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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: New Interview To Air This Week
Former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson recently hooked up with Metal Express Radio to discuss the genesis of F5, the musical direction and philosophies of the new album, and to offer a few insights into what to expect from an F5 live performance. Go to www.MetalExpressRadio.com and tune i...August 16, 2005
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DARK SUNS To Support PAIN OF SALVATION On European Tour
German progressive dark metallers DARK SUNS will be supporting Sweden's PAIN OF SALVATION on the following dates: Sep. 04 - Gothenburg, SWE - Sticky Fingers Sep. 06 - Verviers, BEL - Spirit of 66 Sep. 07 - Oberhausen, GER - Zentrum Altenberg Sep. 08 - Aschaffenburg, GER - Colos Saal Sep. 09 - Rijsse...August 5, 2005
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KATAKLYSM Singer Finishes Laying Down Vocals For New Album
KATAKLYSM vocalist Maurizio Iacono has issued the following update: "The artwork contest [for the upcoming KATAKLYSM album] is now over. We would like to thank everyone from our fans to artists from the four corners of the world that have sent in their visions. The response was great!! Now we've got...August 2, 2005
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RAGE To Enter Studio In September
German power metallers RAGE will enter producer Charlie Bauerfeind's VPS Studios in late September to begin recording their new album, tentatively due on March 20, 2006 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band will spend much of August in pre-production before guitarist Victor Smolski records the orchest...July 25, 2005
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KISS' PAUL STANLEY Planning Solo Tour
KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently informed Kiss Kollector Online that he's planning a solo tour in support of his upcoming solo album. Stanley will also have exhibitions of his paintings throughout the USA soon. In April of this year, the first-ever public exhibition of his art took place on Maui,...July 18, 2005
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PLACE OF SKULLS To Enter Studio In August
PLACE OF SKULLS, the Knoxville, Tennessee-based band featuring former PENTAGRAM guitarist Victor Griffin, will enter Lakeside Studios studio on August 1 with producers Travis Wyrick and Mike Dearing to begin recording their third full-length CD, tentatively due in early 2006 via Exile On Mainstream...July 14, 2005
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KATAKLYSM: More Guest Appearances Announced
KATAKLYSM vocalist Maurizio Iacono has issued the following update: "I received a call today from our producer/guitarist J-F [Dagenais], informing me that the drums are almost all done and they sound monstrous!! Max once again has done a killer job and put a lot of feel into the songs. We're going l...July 13, 2005
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KATAKLYSM Singer Says They Missed London Terrorist Attack By Two Days
KATAKLYSM vocalist Maurizio Iacono has issued the following update on the band's current and future activities: "We have just returned from a very successfull tour in Europe. The German shows were all packed and the open-air festival in Slovenia (Metal Camp) was really cool and so was With Full Forc...July 7, 2005
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TONY IOMMI: Fate Of Third Outtake From 'Fused' Sessions Revealed
The third outtake from the recording sessions for BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's new solo album, "Fused", a song called "Slip Away", will be available as a bonus track download as part of a link-up with Rolling Stone magazine and Real.com. Feature placement for "Fused" will begin when the albu...July 7, 2005
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22-Year-Old Tennessee Native Crowned GUITARMAGEDDON 2005 Winner
Screaming amps and sonic electricity merged on June 18, 2005 at the Wiltern LG Theater during Guitar Center's Guitarmageddon 2005 grand final competition. Utilizing a percussion-inspired and funk-laden performance, Tennessee native Robert Provine blitzed the crowd with his finest chops to capture th...July 6, 2005
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TONY IOMMI: Outtake From 'Fused' Sessions To Be Made Available Via iTunes
According to a posting on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site, there are three tracks that were recorded during the sessions for his new solo album, "Fused", that do not appear on the final CD. As reported last week, "Let It Down Easy" will be the bonus track on the Japanese editi...June 29, 2005
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DANZIG Confirm TOMMY VICTOR's Departure
DANZIG have confirmed the departure of guitarist Tommy Victor (as first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on June 17). A new guitarist has already been found and will be announced as part of the "Blackest of the Black" tour press release, due shortly. Victor is currently focusing on writing the follow-up...June 21, 2005
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ROB ROCK: U.S. Release Date Set For 'Holy Hell'
Singer ROB ROCK's (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) latest solo album, "Holy Hell", is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on September 6 via Candlelight/Caroline Records. Meanwhile, Danish producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR) is mixing the bonus tracks for JVC/Victor Entertainment release of...June 21, 2005
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DANZIG Part Ways With Guitarist TOMMY VICTOR
Guitarist Tommy Victor has left DANZIG, an informed source has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "Things just didn't work out," the source added. "No replacement has been named." Victor is currently focusing on writing the follow-up to PRONG's 2004 album "Scorpio Rising", tentatively due next year via Locomoti...June 17, 2005
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PRONG Drummer Quits, Embarks On New Adventure
Drummer Dan Laudo has officially left PRONG. His statement on the matter reads as follows: "After seven years playing drums for PRONG that included two albums, a live DVD and many tours around the world, I am leaving the band to concentrate on other projects. The BIG ON MARS CD for Kooklavu Records...June 17, 2005