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King of the Grey Islands
How do you judge the second post-comeback album of a band as revered as CANDLEMASS, especially when they've lost their beloved and iconic vocalist (again, and probably for the last time)? It's obviously a record made under duress, with a lot of pressure, given the success of the band's return. Is "p...July 25, 2007
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Talks Past And Present Lineup
Launch Radio Networks reports: Although DEEP PURPLE has gone through many line-up changes since their formation in 1968, the current one — with singer Ian Gillan, bassist Roger Glover, keyboardist Don Airey, drummer Ian Paice, and guitarist Steve Morse — has been together since 2002. "I think it's p...July 20, 2007
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Room Full of Sinners
If New Jersey was ever gonna be used as an adjective, for anything besides bricks of dried toxic swamp gunk, it'd have to be busted out for THE CURSED. The prime movers in this side project are former HADES and NON-FICTION axeman Dan Lorenzo and inimitable OVERKILL vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth,...July 16, 2007
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GWAR Frontman Says SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Is 'A Big Whiner'
FHMonline.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Brockie, GWAR frontman and intergalactic badass. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FHMonline.com: SLIPKNOT recently told us that they're the most insane band. Why should we believe you? Brockie: They're basically a GWAR tribute band —...July 15, 2007
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SYMPHONY X Kicks Off U.S. Leg Of 'Paradise Lost' Tour; Setlist Revealed
Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X kicked off the U.S. leg of the "Paradise Lost" tour Thursday night (July 12) at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. (intro) Oculus Ex Inferni 02. Set the World on Fire 03. Domination 04. Serpent's Kiss 05. Paradise Lost 06. In...July 13, 2007
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CANDLEMASS: Entire 'King Of The Grey Islands' Album Available For Streaming
CANDLEMASS' new album, "King of the Grey Islands", is now available for streaming in its entirety at MP3.com. Due in North America July 17, "King of the Grey Islands" is the first CANDLEMASS album to feature singer Robert Lowe (SOLITUDE AETURNUS),who replaced Messiah Marcolin earlier in the year. T...July 11, 2007
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BIOMECHANICAL: Fire In Studio Temporarily Halts Album Recording
U.K. epic progressive metallers BIOMECHANICAL are currently putting the finishing touches on their new album, "Cannibalised", with legendary producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY) at Ecology Rooms in Kent, England. The group's bassist, Jon Collins, has issued the follo...July 6, 2007
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Tries New Tune As Businessman
Dean Goodman of Reuters reports that former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER bass player Duff McKagan doubles as a savvy investor, overseeing a diverse portfolio ranging from property and stocks to vintage guitars. While he draws the line at donning a suit and tie, McKagan also runs the busines...July 3, 2007
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IN THIS MOMENT: Live Video Posted Online
A video of IN THIS MOMENT performing the song "Beautiful Tragedy" at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, New York during the band's tour with KITTIE, WALLS OF JERICHO, DEAD TO FALL and 36 CRAZYFISTS has been posted online at the Underground Video Television web site. IN THIS MOMENT's video for the song...July 3, 2007
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IN THIS MOMENT: 'Beautiful Tragedy' Video Posted Online
IN THIS MOMENT's video for the song "Beautiful Tragedy" has been posted at this location. The clip was directed by Robert Hall and shot in Santa Clarita, California this past spring. Commented IN THIS MOMENT guitarist Chris Howorth: "This is the only the second video we've ever made and we spent a l...July 3, 2007
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India's PARIKRAMA Comments On DOWNLOAD Festival Appearance
Members of the Indian heavy rock band PARIKRAMA recently spoke to DNAIndia.com about their appearance at this year's Download festival in England alongside IRON MAIDEN, EVANESCENCE and DREAM THEATER, among others. Commented keyboardist Subir Malik: "The experience was fantastic; we were put up in gr...July 1, 2007
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Weighing Souls with Sand
Canada's Profound Lore continually improves its reputation as an independent label with a nose for the artistically brilliant, carving a niche for itself as a Canadian Southern Lord of sorts. Now comes "Weighing Souls with Sand" by THE ANGELIC PROCESS, a stunningly beautiful, yet mildly disturbing a...June 30, 2007
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DOWN Bassist: New CD Is Band's 'Most Amazing And Classic' Record' To Date
DOWN bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA) has commented on the group's third full-length album, tentatively titled "Down III". Producer Warren Riker (CROWBAR, SUBLIME) is helming the effort, for which the band had reportedly composed more than 18 tracks. Said Brown: "In a few short moons you will be heari...June 27, 2007
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Comments On GENE HOGLAN's Return To TENET Project
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon has issued the following update on his TENET project: "You all must know already that Gene the Machine [Gene Hoglan, STRAPPING YOUNG, ex-DARK ANGEL, DEATH, TESTAMENT] is back behind the drum kit for TENET! I saw that Gene made mention of it in his last blog, I...June 26, 2007
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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Checks In From GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Tour
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has checked in with an update from his current tour with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. Read it at Kulick.net. UNION, the now-defunct late '90s group formed by Kulick and John Corabi (RATT, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) along with Brent Fitz and Jamie Hunting, has posted several rare reco...June 26, 2007
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