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THE ETERNAL: Live Performance To Be Webcast

Australian doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) will be playing a selection of tracks from their acclaimed debut album, "The Sombre Light of Isolation", live-to-air on "Burning Bitumen with Kene Lightfoot" on PBS-FM 106.7 after 10pm Melbourne time (GMT +10:00) on Wednesday, August...

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THROCULT Film New Video

Denver, Colorado-based black/death metal band THROCULT shot a video for the song "Order of the Lunar Temple" on Saturday (August 14) with producers/directors Matt Campell and Andrew Salas, who had previously worked with the group on their "Eclipse of the Blood Moon" clip. THROCULT will release their...

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AMEN Singer Comments On Drummer's Departure, Announces Upcoming Projects

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has posted a lengthy message on the band's official message board commenting on the recent departure of drummer Luke Johnson and outlining his recent and upcoming activities. Casey's message reads as follows: "First of all, I want to thank you all for being a part of this b...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist To Embark On East Coast Tour

GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed and his solo band, HOLLYWOOD BULLDOZER (a.k.a. HOOKERS 'N' BLOW),will be embarking on a two-week East Coast tour beginning in early September. Prior to the East Coast dates, HOLLYWOOD BULLDOZER — Reed (keyboards, acoustic guitar, and vocals),Alex Grossi (guitar...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says His Drumming Is The Best It's Ever Been

In a recent question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone magazine, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about his upbringing, the group's decreased alcohol intake and Axl Rose, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: How many beats per minute can you play on your double k...

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EYES OF FIRE Announce New Drummer, Comment On DANZIG Tour

EYES OF FIRE, the experimental Orange County, California-based featuring Matt Fisher and Dan Kaufman from the legendary cultists MINDROT, have replaced drummer John Haddad (ex-PHOBIA, DEAD AMERICA) with Nicky Bernardi (formerly of Bay Area hardcore/thrash metal band THE SICK). Commented Fisher: "Joh...

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Former HALFORD Axeman Announces Guitar Clinic

Former HALFORD and current TESTAMENT/PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will partake in a heavy metal guitar clinic presented by Jackson Guitars and M & M Music, Vineland, New Jersey. Metal Mike will perform live selections from his three solo instrumental albums, answer questions and t...

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OVERKILL Singer To Guest On DAN LORENZO Solo Album

OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and SINGLE BULLET THEORY guitarist/vocalist Matt Difabio have recorded special guest appearances on the second solo album from former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo. Blitz and Difabio appear on the tracks "Too Fast For Hate" and "Naked". The album, which was co...

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THE ETERNAL: Album Launch Photos, Video Clips Posted Online

Australian doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) have uploaded 30 photos and four video clips from the Melbourne launch party for their "The Sombre Light of Isolation" CD, which was held earlier in the year. Check them out: pictures, video clips. As previously reported, THE ETERNAL...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Visits Denmark With New Girlfriend: Photos Available

The Danish newspaper Nordjyske is reporting that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was spotted at Aalborg Airport in northern Denmark with new girlfriend, actress Connie Nielsen. Lars and Connie, who are both of Danish descent, are believed to have been on their way to visit Connie's parents, who live i...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform On German TV

VELVET REVOLVER will appear on "TV Total", one of Germany's most popular comedy shows, on September 6. The band will perform "Fall To Pieces" live and guitarist Slash will be interviewed by the show's host Stefan Raab. In other news, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following messag...

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NONPOINT To Film New Video In Los Angeles

NONPOINT will be filming the video for their new single, "The Truth", in Los Angeles next week. The video will be directed by Matt Bass who previously worked with the group on the "Endure" clip. NONPOINT will also be doing a four-song acoustic in-store performance at FYE #180 (29 West Town Mall) in...

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HIGH ON FIRE Joined By Ex-MELVINS Bassist

HIGH ON FIRE will be joined by bassist Joe Preston (THRONES, ex-MELVINS) for their forthcoming U.S. tour. Preston replaces longtime HIGH ON FIRE bassist George Rice, joining the power trio alongside guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike (ex-SLEEP) and drummer Des Kensel. Preston will make his live debut with...

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FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND Talk About Winning Over IRON MAIDEN Fans

Lead singer Matt Davies and guitarist Darren Smith of the Welsh post-hardcore outfit FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND recently spoke to Canada's Chart Attack about the experience of opening for IRON MAIDEN on tour in Europe. "There were times when those hardcore MAIDEN fans couldn't give a fuck what we were doi...

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MUDVAYNE Offer Fans Chance To Choose Drum Kit For Upcoming Tour

MUDVAYNE drummer Matt McDonough is giving his fans a chance to choose the drum kit he will be playing in support of their upcoming CD. Go to www.pearldrum.com to check out how to send in your drum kit idea. You can also win Pearl Drums equipment, MUDVAYNE CDs and DVDs, and autographed items ...