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MUDVAYNE Drummer: SLAYER's KERRY KING Is 'One Of The Friendliest Guys You'll Meet'

Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with MUDVAYNE drummer Matt McDonough. Check out the chat at this location. ...
July 27, 2005
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CANDLEMASS: ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL Report Posted Online

CANDLEMASS bassist Leif Edling has posted a report on the band's July 8 appearance at the Rockwave Festival in Athens, Greece. Also appearing on the billl were SLAYER, DIO and DISMEMBER, among others. Read Edling's report at this location. CANDLEMASS are continuing to tour in support of their brand-...
July 26, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY Sign With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC

Acclaimed Los Angeles quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY, recently dubbed the "#1 metal band you need to know now" by Guitar World, have officially joined the roster of Liquor and Poker Music. The L.A.-based rock label will release the group's new album, "Their Rock Is Not Our Rock", on October 18. A rough m...
July 25, 2005
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FANTOMAS To Tour Australia In September

FANTOMAS, the band featuring former FAITH NO MORE singer Mike Patton, MR. BUNGLE bassist Trevor Dunn, MELVINS guitarist Buzz Osborne and SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo, will tour Australia in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 10 - Tivoli, Brisbane Sep. 11 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney Sep. 13...
July 25, 2005
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DEAD TROOPER: 'Spiritual Funeral' EP Out Now

Norwegian thrashers DEAD TROOPER have made their "Spiritual Funeral" EP available via their official web site. Copies can be ordered (for 50 NOK + shipping) by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. "Spiritual Funeral" was recorded at Marek Poknes studios during December 2004–January 2005 and i...
July 25, 2005
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Former MEGADETH And W.A.S.P. Members Join Forces In New Project

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),have completed work on their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", due later this summer in...
July 23, 2005
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EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS: First Tour Dates Announced

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning on October 1. Additional support will come from WATCH THEM DIE. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 05 - House Of Rock N Roll - El Paso, TX Oct. ...
July 21, 2005
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HATEFRAME To Enter Studio In August

HATEFRAME, the new Finnish thrash metal band featuring drummer Tonmi Lillman (ex-TO/DIE/FOR, SINERGY),guitarist Joonas Koto (MALPRACTICE, ex-TO/DIE/FOR) and bassist Make Kanki (ex-TO/DIE/FOR),will enter the studio in August to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2006 vi...
July 18, 2005
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Photographer: 'LARS ULRICH Really Let Me Down As A Friend'

Scotsman.com has interviewed legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin about his new exhibition, Made of Metal, at Proud Galleries in London, which displays more than 50 of Halfin's images taken over the last 30 years. "When you photograph a band member or celebrity, 10 per cent is taking the picture,...
July 16, 2005
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ATHEIST: Release Dates Set For Forthcoming Reissues

Relapse Records has set release dates for the reissues of the three full-length albums (1989's "Piece of Time", 1992's "Unquestionable Presence", and 1993's "Elements") by seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST. "Elements" and "Unquestionable Presence" will be released officially on August 30 (Nor...
July 15, 2005
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THINE EYES BLEED: More Tour Dates Announced

Canadian act THINE EYES BLEED, featuring former KITTIE guitarist/technician Jeff Phillips and bassist John Araya (brother of SLAYER's Tom Araya),have lined up the following dates during July/August: Jul. 19 - L'Agora du Parc Beauséjour - Rimouski, QC Jul. 21 - NB Studio 112 - St-John Jul. 23 - O'Br...
July 13, 2005
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Ex-SPIRITUAL BEGGARS Frontman Says Band 'Have Lost Their Identity' Following His Departure

France's VS-webzine.com recently conducted an interview with former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS and current KAYSER frontman Spice. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: VS-webzine.com: Your voice sounds similar to Tom Araya's voice at [times] on [KAYSER's debut album] "Kayserhof". Do you agree? What...
July 13, 2005
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SLAYER Guitarist To Lead Clinic, Sign Autographs

According to Delaware Online, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will lead the Guitar Abuse Clinic at 5:30 p.m. Friday (July 15) at Middletown Music (5238 Summit Bridge Road) in Middletown, DE. King, a 20-year veteran of the music industry, will give pointers on style and technique to aspiring guitarists....
July 12, 2005
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NASHVILLE PUSSY Sign With SPV RECORDS

NASHVILLE PUSSY have inked a deal with Steamhammer/SPV Records. The group's new album, "Get Some", was produced by Daniel Rey (RAMONES) and mixed by Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, ANNIHILATOR). The CD, which features a cover version of IKE & TINA TURNER's "Nutbush City Limits", is scheduled for release...
July 12, 2005
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DIO To Film 'Holy Diver' Live DVD In Russia

Just over 22 years after the album was released, DIO will play their classic debut, "Holy Diver", in its entirety on their U.K. tour in October. This is the first time that they will ever have attempted to play the whole record live. "It wasn't my idea, but suggested by someone else," Ronnie James D...
July 9, 2005