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Chimaira

Whatever else you can say about CHIMAIRA, you can't accuse them of taking the easy way out. After the success of their big-label debut, "The Impossibility of Reason", it would have been unsurprising — indeed, almost expected — for their next record to be a bit more accessible, edging closer to radio...

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G: 'Erector Pili' Audio Samples Available

Several audio samples from former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G's upcoming instrumental CD, "Erector Pili", have been posted online at this location. "Erector Pili" is tentatively scheduled for release later in the year. The CD was mastered at SMC Productions and features Ray Luzier (DAVID LEE ROTH, B...

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ANATA: Studio Update

Swedish technical death metallers ANATA have entered StudioMega in Varberg, Sweden to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "Under a Stone with No Inscription", tentatively titled "The Conductor's Departure". Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Complete Demise", "Downward Spiral Into...

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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates

Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...

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CRYPTOPSY Complete Work On New Album

Canadian death metallers CRYPTOPSY completed work on their fifth album, "Once Was Not", last week. "Sébastien Marsan, at his Studio Vortex in St-Constant (Quebec, Canada),did a wondrous job of mixing and engineering," the band write on their web site. "The album was mastered by UE Nastasi at Sterli...

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Thor Against the World

One of those legendary 1980s types that no one you know actually seems to have ever have heard of, Jon Mikl Thor is some sort of Canadian bodybuilding heavy metal movie star. He's been working on a comeback for a few years now, releasing an album last year (the quasi-conceptual "Thor Vs. The Beastwo...

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G: 'Erector Pili' Track Listing Revealed

Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has finalized the track listing for his new instrumental CD, "Erector Pili", due later in the year. The CD was mastered at SMC Productions and features Ray Luzier (DAVID LEE ROTH, BILLY SHEEHAN) on drums. According to a press release, "Erector Pili" "is some of the...

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SENTENCED Guitarist Discusses Group's Split, Future Plans

On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On Track Magazine: When last we spoke we discussed the melancholy themes behind the band's music which are directly related to the conditions in which you live in your...

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KING DIAMOND Plans MERCYFUL FATE Retrospective DVD

Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with King Diamond. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Were you happy with how the bonus DVD that came with "The Puppet Master" turned out? King Diamond: "Absolutely. Of course it's a low-budget thing but I think it was...

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QUEEN: 'Killer Queen' Tribute Album Track Listing Revealed

Billboard.com is reporting that the track listing has been set for the QUEEN tribute album "Killer Queen", due August 2 via Hollywood Records. The 15-track set features GAVIN DEGRAW, JASON MRAZ, JOSS STONE, SUM 41, LOS LOBOS, ELEVEN featuring QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Josh Homme and BREAKING BENJAMI...

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MAJESTY Begin Recording New Album

Germany's MAJESTY have entered the studio with producer Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist) to begin recording their new album. The following is band leader Tarek Maghari's report on the CD's recording sessions: "Hail metalheads! I'm writing to you directly from the stu...

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ALICE COOPER Says MARILYN MANSON And SLIPKNOT 'Don't Have A Punch Line'

Australia's FasterLouder.com.au recently conducted an interview with ALICE COOPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On other "shock-rock" acts like MARILYN MANSON and SLIPKNOT and how he feels what he is doing is different: "What's different is my approach to it. I don't think you can shoc...

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TONY IOMMI, GLENN HUGHES Discuss Songwriting Process For 'Fused'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) recently spoke to GlennHughes.com about their latest collaboration, Iommi's upcoming solo album, "Fused". An excerpt from the interview follows: Q: If someone was to listen to a Glenn Hughes record, and...

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HATE ETERNAL's RUTAN: 'I'm Finally Doing What I Really Want To Do'

Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with HATE ETERNAL mainman Erik Rutan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's new album, "I, Monarch", signaling a new era for HATE ETERNAL: "The whole spectre of the band was different for this album. The first thing is that I'm no lo...

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BRET MICHAELS Talks About New Daughter, Touring With KISS And Future Of POISON

The Buffalo News recently conducted an interview with POISON frontman Bret Michaels. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: Congratulations of the birth of [daughter] Jorja. How is everything with her? Bret Michaels: "Thank you. She is beautiful, she is healthy and obviously with me being di...