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NIGHTWISH Reveals Concept For Next Album
In the midst of recording a new album, Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have been preparing a movie. "Imaginarium" is a music fantasy film based on the forthcoming NIGHTWISH album of the same title and its 13 songs. The protagonist of the film is a songwriter with an otherworldly imagin...February 10, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'Deconstruction' Orchestra Footage Posted Online
Video footage of Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) working with an orchestra and a choir on material for "Deconstruction" — the third in a series of albums to be made available under THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker — in Pra...February 10, 2011
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THE SWORD Frontman Talks About Drummer Change
Vocalist and songwriter John "J.D." Cronise of Austin, Texas luminaries THE SWORD recently spoke to the Dallas Observer about the departure of the band's original drummer and longtime friend, Trivett Wingo, and addition of Kevin Fender, best known for his work with the Texas hardcore outfit EMPLOYER...February 10, 2011
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MICHAEL MONROE: New Album Cover Artwork Unveiled
Michael Monroe, iconic rock 'n' roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, will release his new solo album, "Sensory Overdrive", on March 14 via Universal Music subsidiary Spinefarm Records. The CD features guest appearances by MOTÖRHEAD's Ian "Lemmy" Kilmist...February 9, 2011
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Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS Has 'Nothing But Great Things To Say' About ROB ZOMBIE
Away-Team.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Tommy Clufetos (TED NUGENT, ALICE COOPER, ROB ZOMBIE, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Away-Team.com: So how did you get the gig with Ozzy? Did you have to audition? Or did they call you and say "Hey, what are...February 9, 2011
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FEAR FACTORY To Begin Writing 'Full-On Concept' Album
Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with vocalist Burton C. Bell of Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY during the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise — which set sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24 and returned four days later. You can now watch the chat below. W...February 8, 2011
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HEAVEN & HELL's 'Live At Radio City Music Hall' Blu-Ray To Include 'Lots Of Bonus Features'
HEAVEN & HELL's "Live At Radio City Music Hall" 2007 concert DVD will be released on Blu-ray disc in May. The Blu-ray will contain lots of bonus features that were not on the original DVD. The "Live At Radio City Music Hall" DVD has sold 59,000 copies in the United States since its August 2007 ....February 8, 2011
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QUEEN's ROGER TAYLOR On GARY MOORE: 'His Music Will Live On'
QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor has released the following statement to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "It was my wife who told me the news. It's terrible: 58 is just too early. In Phil [Lynott]'s case it was tragic, and in Gary's case there should h...February 8, 2011
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SIRENIA's 'The Enigma Of Life' Lands On German, Swiss Charts
"The Enigma Of Life", the new album from Norwegian/Spanish female-fronted gothic metallers SIRENIA, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #73 Switzerland: #53 Commented mainman Morten Veland: "We would like to thank our fans for all your support. Knowing that you apprecia...February 8, 2011
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HENRY ROLLINS Says GARY MOORE's Death Is 'A Big Loss'
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins told The Hollywood Reporter that legendary guitarist Gary Moore's death was "a big loss." "He was too young to go," Rollins said. Rollins not only praised Moore's work with THIN LIZZY ("those LIZZY recordings with Moore were as good as it gets"),but also his individual...February 7, 2011
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NIGHTWISH Singer On Passing Of GARY MOORE: 'Thanks For All The Songs I Just Love!'
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has posted the following message on her official blog regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "A super guitarist and, for me, a man who has given me wonderful songs to listen to and dance my first slow dances to, has been found dead early this morning i...February 6, 2011
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SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH: New Solo Track Available For Free Download
We don't need to rave about the well-known legacy of the man who is Scott Weinrich, better known as Wino. With dozens of albums released throughout his time spent in THE OBSESSED, SAINT VITUS, SHINE, SPIRIT CARAVAN, THE HIDDEN HAND, SHRINEBUILDER, Dave Grohl's PROBOT project and much more since the...February 5, 2011
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CRADLE OF FILTH Guitarist Interviewed By METALHOLIC (Audio)
Metalholic.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Paul Allender of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. CRADLE OF FILTH will take part in a meet-and-greet at Scrape Records in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — located at 323 Ea...February 5, 2011
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LAMB OF GOD Drummer Talks Technique, Upcoming Album
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with drummer Chris Adler of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: How important is it for young drummers to practice with a metrono...February 4, 2011
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ORPHANED LAND Frontman Interviewed By PRI's 'The World'
PRI's "The World" recently conducted an interview with vocalist Kobi Farhi of Israeli progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND. "People stereotype heavy metal as something who is not the way it truly is, we are breaking all stereotypes," Farhi said. "Simply as that. Of music, of religion, of pol...February 4, 2011
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