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VELVET REVOLVER In Talks With Producer RICK RUBIN

VELVET REVOLVER has decided to take a little time off from writing for its new album to play a few shows. But drummer Matt Sorum told ABC Radio's ePrep they're on track to have the CD in stores in the spring. No producer has been chosen at this point, but the band has been speaking ...
July 25, 2006
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SLAYER, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BODOM: More Details About Free Salt Lake City Show Revealed

More information has been released about the **FREE** MySpace-sponsored show featuring SLAYER, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BODOM and THINE EYES BLEED which will be taking place today (July 25) at In The Venue (219 S. 660 W) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Entry is limited so get there ear...
July 25, 2006
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DEAD TROOPER Announces New Drummer

Norwegian thrashers DEAD TROOPER have announced the addition of drummer Marius Strand (BLACK COMEDY) to the group's ranks. Strand joins the band as the replacement for Are Sorknes, who left the group in January because he "didn't have enough time for both DEAD TROOPER and his other projects," accord...
July 25, 2006
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ONSLAUGHT To Enter Studio Tomorrow

Vocalist Sy Keeler of the reformed lineup of the classic U.K. thrash outfit ONSLAUGHT has issued the following update: "The day has arrived. After two rescheduled dates, ONSLAUGHT will enter Backstage studio [in Derbyshire, England] with producer Andy Sneap tomorrow, July 26th, to start work on 'Kil...
July 25, 2006
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist: 'It's Great To See How Big Metal Can Be Nowadays'

Shehzaad Jiwani of ChartAttack.com recently conducted an interview with CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka Seppälä. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On opening for SLAYER on this summer's Unholy Alliance tour: "When we heard we were able to go open for SLAYER, it was like a dream come true. When w...
July 25, 2006
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Former RUFFIANS Bassist Dead At 41

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has issued the following statement: "After a long, hard-fought battle with several debilitating health problems, our longtime friend and bassist for many years, Dan Moura, passed...
July 24, 2006
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SLAYER, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BODOM To Play Free Show In Salt Lake City Tomorrow

According to myspace.com/secretshows, SLAYER, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BODOM and THINE EYES BLEED will be playing an all-ages free show tomorrow (Tuesday, July 25) at In The Venue (219 S. 660 W) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Phone # is (801) 359-3219. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Entry is limited so get there ea...
July 24, 2006
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SLAYER Officially Confirmed To Headline Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on July 19, SLAYER has now been officially confirmed as the headliner of the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The official festival pr...
July 24, 2006
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DAVE LOMBARDO: Time Away From SLAYER Was 'Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me'

Waleed Rashidi of Modern Drummer magazine (web site) recently interview SLAYER's Dave Lombardo for a cover story that appears in its September 2006 issue. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Modern Drummer: "Christ Illusion" is your first recording with SLAYER in fourteen years. Were you tota...
July 23, 2006
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NORTHWEST ROYALE: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Eugene, Oregon quintet NORTHWEST ROYALE has lined up the following tour dates during July/August: w/ SIX OUNCE GLOVES except *: Jul. 23 - Tulare, CA - J St. Jul. 24 - Modesto, CA - Fat Cats Jul. 27 - Redding, CA - Sports Bar Jul. 28 - Eugene, OR - Latitude 21 Jul. 29 - ...
July 23, 2006
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EVEMASTER: No New Music Until The Fall Of 2007

Guitarist/vocalist Tomi Mykkänen of the Finnish "dark metal" band EVEMASTER has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We were supposed to enter the studio to record our third album in May but due to problems with studio we had to postpone the recording session. Jaska [Raati...
July 23, 2006
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LAMB OF GOD: 'Sacrament' Audio Samples Available

Audio samples of all 11 tracks from the upcoming LAMB OF GOD, "Sacrament", have been posted online at SonyMusicStore.com. "Sacrament", the second Epic Records studio release from LAMB OF GOD, will be issued on August 22 individually and as a CD and DVD deluxe edition, which will include over 90 minu...
July 23, 2006
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'Global Metal' Documentary: Filmmakers Seek Information On Metal Scenes From Around the World

The makers of the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" are seeking information about metal scenes in different countries for their follow-up film, "Global Metal", which will explore the global spread of heavy metal music and culture. "The goal of this film is to discover what is happening in...
July 21, 2006
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Helsinki Thrashers THE SCOURGER On Finnish Single Chart

According to Rockdetector.com, Finnish thrashers THE SCOURGER — who scored a sensational No. 1 single in their home country with "Hatehead" last year — saw their latest single, "Maximum Intensity", enter the Finnish chart at No. 3 last week. This week it rises to No. 2. View the entire chart at
July 21, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'I Want To Get Back Out On Tour And F*cking Crush'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his official blog: "Slowly over the last couple of weeks my crackling psyche has been regaining some of the balance I felt I'd completely lost there for a while. "I'm getting back in shape physically and I've come to understand t...
July 20, 2006