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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Knew I Wanted To Make The Most Aggressive Album Of My Career'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Was there a main concept or theme in making the ["Loudspeaker"] album? Marty: "If anything, I knew...

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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist Talks About 'Redneck' Video Concept

Chris Harris of MTV.com recently spoke to LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton about the making of the group's video for "Redneck". According to Morton, LAMB OF GOD salvaged a concept they'd abandoned years before: the Virginia metallers — in debauched, beer-guzzling rock-star fashion — crash a toddler...

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DAN SWANÖ: 'I Was NOT Trying To Pussify BLOODBATH'

Swedish producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Swanö has commented on his departure from BLOODBATH. In a statement released earlier today by the other members of the band, BLOODBATH attributed Swanö's exit to "restrictions on his behalf to devote more time and effort to the future of this project that i...

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BLOODBATH Parts Ways With DAN SWANÖ

Swedish death metal supergroup BLOODBATH has issued the following update: "Dan Swanö is no longer part of BLOODBATH. The reason being restrictions on his behalf to devote more time and effort to the future of this project that it would require by taking things to the next level i.e. touring and play...

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AUDIOSLAVE Taps GOOGLE EARTH To Reveal Sneak Peek Of Album Art

Audioslave Nation has just been unveiled on Google Earth, offering a first glimpse at the art concept for AUDIOSLAVE's forthcoming album, "Revelations". Google Earth is the downloadable virtual globe program that maps the earth by pasting images obtained from satellite imagery over a 3D globe. The u...

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN: 'You Are What You Eat'

SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green recently sat down with PETA (People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals) to discuss animal rights, vegetarianism and the concept for their controversial video "Convicted in Life". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: PETA: What prompted you to go vegetarian? D...

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PAMELA MOORE: Solo Album Featuring QUEENSRŸCHE, NEVERMORE Members Now Available

Pamela Moore, the voice of "Sister Mary" from QUEENSRŸCHE's legendary concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and its sequel, "Operation: Mindcrime II", has finally released her long-awaited new solo album, "Stories from a Blue Room". The CD, which was produced by Neil Kernon (QUEENSRŸCHE, NEVERMORE, C...

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REBELANGELS Changes Name To ELIZIUM

Former MARDUK members Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted vocals) and B.War (a.k.a. Roger "Bogge" Svensson bass) have changed the name of their new project to ELIZIUM from the previously announced REBELANGELS. According to reports, the name change was implemented because "the old name doesn't really go well...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Designs T-Shirt In HARD ROCK's Latest Signature Series

Ozzy Osbourne has conquered it all. This rock 'n' roll rebel pioneered the heavy metal revolution, became a reality TV star (of the Emmy-winning "The Osbournes") and has even been invited to the White House — turning a passion for music into a rock empire. Now, the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" is taki...

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DEREK SHERINIAN's Video Featuring SLASH Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and Billy Idol are featured in keyboardist Derek Sherinian's (ex-DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) first video off his new album, "Blood of the Snake" — a cover of MUNGO JERRY's "In the Summertime". Watch it at www.dereksherinian.com. Shot on location...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Talks About GIGANTOUR: Video Available

Ultimate-Guitar.com has uploaded a couple of short video clips of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine discussing the Gigantour festival concept and the reason for the tour's creation, which he was responsible for. The 2006 edition of Gigantour, which is set to kick off September 7 in San Diego, Californi...

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STUCK MOJO Guitarist: BONZ' Actions While On Drugs Put And End To Our Working Relationship

STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has rejected as "dishonest and absurd" ex-STUCK MOJO frontman Bonz' claim that Ward is "maiming my character and going all out to justify his actions." In a statement released last Wednesday (July 19),Ward said that Bonz' refusal to enter a drug and alcohol rehabilita...

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DEADSTAR ASSEMBLY: 'Killing Myself Again' Video Available

Florida theatrical/industrial metallists DEADSTAR ASSEMBLY have shot a lead-off video, "Killing Myself Again", from their just-released sophomore full-length, "Unsaved". Comprised of members Dearborn (vocals),the Dro (bass),Cygnus (drums),DreGGs (guitar) and new member sKuz (who replaces Mubo on...

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VELVET REVOLVER In Talks With Producer RICK RUBIN

VELVET REVOLVER has decided to take a little time off from writing for its new album to play a few shows. But drummer Matt Sorum told ABC Radio's ePrep they're on track to have the CD in stores in the spring. No producer has been chosen at this point, but the band has been speaking ...

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FALCONER Completes Work On New Album

Swedish epic/power metallers FALCONER have finished recording their fifth studio album, entitled "Northwind" — their first since the departure of singer Kristoffer Göbel and return of Mathias Blad. Commented guitarist Stefan Weinerhall: "'Northwind', the fifth album of FALCONER, is a return to the f...