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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Explains Why He Is No Rush To Do A Headlining Tour Of America
Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson. An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Edge: In past discussions, you've expressed a strong distaste for "greatest hits" tours. Yet now you're doing another one on Ozzfest. Why do you have such an issue w...July 30, 2005
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It's Official: Former SOIL Frontman Joins DROWNING POOL
In a widely anticipated move, former SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs has been officially named the new lead singer of DROWNING POOL. McCombs made the announcement earlier today live on the Ft. Wayne, Indiana radio station 98.9 The Bear, where he had been co-hosting the morning show all week. Listen to th...July 28, 2005
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COQ ROQ: BURGER KING Launches SLIPKNOT-Lookalike 'Chicken' Metal Band
According to ClickZ.com, the Burger King fast-food chain is launching and promoting its own teen-targeted metal group through both TV spots and a web site. The band is COQ ROQ. The gimmick: chicken masks and poultry-themed songs with names like "Bob Your Head" and "Cross the Road". Lyrics are sprink...July 26, 2005
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CHEVELLE Drummer Says Bassist JOE LOEFFLER Didn't Like Touring
Launch Radio Networks reports: CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler called Launch from the road to set the record straight on why he and singer/guitarist Pete Loeffler parted ways with their brother, bassist Joe Loeffler, two weeks ago. "Joe didn't like to be in a touring band," Sam said. "It's not a secre...July 15, 2005
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TED NUGENT Sounds Off
Robert Winterode of the Rocky Mount Telegram recently conducted an hour-long interview with Ted Nugent about politics, music, and even Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Nugent on hunting: "Certainly, there's a powerful folklore dynamic to a grizzly bear, an elephant...July 11, 2005
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The Fury of Our Maker's Hand
COAL CHAMBER was one of those bands that just absolutely hit me the wrong way. Their overhyped simpleton nu-metal fuckery used to just piss me off, more so than almost any band this side of SIX FEET UNDER. So when frontman Dez Fafara killed that band off and released DEVILDRIVER's debut last year, m...July 7, 2005
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SEVERE TORTURE Sign With EARACHE RECORDS
Earache Records has announced the signing of Dutch death metallers SEVERE TORTURE to a worldwide deal. The deal will bear immediate fruit in the form of the band's highly anticipated new album, "Fall of the Despised", scheduled for a September release, followed by a European tour to support the albu...June 16, 2005
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THERAPY? To Release Internet-Only Single
THERAPY? will be issuing a new Internet-only single on Monday, June 13. "It's a 'double A side', if such a thing exists in the digital world, with 'Rock You Monkeys' and 'Polar Bear' from 'Never Apologise Never Explain'," the band write on their web site. "An additional track comes in the form of a...June 10, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Reject Accusations That They Have Planted MP3 Viruses
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have rejected accustations by some fans that they have planted viruses in illegally downloaded MP3 files of the group's upcoming self-titled album as a way of combating premature leaks of the band's music prior to the album's release. The following are statemen...June 8, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS Mainman Comments On Split With Manager
Launch Radio Networks reports: NINE INCH NAILS' Trent Reznor surprised many fans and industry observers last year when he parted ways with longtime manager and business partner John Malm. Reznor told Launch that he appreciated Malm's previous dedication to his career, but after going through rehab t...May 17, 2005
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VALKYRIE To Release Full-Length CD In August
VALKYRIE, the Virginia-based psychedelic stoner doomsters, will be releasing a full-length CD in late August via Twin Earth Records. The album will be engineered and produced at the Polar Bear Lair in Maryland by Chris Kozlowski, who has produced records for PENTAGRAM, SPIRIT CARAVAN, INTERNAL VOID,...May 16, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER: 'The Fury Of Our Maker's Hand' E-Card Available
A new DEVILDRIVER e-card, featuring three tracks ("End of the Line", "Hold Back the Day", "Sin & Sacrifice") from the band's upcoming "The Fury of Our Maker's Hand" album, can be accessed at this location. The CD is scheduled for release June 28 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to DEVILDRIV...May 14, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Fan Competes With OZZY On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Robert Dwyer, webmaster of the Black Sabbath Live Project web site, has issued the following update: "An incredible opportunity appeared for me on Wednesday night. I was sitting at my kitchen table eating dinner when the phone rang. Strangely enough, it was the producer for the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'...May 14, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Singer KEVIN DUBROW: 'Who The Fuck Is MESHUGGAH?'
QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow recently spoke to KNAC.COM about his reputation as an "asshole" and last year's ill-fated "Bad Boys of Metal" tour with Jani Lane (ex-WARRANT) and Steven Adler (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.COM: It's true tha...April 24, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER: New Music Posted Online
Two brand-new DEVILDRIVER tracks, "End of the Line" and "Hold Back the Day", have been posted online at the Roadrunner Records web site. "End of the Line" and "Hold Back the Day" come off DEVILDRIVER's sophomore album, "The Fury of Our Maker's Hand", due on June 28 via Roadrunner. The follow-up to D...April 22, 2005
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