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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Talks About Playing With METALLICA, Hanging Out With LARS ULRICH

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has posted a lengthy new "diary entry" on the band's official web site. An excerpt from his posting follows: "[Supporting] METALLICA at Wembley Stadium [in London in early July]. Duuuuuude!? DUUUUDE!?!?!? Such an honor. Handpicked. Last minute [as the replacement for...

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PAUL RAVEN's Brother: 'This Family's Heart Is Bleeding And It Will Never Stop'

Daniel Jon Raven has issued the following statement regarding the passing of his brother, legendary bassist Paul Raven (MINISTRY, PRONG, SOCIETY 1, KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH, MOB RESEARCH): "The expression 'one of a kind' has lost its value but my beautiful brother, Paul Vincent Raven, redefined it. He...

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SOCIETY 1 Frontman Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing

SOCIETY 1 frontman Matt Zane has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary bassist Paul Raven (MINISTRY, PRONG, SOCIETY 1, KILLING JOKE, GODFLESH, MOB RESEARCH): "Paul Raven was the most stand-up guy I ever had the pleasure to work with. The thing about Raven is that after wo...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Schedules Hollywood Concert With THE HOLY RAGE

Growing UK-based concert booking organization Extreme Music Agency (EMA) has announced the launch of its USA business operation. The company has established a working collaboration with Rob Grohl at respected concert and festival booking company R.G. Concert Promotionz. The venture will see the two...

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ROBERT PLANT, ALISON KRAUSS Tape 'CMT Crossroads' In Tennessee

According to Tennessean.com, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, who will release their soulful album "Raising Sand", on Tuesday, taped an episode of "CMT Crossroads" on Thursday at The Mill at Lebanon in Tennessee that will air at a later date. "To say this is the hottest ticket in town is an understat...

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MINISTRY Mainman On PAUL RAVEN's Passing: 'I Am In Total Shock'

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen and members of KILLING JOKE have commented on the passing of bassist Paul Raven, who was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border. Stated Jourgensen: "I am in total shock. The world of music is a sadder...

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Drummer TED PARSONS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing

Drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG, SWANS, GODFLESH, JESU) — who has spent the past few days in a Swiss studio collaborating with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release — has released the following statement regarding legendary bassist Paul Raven's (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE) passing: "It d...

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MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46

MINISTRY bassist Paul Raven was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border after suffering an apparent heart attack. Raven (who is also known for his work with KILLING JOKE and PRONG) was in Geneva working with French recording artists...

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HIGH ON FIRE Announces Winter U.S. Tour

HIGH ON FIRE has announced the second U.S. leg of its "Death Is This Communion World Tour". This five-week winter run will begin in mid-January and include support from A LIFE ONCE LOST and SAVIOURS. Also joining the tour on various dates will be guests RWAKE, INTRONAUT, ARCHONS, and more. HIGH ON F...

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THREAT SIGNAL Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Drummer George Parfitt has left Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL in order to focus on his family life. A replacement drummer has already been found in the shape of Norm Killeen. As previously reported, THREAT SIGNAL frontman Jon Howard is rumored to be collaborating with FEAR FACTORY members Christi...

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OM: New Tour Dates Announced

OM, the duo formed by Al Cisneros (bass, vocals) and Chris Hakius (drums),both founding members of legendary doom pioneers SLEEP, Nov. 13 - Rock N Roll Hotel - Washington, DC Nov. 14 - Europa - Brooklyn, NY Nov. 15 - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA Nov. 16 - Knitting Factory - New York, NY ...

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MUDVAYNE Singer On Illegal Music Downloading: 'Stealing Is Stealing'

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray recently accepted an offer to contribute a guest entry for the Headbanger's Blog in order to vent about the bane of every recording artist's existence — illegal downloading. An excerpt from the blog follows: "If I take a bunch of wood and build a chair, and som...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: Tour Dates Announced

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has scheduled the following dates during the coming months: Oct. 17 - Annis, Pori, Finland Oct. 18 - Suoja, Kiuruvesi, Finland Oct. 19 - Hullullupollo, Vaasa, Finland Oct. 20 - Diiva, Pietarsaari, Finland Oct. 21 - Vastavirta-Klubi, Tampere, Finland Oct. 24 - H...

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PRONG: More European Tour Dates Announced

PRONG has scheduled the following European tour dates: Jan. 09 - (GB) London - Underworld Jan. 10 - (F) Paris - Locomotive Jan. 11 - (B) Antwerp - Hof Ter Loo Jan. 12 - (CH) Pratteln - Z7 Jan. 13 - (I) Milan - Alcatraz Jan. 15 - (D) München - Backstage Jan. 16 - ...

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MOONSPELL: Romanian Show Postponed

According to Metalhead.ro, Portuguese metal band MOONSPELL has postponed its previously announced November 10 concert in Romania. The group said in a statement, "Due to the construction work taking place in Agronomia Sports Hall (the elected venue for this show) we are sorry to announce we have to p...