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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Issues Post-NAMM Update

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon has posted the following message on the group's MySpace page: "Well, it's been a week since NAMM [National Association of Music Merchants, Jan 18-21 in Anaheim, California]. It's taken awhile to digest that whole experience. There is so much to see, and if you...

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OBITUARY To Sign with EARACHE RECORDS?

Kevin Page of MetalReview.com recently conducted an interview with OBITUARY frontman John Tardy. An excerpt from the chat follows: MetalReview.com: Can you give us an update on the new material: album and all the song titles, producer, record label, etc.? John Tardy: We don't have all that yet. Once...

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MEGADETH Bassist On New Album: 'This Sh*t Slams!'

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Thought I’d drop a quick one for you MEGA-friends/fans out there to let you know how stoked I am with the final songs I've just heard from [the new MEGADETH album] 'United Abomin...

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EVANESCENCE, CHEVELLE, FINGER ELEVEN: Tour Dates Announced

EVANESCENCE has announced the second leg of U.S. dates on their world tour. The group, featuring Amy Lee (vocals, piano, keyboards),Terry Balsamo (guitar),John LeCompt (guitar),Rocky Gray (drums),and Tim McCord (bass),will perform 14 dates in arenas. The dates will go on-sale on Saturday, Janua...

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MEGADETH: 'New Album 100 Percent Complete'

MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Since I have returned from the U.K. trip with Dave [Mustaine] to finish the [new MEGADETH] album ['United Abominations'], I have been reflecting on what we have accomplished over...

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P.O.D. Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Spiritual rockers P.O.D. (a.k.a. PAYABLE ON DEATH) will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, February 5. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7...

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BLIND MELON Book In The Works

Journalist Greg Prato is currently working on a book about the history of BLIND MELON. He has already done extensive interviews with all the surviving members as well as those close to the band (members of bands they toured with, producers, friends, etc.). Prato has written a few articles about BLIN...

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DEICIDE's JACK OWEN: 'We Will Finish The Tour, With Or Without GLEN BENTON'

Floridian death metallers DEICIDE are currently touring Europe without vocalist/bassist Glen Benton, who was forced to stay home due to what is believed to be a pressing legal matter regarding domestic issues. The band's guitarist, Jack Owen (ADRIFT, ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) has sent the following update...

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DEICIDE's Booking Agency Says It Was Misinformed About GLEN BENTON's Arrival In Europe

DEICIDE's European booking agency, Massive Music, has issued a statement explaining that it was "misinformed" by the group's record label, Earache Records, regarding the exact date when the band's frontman, Glen Benton, would be joining the group's in-progress European tour. Although Massive announc...

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DEICIDE: No GLEN BENTON At Paris Concert

Despite an announcement by DEICIDE's European booking agent, Massive Music, the band's frontman, Glen Benton, would join the group's in-progress European tour on January 13 in Paris, France after being forced to miss the first week of dates due to what is believed to be a pressing legal matter back...

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MEGADETH Guitarist To Guest On New LION'S SHARE Album

MEGADETH/EIDOLON guitarist Glen Drover has recorded a guest solo on the new album from Swedish melodic metal band LION'S SHARE. Also scheduled to appear on the CD are drummer Richard Evensand (CHIMAIRA, SOILWORK),guitarist Bruce Kulick (KISS),and singer Mats Levén (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, AT VA...

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DEICIDE: Photos From Last Night's London Show Posted Online

A number of photos from DEICIDE's headlining show in London last night (Friday, January 12) have been posted online at this location (courtesy of Pete Woods). Filling in on vocals at the gig for DEICIDE vocalist/bassist Glen Benton were Garbaty "Yaha" (DISSENTER),Jason Peppiatt (PSYCROPTIC),Martin...

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VITAL REMAINS Completes Work On New Album

U.S. legends of epic black death metal VITAL REMAINS have just returned home from Mana Recording Studio in Florida where they completed work on the follow-up to 2003's "Dechristianize" with Glen Benton of DEICIDE onec again handling lead vocals. Commented VITAL REMAINS rhythm guitarist Tony Lazaro:...

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MEGADETH Mainman: New Album Is 'Fast, Heavy, Melodic, And Controversial'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Let me first say that I have had the most enjoyable experience with Andy Sneap here finishing the record; I can't remember when I had such a pleasant time making a record. It is...

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Booking Agent: DEICIDE Frontman To Join Band's European Tour In Paris

According to DEICIDE's European booking agent, Massive Music, the band's frontman, Glen Benton, will join the group's in-progress European tour on January 13 in Paris, France after being forced to miss the first week of dates due to what is believed to be a pressing legal matter back home in Florida...