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SPIRALARMS Confirmed For Hollywood's CRÜEFEST

SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area band featuring Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on guitar/vocals, Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT) on drums, Chris Lombardo on bass and Brad Barth on keyboards, have been confirmed for the sixth annual Crüefest, set...

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CELTIC FROST: More 'Monotheist' European Chart Positions Revealed

CELTIC FROST's comeback album "Monotheist" has achieved the following European chart positions: Germany: Week No. 1: #67 Switzerland: Week No. 1: #41 Week No. 2: #56 Finland: Week No. 1: #57 Greece: Week No. 1: #16 Week No. 2: #15 Week No. 3: #12 As previously reported, "Monotheist", sold just under...

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SLAYER Recount VENOM 'Pissing' Incident

Decibel magazine (web site) has published an exclusive "oral history" of SLAYER, featuring interviews with all four original members, former drummers Paul Bostaph and John Dette, and various other associates, including label personnel and members of other bands. A few excerpts from the feature follo...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Keeps His Singing Chops Up By Singing Country Songs

David Glessner of the San Antonio Express-News recently conducted an interview with SLAYER frontman Tom Araya. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On SLAYER fans: "Some of (our fans) can make you a little nervous. I think the craziest (request) would have to be this kid who wanted one of us to ...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Speaks

Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! An excerpt from the chat follows: Burrn!: Do the fans hassle you about being in Ace's makeup? Tommy: "The vast majority of the people see KISS up there...

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CELTIC FROST's 'Monotheist' Enters Greek Chart At No. 16

According to Rockdetector.com, CELTIC FROST's comeback album "Monotheist" has just achieved its highest global chart position, entering the national Greek album charts at No. 16. Previously the album had charted at no. 41 in Switzerland, 67 in Germany and 194 in France. Produced by HYPOCRISY and PAI...

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ARMORED SAINT Perform In California: New Live Video Available

ARMORED SAINT performed at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California Father's Day (Sunday night, June 18). According to one attendee, the highlight of the night was Phil [Sandoval, guitar], who was wearing a picture of his son David on his shirt, brought his kid on stage 'cause the kid wanted to s...

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SAXON Drummer: 'Rest Assured, We're Working On' U.S. Tour

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has posted a lengthy update on his official web site. A couple of excerpts from his message follow: "The first proper tour I've undertaken in seven years has come to an end and now we're entering a period of summer festivals, inbetween which we'll be continuing with the...

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Exclusive: SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER Talks About Departure Of IGOR CAVALERA

On Thursday, June 15, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET about the recent departure of drummer and founding member Igor Cavalera and the group's future plans. A transcript of the chat follows: Q: Igor told me a couple of days ago [read Igor's interview at this l...

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Exclusive: IGOR CAVALERA Talks About His Decision To Leave SEPULTURA

In the two days since drummer Igor Cavalera announced his departure from SEPULTURA, there has been a great deal of speculation regarding the reasons for his split with the group and his future plans. While some fans have theorized that Igor became disillusioned with playing heavy metal and wanted to...

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WEDNESDAY 13: Tour Dates Announced; New Bassist Needed

Vocalist WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has lined up the following dates as part of his "Till Death Do Us Party" U.S. tour: Jul. 28 - Planet Rock - Jacksonville, NC Jul. 29 - Planet Rock - Myrtle Beach, SC Aug. 04 - Jester's - Fayetteville, NC Aug. 05 - Jaxx's - Springfield, VA Aug. 06 - ...

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CELTIC FROST: 'Monotheist' Enters Swiss Chart At No. 41

According to Rockdetector.com, CELTIC FROST's comeback album "Monotheist" has given the band a first in their homeland by entering the national Swiss charts at No. 41. Although known internationally as extreme metal innovators, none of the band's illustrious back catalogue — 1985's "To Mega Therion"...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Putting Finishing Touches On 'Shot To Hell'

On top of helping Ozzy Osbourne write songs for his next record, guitarist Zakk Wylde is putting the finishing touches on "Shot To Hell", his first BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album for Roadrunner Records. Produced by Zakk and Michael Beinhorn (OZZY, KORN, SOUNDGARDEN),and recorded with longtime pals Craig...

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ANTHRAX Drummer Comments On Upcoming Tour, Studio Album

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, hello. It's been a long time since I typed some words of wizdumb. "Have you heard? We're going on tour again. Yessireebabboo, The Hellbilly Deluxe (Rob Zombie) has asked us to be a part of his Ed...

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METALLICA, RUSH, SCORPIONS, IRON MAIDEN Tracks Among 'Greatest Conservative Rock Songs'

Tracks by METALLICA, RUSH, SCORPIONS, IRON MAIDEN, LED ZEPPELIN and AEROSMITH have made National Review's Top 50 list of "greatest conservative rock songs." According to National Review political reporter John J. Miller, the following ingredients are required to make a great conservative rock song:...