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Surviving Members Of MELDRUM Continuing Work On New Album
The surviving members of MELDRUM — the band formed by ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, who died on May 21 as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead — are still pushing forward, putting the finishing touches on the group'...August 1, 2008
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New CRYPTOPSY Singer Says He 'Couldn't Sleep' During 'The Unspoken King' Recording Sessions
Metal Maniacs' Jay H. Gorania recently spoke to CRYPTOPSY drummer Flo Mounier and new vocalist Matt McGachy about the band's new album, "The Unspoken King", for a feature in the August issue. Excerpts follow: Flo Mounier on the band's past: "There's no formula to this. It's basically carte blanche a...August 1, 2008
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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT: 'I've Never Raped Anybody'
Michael Christopher of DelcoTimes.com recently conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett. A few excerpts from the chat follow. On being arrested on strong-arm rape charges at LAX (he was later exonerated): "I'm completely off the hook because they admitted they had the wrong guy. "Rap...July 31, 2008
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TAPROOT: Las Vegas Footage Posted Online
Michigan-based hard rock quartet TAPROOT has posted performance footage shot at a recent gig in Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch the clip below. "Wherever I Stand", the first single from TAPROOT's new new album "Our Long Road Home", has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The follow-up to 2005's "Blue-...July 31, 2008
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BROTHER VON DOOM To Release 'Relentless' In October
Dayton, Ohio thrash newcomers BROTHER VON DOOM will release their debut album, "Relentless", on October 14 via Deathcote Records. The CD was produced by Andreas Magnusson (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY, SCARLET) and was mixed by Fredrik Nordström (AT THE GATES, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGI...July 31, 2008
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KATAKLYSM, DYING FETUS, ELUVEITIE, KEEP OF KALESSIN Dates Announced
The first set of headlining dates from Canadian hyper-blasters KATAKLYSM has been announced. Dubbed the second annual Death By Decibels tour, this year's installment will also feature DYING FETUS, ELUVEITIE and KEEP OF KALESSIN. Additional shows, including dates in Canada with special guest ARSIS, w...July 31, 2008
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MURDER MANIFEST To Release 'Mental Surgery' In September
MURDER MANIFEST, the Dutch death metal band featuring former members of Instil, has completed work on its debut album, "Mental Surgery", with acclaimed producer and sound engineer Nico van Montfort (INSTIL, MISCREANTS, HEIDEVOLK). A September 1 release is expected. "Mental Surgery" is the disc compa...July 31, 2008
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KIX Confirmed For ROCK THE BAYOU Festival
KIX — frontman Steve Whiteman, bassist Mark Schenker, guitarists Ronnie Younkins and Brian "Damage" Forsythe and drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant — has been confirmed for the Rock The Bayou music bash, set to take place August 29 – September 1 on the Rock The Bayou Grounds, located between Kirby D...July 31, 2008
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MISERY SIGNALS: 'Controller' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Controller", the third full-length album from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin metalcore act MISERY SIGNALS, has sold around 2,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD was recorded with producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARKEST HOUR, S...July 30, 2008
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TED NUGENT To Guest On 'Criss Angel: Mindfreak'
Legendary rocker Ted Nugent will appear on a new episode of "Criss Angel: Mindfreak" entitled "Impenetrable". "Impenetrable" will air at 10:30 p.m. on August 25 (subject to change) on A&E. A description of the program from Nugent's web site: "Mistakes could often lead to death. Criss attempts to...July 30, 2008
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TED NUGENT To Guest On 'The Alex Jones Show' Today
Legendary rocker Ted Nugent will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated "The Alex Jones Show" on Wednesday, July 30 at 12 p.m CST (1 p.m. EST). You can listen to the program via the Internet at this location. For more information, visit www.infowars.com. According to a posting on Nugent'...July 30, 2008
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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer Issues Update On FREAKSHOW Project
Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued the following update on his FREAKSHOW project which also features guitarist/vocalist Markus Allen Christopher (M!SS CRAZY) and guitarist Jeff LaBar (CINDERELLA): "I am really pleased and amazed about all the wonderful attention that the FREAKSHOW p...July 30, 2008
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DEAD HEAD: In Mixing Mode
Veteran Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD recently entered the studio to begin recording a new full-length CD, tentatively titled "Depression Tank". Songtitles set to appear on the album include "Firegate", "Less Than Zero", "Murder" and "Pesticide" (a 1989 demo track re-recorded). Commented the band: "Reco...July 29, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL To Release 30th-Anniversary Album In October
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL will release its 30th-anniversary album in October via Wacken Records/SPV. The CD will reportedly feature a plethora of special guests, including Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH),Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO),Lemmy and Phil Campbell f...July 29, 2008
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AC/DC Singer Featured On GREG BILLINGS BAND Album; Audio Available
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson is featured on the new GREG BILLINGS BAND album "Do-Overs", which is being released today (July 29) and is available through the latter group's web site. Billings, formerly of STRANGER and DAMN THE TORPEDOES, and Brian tag-team on a great version of the old WILSON PICKETT...July 29, 2008
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