-ICED EARTH Drummer: JON SCHAFFER Is 'A Really Hard-Working And Dedicated Guy'
Chad Bowar of HeavyMetal.About.com recently conducted an interview with acclaimed drummer Richard Christy (ex-ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: HeavyMetal.About.com: It's been about two years since you've been with ["The Howard Stern Show"] ful...October 17, 2006
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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman KEITH CAPUTO: 'Monkey' Video Posted Online
LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo has uploaded an "experimental" video for his solo song "Monkey" at this location (Quicktime required). The track comes off Caputo's second solo album, "Heart's Blood on Your Dawn", which was released on May 1 via Keith's official web site. Produced by Maurice "Mou...October 16, 2006
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The Fierce Urgency of Now
Just when you think hardcore has become harmless and lyrically irrelevant, Philadelphia's PASSION kicks you square in the teeth with an album like "The Fierce Urgency of Now". With a decidedly metallic bite and a firm grasp of arrangement variety, "The Fierce Urgency of Now" is heavy in the way that...October 16, 2006
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HATEBREED Guitarist: 'We've Never Changed Our Music Style, We Just Play To More People'
Deadtide.com recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED guitarist Frank "3 Gun" Novinec (ex-TERROR, RINGWORM, INTEGRITY). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Deadtide.com: What do you have to say to the people that say you've "sold out"due to Jamey's [Jasta] involvement with MTV? Frank: "...October 14, 2006
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SINISTER: Complete 'Prophecies Denied' DVD Details Announced
MVD Visual has set a January 16, 2007 North American release date for the first-ever live DVD from Dutch death metallers SINISTER, entitled "Prophecies Denied". The disc was shot with seven cameras on August 24 at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland and will be made available as a standard DVD and a...October 14, 2006
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REDEMPTION: New Album Mastered
REDEMPTION's primary songwriter and guitarist/keyboardist Nicolas van Dyk has issued the following update on the progress of the recording/mixing sessions for the band's new album, entitled "The Origins of Ruin": "Well, after an exciting six-week adventure with the German and U.S. postal services, I...October 12, 2006
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