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CRADLE OF FILTH Concert Stabbing Update: Charges Against Security Guard Dropped

A grand jury chose Tuesday (Nov. 16) not to indict a security guard arrested and charged with stabbing two people last week in a fight during a CRADLE OF FILTH concert at Bogart's in Cincinnati, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Police said no other witnesses saw a knife in Donald Germany's hand...

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JAMES HETFIELD Talks About METALLICA's Stage Setup

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently spoke to San Antonio radio station 99.5 Kiss regarding the current tour and the "in-the-round" stage setup: Said James: "The main thing is intimacy, trying to get as close as possible and eye contact is pretty important. The closer you are, the more you can...

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EPICA Guitarist: KAMELOT Frontman To Guest On New Album

In a recent interview with Sonic Cathedral, EPICA guitarist Mark Jansen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) revealed that the group's upcoming sophomore album will include a guest appearance by KAMELOT frontman Roy Khan. Asked if the song Khan sings on will be featured on the album or if it will be a bonus track, Ma...

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Former AMEN Guitarist Accuses CASEY CHAOS Of 'Embezzling' Funds From Bandmembers

Former AMEN guitarist Rich Jones has posted a lengthy statement explaining his decision to leave the group and offering behind-the-scenes information about the band's decision to ask AMEN frontman Casey Chaos to sign a contract barring him from causing, or threatening to cause, any physical harm to...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman Denies He Hit DWARVES Singer With Bottle

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme has rejected a Rolling Stone article alleging that Homme struck DWARVES singer Blag Dahlia over the head with a beer bottle at Los Angeles' Dragonfly club Wednesday night. According to the Rolling Stone report, which was posted on the magazine's web site o...

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ROADRUNNER RECORDS Looking To Sign New Artists

Roadrunner Records wishes to announce that they are looking to sign hard rock and heavy metal bands. Any bands who feel they have the goods are urged to mail their demos to the address below. Every single package received will be listened to. Roadrunner Records ATTN: Steve Crane 902 Broadway 8th Flo...

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VINCE NEIL Assaults Soundman In Dallas?

The following first-hand eyewitness account was filed by Jeff K at JeffK.net: "All's well that certainly didn't end well Saturday night [Oct. 30] at 93.3 The Bone's Skeleton Ball starring Vince Neil of MÖTLEY CRÜE at Gilley's Dallas. The evening got off to a great start with XES WHISKEY rockin' the...

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BLAZE Manager Speaks Out

BLAZE manager Neil Marklew recently spoke to BlazeFans.com about the group's recent lineup changes and the band's future, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BlazeFans.com: How would you describe the support SPV have given the band over the years? Neil Marklew: "Difficult...

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ALICE COOPER Recounts Concert Performances That Went Really Wrong

In a recent interview with The News Tribune, ALICE COOPER recounted three of his concert performances that went really wrong. On a show at House of Blues in Los Angeles during his Rock 'n' Roll Circus Tour when the boa constrictor he was holding decided to let it all go. "In 30 years, ...

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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman Looking For Singer For New Project

THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has posted the following message on the band's web site: "Hey guys, I am looking for a singer. "Before anyone get's the wrong idea, I am not leaving THE WILDHEARTS, not now and probably not ever, but I really want to record and start up something new with a singer, wit...

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EPICA Perform Acoustic Set At Dutch In-Store: Photos Available

Holland's EPICA, the new group formed by ex-AFTER FOREVER guitarist Mark Jansen, ex-CASSIOPEIA guitarist Ad Sluijter and keyboardist Coen Janssen, performed a short acoustic set during an in-store appearance in Utrecht, Holland on Sunday, September 26. Check out pictures from Datapix-Designs.com. As...

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CRADLE OF FILTH A No-Show In Ecuador: An Eyewitness Report

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH cancelled at the last minute their scheduled appearance at Plaza de Toros Quito in Quito, Ecuador on Saturday (Sept. 25). The following eyewitness account was e-mailed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET by a web site visitor in Ecuador: "Last night, Saturday the 25th, CRAD...

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RIKETS To Release Debut EP In November

RIKETS, the new metal "supergroup" made up of former members of SWITCHED, THE BEDROOM ALL-STARS, and ERASE THE GREY, will be releasing their debut EP, entitled "Anything for the Devil", via the Internet on November 23. The six-song EP was produced by Ben Schigel (CHIMAIRA, SWITCHED) and mixed by Log...

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Female Metal Singers Spotlighted In New Book

Angela Gossow (ARCH ENEMY),Anneke van Giersbergen (THE GATHERING),Floor Jansen (AFTER FOREVER),Simone Simons (EPICA),Sarah Jezebel Deva (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS),Cristina Scabbia (LACUNA COIL),Liv Kristine Espenaes (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY),Nienke de Jong (AUTUMN) and Sh...

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DOOM SYNDICATE Sign With ROTTING CORPSE RECORDS

Roanoke, VA-based metallers DOOM SYNDICATE have inked a deal with Rotting Corpse Records. The group's new album, "Beyond Salvation", is due this fall, to be followed by a U.S. tour. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 08 - The Chopping Block - Boston, MA Oct. 09 - Rodchester Steel Music Hall...