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EPICA Bassist Issues Studio Report

EPICA bassist Yves Huts has posted a lengthy studio report from the recording sessions for the band's new album, due later in the year. An excerpt follows: "The life of a musician isn't always glitter and glamour. Sometimes we do actually have to work. Recording sessions are one of these rare occasi...

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Former EXTREME/VAN HALEN Singer GARY CHERONE Launches HURTSMILE

According to MelodicRock.com, former EXTREME/VAN HALEN frontman Gary Cherone has a new band together called HURTSMILE. You can check three songs from the newly formed outfit — "Stillborn", "Set Me Free" and "Just War Theory" — via MySpace. HURTSMILE is comprised of Gary, brother Markus Cherone, Joe...

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VINNIE PAUL Says PANTERA's 'Far Beyond Driven' Is His 'Most Impressive' Drumming Record

The U.K.'s "best-selling drum magazine" Rhythm (web site) recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rhythm: What or who inspired you to become a metal drummer? Vinnie Paul: The first time...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Son WOLFGANG: 'I'm Too Young' To Tour With VAN HALEN

Wolfgang Van Halen, the 16-year-old son of VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen and the projected replacement for VH bassist Michael Anthony, has told People magazine that he isn't disappointed there will be no VAN HALEN tour this summer following his father's decision to check himself into rehab. "M...

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Reunited EXTREME To Play At New York City Benefit Concert

The original lineup of EXTREME will reunite for a benefit concert and auction in New York City in honor of music manager Steven Hoffman. Hoffman, who worked with RUSH, VAN HALEN and EXTREME, died of lung cancer in 2003. The event will take place on May 18 at the 450-capacity Canal Room, 285 West Bro...

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DAN SWÄNO To Produce New Band Featuring PESTILENCE, GOREFEST, THANATOS Members

Swedish producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Swäno (EDGE OF SANITY, INFESTDEAD) has agreed to mix/produce the upcoming demo/CD from HAIL OF BULLETS, the new band featuring THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens, former PESTILENCE/ASPHYX singer Martin Van Drunen, GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Releases Another TERROR SYNDROME Track

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted another full-length track from his TERROR SYNDROME project. Check out the song "When God Was Sober" at the band's MySpace page. Commented Ryan Van Poederooyen: "This is a straight-up metal ass-kicker of a song. It was one of the first songs...

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BLACK SABBATH, ALICE COOPER, SLIPKNOT Featured In Book About READING FESTIVAL

BBC News reports that BLACK SABBATH, ALICE COOPER and SLIPKNOT are among the artists whose memories will be shared in a special book about the legendary U.K. festival Reading. The author is Ian Carroll, a 41-year-old father-of-one who's enjoyed virtually every Reading Festival since 1983. "I thought...

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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Without A Doubt, Guitar Solos Are Back Again'

Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted a short interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: Zakk, First of all I would like to commend you on your work with St. Jude Hospital. Wylde: BLACK LABEL is don...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Anyone Who Says That MEGADETH Isn't Me Is A Fool'

Chris Gill of Guitar One magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Guitar One: When "The System Has Failed" came out, you said it would be the last MEGADETH album. What inspired you to change your mind? Mustain...

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UNEARTH Guitarist Discusses Life On The Road

OneMetal.com recently conducted an interview with UNEARTH guitarist Buz McGrath. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: OneMetal.com: There's a saying about "hat goes off on tour stays on tour." Have you got any stories that you would care to share with us? Buz McGrath: Well, the weirdest thing...

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TRIVIUM Frontman Explains Why He Likes Wearing Girls' Jeans

Writer/author Joel McIver recently interviewed TRIVIUM in California for the cover of Total Guitar magazine, Europe's biggest-selling guitar title. Guitarists Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu took the opportunity to clear up some rumors surrounding the band in the magazine (out on March 28). With unpre...

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THE AUTUMN OFFERING Launches Vocalist Search

Daytona Beach, Florida's THE AUTUMN OFFERING is actively seeking a replacement for departing vocalist Dennis Miller. The band has issued the following statement: "We are now taking submissions for a new singer. If you think you got what it takes and have touring experience, send both audio and video...

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Guitarist JOHN 5: 'ROB ZOMBIE Is By Far The Best Band I Have Ever Been In'

The Rock Squad recently conducted an interview with former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Rock Squad: So John, people know what they are going to get with you on a MANSON album or a ZOMBIE album, but what can they expect ...

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VELVET REVOLVER: North American Tour Dates Announced

VELVET REVOLVER has lined up the following tour dates during the coming months: South American tour: April 10 - Pista Atlética Del Estadio Nacional - Santiago, Chile April 12 - Estádio do Morumbi - São Paulo, Brazil April 13 - Citibank Hall - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 15 - Quilmes Rock 2007 @ Est...