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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'Being 20 Something Was The Stupidest Time Of My Life'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Imagine sitting in a damp basement filled with the stink of mold, cigarette smoke, shitty lights, black or dark red walls, sticky floors and an atmosphere of slight stress and marijuana dazed indifference. Yea,...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Issues Post-Tour Update

STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: After 40,000 kilometers of travelling in three weeks [with STRATOVARIUS] I am finally home. Feeling totally spaced out from jetlag, waking up 4 a.m., sleeping in sections and feeling hazy. This is a familiar feeling to me fr...

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HATEBREED Guitarist: 'We've Never Changed Our Music Style, We Just Play To More People'

Deadtide.com recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED guitarist Frank "3 Gun" Novinec (ex-TERROR, RINGWORM, INTEGRITY). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Deadtide.com: What do you have to say to the people that say you've "sold out"due to Jamey's [Jasta] involvement with MTV? Frank: "...

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P.O.D.: 'Greatest Hits (The Atlantic Years)' Details Revealed

Spiritual rockers P.O.D. (a.k.a. PAYABLE ON DEATH) began their rise in the late '90s with their unique brand of inspiring lyrics and driving metal, hip-hop, tribal, and reggae influences. With a 14-year career under their belts, P.O.D. has logged a remarkable array of achievements, including worldwi...

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NEGATIVA: Debut CD To Be Released Through Newly Launched PRODISK Label

NEGATIVA, the Quebec-based band featuring former GORGUTS members Steeve Hurdle (guitar, vocals) and Luc Lemay (guitar, vocals),along with Etienne Gallo (drums, ex-AUGURY) and Miguel Valade (bass, ex-ION DISSONANCE),will release its debut, self-titled multimedia mini-CD via the new metal label Prod...

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MASTODON Drummer Talks About Touring With SLAYER, Band's Songwriting Process

David Pehling of KTVU.com recently conducted an interview with MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KTVU.com: MASTODON has played with SLAYER in the past. Does playing with them still force you to elevate your game onstage? Brann Dailor: The first SLAYER tour we...

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Blood Mountain

MASTODON fully lives up to its name and cements its status as one of the best newer American metal bands out there with, of all things, its major label debut. The band's third studio offering is an immense slab of brutally heavy rock that veers wildly between all-out thrash on cuts like opener "The...

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MASTODON Kicks Off Headlining Tour; Setlist Revealed

MASTODON launched a headlining tour in support of its new CD, "Blood Mountain", Wednesday night (September 6) at Ramshead Live in Baltimore, Maryland. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Ole Nessie 02. Circle Of Cysquatch 03. Iron Tusk 04. March Of The Fire Ants 05. Where Strides The Behemoth 06...

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ATHEIST Drummer Delivers Technical Ecstasy With New GNOSTIC Demo

Starrfactory Entertainment, founded by ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer, has announced it will be shopping around the demos for one of the most technically exciting new bands to emerge since the legendary ATHEIST delivered its three classic albums from 1988 to 1993. Shaefer says record companies shoul...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD And ULRICH Discuss Importance Of 'Master Of Puppets'

METALLICA's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich recently spoke to Masa Ito's "Rock City" TV show in Japan about their decision to play the "Master of Puppets" album in its entirety to celebrate its 20th anniversary. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Hetfield: "My gut feeling is… I think 'Ma...

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ZAKK WYLDE On OZZY, New BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Album And Touring

Dave Harrison of X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A few excerpts from the chat follow: X-Press Online: How do feel about that whole Hollywood scene? No hanging out with media hounds like Tommy Lee or Kid Rock? Zakk: Nah, I...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist: AXL ROSE Is Just Misunderstood

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarists Zacky Vengeance and Synyster Gates. An excerpt from the chat follows: Ultimate-Guitar.com: How was the whole Ozzfest experience like for AVENGED SEVENFOLD? Zacky: It was a big deal for us to be on Ozzfest especiall...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer Talks About His Favorite Songs From 'A Matter Of Life And Death'

In a recent interview with Revolver magazine (web site),IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke about some of his favorite songs off the band's new CD, "A Matter of Life and Death", which is scheduled for release in North America on September 5 via Sanctuary Records. "These Colours Don't Run": B...

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VAINS OF JENNA To Release Debut Album Via BAM MARGERA's New Label

After thrilling crowds in Europe, Sweden's VAINS OF JENNA have set their sights on the U.S. with the release of their full-length debut album "Lit Up / Let Down". Due out October 24, "Lit Up / Let Down" marks the first release on skateboarding legend Bam Margera's new label Filthy Note. Bam (also of...

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EMBRAZE: New Album Samples Available

Finnish band EMBRAZE has a posted a new MP3 file containing audio samples of tracks that will appear on its fourth album, "The Last Embrace", due on August 16. Download it at this location. According to a posting on EMBRAZE's web site, the new material "sounds heavier, but also more melodic than eve...