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Writer's Quest To Promote Underground Heavy Metal Explored In 'Metal Generation' Book

Darryl J. Keck, former editor of Amplified Assault and High Volume magazines, has penned a new book called "Metal Generation". According to Keck, "Metal Generation" is "a heavy metal writer's journey through the past twenty-five years with this music. This is a first-hand perspective of the quest to...

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STATIC-X Frontman Discusses PIGHAMMER Side Project

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: After this tour cycle is over, you're planning to start work on the next STATIC-X album? Wayne: Yes. We haven't actually written anything as yet but I kn...

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GILLA BRUJA Signs With SWORN RECORDS

Sworn Records has announced the signing of the UK's GILLA BRUJA. According to a press release, the band plays "a mix of sludge, hardcore and southern rock, sounding like the bastard child of DOWN, PRONG, EYEHATEGOD and CROWBAR." GILLA BRUJA's first release for Sworn Records will be the band's third...

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MINISTRY: Four Dates Added To 'C U LaTouR'

MINISTRY has added four more dates to the North American leg of its "C U LaTouR". The trek — which also features special guests MESHUGGAH and opening act HEMLOCK — will now kick off on March 26 in Calgary, Alberta, and then play Vancouver (which is just about sold out) on March 28 as previously ...

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PRONG: Allentown Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of PRONG's October 29, 2007 concert at the Crocodile Rock Café in Allentown, Pennsylvania can be viewed below (courtesy of Tgod Television). PRONG's latest album, "Power of the Damager", sold 1,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielse...

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MINISTRY: New Audio Interview With AL JOURGENSEN Available

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Download the 11-minute interview in MP3 format at this location (4 MB). On the heels of itws final studio release, "The Last Sucker", released September 18, 2007, MINISTRY h...

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MINISTRY, MESHUGGAH, HEMLOCK: Complete Tour Details Revealed

On the heels of their final studio release, "The Last Sucker", released September 18, 2007, MINISTRY has announced their final world tour, "C U LaTouR", with special guests MESHUGGAH and opening act HEMLOCK. MINISTRY kicks off the North American leg of "C U LaTouR" in Vancouver on March 28, 2008, st...

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PRONG Mainman To Guest On 'The CMS Xtreme'

PRONG, the pioneering New York City underground act (since relocated to Los Angeles) that saw success in the '80s and '90s with classics like "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" and "Whose Fist Is It Anyway?", will be featured on a special edition of "The CMS Xtreme" program. The show fill feature c...

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PRONG: 'The Banishment' Video Posted Online

PRONG's video for the song "The Banishment" can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's latest CD, "Power of the Damager", which sold 1,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release. According to a press release, the album "maintains the razor-sharp signature riffs band found...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer Discusses SEVENTH VOID Side Project

Alex Zander of MK Magazine recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MK Magazine: The last time I saw you… You said, "Hey, check out my new band SEVENTH VOID." Now that I have, I must admit, I like it a ...

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AMEN Frontman Dedicates UK Tour To Fallen Bass Legend PAUL RAVEN

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following statement: "Paul Raven [legendary bassist for such bands as MINISTRY, PRONG, SOCIETY 1, KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH and MOB RESEARCH] was someone I looked up to as a child, for his music, his unique style, inspiration, and I was fortunate enough to call...

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PAUL RAVEN's Funeral Services Scheduled For Tomorrow

A service in the memory of legendary bassist Paul Raven (MINISTRY, PRONG, SOCIETY 1, KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH, MOB RESEARCH) will be held on October 31, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Southeastern French city of Annecy, which lies approximately 30 kilometers from Geneva airport. A wake at L'Usine (the facto...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: Headlining Shows Announced

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH — the Los Angeles-based band featuring ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan Moody (Ghost),ex-U.P.O. guitarist Zoltan Bathory, former DEADSETT bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer — has confirmed the following headlining shows: FIVE...

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PRO TONE PEDALS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing

Dennis Mollan of Pro Tone Pedals has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary bassist Paul Raven (MINISTRY, PRONG, SOCIETY 1, KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH, MOB RESEARCH): "When we heard the news of Paul Raven's passing this weekend, it was as if all of us had been kicked in the gu...

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PAUL RAVEN's Brother: 'This Family's Heart Is Bleeding And It Will Never Stop'

Daniel Jon Raven has issued the following statement regarding the passing of his brother, legendary bassist Paul Raven (MINISTRY, PRONG, SOCIETY 1, KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH, MOB RESEARCH): "The expression 'one of a kind' has lost its value but my beautiful brother, Paul Vincent Raven, redefined it. He...