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VINNIE PAUL Carries The Torch With HELLYEAH

Pat Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the months that followed brother Dimebag's (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) murder in December 2004: "For eight months, man, I've...

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GOD DETHRONED: DRUMMERSDAY 2007 Workshop Videos Available

GOD DETHRONED drummer Ariën Van Weesenbeek took part in an Amedia & Pat Sticks workshop last month as part of Drummersday 2007, which was recorded on video. Here are some samples of that workshop: Video#1, Video#2, Video#3. For more information on Ariën Van Weesenbeek, visit his mySpace ...

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ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS. This Santa Cruz, CA six-piece released its debut offering, "Hits From The Bow", on Process Records in 2006. They went on to tour the U.S. and shared the stage with bands such as THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, THE NUMBER 1...

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Legendary Drummer CARMINE APPICE Appearing At Creative Ej In Charlotte

Carmine Appice will be conducting a workshop for drummers of all ages and skill levels at the Creative Ej School of Music on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Creative Ej is located in the Northlake Mall area between Charlotte and Huntersville, North Carolina. Tickets are $10 in advance. Appice's appearan...

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LES ÉKORCHÉS Featuring VOIVOD, B.A.R.F., GHOULUNATICS Members: New Concert Photos Available

CKRL 89.1FM metal radio show "Démentièllement Vôtre" has posted a number of live photos of LES ÉKORCHÉS — the new Montréal, Québec, Canada-based project featuring vocalist Marc Vaillancourt from B.A.R.F., drummer Michel "Away" Langevin from VOIVOD, guitarist Pat Gordon from GHOULUNATICS and cellist...

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SEVERE TORTURE: In Recording Mode

Dutch death metallers SEVERE TORTURE have entered the studio to begin recording their new album for a late June release on Earache Records. "Seth already did an amazing job on drums and created an ultra-tight foundation for the new songs," guitarist Thijs van Laarhoven said. "Marvin [Vriesde] and I...

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EXTREME Performs At METAL SKOOL Gig In Hollywood; Photos Available

Reunited '80s hard rockers EXTREME surprised members of the audience at the METAL SKOOL concert on Monday (April 9) when they climbed up on stage and performed a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Communication Breakdown" in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WENN. As previously reported, the orig...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist DUTKIEWICZ To Rejoin Band For WARPED Tour

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, who underwent emergency back surgery in January during the band's European trek, has issued the following update: "So it's become apparent that it will be time for me to rejoin the KILLSWITCH family this summer for the Warped Tour. Yes, I am looking forwa...

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VINNIE PAUL Says PANTERA's 'Far Beyond Driven' Is His 'Most Impressive' Drumming Record

The U.K.'s "best-selling drum magazine" Rhythm (web site) recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rhythm: What or who inspired you to become a metal drummer? Vinnie Paul: The first time...

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GLENN HUGHES Is Pushing For 'Burn'-Era DEEP PURPLE Reunion

Glenn Hughes spoke with Rocknworld's Morley Seaver recently to discuss his new record, "Music for the Divine", as well as his past addictions, his working relationship with RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith and the long-rumored reformation of the "Burn"-era lineup of DEEP PURPLE. Here's an ex...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: NICK CATANESE, J.D. DESERVIO Audio Interviews Posted Online

Part three of "Talking Metal"'s special BLACK LABEL SOCIETY coverage contains interviews host John Ostronomy conducted with guitarist Nick Catanese, bassist John "J.D." DeServio, and BLS family members, including "Big Nick" Catanese and Pat "The Kat" DeServio. Interview topics include Nick Catanese'...

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DIESEL MACHINE Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

DIESEL MACHINE bassist Rich Gonzales, who nearly lost his life after broadsiding a car while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in August 2002, has issued the following update: "Things are rolling about nowadays. I'm in a wheelchair, parylyzed from the waist down, but jamming music as mean as eve...

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DEEP PURPLE Confirmed For Ontario's ROCK THE PARK - BACK 4 MORE Festival

DEEP PURPLE is among the confirmed bands for the Rock The Park - Back 4 More festival, which is scheduled to be held July 26-28 at Harris Park in London, Ontario. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Thursday, July 26: 9:30 p.m. - DEEP PURPLE 7:30 p.m. - TBA 6:00 p.m. - NAZARETH ...

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LES ÉKORCHÉS Featuring VOIVOD, B.A.R.F., GHOULUNATICS Members: Live Video Available

LES ÉKORCHÉS, the new Montréal, Québec, Canada-based project featuring vocalist Marc Vaillancourt from B.A.R.F., drummer Michel "Away" Langevin from VOIVOD, guitarist Pat Gordon from GHOULUNATICS and cellist Philippe Mius d'Entremont from MARUKA, played a CD-release show for its self-titled debut al...

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Former VICTIMS OF INTERNAL DECAY Members Resurface In DOMESTICIDE

Two former members of Oregon death/grind kings VICTIMS OF INTERNAL DECAY, who broke up in 1996, have resurfaced with a new death/grind project called DOMESTICIDE. Their new CD, entitled "Good is Dead" [sic], is available via the group's MySpace page (along with streaming samples) for $6. Former VOID...