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ANTHRAX Guitarist On New Singer: I Think Of Him As CHRIS CORNELL Singing In PANTERA

Mark Eglinton of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: Hearing the new tracks (four were made available) I'm blown away by what I heard. What kind of sound were you going for? Scott Ian: It does sou...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Explains Why DAVE MUSTAINE 'Had To Go'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was interviewed for the July 2009 issue of U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine. A few excerpts from the lengthy chat follow below. Classic Rock: Were you glad to see the back of [former METALLICA guitarist and current MEGADETH leader] Dave Mustaine? Hetfield: I don't know...

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New 'Brütal Legend' Trailer Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE Posted Online

A new trailer for the upcoming Brütal Legend game, featuring the voice and likeness of BLACK SABBATH vocalist Ozzy Osbourne as The Guardian Of Metal, can be viewed below. At EA's E3 press conference, Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend creator Tim Schafer announced (see video below) that Osbou...

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CHTHONIC To Release New Album In August

Taiwan is a country where history and folklore work very much hand in hand, and both of these elements are central to the latest studio album from that country's premier metal outfit, CHTHONIC (pronounced "Thonic"). "Mirror of Retribution" will be released August 10 on Spinefarm Records UK. Formed i...

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BRUCE DICKINSON And RONNIE JAMES DIO Are Heavy Metal's Top Singers

Headbang, a Turkish rock and metal magazine which is sold as a Blue Jean magazine supplement, has published its list of top 30 heavy metal and hard rock vocalists of all time (as compiled by the magazine's writers). It is as follows: 01. Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN, BRUCE DICKINSON) 02. Ronnie Jame...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Appear In 'Brütal Legend'

According to The Escapist, the upcoming Brütal Legend game will feature the voice and likeness of BLACK SABBATH vocalist Ozzy Osbourne as The Guardian Of Metal. At EA's E3 press conference, Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend creator Tim Schafer announced (see video below) that Osbourne would...

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DYNAZTY Signs With PERRIS RECORDS

Sweden's DYNAZTY, which features in its ranks former ZAN CLAN guitarist Rob Love, has inked a worldwide deal with Perris Records. The band's new album, "Bring The Thunder", will hit stores this summer. The CD was recorded at Polar studios in Stockholm, Sweden under the watchful eye of producer Chis...

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JEFF LOOMIS, RICHIE KOTZEN, JOHN 5, JASON BECKER Featured In ProTone Pedals Discussion

ProTone Pedals recently conducted a roundtable discussion with guitarists Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE),Jason Becker (DAVID LEE ROTH),John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON),Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) and Rusty Cooley (OUTWORLD). You can listen to it at this location. EMG TV has posted footage of Jeff...

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PRONG Mainman: 'I Can't Even Listen To Most Of The Metal Stuff That Is Out There Right Now'

VampireFreaks.com recently conducted an interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. VampireFreaks.com: So it has been about a year since we last did an interview, how has things been going for PRONG? Tommy Victor: It's hard to put a statement on that, we sta...

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LITA FORD: St. Petersburg Photos Available

Quality photos of Lita Ford's May 29, 2009 performance at the Taste Of Pinellas in St. Petersburg, Florida can be viewed at Music Mayhem. LITA FORD's current touring band is as follows: Lita Ford - Guitars, Vocals Stet Howland - Drums Michael T. Ross - Keyboards JC - Bass Lita Ford will release ...

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BORN FROM PAIN Singer Undergoes Eye Surgery, Is Forced To Sit Out Shows

Dutch hardcore metallers BORN FROM PAIN have issued the following update: "As some of you might have heard already, Rob [Franssen, vocals] had to face a very serious surgery on his eyes which forced him to leave our current tour with TERROR, STICK TO YOUR GUNS and TRAPPED UNDER ICE. What we know so...

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TEXTURES Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Nuclear Blast Records has announced the signing of Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES. The band's first album for the label is expected to arrive sometime next year. Commented Nuclear Blast A&R representative Jaap Wagemaker: "Diversity and complexity are important elements of the unique TEXTUR...

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OTEP To Speak Directly With Fans Via USTREAM

This Saturday, OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya will take time out of her busy recording schedule to do one of the things she holds most dearly: speak to her fans. OTEP will be using the live interactive video broadcast platform, Ustream, to answer fans' pressing questions on the upcoming album, "Smash...

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ROB HALFORD Launches METAL GOD RECORDS

Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford have announced the launch of Metal God Records — a new music label providing global physical and digital distribution services for the world's rock and metal performers. "It's been a long desire of mine to be a co-owner and participate in the operation of a la...

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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD, TIPTON Get Probed By RICK WAKEMAN

Vocalist Rob Halford and guitarist Glenn Tipton, members of JUDAS PRIEST, recently talked to Rick Wakeman and provided a mesmerizing insight into the drive and determination that led the Metal Gods from the working-class steel town of Birmingham, England to becoming one of the biggest heavy metal ba...