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'Ramones: Soundtrack Of Our Lives' Book Out Now

Finnish journalist and RAMONES webmaster Jari-Pekka Laitio Ramone's latest RAMONES book entitled "Ramones: Soundtrack Of Our Lives" is the result of nearly five years worth of work. It is full of poignant stories that reflect what Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone, as well as the rest of th...

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GAAHL On Decision To Retire From Metal: 'For Me, It's Not Heartfelt Anymore'

Louise Brown of U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine conducted an interview earlier this week with former GOD SEED/GORGOROTH frontman Gaahl (real name: Kristian Espedal) about his decision to "retire from metal music." A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Terrorizer: So, we've all heard by now, of...

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GOD SEED/Ex-GORGOROTH Frontman GAAHL 'Retires' From Metal Music

GOD SEED — the Norwegian band featuring former GORGOROTH members King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (vocals; real name: Kristian Espedal) — has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It has been rumored that Gaahl and King have disbanded GOD SEED. However, this is not...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer Interviewed In Upstate New York; Video Available

David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield on July 31, 2009 in Lockport, New York. Watch the chat in three parts below. As previously reported, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has signed on to compose the film score for the noir-cr...

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SYN:DROM: Video Footage From Debut Album Pre-Production Posted Online

Swedish death metallers SYN:DROM (formerly BLACKBREATH) have posted a video clip (see below) featuring footage from the pre-production sessions for their forthcoming debut album, tentatively due in February 2010 via ViciSolum Productions. Two songs from SYN:DROM can be heard using the MyFlashFetish....

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GOD SEED: Audio Interview With KING Posted Online

On April 21, 2009, Jason Saulnier of the "GTMO" (Good Time Metal Oldies) radio show conducted an interview with GOD SEED/ex-GORGOROTH bassist King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes). The 11-minute chat is now available for streaming below. GOD SEED is the new Norwegian band featuring former GORGOROT...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Interviewed By NEWBURY COMICS

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate was interviewed by Newbury Comics when the band played the House Of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts on July 30, 2009. Watch the chat below. As previously reported, Tate has signed on to compose the film score for the noir-crime drama "Fallen Moon". In addition to the s...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Talks About State Of Rock, 'American Idol'

Jon Chattman of The Huffington Post recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Huffington Post: What do you think of the state of rock? Portnoy: Well, the state of the "music industry" is at its most fragile that it's...

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VERTIGO STEPS: 'Fire Eaters' Video Released

"Fire Eaters", the new video from the Portuguese metal act VERTIGO STEPS — the ambitious offspring of Bruno A (ARCANE WISDOM, UNDERSTREAM, REDSTAINS) — can be viewed below. The track comes off VERTIGO STEPS' self-titled debut album, which was recorded at UltraSoundStudios with Daniel Cardoso. The ma...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist To Guest On Tonight's 'Caffeine Bomb'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing and progressive metal band BUSHWHACK will guest on this week's "Caffeine Bomb" show. Tune in at 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday night, July 31 to 91.7 WHUS in Eastern Connecticut, or stream live on iTunes or at WHUS.org. "Caffeine Bomb" is hosted by Roger Lotring, a freel...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer To Score 'Fallen Moon' Film

Geoff Tate, lead vocalist of the legendary rock band QUEENSRŸCHE, has signed on to compose the film score for the noir-crime drama "Fallen Moon". In addition to the score, Tate, a multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, will compose several new songs for performance by characters...

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SERJ TANKIAN Working On New Poetry Book

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has issued the following update: "I am in the middle of writing a follow-up to my poetry book, 'Cool Gardens'. The new collection of works is yet to be titled, but it will definitely feature illustrations by Roger Kupelian, the director of my music video for 'H...

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GOD SEED: New Video Interview Available

Romania's Metalhead TV conducted an interview with GOD SEED — the new Norwegian band featuring former GORGOROTH members King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (vocals; real name: Kristian Espedal) — at this year's Hellfest, which was held on June 19-21, 2009 in Clisson, France. Watch the...

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METALLICA To Perform At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME's 25th Anniversary In NYC

According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com, METALLICA will take part in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th anniversary event this fall at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two-day extravaganza will be held on October 29-30, with Bruce Springsteen, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon as...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Comments On Upcoming 'Lobo: Highway To Hell' Comic

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is writing a two-issue Lobo comic for DC, Lobo: Highway To Hell, that is being drawn by artist Sam Kieth for release this November. He tells DC Universe: The Source, "When DC approached me about writing a book for them, I couldn't get the words, 'How about a black ...