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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Tour With KIRITO In August
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will do a tour of Japan with PIERROT lead vocalist Kirito. The two once shared the stage in 1999 when MEGADETH, PIERROT and MARILYN MANSON did a festival in Japan. The collaboration and unique chemistry between Marty and Kirito is eagerly anticipated by Marty...July 10, 2005
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EUROPE Singer: 'We Have More Great Songs Than Just The Final Countdown'
On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On Track Magazine: The new CD is called "Start from the Dark". I know it's been out in Europe for awhile and it was just released here [U.S.] in the beginning of June. Taking a...July 10, 2005
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Research: Drivers Listening To Heavy Metal Twice As Likely To Go Through Red Light
RedNova News is reporting that a third of U.K. motorists are unable to concentrate on their driving as they endure the ear-bashing of heavy metal music. This is the conclusion of a poll by direct car retailer, Virgin Cars, which finds that heavy metal is the drivers' favorite despite being more dist...July 8, 2005
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Poll: AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN, GN'R, METALLICA Among Greatest American Rock Bands Of All Time
AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN, GUNS N' ROSES, QUEENSRŸCHE, METALLICA, KISS and NIRVANA are among the top 20 greatest American rock bands of all time, according to the readers of USA Today. The winners were selected based on several factors, including influence, popularity/record sales, live performance, musi...July 6, 2005
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Issue VI
It's quite simple really; those who enjoy the razor-sharp, precision thrash of bands like THE HAUNTED (such as myself) should at least be able to appreciate the unbridled fury of Germany's DEW-SCENTED (as I can). On album number six ("Issue VI"),DEW-SCENTED churns out another quality modern thrash...July 2, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Am A Full-On Metal Fan At Heart'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: First of all tell us about your live plans this summer. All we have on the site are the dates and a little about t...July 1, 2005
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ILL NINO Slam SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO: 'Stop Crying Already!'
ILL NINO have hit back at former guitarist Marc Rizzo over his assertion that the band use backing tapes during their live performances and that he gave the group's lead singer, Cristian Machado, a "beatdown" after Machado allegedly "talked shit" about Rizzo's current band, SOULFLY, from the stage w...June 30, 2005
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SOULFLY Guitarist: ILL NINO 'Fake' Live Performances By Playing To A Tape
Metalrage.com recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY/ex-ILL NINO guitarist Marc Rizzo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalrage.com: There's been this quote going around that Max Cavalera has labeled the new album "a calm and peacefull album." Explain to me what a calm SOULFLY albu...June 29, 2005
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BYZANTINE: 'Serpents' Enhanced Feature Revealed
When the new BYZANTINE album drops on July 12, many fans will be treated to a CD containing an enhanced feature never utilized before in heavy metal. This CD, "…And They Shall Take Up Serpents" (Prosthetic Records),will feature complete note-for-note guitar transcriptions, in both standard musical...June 28, 2005
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COLD Seek Extras For 'Happens All The Time' Video Shoot
COLD will be filming a video for their new single, "Happens All the Time", on Thursday, June 30 in Los Angeles. "We are looking for strange characters, weird, off center looks are a definite plus!" the band write in their newsletter. "The video is being shot on a beach, so you should be comfortable...June 27, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD To Perform At LIVE 8 Concert In Philadelphia
DEF LEPPARD have been confirmed to play at the Live 8 festival, taking place around the world on July 2. Live 8 is organized by Bob Geldof, with eight free concerts that are held with the cream of international rock and pop artists performing in London (U.K.),Paris (France),Berlin (Germany),Rome...June 26, 2005
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DAN SWANÖ: New THE PROJECT HATE Album Is Band's Best Effort To Date
Swedish producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Swanö has posted the following message regarding the recently completed new THE PROJECT HATE album, "Armageddon March Eternal (Symphonies of Slit Wrists)", which he produced and mixed: "So I'm back again. Working with Mr. K [Kenth Philipson, guitar]. It's b...June 20, 2005
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Report: Heavy Metal Is Alive And Well In Bulgaria
Hugh Fraser of Bulgaria's SofiaEcho.com has issued the following report: With BLACK SABBATH and its famous front man Ozzy Osbourne hitting town next week, I wanted to take a look at the worldwide phenomenon of heavy metal and what heavy metal culture is in Bulgaria. Knowing little about the heavy me...June 20, 2005
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Tools of Destruction
I like melodic hard rock and metal as much as the next guy (or gal). Shit, I even like some of the traditional '80s stuff; you know, the cheesy, pop-flavored fare. That doesn't mean that I like every band and I sure as hell don't respect all of it. Regardless, I realize that not every ...June 20, 2005
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MEGADETH: 'Greatest Hits' Package Essay Posted Online
MEGADETH's publicists, The Mitch Schneider Organization (MSO),have posted the "package essay" written by the director of "The Decline of Western Civilization" documentary series, Penelope Spheeris, for the group's upcoming "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start" collection, due on June 28. It reads as f...June 19, 2005
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