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THORIUM Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Danish metal band THORIUM has finished recording its "comeback" album, entitled "Feral Creation", at the Berno Studio (THE HAUNTED, VOMITORY, DERANGED) in Sweden and is currently mixing the effort with Jacob Hansen (ABORTED, MERCENARY, VOLBEAT) at Hansen Studios. Cover artwork for the CD will be cre...

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HATEBREED Guitarist: 'We Look At SLAYER As Our Role Models'

Finland's HardcoreSounds.Net recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED guitarist Sean Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: HardcoreSounds.Net: "Supremacy" was released through Roadrunner Records. How has the cooperation between you and them been so far? Sean Martin: A label is alw...

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New 'World's Fastest Drummer' Contest Announced

NAMM International has announced its tenth outing to find the "World's Fastest Drummer." This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year's summer NAMM Show in Austin, TX. The contest, which consists of two categories — "Fastest Hands" and "Fastest Feet" — will be held each day on The...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Wife Will Not Attend Birmingham Walk of Stars Induction

According to icBirmingham, Sharon Osbourne will not be by husband Ozzy's side when he is honored with a Hollywood-style star in Birmingham, England tomorrow (Friday, July 6). Sharon said Ozzy's son Jack, eldest daughter Jessica and his grandchildren will attend the event instead. The 54-year-old is...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Talks About Upcoming HEAVEN AND HELL Tour, 'Sign Of The Times' Collection

Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: QUEENSRŸCHE will be opening for HEAVEN AND HELL and ALICE COOPER in September. Are you excited about the tour? Geoff: Well, we are very excited to...

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MARTIN VAN DRUNEN Talks About Old PESTILENCE Days, Possibility Of Reunion

Global Domination recently conducted an interview with legendary death metal vocalist Martin van Drunen (PESTILENCE, ASPHYX, BOLT THROWER, HAIL OF BULLETS, DEATH BY DAWN). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Global Domination: Martin van Drunen, what exactly are you up to these days? Let's start th...

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Report: 'Arenas On Hold' For Fall VAN HALEN Tour

Ray Waddell of Billboard.com reports that a proposed summer amphitheater tour by a reunited VAN HALEN that was derailed when guitarist Eddie Van Halen checked into rehab now looks like it may be resurrected as a fall arena run. Several arena holds are in place in major markets for potential VAN HALE...

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PRIMAL FEAR's 'Comeback' Show Attended By 4,000 'Maniacs'

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR played their first show with guitarist Henny Wolter back in the band on June 30 at the Rock Am Haertsfeldsee in Dischingen, Germany. "4,000 maniacs rocked with us to the limit and gave Henny a warm welcome," the group writes on its web site. PRIMAL FEAR's setlist w...

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VAN HALEN To Hit The Road In September?

According to MelodicRock.com, VAN HALEN is preparing to hit the road in the U.S. beginning in September. The group's lineup for the trek is expected to include David Lee Roth (vocals),Eddie Van Halen (guitar),Alex Van Halen (drums) and Eddie's 16-year-old son Wolfgang Van Halen (bass). Wolfgang Va...

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KISS: 'Kissology: Volume Two' Bonus Disc Details Revealed

According to a posting on KISS' official web site, there will be three different limited-edition "fourth bonus discs" in the initial pressings of KISS' new box set, "Kissology: Volume Two". Retailer details are not confirmed at this time. The shows to be featured are: * Capital Centre – Largo, MD –...

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Build a Nation

It gives me no pleasure to trash a BAD BRAINS album. The band's importance in the hardcore, punk and metal genres cannot be overstated, and their body of work has remained impressive through years of personal turmoil. Despite reports of vocalist H.R. looking and sounding pretty haggard at recent reu...

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AXEMASTER Prepares To Record New Album

Ohio-based metallers AXEMASTER have issued the following update: "We're happy to let everyone know that the writing for AXEMASTER's long awaited new full-length CD, tentatively titled 'The Second Coming', has been completed and the recording will start soon. It will be a long process as there are 15...

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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'My Life Is Not Defined By VELVET REVOLVER Or What I Do'

Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring: "I think that people really think that touring is like the cliché — glamorous and chicks and cocaine or whatever else. But touring i...

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UGLY Signs To ROCK RIDGE MUSIC

Detroit-based rock four-piece UGLY has signed with Rock Ridge Music to release its self-titled album on October 9. Born from the blue-collar smoke stacks of Detroit, Michigan, UGLY is stitched from the same thread as infamous Detroit rockers such as IGGY POP, ALICE COOPER, TED NUGENT and KID ROCK. H...

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THE FLUFFY JACKETS Demos Featuring NEIL MURRAY Now Available

London-based hard rock outfit THE FLUFFY JACKETS has posted two songs featuring a guest appearance by legendary BLACK SABBATH/WHITESNAKE bassist Neil Murray. Check out a high-octane cover version of NAZARETH's "Salty Salty" (from NAZARETH's 1986 album release "Cinema") and a self-penned southern blu...