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MEGADETH Bassist LOMENZO: 'I Take The Responsibility Of Being In This Band Very Seriously'

SDMFworldwide.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH/ex-BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist James Lomenzo. A couple of excerpts follow: SDMFworldwide.com: So you're in town with MEGADETH. Let's start with some background on how you got the gig and how it came to be. James: Okay. A buddy of mine w...

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DEAD MENS DREAMS Covers MÖTLEY CRÜE: Video Available

DEAD MENS DREAMS, the Orlando/West Palm Beach Florida-based hard rock band featuring 5 BILLION DEAD singer Strain, RESPONSE NEGATIVE drummer Jim McCourt, STILLKEPT guitarist Claude "Zilla", and LO bassist Perry Stern, has uploaded performance footage of its cover of the MÖTLEY CRÜE classic "Shout At...

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COREY TAYLOR Says STONE SOUR Has More Of A 'Human Approach' Than SLIPKNOT

Alan Sculley of DesMoinesRegister.com recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor. A few excerpts follow: On the second STONE SOUR CD: "I think it's going to be a turning point for this band. It's definitely drawn the line a little deeper, not only between us and t...

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ONSLAUGHT Singer Undergoes Surgery

ONSLAUGHT vocalist Sy Keeler has undergone a successful surgery to re-attach the retina of his left eye and is recovering well at home. The detachment occured at the soundcheck of Leeds Rio's during the first leg of the reunited British thrashers' "Killing Peace" tour, forcing the group to cancel th...

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ONSLAUGHT Cancels U.K. Dates

Reactivated U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT have been forced to cancel the remaining dates on their British tour due to a serious health issue concerning vocalist Sy Keeler. The ONSLAUGHT frontman was rushed to hospital during the soundcheck at Leeds Rio's suffering from an acute loss of vision. Keeler has...

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VAN HALEN, LED ZEPPELIN Settle Cover Band Lawsuit

Steve Lynn of Glenwood Springs, Colorado's Post Independent reports that a former local club owner reached a $40,000 settlement Wednesday with several famous musicians — including Van Halen Music Company and LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Patricia Bonham — who sued him...

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PRONG: 'The Early Years' Book Now Available

Former PIGFACE/current THE UNDEAD drummer Joel Gausten has published his long-awaited new book, "Prong: The Early Years". The book comes in two cover editions: The first edition, designed by PRONG co-founder Mike Kirkland and limited to 100 copies, is available at this location. The second edition c...

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HAWKWIND/THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL Bassist Releases Solo Album

HAWKWIND/THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL bassist Alan Davey has released his new solo album, entitled "Human on the Outside". According to a press release, "this is a brand new studio release that builds on combinations of hard rock and atmospheric ambiance that takes the listener on a journey that transcends...

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SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY Completes Work On Debut EP

SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY, the Tampa, Florida-based grindcore act featuring former members of BODIES IN THE GEARS OF THE APPARATUS, DEHUMANIZED, FILTH PORN and LEPROSY, will release its debut EP, "Subhuman Empire", this summer via Debello Recordings. "'Subhuman Empire' will featur...

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ONSLAUGHT To Guest On TOTAL ROCK This Wednesday

The reformed lineup of the classic U.K. thrash outfit ONSLAUGHT will be the special guests of Diamond Dave on Total Rock Radio this coming Wednesday, May 2 between 18:00 and 21:00 U.K. time. You can listen to the program via the Internet at www.totalrock.com. Upcoming ONSLAUGHT shows: April 30 - Arn...

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DEFTONES Featured In Latest Kerrang! Podcast

DEFTONES are featured in this week's Kerrang! magazine podcast, which can be downloaded at this location. According to the magazine, this week's edition features Katie Parsons catching up with the DEFTONES at the Northampton Roadmenders and finding out what's on Chino Moreno's mind and getting the b...

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LIFE OF AGONY Bassist's SPOILER NYC Signs With SOS RECORDS

Punk band SPOILER NYC, featuring LIFE OF AGONY bassist Alan Robert on lead vocals and bass, has signed with SOS Records (THE EXPLOITED, THE ADICTS). The group's debut album, "Grease Fire in Hell's Kitchen", will be released on June 26. "Grease Fire In Hell's Kitchen" was produced in part by Alan Rob...

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ALAN PARSONS PROJECT Pulls Out Of Germany'd ROCK OF AGES Festival

ALAN PARSONS PROJECT has cancelled its previously announced appearance at the the Rock of Ages festival, set to take place July 27-28 in Seebronn, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): BAP BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST BONFIRE HUMAN ZOO KROKUS MAD MAX MAGNUM MANFRED...

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TURISAS: Medley Of Two New Songs Posted Online

A medley of two brand new songs from TURISAS' upcoming "The Varangian Way" album — "To Holmgard and Beyond" and "A Portage to the Unknown" — have been posted online at the band's MySpace page. "We definitely have high expectations lined up after the success of our debut album 'Battle Metal'," says v...

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Bassist TROY GREGORY Discusses His Work in PRONG, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with former PRONG/FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Troy Gregory, taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews wit...