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SLAYER Frontman, SEPULTURA Guitarist To Guest On 'The Metal Show'
"The Metal Show", heard live on Sundays between 10:00 p.m. and midnight EST on 92.3 WXRK in Cleveland, Ohio, has a very special edition of the program in store for listeners this week. The show, normally hosted by The Warlock and Chris Akin, will feature a very special guest host in Warlock's place...March 9, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer: 'We're Getting Along Better Than We Ever Have'
Melissa Ruggieri of the Richmond Times-Dispatch recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. An excerpt from the chat follows: Richmond Times-Dispatch: The music you're working on in the bus, is it solo material or things for the new CRÜE record? Lee: "Yesterday I did some ele...March 8, 2006
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TRIVIUM Frontman Says Touring Is 'Not As Glamorous As Everyone Thinks'
TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy recently spoke to Northern Ireland's News Letter about the group's meteoric rise to their current status one of the hottest heavy metal bands around. "You're in close quarters with everyone all the time," Heafy said about the touring lifestyle. "It's not as glamorous as e...March 3, 2006
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NEGATIVA Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement
NEGATIVA, the new Quebec, Canada-based metal band featuring former GORGUTS members Steeve Hurdle (guitar, vocals; also ex-PURULENCE) and Luc Lemay (guitar, vocals),along with Etienne Gallo (AUGURY) on drums, have parted ways with bassist Dominic Lapointe (QUO VADIS, AUGURY, ATHERETIC). "Dominic cou...March 1, 2006
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TED NUGENT, THUNDER Confirmed For U.K.'s MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival
TED NUGENT, THUNDER and JOURNEY have been confirmed to play at the U.K.'s Monsters of Rock festival, set to take place June 3 at the Milton Keynes National Bowl. Also scheduled to appear are ALICE COOPER and DEEP PURPLE. Tickets for Monsters of Rock 2006, priced £38.50, are available from all usual...March 1, 2006
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JED To Celebrate Ten-Year Anniversary With Release Of New CD, Hometown Show
Aberdeen, WA-based heavy rock band JED will release their long-awaited CD "Synesthesia" on March 25. JED have performed and recorded throughout the Northwest for a decade, winning over crowds with their memorable stage presence and original sound. The band's newest recording, "Synesthesia", is the l...February 28, 2006
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HENRY ROLLINS Slams MAXIM Magazine: Audio Available
A short audio clip of punk-rock icon Henry Rollins giving a verbal lashing to a writer from Maxim magazine — which is frequently accused of objectification of women — has been posted online at Blender.com. Rollins recently made headlines after he was placed under investigation by the Australian gove...February 24, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Representatives 'Know Nothing' About Gig With GUNS N' ROSES
Representatives for MÖTLEY CRÜE "claim to know nothing" about the group's previously announced June 9 in Dublin's RDS Arena as the support act for GUNS N' ROSES, according to MTV.com. In addition, representatives for both Geffen and Interscope, the two labels most likely to release GUNS N' ROSES new...February 23, 2006
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DISTURBED Frontman Just Wants To Be Respected: We Are 'The Rodney Dangerfield Of Metal'
DISTURBED singer David Draiman recently told Revolver magazine (web site) that his band have not only been scorned by critics — with particular bile reserved for their frontman — but they were even turned away by Hurricane Katrina benefit organizers. "We're either too heavy or not heavy enough. It's...February 23, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Offers Update On Covers Album, Upcoming Touring Activities
DEF LEPPARD's official web site has been updated with a brand new interview with the group's frontman Joe Elliott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What was your general impression of the "Rock of Ages" tour? Joe: "From our point of view, it was definitely an extremely big success! I was a li...February 22, 2006
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SENTENCED Are Three-Time Winners At FINNISH METAL AWARDS
Defunct Finnish metal act SENTENCED were honored in three categories at the Finnish Metal Awards 2005, which took place on February 17 at the Finnish Metal Expo: "Album of the Year", "Cover Art of the Year" (for their "The Funeral Album" CD),and "Band of the Year". Check put a picture of the band w...February 21, 2006
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Lionheart – Special Edition
Sorta surprising to see a deluxe reissue of an unsung album less than two years old, but hopefully this fancy package will call a little more attention to SAXON's cause over here in the United States of Oblivion. They're known more here lately for their newsworthy extracurricular activities (fightin...February 20, 2006
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AETERNUS Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Norwegian "dark metallers" AETERNUS have parted ways with drummer Erik (a.k.a. Vrolok; ex-THY GRIEF, GORGOROTH, BOURBON FLAME). AETERNUS mainman Ares commented: "Erik decided to quit the band a while after the production of [the new AETERNUS album] 'HeXaeon' was completed. He was with AETERNUS from...February 19, 2006
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SANGRE ETERNA Featuring Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer To Play Benefit Show For Injured Friend
Former MACHINE HEAD and current SANGRE ETERNA drummer Chris Kontos has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Chris Kontos here with a news story all metal and hardcore fans should all know about a really fucked up thing that happened to a close friend of mine that came out to see SANGRE E...February 19, 2006
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GOTTHARD: 'Lipservice' Certified Platinum In Switzerland
GOTTHARD's latest effort, "Lipservice", has been certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 40,000 copies (official certification date: January 29, 2006). The ceremony took place in Zürich during the 'PISA Finals." The CD is reportedly approaching double-platinum status. "Lipservice" w...February 18, 2006
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