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MASTERY Announces New Bassist And Drummer
Toronto "instrumetal" thrash band MASTERY has announced the addition of bassist Morgan Rider (BOLERO) and drummer Kerry Saxena (NOCTURNITY) to the group's ranks. The band is currently writing the follow-up to "Lethal Legacy" for a tentative early 2009 release. "Moran played a show with us when he wa...June 12, 2008
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FORBIDDEN: Video Interview With RUSS ANDERSON Posted Online
LateNiteSinners.com conducted an interview with vocalist Russ Anderson of FORBIDDEN on February 28, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco, California. Watch the five-minute clip below. As previously reported, FORBIDDEN has tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRA...June 9, 2008
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Reunited FORBIDDEN: Video Interview, Performance Footage From San Francisco Available
Reality Check TV has posted a seven-minute video clip featuring interview and performance footage of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN recorded on February 29, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco. Watch the clip below. As previously reported, FORBIDDEN has tapped Mark He...June 8, 2008
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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Frontman STEVE TUCKER Quits LOWA, Reportedly 'Retires' From Music
LOWA, the new band featuring ex-GRIP INC./ HEATHEN bassist Jason VieBrooks and former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD drummer Steve Jacobs, has parted ways with former MORBID ANGEL bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker. According to a posting on the LOWA MySpace page, "Steve Tucker has decided that this was the right...June 6, 2008
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Upstate New York's TMT METAL FEST 'Postponed'
TMT Metal Fest 2008, which was scheduled to take place July 18-20 at the Old Pine Inn (aka The Country Pines) in Endicott, New York, has been "temporarily postponed." The organizers have issued the following update: "Due to an unagreeable situation that has arisen with the venue, we are forced to po...June 4, 2008
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SPIRALARMS Guitarist CRAIG LOCICERO: 'We're Back!'
SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN, ex-MANMADEGOD) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on guitar/vocals, Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT) on drums, Chris "Cornbread" Lombardo on bass and Brad Barth on keyboards, has posted the following...June 2, 2008
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PYORRHOEA's 'The Eleventh: Thou Shalt Be My Slave' To Receive First 'Official' Release
Metal Mind Productions has set a June 9 European release date (September 2 in the U.S. via MVD) for the first official release of PYORRHOEA's second full-length album, "The Eleventh: Thou Shalt Be My Slave". The LP, which was originally released in 2005 as an attachment to the Polish metal magazine...May 21, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer For European Tour
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRACY, SOCIAL UNREST) to play the drums on the band's upcoming European tour. According to a press release, "Mark Hernandez is one of the most dynam...May 19, 2008
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FORBIDDEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have scheduled the following European tour dates: Jun. 20 - The Rock - Copenhagen, DEN Jun. 21 - Turock - Essen, GER Jun. 22 - Hellfest - Clisson, FRA Jun. 23 - Radar - Torino, ITA Jun. 24 - Stuk - Maribor, SLO Jun. 25 - Sotto Tetto - Bologna, ...May 15, 2008
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DELAIN Confirmed For Holland's WALDROCK Festival
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band DELAIN has been confirmed for this year's edition of Waldrock festival, set to take place July 5 in Burgum, The Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ALCHEMIST BIOHAZARD DEATH ANGEL DEATH BY STEREO DELAIN FORBIDDEN HAIL OF BULLETS HELME...May 15, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Discusses 'World's Oldest Profession'
Jeff Makos of Publishers Weekly recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons about his Gene's book, "Ladies of the Night", which discusses the world's oldest profession. An excerpt from the chat follows. Publishers Weekly: Your book makes the argument that prostitution giv...May 12, 2008
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TESTAMENT: New Audio Interview With PAUL BOSTAPH Available
Veteran heavy metal drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, ex-SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) was interviewed this past week by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Paul Bost...May 2, 2008
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SONATA ARCTICA: Glasgow Concert Footage, Photos Available
Fan-filmed video footage of SONATA ARCTICA performing the songs "Replica" and "Black Sheep" at The Garage in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday, April 23 can be viewed below. Quality photos of SONATA ARCTICA and their support act PAGAN'S MIND have been posted on Noizz Eater magazine's web site. SONATA A...April 29, 2008
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FORBIDDEN Taps Former MACHINE HEAD Drummer For European Tour
Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have tapped former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos for their upcoming European tour. The group, whose original skinsman Paul Bostaph is currently touring with TESTAMENT, played several dates in February with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan (STRA...April 17, 2008
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