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SUN DESCENDS Signs U.S., European Deals For New Album

New York City thrashers SUN DESCENDS, who feature in their ranks former EXUMER vocalist Mem von Stein, have signed deals with Khaosmaster Productions (Puerto Rico) and Twilight Distribution (Germany) for the U.S. and European release of their new album, "The Entropy Formula". Both labels will make t...

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VINCE NEIL To Headline ARF ROCKS! Fundraiser

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will headline an evening of rock and roll at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation's (ARF) ARF Rocks! fundraiser on Friday, January 4, 2008 at the Dean Lesher Regional Center in Walnut Creek, California. Also appearing are MARTY CASEY & LOVEHAMMERS from "Rock Sta...

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The_Ascension

Treading tricky ground here, bands like OTEP being at least partially critic-proof. For example: I'd like to point out that virtually everything about this band – including the coo-to-a-bloody-scream vocals, the stuttering basslines, the overwrought breathing into the mic and then shrieking some emp...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Reversed Vasectomy

MonstersAndCritics.com reports that Ozzy Osbourne had his vasectomy reversed after wife Sharon told him she wanted another child. The singer had the sterilization procedure after having two children with first wife Thelma and adopting her son Elliot, and three with current wife Sharon, but had it re...

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Absolution

CANNIBAL CORPSE and DEICIDE fans, prepare to either expand your horizons or get really bummed out. Guitarist Jack Owen has declared "Absolution" the best album he's ever played on, and there's nary an entrail (ripped from a nether region or otherwise) to be seen. In fact, death metal's most recogniz...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Rock And Roll Should Always Be Fun'

Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW vocalist Sebastian Bach. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: One thing that I did notice on this CD ["Angel Down"] is that you're using your higher octaves more than you have in a long ...

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Vocalist LORD TIM Quits ILIUM

Australian melodic metallers ILIUM have parted ways with session vocalist Lord Tim (LORD, DUNGEON, FROMBEYOND). Lord Tim's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "As most of you may know, I have been the 'permanent guest vocalist' for ILIUM since 2003. Essentially that means I was a paid...

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CHRIS CORNELL: More Footage With PETER FRAMPTON Posted Online

Former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN vocalist Chris Cornell's YouTube channel has been updated with several new videos, including a much better version of Peter Frampton performing "Black Hole Sun" with Chris on November 14, 2007 in Nashville. Also available are two other clips — one of Peter Frampton help...

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INTRONAUT Forced To Miss Tonight's Show In UK

California-based progressive/extreme music outfit INTRONAUT has issued the following update: "We regret to announce that we will be missing tonight's show with THE OCEAN and WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH in Stoke On Trent (tomorrow's Edinburgh show was recently cancelled for unrelated reasons as well). "...

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Former SACRIFICE Manager In Critical Condition After Suffering Burst Aneurysm

The following announcement comes from Paula Danylevich of Hype Music: "[Toronto-based heavy metal personality] Ray 'Black Metal' Wallace has had a serious medical emergency. "Many of you know Ray personally or professionally from his long-time involvement in the music and entertainment industry. He...

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CHRIS CORNELL Performs 'Black Hole Sun' With PETER FRAMPTON; Video Available

Former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell was joined on stage last night (Wednesday, November 14) at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee by rock legend Peter Frampton for a rendition of the SOUNDGARDEN classic "Black Hole Sun". Watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance belo...

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BLOODCLOT! Featuring Ex-CRO-MAGS, BIOHAZARD Members: EPK Posted Online

A six-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for BLOODCLOT! — the new band featuring former BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler, ex-CRO-MAGS frontman John Joseph, former SPUDMONSTERS/BIOHAZARD guitarist Scott Roberts, ex-PRO-PAIN guitarist Eric Klinger, and former MERAUDER bassist Rick Lopez — can be viewed...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO: 'This Is A Friendship, Not Only A Band'

Michael O'Brien of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with LACUNA COIL singer Andrea Ferro. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On whether they feel proud of the fact that they are Italy's greatest heavy rock export: 'Yeah, we do (feel proud) but sometimes it's the other ba...

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NIGHTRAGE Mainman Talks Lineup, Label Changes

Revolution-Music.dk conducted an interview with NIGHTRAGE guitarist/leader Marios Iliopoulos at last weekend's Aalborg Metal Festival in Denmark. Download the 10-minute audio file at this location. In other news, Metalzone.gr has posted a lengthy interview with Marios Iliopoulos about the group's sp...

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DREAM THEATER's 'Progressive Nation' Tour To Feature OPETH, 3 And BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME

New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "Progressive Nation", a package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who expla...