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AEROSMITH Frontman: 'MICK JAGGER Is My Hero To This Day'

The Times of India recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Times of India: Who have been your biggest influences? Tyler: One of my personal biggest influences was my father, Victor Tallarico. He practised every day on a Steinway gra...

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SYMPHONY X Schedules New Jersey In-Store Appearance

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X will take part in an in-store signing session for their new album, "Paradise Lost", on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.vvinyl.com. SYMPHONY X recently posted a new full-length track, "The Serpent's...

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Exacerbated Gnostic Manifestation

I swear, the death metal warriors in Latin America and Eastern Europe almost always get it right. This time the album that knocks the earth off its axis is "Exacerbated Gnostic Manifestation" by Chile's THORNAFIRE. It is yet another example of Ibex Moon head honcho and INCANTATION main man John McEn...

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NUCLEAR BLAST Anniversary CD 'Into The Light'; First Audio Sample Available

A track called "Dirty Wings" (featuring EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet),taken from the upcoming compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary, entitled "Into the Light", has been posted online at this location. "Into the Light" features 10 songs composed, recorded and produced b...

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SYMPHONY X: Full-Length Track 'The Serpent's Kiss' Posted Online

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have posted a new full-length track, "The Serpent's Kiss", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the group's upcoming album, "Paradise Lost", due on June 26 via Inside Out Music (June 25 in Japan via JVC Victor Entertainment Inc.). The CD was mixed by Jens Bogren...

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NUCLEAR BLAST Anniversary CD 'Into The Light': Details Revealed

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski recently completed work on a compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary, entitled "Into the Light". Smolski composed, recorded and produced 10 songs for various metal artists that are part of the Nuclear Blast history, including a track that is...

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PRONG: 'The Early Years' Book Now Available

Former PIGFACE/current THE UNDEAD drummer Joel Gausten has published his long-awaited new book, "Prong: The Early Years". The book comes in two cover editions: The first edition, designed by PRONG co-founder Mike Kirkland and limited to 100 copies, is available at this location. The second edition c...

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MINISTRY Mainman To Complete New Album In June

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen has issued the following update: "Half way done [with the new MINISTRY album, 'The Last Sucker']! Burton Bell [FEAR FACTORY] comes back to Hell Paso may 1st to finish up his vox on two trax he's on – 'End of Days Part I' and 'End of Days Part II'. "Just got ...

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Bassist TROY GREGORY Discusses His Work in PRONG, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with former PRONG/FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Troy Gregory, taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews wit...

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EUROPE Frontman Checks In From Japan

EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest has issued the following update: "Back in Japan! "As I am writing this on my computer we are travelling at the speed of 300 km/h and we can see Mount Fuji through the windows of the train. "Although it was only two years ago since we were last in Japan, it ...

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JESU Drummer TED PARSONS Discusses His Work in PRONG

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with original PRONG drummer Ted Parsons (JESU, N.I.C.),taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews with P...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist ELLEFSON's F5 'Test-Drives' New Material At Phoenix Gig

Former MEGADETH and current F5 basist David Ellefson has issued the following update: "We had a blast at the F5 show [in Phoenix] last night [Saturday, April 14]. It was great to see our friends and fans driving in all the way from Utah and California to catch the show and hear the new songs. ...

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PRONG Founder TOMMY VICTOR Discusses Band's Early Years

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with PRONG founder Tommy Victor, taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews with Victor and former PRONG...

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ROB ROCK: New Album Title Revealed

Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has set "Garden of Chaos" as the title of his new album, due later this year via AFM Records (Europe) and JVC/Victor Entertainment (Asia). The CD, which is currently being mixed in Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY,...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist To Guest On Tonight's 'All Knowing Force'

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson will be the featured guest on the "All Knowing Force" web-based interview show tonight (Tuesday, March 20) at 10:00 p.m. EST. Also on the program with be SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo, with whom Dave shares a Peavey endorsement. "All Knowing Force...