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Guitarist PAUL GILBERT Talks 'Silence'

Jason Shadrick of National Guitar Workshop recently conducted an interview with guitarist Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X). An excerpt from the chat follows. Q: How does your new album ["Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar"] differ from or expand on the "Get Out of My Yard" album? Paul Gilbert: I...

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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER: 'I Plan On Continuing Exactly In The Artistic Vein Of CELTIC FROST'

Former CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "It was not my departure from CELTIC FROST which caused the group's inexorable demise. It was the group's inexorable demise which caused my departure. "CELTIC FROST's approach was unlike any other...

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HELMET Mainman Answers Fans' Questions

HELMET mainman Page Hamilton recently answered a number of fan questions via the HelmetMusic.com web site. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Thinking about a follow-up to "Monochrome", do you see each successive album as an evolution of the original idea, or is it more a...

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THE MENTORS Vocalist Leaves; New DVD Out Now

THE MENTORS vocalist El Rapo, who replaced the late Eldon Hoke (a.k.a. El Duce) and did vocals on THE MENTORS' most recent album, 2005's "Over the Top", has reportedly left the band to pursue religious studies. Vocals in the band will now be officially handled by founding members Sickie Wifebeater (...

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SKITZO Frontman Hospitalized, Album Release Pushed Back

Lance Ozanix of the California-based band SKITZO was admitted to the hospital late last night after suffering from severe stomach pain. After being seen by the emergency doctor, it has been concluded that Lance has a Mallory-Weiss tear. His doctors say this is a major complication due to his repeate...

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SKITZO's Vomiting Antics Result In Concert Cancellation

Legendary Bay Area thrash/crossover band SKITZO was scheduled to perform at Roosters Roadhouse in Alameda, CA on March 31. However, after the owner of the club reportedly viewed a rerun of the "Judge Judy" show in which SKITZO frontman Lance Ozanix was sued for vomiting on an audience member, the pr...

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MACHINE HEAD, POSSESSED Members Guest On New SKITZO CD

Legendary Bay Area thrash/crossover band SKITZO will release its 17th CD, "Five Point Containment", on May 15 via Open Grave Records. The track is as follows: 01. Curse of the Phoenix 02. Gag Like A Maggot 03. Metallic Tyrants 04. Vengeance Is Mine (BLIND ILLUSION cover) 05. Stab Her Goodnight 06. H...

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PUNGENT STENCH: European Tour Dates Announced

Long-running Austrian extreme metallers PUNGENT STENCH have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Feb. 10 - An Club - Athens (GR) Feb. 11 - Mylos Xilourgio - Saloniki (GR) Mar. 22 - Sottosopra Rock Zone - Este/Padova (IT) Mar. 23 - La Sfinge - Castenedolo/Brescia (IT) Mar. 24 - Rock...

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SKITZO Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS

Open Grave Records has announced the signing of legendary thrash metal artist SKITZO. A notorious name amongst Bay Area thrash/crossover circles, SKITZO are renowned for their outrageous stage shows and publicity moves. Frontman Lance Ozanix has proven to be the mainstay of the band which has issued...

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THE ACCUSED To Debut 'Martha Splatterhead' Mascot At Seattle Gig

Seattle's reigning kings of "splatter rock" THE ACCUSED will debut their long-time mascot "Martha Splatterhead" live, on-stage during their performance Saturday, October 28 in Seattle, Washington at Studio Seven. With the show being just prior to Halloween night, THE ACCUSED will also judge the audi...

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EVANESCENCE Frontwoman: 'I'm Hearing Myself Grow Within The Music'

Melissa Rayworth of The Associated Press recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how the band's new album comapred to "Fallen": "It's still, first and foremost, coming from my heart. But you can definitely say it's feeling differen...

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SLAYER, EXODUS, SODOM, KREATOR Featured On 'Horror Pain Gore Death: Vol. 3' DVD

The third volume of the "Horror Pain Gore Death" DVD collection of horror music videos (horror films mixed with metal music) from established and obscure death, thrash and '80s metal bands will be released on September 26. The complete track listing for the set is as follows: CANCER - Blood Bath EXO...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO On JOURNEY Gig: 'I Will Do My Best To Uphold The Reputation Of The Band'

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, SOUL SIRKUS) has commented on his new role as the touring singer for JOURNEY while Steve Augeri recovers from a throat infection. Soto, who has performed with JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon in SOUL SIRKUS, will step in for Auger...

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Radio DJ Offers More Details About MIKE PORTNOY Vs. GEOFF TATE Feud

New York radio DJ Eddie Trunk has commented on the ongoing feud between DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate over the disparaging remarks Tate allegedly made about DREAM THEATER and Portnoy personally during a recent appearance on Trunk's radio show. In a posting on...

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MENTORS: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

One of the most controversial of metal bands of all time — the MENTORS — will be embarking on a U.S. tour beginning in early May. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: May 11 – Rockafellas - Bradenton, FL May 12 - The Brass Mugg - Tampa, FL May 13 - The Island Oasis ...