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METALLICA Guitarist Attends RUSSELL YOUNG Art Exhibition: Photos Available

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett attended the West Coast opening of works by artist Russell Young, entitled "Fame, Shame and the Realm of Possibility" at Minotti Los Angeles on November 30, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Some of the pieces were auctioned by Christie's to benefit The Art of Elysium...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist Talks About Performing At LES PAUL Tribute Concert

Mary Ellen Gustafson of Garage Radio recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpt from the chat follow: Garage Radio: I read that you were invited to be part of the "Les Paul Tribute" during the Music Player Live! event in NYC in Oct...

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MEGADETH Drummer Recovering From Knee Surgery

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover (also in EIDOLON) has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "So it's been 10 days now since my surgery, and I have to say that this has NOT been a fun ride thus far. The day I left the hostpital, I actually felt ...

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SLIPKNOT Frontman Escapes with 'Star Wars'

StarWars.com recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: "My first 'Star Wars' memory took place in a drive-in. There was a double feature of 'Smokey and the Bandit' and 'A New Hope', so my first heroes were Darth Vader and Burt Rey...

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KIX: More Reunion Tour Dates Announced

Veteran hard rockers KIX have lined up the following reunion tour dates in December: Dec. 14 - The State Theatre - Falls Church, VA Dec. 16 - Stinger's – Boonsboro, MD Dec. 17 - Rams Head live! – Baltimore, MD The trek will feature four-fifths of the original KIX lineup — frontman Steve Whiteman, gu...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'I Would Have Taken A Bullet' For DIMEBAG

Former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has spoken exclusively to Revolver magazine (web site) about the death of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Anselmo's much-rumored substance-abuse problems and the role the heavy metal media has played in PANTERA's eventual demise, among many other topics. Several exce...

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LORDI: Release Date Set For 'The Arockalypse'

Drakkar has set a March 3, 2006 release date for the new album from Finland's LORDI, entitled "The Arockalypse". The CD will feature guest appearances by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider (on "They Only Come Out at the Night") and ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick (on "Snowing in Hell"). "Udo ha...

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PATH OF RESISTANCE Announce European Mini-Tour

PATH OF RESISTANCE, the old-school hardcore band consisting of former members of EARTH CRISIS, have announced a five-date European tour, to take place in April/May 2006. With only four previous shows under their belt, these gigs mark the band's official comeback to the stage, and will be the first t...

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DISTURBED Guitarist: DIMEBAG Inspired Resurrection Of Guitar Solo

In a brand-new interview with The Flint Journal, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan spoke about the group's resurrection of a time-honored tradition in rock — the guitar solo — while penning their latest album, "Ten Thousand Fists". "When we started writing, we went back to the basics of just kind of j...

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CRIMINAL Frontman Discusses His Lyrical Inspiration

In a recent interview with Denmark's Nocturnal Horde webzine, CRIMINAL vocalist/guitarist Anton Reisenegger (ex-PENTAGRAM, FALLOUT) revealed that original bassist Juan "Kato" Cueto, who rejoined the band last year, isn't part of the group anymore. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Nocturnal...

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AEROSMITH Drummer Talks Cars

Sport Z Magazine, "the definitive Z Car and G35 enthusiast magazine," recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer. An excerpt from the chat follows: SZM: It seems that you've been an automotive enthusiast for quite some time. How did you get started in the hobby? Joey Kramer:...

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SEETHER Frontman Stunned To Duet With AUDIOSLAVE Singer

Launch Radio Networks reports: SEETHER is nearing the end of its run as opening act on AUDIOSLAVE's North American tour, and frontman Shaun Morgan told Launch that AUDIOSLAVE singer Chris Cornell recently helped create one memory that will stay with Morgan for a long time. "About a week ago, Chris a...

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MUDVAYNE Confirmed For Australia/New Zealand's BIG DAY OUT Festival

MUDVAYNE have joined the lineup for the Big Day Out festival tour of Australia and New Zealand, which begins January 20 in Auckland. Also scheduled to appear are THE MARS VOLTA, FRANZ FERDINAND, THE WHITE STRIPES, and IGGY AND THE STOOGES, among others. MUDVAYNE Australian/New Zealand dates: Jan. 20...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Guest On FUSE TV's 'Metal Asylum'

Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM will be appearing on Fuse TV's "Metal Asylum" program tonight (November 15). Alexi Laiho (guitar, vocals),Janne Wirman (keyboards) and Roope Latvala (guitar) all stop by by the studio and talk with Juliya about their first U.S. headlining tour with TRIVIUM and A...

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Former ACCEPT Frontman, Ex-KISS Guitarist To Guest On New LORDI Album

Former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider and ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick will be making guest appearances on the new LORDI album, entitled "The Arockalypse". Dirkschneider will visit the band in the studio this week and is expected to contribute his distinctive voice to a song called "They Only C...