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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Keyboardist Says Bus Mold Was Contributing Factor In Guitarist's Death

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE keyboardist Justin Fouler and bassist Mr. H. C. Banks III. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the main motivation behind the group's departure from DRT Entertainment? Justin: "I don't know, but if...

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FAIRYTALE ABUSE Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Danish black metal band FAIRYTALE ABUSE has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, we have to announce that our faithful drummer, Troels Nissen, has decided to leave the band. Troels has been blasting along with us for three years, and we've been more than pleased with having him onboard. He d...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Tries To Set His Guitar On Fire With No Luck; Video Available

A classic — and hilarious — video clip of legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen attempting to set his guitar on fire with no luck at a 1981 concert in Sweden has been posted at YouTube. As previously reported, Malmsteen's "Fire & Ice" album (1992) will be reissued on June 26 through Noble...

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BALTIMOORE Schedules Live Debut For New Lineup

Swedish melodic hard rockers BALTIMOORE will make their live debut with their new lineup on Friday, June 1 at Central Corner in Gävle, Sweden. BALTIMOORE's current formation is as follows: Björn Lodin - Vocals Thomas Larsson - guitar Weine Johansson - bass Klas Hägglund - Guitar/Keyboards Jonas Löö...

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Guitarist PETER LINDGREN Quits OPETH; Replacement Announced

Peter Lindgren has stepped down from his guitar-wielding duties in OPETH after 16 years. His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "It is with sadness I announce that OPETH and I are going separate ways after almost 16 years. The decision has been the toughest I've ever made but it is t...

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THY MAJESTIE: New Lineup Announced

Italian "symphonic power epic" metal band THY MAJESTIE has announced the addition of Dario Cascio (vocals) and Simone Campione (guitar) to the group's ranks. "We are so pleased to have them in our team!" the band writes on its web site. "They brought us life and new enthusiasm. They are officially i...

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Report: Israeli, Lebanese Metal Bands Join Forces To Perform 'Everything We Are'

Ronen Tsumer of Israel's Ynet reports that Israeli metal band SEEK IRONY has joined forces with Lebanese metal band BLOOD INK to perform the song "Everything We Are". "Obviously, the song deals with the last war between Israel and Lebanon, and its implications. It speaks about the silent majority ar...

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UNEARTH Parts Ways With Drummer, GENE HOGLAN Steps In

Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH have parted ways with drummer Mike Justian. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Last night [Thursday, May 10] marked the end of the line for Mike Justian with UNEARTH. There are many reasons why we decided it was time to move on without him...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's JOSH HOMME Rules Out KYUSS Reunion

Writer Joel McIver recently interviewed QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE/EAGLES OF DEATH METAL's Josh Homme for Music Mart magazine's June issue. Excerpts from the chat follow: On the frequent offers from concert promoters to reform his previous band, KYUSS: "The offers come in all the time. They're getting...

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SOLACE OF REQUIEM Prepares For MILWAUKEE METALFEST Appearance

Virginia Beach, Virginia death metal trio SOLACE OF REQUIEM has issued the following update: "Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th SOLACE OF REQUIEM will be back on the road. The first of their two shows is in Superior, Wisconsin at Bev's Jook Joint. There the band will be teaming back up with th...

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THE PANIC CHANNEL Goes 'On Hiatus'

THE PANIC CHANNEL/ex-JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro has issued the following update: "I have been asked a lot about the music lately, so here is the latest. Steve Isaacs [THE PANIC CHANNEL frontman] has decided to move to New York and begin a new chapter of his life. We wish him the best of...

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DEICIDE Cancels MILWAUKEE METALFEST Appearance

The organizers of the Milwaukee Metalfest XIX, which is set to take place May 11-12 at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin, have issued the following update: "Due to legal issues, Glenn Benton has been forced to cancel DEICIDE's appearance at Milwaukee Metal Fest XIX. We're extremely dis...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman Explains Decision To Bow Out Of Upcoming RANDY RHOADS Documentary

QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow has dismissed as "inaccurate" reports that he has disrespected his former friend and QUIET RIOT bandmate Randy Rhoads by refusing to participate in an upcoming documentary about Rhoads' life. The director of the as-yet-untitled Rhoads film, Peter Margolis, told Guitar...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman Says He Would Never Disrespect RANDY RHOADS

QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow has dismissed as "inaccurate" reports that he has disrespected his former friend and QUIET RIOT bandmate Randy Rhoads by refusing to participate in an upcoming documentary about Rhoads' life. The director of the as-yet-untitled Rhoads film, Peter Margolis, told Guitar...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Chicago's psychedelic-themed black metal act NACHTMYSTIUM has issued the following update: "We're proud to announce today that we've officially signed a two-album deal with Century Media Records for North America! We're also finalizing our new deal for Europe and Asia with Candlelight Records U.K. "...