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MESHUGGAH Guitarist: 'We're Always Experimental In One Way Or Another'
Ivan Chopik of Guitar Messenger conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH guitarist Mårten Hagström at the 10th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in Worcester, Massachusetts in late April. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Guitar Messenger: MESHUGGAH has been getting significantly...July 22, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says Label Is To Blame For Lack Of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Press Coverage
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki has posted has posted several new updates on his MySpace page: Update #1: "Just in case someone is wondering why there are not many interviews regarding [the debut REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE album] 'New Era', the reason...July 21, 2008
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DROID Seeking New Bassist
Long Beach, California-based metallers DROID have issued the following update: "DROID is of now looking for a bass player to be a permanent member of our band, who is willing to commit to our schedule full-time. We are not looking for someone to just be a hired hand or to fill in part-time. There is...July 20, 2008
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HELION Singer Quits
Singer Simo Autio has left the Finnish melodic metal band HELION. According to the group, "Simo informed us that he's quitting music and with it, HELION. Unfortunately, the last resort to find the spark, joining HELION, wasn't enough to turn his mind around: 'I should have quit altogether a year ago...July 18, 2008
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AMORAL Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement
Finnish metallers AMORAL have issued the following update: "We are sad to inform you that Niko [Kalliojärvi, vocals] is leaving AMORAL. A while ago he sat us down and told us that he's having serious motivation problems and feels like it's time to do other things. We were in shock, as none of us saw...July 14, 2008
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SUHRIM Parts Ways With Guitarist
Belgian death metallers SUHRIM have issued the following update: "Due to a series of events in the band, SUHRIM decided to part ways with Thomas [Bleys, guitar]. This was the best decision for the common good of the band. We gained a good friend and we wish Thomas the best of luck on all future ...July 14, 2008
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SPIDERS & SNAKES To Appear On MÖTLEY CRÜE Tribute
Hollywood glam rock heroes and Corporate Punishment Records recording artists SPIDERS & SNAKES are set to appear on "Crüe Believers", a tribute to MÖTLEY CRÜE being released by Deadline/Cleopatra Records this fall. Appearing on the tribute with SPIDERS & SNAKES will be L.A. GUNS, BULLETBOYS,...July 4, 2008
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EARLY MAN Signs With THE END RECORDS
The End Records has announced the signing of the Brooklyn-based trio EARLY MAN. The band (and duo at the time) won critical praise in 2005 with the release of its debut album, "Closing In", a fully charged heavy metal machine with a gung-ho attitude and punk sensibility. The CD spawned the successfu...July 3, 2008
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Former CRYPTOPSY Keyboardist/Samplist Explains Her Departure
Former CRYPTOPSY keyboardist/samplist Maggy Durand has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "You guys never saw me on stage, interview and videos with CRYPTOPSY because, both of us decided that it was better for me to leave the band for many reasons, but the principal one is money probl...July 1, 2008
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DISTURBED Guitarist Says He 'Confronted' THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's WEINMAN Regarding Feud
The war of words between DISTURBED and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has come to an end after DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan "confronted" Weinman in person at the UK's Download festival and "cleared up" the matter once and for all. The entire thing started when Australia's Beat ma...June 27, 2008
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DARK EMPIRE: New Members Announced
Guitarist Matt Moliti of the New Jersey-based thrash/prog/metal act DARK EMPIRE has issued the following update: "I'm really pleased to announce that we can name the new drummer and bass player for DARK EMPIRE. Filling in the long vacant bass position is Randy Knecht, and taking up the drum position...June 27, 2008
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DE PROFUNDIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement
London, UK-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has parted ways with drummer Sterghios Moschos (PANTHEIST). "Following his move to Canterbury, it would no longer have been possible for Sterghios to rehearse and play shows with us frequently because of the distance involved," the group writ...June 23, 2008
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HALLOWEEN Parts Ways With Guitarist
Detroit metallers HALLOWEEN have issued the following update: "Due to a difference in artistic vision, HALLOWEEN and Donny Allen [guitar] have decided to part ways. Donny has been a staple in this band for over 16 years and we love him like a brother, he will always be family and we hope the best fo...June 22, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About His Early Songwriting Contributions To Band
Stalker magazine recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Stalker: What band were you in prior to the formation of JUDAS PRIEST? Atkins: Late 1968, I was in a band I named THE CHAPTERS OF LIFE, but our agency thought the...June 22, 2008
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THE QUIREBOYS: 'The Best Of' Two-CD Collection Out Now
EMI Records has just released "The Best Of" from THE QUIREBOYS, a double CD of material from the band's EMI-era recordings. It contains many previously unreleased tracks and rarities and is available at a budget price. "The Best Of" track listing: Disc 1: 01. 7 O'Clock 02. Pretty Girls 03. How Do Yo...June 17, 2008
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