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SAMAEL Frontman Talks About New Album 'Solar Soul'
Mark Carras of RockMyMonkey.com recently conducted an interview with SAMAEL vocalist Vorph. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: What do you feel Waldemar Sorychta brought to "Solar Soul" as a producer that would not have been there otherwise? Vorph: Mainly I think it's very im...July 7, 2007
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BATTLETORN On Hiatus
New York City thrash duo BATTLETORN is currently on hiatus following guitarist/singer Omid's move from New York to Nashville. BATTLETORN played a "farewell to NYC" show on June 16 at the Rock Star bar, which resulted in general mayhem, and original singer Beverly even joined the band for six songs....July 7, 2007
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MAYHEM: First Part Of New Documentary Posted Online
The first part (out of five) of the sequel to the acclaimed Norwegian/Swedish documentary "Cult of Aggression", focusing on the Norwegian black metal pioneers MAYHEM, has been posted on the band's official web site: Stream, Download (Windows Media, 25 MB). Entitled "Pure Fucking Mayhem", the new doc...July 5, 2007
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Dead Center
SELF TORTURE's "Dead Center" is the sound of rage, no two ways about it. The style is unequivocally hardcore with a sharp metallic edge that turns otherwise standard hardcore fare (albeit, the "true" kind) into something a tad more engrossing. A very tight and full mix, courtesy of Erkan Tatoglu, th...June 30, 2007
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Louisiana Man Admits He Sold NINE INCH NAILS, KORN Bootleg Recordings
The Associated Press reports that a 27-yeaer-old Lafayette, Louisiana, man faces possible prison time and more than $50,000 in restitution after admitting he copied hundreds of "bootleg" concert recordings — including those by NINE INCH NAILS and KORN — in a case that has nabbed music retailers in t...June 29, 2007
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CLAWFINGER Frontman: 'As Long As We're Having Fun With It, There's No Reason To Stop'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with CLAWFINGER frontman Zak Tell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: Let's focus on [the new CLAWFINGER album] "Life Will Kill You". Obviously, the first question is going to be about the album...June 27, 2007
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BELPHEGOR: Drummer Search Continues
Austrian extreme metallers BELPHEGOR have issued the following update: "Drummer search continues! ...again! The last session drummers didn't work out when it came to worldwide touring. The group is still seeking a talented, experienced Europe-based drummer. A buddy with a professional attitude and f...June 27, 2007
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GREY SKIES FALLEN On The Back Burner
New York metal band GREY SKIES FALLEN has issued the following update: "This is a trying time for the band. The four of us have pretty much agreed to put GREY SKIES FALLEN on the back burner. It's been an up and down eleven years; mostly down. "People in bands know the sacrifice that goes ...June 25, 2007
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DISILLUSION Announces New Lineup
Leipzig, Germany-based prog-death band DISILLUSION has issued the following update: "Good news for the upcoming festival and live season! DISILLUSION have found a replacement for ex-drummer Maluschka. New drummer will be Alex 'Sasch' Tscholakov, who has worked on every one of the band’s releases ove...June 25, 2007
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'You've Gotta Run Out There And Grab Life By The Balls'
Aaron Willschick of PureGrainAudio.com recently conducted an interview wwith JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PureGrainAudio.com: The last several months have certainly been busy for you from a music and business perspective as back in November, you formed your...June 18, 2007
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's Abbreviated Set Leaves Fans Disappointed
According to fan postings on the BLACKMORE'S NIGHT U.K. Fanclub forum, the band — which features former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night — played an abbreviated set Thursday night (June 14) at the Reading Hexagon in Reading, England, leaving many of the f...June 16, 2007
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JOEY RAMONE Birthday Bash: Photos, Report Available
Thirsty magazine has published photos and a report from this year's Joey Ramone Birthday Bash, which took place May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. As in past years, tickets to the event — which featured a full set by rock and roll legends THE NEW YORK DOLLS — were entirely sold ...June 7, 2007
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GRAHAM BONNET: ALCATRAZZ Tour Has Been Huge Success
The following message has been posted on the web site of legendary singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI): "ALCATRAZZ is now touring Japan and has finished three shows in Tokyo/Osaka, and only the last gig in Sapporo is left now. Apparently the tour has been...June 3, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Discusses New Album, HDK Project
AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans recently spoke to Lucem Fero's Welsh interviewer Anthony Morgan. Topics of discussion included the Dutch group's self-titled fifth album, Sander's recent illness and his HDK project. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Lucem Fero: How did "After Forever...June 3, 2007
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Founding ALCATRAZZ Members Relaunch Band With New Guitarist
According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy web site, founding ALCATRAZZ members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards),Gary Shea (bass) and Jan Uvena (drums) have put together a new version of the group with guitarist Stig Mathisen. A vocalist for the band has not yet been announced. A message on the gr...June 1, 2007
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