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SATYRICON Frontman: 'The New Album Isn't Just Another Album, It's A Milestone'
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON held a press conference earlier today (June 4) prior to their headlining show at Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg. "We just got back fron Los Angeles where we've finishing tracking the drums [for the new SATYRICON studio album]", revealed frontman Satyr. "I'm goi...June 4, 2008
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Former THE GATHERING Singer Unable To Perform With MOONSPELL At ROCK IN RIO
Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen (who now fronts AGUA DE ANNIQUE) will be unable to join Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL for their appearance at the Rock in Rio 2008 festival on June 5 in Lisbon, Portugal. Comments Anneke: "When I was driving home from a show in Amsterdam last night...June 4, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman: 'The Labels And The Internet Have Killed Metal Music'
Greece's Rockpages.gr recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Rockpages.gr: What are the main differences of a tour nowadays in comparison with the 80s? Jeff Waters: For the promotion of "Metal", we've done about 100 shows. The...June 3, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Cancels Tour Of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine And Belarus
URIAH HEEP has cancelled its previously announced nine-date tour of Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus which was scheduled to commence in Chisinau, Moldova tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4. According to the band, "the last-minute cancellation comes as a result of the tour promoter's complete lack of ad...June 3, 2008
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Michigan's Van Andel Arena Rechristened VAN HALEN Arena For Band's Performance
Muskegon Chronicle reports that the Van Andel arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan was temporarily renamed after classic hard rock band VAN HALEN. A crowd of 30 WLAV-FM listeners and Van Andel officials gathered in front of the downtown arena, 130 W. Fulton St., around 11 a.m. Monday (June 2) as Mayor Ge...June 3, 2008
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RICHIE KOTZEN: New Audio Interview Posted Online
A new 15-minute audio interview with guitarist Richie Kotzen (ex-POISON, MR. BIG) conducted this past weekend (May 31) by "The Classic Metal Show" is available for streaming in two parts below. Frontiers Records has set a July 4 European release date for "Live In Sao Paulo", Richie Kotzen's first-ev...June 3, 2008
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FORCEFEED Signs With RUSTY CAGE RECORDS
Dutch metallers FORCEFEED have inked a deal with Rusty Cage Records. The quintet has just finished recording its latest effort with producer Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) for a fall 2008 release. Since its inception in September 2002, FORCEFEED never stopped moving forward. In addition to releasing one E...June 2, 2008
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THE AURORA PROJECT Signs With THE LASER'S EDGE
Dutch progressive rock band THE AURORA PROJECT has inked a deal with the American label The Laser's Edge. The group's second album, titled "Shadow Border", is currently being mixed by Joost van den Broek (AYREON, AFTER FOREVER) for a September release. According to a press release, "Shadow Border" w...June 2, 2008
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SOILWORK Frontman Interviewed In Malaysia; Video Available
Malaysia's HateTV conducted an interview with SOILWORK frontman Bjrn "Speed" Strid after the band's May 25, 2008 concert at Ruums Club in Kuala Lumpur. The three-minute clip, which includes footage of the group's show in Malaysia, can be viewed below. In other news, SOILWORK has posted the following...June 1, 2008
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Technician: 'ED Doesn't Play Guitar; The Guitar Submits To ED's Will'
John Sinkevics of The Grand Rapids Press reports: In the kingdom of rock guitar, few people get as close to "the hand of God" most nights as Grand Rapids native Tom Weber. As guitar technician for the revered Eddie Van Halen, Weber not only prepares the musician's arsenal of eight guitars every day...June 1, 2008
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ALICE IN CHAINS, STATIC-X, THE CULT Members Jam With CAMP FREDDY; Video Available
CAMP FREDDY's final sold-out show of their month-long May residency at The Roxy in West Hollywood culminated Thursday night (May 29) with a special appearance by Billy Idol. Idol, guitarist Steve Stevens and drummer Brian Tichy treated the packed house to a cover of THE DOORS' "L.A. Woman", also fea...May 31, 2008
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F**K THE FACTS: Video Footage From 'Disgorge Mexico' Recording Sessions Posted Online
Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS has posted video footage from the recording sessions for the band's new album, "Disgorge Mexico". Watch the clip below. "Disgorge Mexico" is due on July 22 (July 28 internationally) via Relapse Records. The initial tracks for the LP were laid down last Aug...May 30, 2008
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BIRDS OF PREY To Begin Writing New Material
BIRDS OF PREY, the band featuring Erik Larson (ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY),Bo Leslie (THE LAST VAN ZANT),Summer Welch (BARONESS),Ben Hogg (BEATEN BACK TO PURE) and Dave Witte (MUNICIPAL WASTE),will commence the songwriting sessions for its third album at the end of June. BIRDS OF PREY's most recent CD...May 30, 2008
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: New '1994-2006 Chaos Years' Trailer Available
"1994-2006 Chaos Years", the "best-of" set by STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, entered the official Finnish album chart at No. 32 upon its release in late March. Celebrating one of the most innovative metal bands ever, this release contains the legacy of Devin Townsend and his bandmates Gene Hoglan, Byron Strou...May 30, 2008
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Reveals Guitar 'Secrets' In New Interview
RollingStone.com has posted a new interview with VAN HALEN guitar legend Eddie Van Halen as part of a new series of articles called "Secrets Of The Guitar Heroes." A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. RollingStone.com: You ended up covering another Sixties classic, THE KINKS' "You Really Got M...May 29, 2008
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