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PSYCHOTRON Announces New Drummer

German power/thrash band PSYCHOTRON has announced the addition of drummer Stefan Dittrich (CRISIS NEVER ENDS, SAIDIAN) to the group's ranks. According to the group, "This guy really is a machine and he will blow you away (that's exactly what happened to us)." In other news, PSYCHOTRON is still searc...

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Three Years After DIMEBAG's Murder: Missed Opportunities Abound

Rock author, writer and photographer Chris Armold — who penned the book "A Vulgar Display of Power: Courage and Carnage at the Alrosa Villa", which is described as the authorized biography of Jeffery "Mayhem" Thompson, former head of security for DAMAGEPLAN, and two other heroes (audience member Nat...

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TURMOIL Recording New Album

According to Lambgoat.com, Philadelphia hardcore/metal legends TURMOIL are in the studio recording material for a new full-length album, to be released late spring/early summer 2008 via Eulogy Recordings. Tracking for the band's first LP since 1999's "The Process Of" has been taking place at Skyligh...

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Ex-GRIM REAPER Singer STEVE GRIMMETT: New Audio Interview Available

A 14-minute audio interview with former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio (web site) has been posted online at this location. A two-minute video interview with Steve Grimmett promoting his solo band's appearance at the Firefest 4 on October 26-27,...

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GRIEF OF WAR Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS

Los Angeles-based Prosthetic Records has announced the signing of Japan's GRIEF OF WAR. Having formed — in their own words — for the purpose of being the true heir of real heavy metal, GRIEF OF WAR was started from humble beginnings in 2002 based out of Tokyo, and almost immediately after forming, t...

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ICED EARTH Drummer Checks In From HEAVEN AND HELL Tour

ICED EARTH drummer Brent Smedley has posted another couple of entries in the "Road Rage Reports" section of the band's official web site. An excerpt follows: "The [UK tour with HEAVEN AND HELL and LAMB OF GOD] began in Newcastle, England at a place simply called the Arena. We were treated with much...

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Report: Metal Fans Flock For DETHKLOK

Brit Horvat of Denver.YourHub.com reports: Since Cartoon Network's late night Adult Swim show "Metalocalypse" started airing in August 2006, metal fans and musicians have been showing extensive loyalty nationwide. Members of metal bands such as METALLICA, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, CANNIBAL CORPSE, KING...

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RUSH Guitarist's Painting Raises $5,700 For Kidney Foundation Of Canada

For the second consecutive year, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson auctioned one of his original paintings (preview) on eBay to support The Kidney Foundation of Canada. The winning bid was $5,700. Last year, Lifeson, along with about 90 other Canadian celebrities, created paintings to help bring attention...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN To Lead Drum Circle Today

Alicia Doyle of VenturaCountyStar.com reports: DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen will never forget the support he received after losing his arm in a car crash in 1984. "Everyone was there for me; I got letters from all over the place, places I couldn't even pronounce," said Allen, 44, who continued dru...

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FLEDGLING DEATHS Working On New CD

FLEDGLING DEATHS, the band featuring Watchmen Studios owner Doug White (EARTH CRISIS, EVERY TIME I DIE, PSYOPUS),has completed work on the first track for its album, "Return of the Butterlamb". The song "Back Yarrrd" marks the group's first recording with new singer Matt Tharpe, who replaced origin...

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OVERKILL Founder RAT SKATES' 'Born In The Basement' Film To Receive DVD Release Next Month

Kundrat has set a December 11 release date for the DVD release of the "Born in the Basement" documentary from filmmaker/OVERKILL founder Rat Skates. Written and narrated by Skates, this is an autobiographical journey that begins in 1980, when the East Coast of North America experienced a massive cul...

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MEGADETH Adds 20 Minutes To Osaka Set

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Man, we had such a great time onstage last night in Osaka, so much so that we played an extra 20 minutes for ya. I want to personally thank all involved with Mr. Udo for making .....

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MEGADETH Bassist Is 'Excited' About Australia's GIGANTOUR

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has issued the following update: "The boys and I were on the train last night from Nagoya to Osaka [Japan] reminiscing about last year's Aussie Gigantour and what a great time we had... the shows, the great bands, the crowds. So, in the midst of this killer run here in...

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MEGADETH Guitarist Is 'Excited' To Get Back To Australia

MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Just a quick hello to you and to let you know how excited I am to get back to the land of Oz and Gigantour!!! We have such a killer line-up this year and I have ...

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DISTURBED Singer Recalls Motorcycle Accident

The Pulse of Radio reports: DISTURBED singer David Draiman said last week that the band's new album, which it's currently recording in Chicago, will be angrier and more aggressive than the group's previous two efforts. Draiman told The Pulse of Radio that the mood of the record was inspired by sever...