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Former GRIP INC. Bassist Resurfaces In THE ALLKNOWING

Former GRIP INC./HEATHEN bassist Jason Vie Brooks has launched a brand-new Ohio-based project called THE ALLKNOWING. Joining Jason in the new group are vocalist Billy Cox, drummer Sean Harford and guitarist John Lynn. Commented Vie Brooks: "After I left GRIP INC. I felt like a sitting duck reading a...

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WITH PASSION Announce New Lineup

Sacramento's melodic, blackened tech-metallers WITH PASSION have announced the addition of CONDUCTING FROM THE GRAVE members Greg Donnelly (drums),John Abernathy (guitar) and Jeffrey Morgan (guitar) to the group's ranks. The band have spent the last couple of months practicing and gearing up for th...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back On 2005, Talks About Upcoming Solo CD

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: 2005 was a big year for you with 6 months on a hit TV series, three live DVDs, lots of new music of your own as well...

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CATHEDRAL, ELECTRIC WIZARD, GRAND MAGUS: More European Tour Dates Announced

CATHEDRAL will be embarking on a European tour in February 2006. Support at all shows will come from ELECTRIC WIZARD and GRAND MAGUS (featuring SPIRITUAL BEGGARS lead singer JB). "Doomed Trinity Tour" dates: Feb. 02 – Eindhoven, NETH - Efenaar Feb. 03 - Haarlem, NETH - Patronaat Feb. 04 – Rotterdam,...

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Synchestra

As much as I enjoy STRAPPING YOUNG LAD I always find myself enjoying THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND more. It is something about the way Canada's resident musical genius wraps beautiful melodies around layers of soulful wisp and intense emotion. Much like "Accelerated Evolution", "Synchestra" takes repeat l...

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STREAM OF PASSION Frontwoman Talks About Working With ARJEN LUCASSEN

Metal Monk UK recently conducted an interview with STREAM OF PASSION vocalist Marcela Bovio. An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Monk UK: What is Arjen Lucassen [AYREON/STREAM OF PASSION mastermind] like to work with? Were you pleased to be working with him again? Marcela: "Yes, it was a real tr...

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STUCK MOJO To Enter Studio With Producer ANDY SNEAP In February

FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted a lengthy message on his official web site reflecting on the events of 2005 and offering an update on the STUCK MOJO "comeback" album, which the band are scheduled to begin recording in February 2006. An excerpt from the posting follows: "As 2005 has p...

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ANARION Sign With MAJESTIC ROCK

Majestic Rock has announce the signing of Melbourne, Australia's ANARION to a worldwide recording contract. The group's first internationally released album, "Unbroken", will see the light of day in February 2006. Commented Majestic Rock A&R Director Geoff Gillespie: "This is a band for the here...

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CATHEDRAL, ELECTRIC WIZARD, GRAND MAGUS: German Tour Dates Announced

CATHEDRAL will be embarking on a European tour in February 2006. Support at all shows will come from ELECTRIC WIZARD and GRAND MAGUS (featuring SPIRITUAL BEGGARS lead singer JB). Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Feb. 06 - Berlin, GER @ Knaack Feb. 13 - Hamburg, GER @ Molotow Feb. 14 - München,...

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IAN GILLAN: Sample Of 'Smoke On The Water' From Upcoming Solo Album Available

An MP3 sample of "Smoke on the Water", taken from DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn" — a celebration of Ian's 40th year on the road, featuring remakes of tracks spanning Ian's entire career — has been made available for download at this location. As previously reported,...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Talks About OZZFEST Egg-Throwing Incident, Getting Naked With Other Men

The members of ARCH ENEMY didn't witness the "egg incident" at the Ozzfest stop in San Bernadino on August 20, 2005 nor were they asked to participate in the egg-throwing at IRON MAIDEN. The band had already left the site and were on their way to Las Vegas when the most talked-about metal event of ....

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DARKTHRONE: 'Preparing For War' Special Edition Boxset Available For Pre-Order

Peaceville Records have just released a special edition boxset of DARKTHRONE's "Preparing for War" anthology (originally issued in 2001),which covers more rare tracks and includes a DVD of rare interview and live footage. It is only available for pre-order online from Peaceville's online store at t...

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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Joins PETA's KFC Boycott

What do Geezer Butler, the longtime bassist of heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH, and Bobby Ingram, the frontman of the venerable Southern rock band MOLLY HATCHET, have in common besides making legendary music? Both rockers have joined PETA's boycott of KFC until the company ends the worst abuses o...

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RAINBOW: Classic 1977 Concert To Receive DVD Release

According to a posting on Deep-Purple.net, RAINBOW's 1977 concert in Munich, Germany is finally being prepared for official DVD release. This is the only known concert by the Blackmore / Powell / Dio incarnation of the band to be filmed in full. It will appear first in Japan, probably as a two singl...

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Former THE WILDHEARTS Frontman To Release Solo Album Next Month

Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has issued the following update: "Hey there, been a while I know. "Been waiting for final confirmation of a whole bunch of legal stuff before letting everyone know about the release of [recently completed solo album] 'Valor Del Corazon'. "The release date is set...