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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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Realm of Terror
So you think California retro thrashers MERCILESS DEATH are just some flash in the pan that made one outstanding old school album called "Evil in the Night" in 2007? They're just part of that whole trend of youngsters that started playing 80's thrash metal when they found some old vinyl in their par...June 9, 2008
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Another Black Day
Considering the fact that I don't listen to a lot of this brand of radio/MTV-friendly modern metal and hard rock, I was pleasantly surprised with the debut album from Ft. Lauderdale's ANOTHER BLACK DAY. The band seamlessly blends a very heavy delivery that is often thrash-based with hooks that are a...June 9, 2008
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Reunited FORBIDDEN: Video Interview, Performance Footage From San Francisco Available
Reality Check TV has posted a seven-minute video clip featuring interview and performance footage of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN recorded on February 29, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco. Watch the clip below. As previously reported, FORBIDDEN has tapped Mark He...June 8, 2008
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Report: Concert Injuries Land Promoters, Venues In Court
James Paton of Denver, Colorado's The Rocky Mountain News reports: Nicole LaScalia was knocked to the floor of Magness Arena and trampled by concertgoers moments after the heavy metal band MUDVAYNE took the stage. The Thornton waitress had gone to the KBPI-FM (106.7) "Birthday Bash" on March 8, 2006...June 7, 2008
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CHARLIE DOMINICI: Being In DREAM THEATER 'Was A Slave Gig To Me'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former DREAM THEATER vocalist Charlie Dominici. Several excerpts follow. BigMusicGeek.com: How did you originally become involved with DREAM THEATER? By contrast, how did the audition process differ from your previous experiences? Charli...June 5, 2008
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JACK RUSSELL Says GREAT WHITE Has Little In Common With 'Hair Metal' Bands
Amanda Chamberlain of IN Utah This Week recently conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE vocalist Jack Russell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On looking to pour a good load of cash into real estate: "When they knocked 'em down from a million-five to a million, my wife and I thought ...June 2, 2008
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BUCKCHERRY Guitarist Checks In From Studio
BUCKCHERRY guitarist Keith Nelson has issued the following update: "Just wanted to check in with you all and give you an update on our progress. Thanks to an outstanding rhythm section of Xavier [Muriel, drums] and Jimmy [Ashhurst, bass] we knocked the basic tracks [for the new BUCKCHERRY album] out...May 21, 2008
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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer For European Tour
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRACY, SOCIAL UNREST) to play the drums on the band's upcoming European tour. According to a press release, "Mark Hernandez is one of the most dynam...May 19, 2008
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Dominion VIII
Usually, you can set your watch to it — when bands start numbering their albums, and referencing their classic past lyrics in their current songs, they're officially golden oldies. They may still be making good music, but they've made the transition to elder statesmen, and even their best work from...May 19, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Frontman Says New Album Is Full Of Potential Future Classics
Steve Tauschke of Australia's Beat magazine recently conducted an interview with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE frontman Matt Tuck. A few excerpts from the chat follow. On the band's new album, "Scream Aim Fire": "We've always been a band most interested in the quality of the songs, regardless of how fast...May 7, 2008
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New BRUTAL TRUTH, AGENTS OF SATAN Material Featured On 'This Comp Kills Fascists' Compilation
In the tradition of the legendary "Cry Now, Cry Later" compilations of the '90s, PIG DESTROYER/AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED's Scott Hull has brought together some of the very best of today's underground grindcore, hardcore, and power violence bands for volume one of "This Comp Kills Fascists". "This Comp K...May 2, 2008
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666: Satan's Soldiers Syndicate
There is a reason why Germany's DESASTER took their name from DESTRUCTION's "Total Desaster" way back in 1988. They knew then as they know now that Germany's thrash movement was something special and continues to be so. The sound emanates from deep within the fires of Hell, the riffs melting flesh,...April 28, 2008
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IGOR CAVALERA Says He Is Not Interested In SEPULTURA Reunion
Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former SEPULTURA and current CAVALERA CONSPIRACY drummer Igor Cavalera. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: After leaving SEPULTURA it wasn't long before you and your brother Max started jamming again. Ho...April 24, 2008
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METALLICA's ULRICH: 'Metal Is Alive And Well And Doing Better Than It Has In Many Years'
RollingStone.com conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich this past Saturday, April 19 at the band's Record Store Day signing event in northern California. An excerpt from the chat follows: RollingStone.com: You were one of the first artists to sue over copyright infringement and vo...April 22, 2008