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EDGUY's North American Tour With HAMMERFALL Is A 'Big Success'

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has issued the following update regarding the group's current North American tour with HAMMERFALL: "The tour is a big success and great fun for both bands. We are currently thinking about playing EDGUY chants over the PA while HAMMERFALL play, throwing eggs and bottles a...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer: 'We're One Of The Better Live Speed Metal Bands Out There'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: This ["Dreams of Death"] is your first new studio album since "My God" in 2001. Why such a long wait? Craig: "We lost our deal with Metal Blade. That...

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OTEP Frontwoman Says IRON MAIDEN 'Insulted' OZZY While Benefitting From OZZFEST

OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya has posted the following message in her online diary: "I was able to get away for a bit and visited a few friends & allies [co-conspirators] at Ozzfest in [San Bernardino] [Saturday] ... I arrived just in time to watch the mighty SLIPKNOT destroy the main stage ... I...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Launches 'Running Wild In The Night'

MÖTLEY CRÜE founder and bassist Nikki Sixx knows first-hand what it's like to have to fend for yourself on the streets, which is why he has launched "Running Wild in the Night", a fundraising initiative for Covenant House. Covenant House provides services in 21 cities, 15 in the U.S., to homeless an...

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HELLFEST Organizer Suspected Of 'Terrorizing' Arena Parking Lot Following Cancellation

Scott Frost of The Trentonian has issued the following report: A coup of screaming Hellfest supporters terrorized the parking lot of the Sovereign Bank Arena [Friday, August 19], turning the spot of the canceled three-day event into their own personal demolition derby. Witnesses said the Hellfest bu...

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AMEN Frontman CASEY CHAOS: 'Bloodied, Broken And Penniless Yet Again'

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following statement: "First off, I want to say 'Thank you' to everyone that has ever been a part of this rollercoaster of a life called AMEN. On both sides of the stage, it has been an honor to be able to have released three albums on three different ...

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METALLICA: Pictures From New KIRK HAMMETT Photo Shoot Posted Online

Former METALLICA photographer Ross Halfin recently did a photo shoot with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett, according to a posting at Halfin's web site. "Nice and hot," Halfin writes in an August 5 diary entry at RossHalfin.co.uk. "Studio session today with Kirk Hammett of METALLICA. It's been so lo...

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SUSPERIA: 'Devil May Care' EP European Release Date Confirmed

SUSPERIA, the extreme melodic metal band from Norway, have announced the official release date for their highly anticipated EP, "Devil May Care". The special-edition CD will be released in Europe on September 26 through Tabu Recordings. The EP features a mix of original and cover songs that have bee...

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SLIPKNOT Observe 'No Cursing', 'No Obscene Gestures' Rules During Singapore Performance

According to The Electric New Paper, SLIPKNOT — who are known for outrageous stage antics — were handed out a list of no-nos by the local authorities prior to their August 16 performance at the Fort Canning Park in Singapore. Among the rules set by the officials were the folowing: *No obscene gestur...

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NECROPHOBIC: 'A New Beginning'

Swedish death metallers NECROPHOBIC have posted the following message on their official web site: "We're back in Stockholm, Sweden again after an intense weekend in Germany at the Party.San festival. We would like to thank all staff for taking such good care of us and for great hospitality. BUT most...

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Bassist JEFF PILSON Explains Why He's Not Interested In DOKKEN Reunion

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, DIO, FOREIGNER) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, it's been a long time. In fact, I'd say I'm wayyyyy overdue at getting everyone up-to-date at what's been going on. I must confess, between traveling, fatherhood, and a host of projects whi...

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Former LED ZEPPELIN Frontman Donating Proceeds From EP To Charity

Paul Giblin of the East Valley Tribune is reporting that former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant is donating proceeds from sales of a four-song CD to the group TurtleWill, which aids tribal people in remote regions of Ethiopia, Mali and Niger. Plant has made donations to TurtleWill before, but not...

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MEGADETH Bassist Says GIGANTOUR Is 'Going Awesome'

MEGADETH basssist James MacDonough has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Hey guys, sorry it's been a while, but finally got my wireless laptop back. "The tour is going awesome, of course. I think it's come together quite nicely. There are so many...

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ICED EARTH Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Saying I'm Not A Songwriter Is Wrong'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has defended himself against accusations that he is not a "songwriter" following comments made by ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer in a recent interview. Speaking to LocalMetal.com, Schaffer spoke about his decision to...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album 'Is Going To Be Amazing'

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "It's time!!! The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND are ready to go into the studio to record our new album, 'Synchestra'. "We will be entering the luxurious Armoury Studios on August 10th to record my drum...