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It Hates You
I don't know if you've ever come across an ostrich, but those fuckers can be pretty goddamned mean when they want to be. I often go back to a time in my childhood when I, dared by a few older, distant cousins, took it upon myself to taunt a few of them from the other ...August 10, 2009
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Law of Retaliation
The best thing about the new EXTREME NOISE TERROR is that it sounds like EXTREME NOISE TERROR — it's not a flirtation with death metal, there's no long songs or experimental tracks, and there's not an ounce of breathing space in this punishing mini-hell of UK metallic punk d-beat mania. If you're lo...August 10, 2009
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No Time to Bleed
I'm not one to completely dismiss a sub-genre outright just because it is part of a popular trend, such as deathcore, which continues to hang around no matter the number of bands aping the style. It is a case by case type of thing with me, even though I'll admit that I don't exactly sprint ...August 10, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD: Nashville And Birmingham Concerts Postponed
DEF LEPPARD's Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 performances in Nashville and Birmingham, respectively, have been postponed due to the circumstances surrounding a band member's bereavement. No further specifics concerning the matter have been released. Ticket holders are asked to hold their t...August 9, 2009
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Says Tour Could Be Delayed Between Four Weeks And Two Months
AEROSMITH's Joe Perry gave an in-studio interview at WXRX-FM in Rockford, Illinois Friday morning (August 7) on his way back home to Boston. According to the Associated Press, the guitarist didn't say anything specific about singer Steven Tyler's condition or say where Tyler was following the frontm...August 7, 2009
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CLAWFINGER To Re-Record 'Deaf Dumb Blind' For 20th Anniversary
Nasso Ruskov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with vocalist Zak Tell of the Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Tangra Mega Rock: What's new in the CLAWFINGER camp then? Zak: Hmm…. That's a hard question to answer, but I'...August 6, 2009
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FEAR FACTORY's BELL Says Management Dispute Led To Split With HERRERA, WOLBERS
Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey conducted an exclusive interview this past weekend with FEAR FACTORY vocalist Burton C. Bell. During the chat, Bell spoke about the band's new lineup — featuring original FF members Bell and Dino Cazares (guitar) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last tw...August 4, 2009
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SLASH Interviewed For OZZY OSBOURNE Documentary
VEVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was interviewed yesterday (Tuesday, July 28) for "Wreckage Of My Past", the forthcoming film documenting the life of Ozzy Osbourne as he approaches his 60th birthday. Newly sober, Ozzy has finally reached a point of clarity as he looks back on a lifeti...July 29, 2009
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POISON Drummer, ODUM Frontman In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Exhibition Video
In addition to his drumming duties in POISON, Rikki Rockett has another hobby that's not so usual among the mad and often controversial rock stars: a passion for jiu-jitsu. A vegan and animal-rights activist, Rockett holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And shortly before hitting the road with...July 29, 2009
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SUBSIGNAL: 'Beautiful & Monstrous' Release Date Confirmed
SUBSIGNAL, the new German band featuring former SIEGES EVEN members Arno Menses (vocals) and Markus Steffen (guitar),will release its debut album, entitled "Beautiful & Monstrous", on September 25 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. The CD was helmed by co-producer Kristian Kohlmannslehner, who w...July 25, 2009
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POISON Drummer Becomes First-Time Father
Congratulations are in order for POISON drummer Rikki Rockett and his wife Melanie Martel on the birth of their first child, Jude Aaron Rockett (see photo below). The baby boy was born July 14 at 4:31 a.m. He weighed in at seven pounds, four ounces and measured 21 inches long. POISON is currently on...July 16, 2009
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KING DIAMOND Issues Update
Legendary Danish heavy metal vocalist King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) has issued the following update: "As you will see, we've been staying very busy lately. We've had to put the KING DIAMOND/MERCYFUL FATE DVD projects on the backburner for a little while, but we're back working on that f...July 13, 2009
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The Combination
Ten tasty nuggets of modern European thrash are what you are served on "The Combination" from Norway's DEAD MAN'S HAND. At 32 minutes, the length is just right and each song offers at least some degree of worth. The engine runs hot too, just as one would expect from this style of breakneck thrash. T...July 13, 2009
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OZZY Seeks New Guitarist: I Felt Like My Stuff Was Beginning To Sound Like BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed to Classic Rock magazine that he is currently searching for a new guitarist for his solo band. Classic Rock caught up with Osbourne last week at the Slash & Friends gig in Norway, where the whispers backstage had guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON) lined u...July 10, 2009
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FIREHOUSE Guitarist Interviewed On 'Rockin' Metal Revival'
FIREHOUSE guitarist Bill Leverty was interviewed for the latest episode of the "Rockin' Metal Revival". The program is now available for download in three parts at this location. With his guitar work as a member of FIREHOUSE, Leverty set the rock world ablaze with his fiery riffs and solos. But Leve...July 6, 2009
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