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TOOL Frontman On PUSCIFER Project: 'This Is Definitely Not Thinking Man's Music'
TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan recently spoke to RollingStone.com about his new recording project, PUSCIFER. According to Keenan, PUSCIFER "is my attempt to make music to inspire people. Heavy rock is sinking, the industry is dying. This is definitely not thinking man's music, but groove-oriente...July 18, 2007
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STEEL PROPHET Singer Joins ALL IN VEIN
STEEL PROPHET/MYTHIASIN frontman Rick Mythiasin has issued the following update: "I'm honored to say I'm the new frontman for Tucson, Arizona's ALL IN VEIN. I met these guys in October of 2006 and WOW! What a find! I feel like I've known these guys forever. Everything just clicks. "We do a variation...July 18, 2007
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MONSTROSITY Drummer To Appear At Mexico's 'Heavy Metal Circus'
MONSTROSITY drummer Lee Harrison will appear at the "Heavy Metal Circus" expo in Mexico City, Mexico on Friday, August 17, 2007. Lee will conduct a drum clinic, showcasing the new DTS drum tuning system that Lee is endorsed by. The DTS is a unique tool that enables the drummer to tune the complete d...July 13, 2007
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ALTER BRIDGE Signs With UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC
The members of ALTER BRIDGE have announced they have signed an agreement to release their next album on Universal Republic Records. This brand new album is scheduled to be released this fall. "We're very excited about beginning this chapter in our lives and career," commented Grammy Award-winning so...July 9, 2007
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FIREWIND: 'Breaking The Silence' Video Posted Online
Greek melodic metal sensation FIREWIND has released the video for its new single "Breaking the Silence" in the following formats: Windows Media, Real Media. The clip, which features a guest appearance by female singer Tara Teresa, was directed by Patric Ullaeus from Sweden's Revolver Film Company (D...July 5, 2007
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FAITH FACTOR To Release New EP This Week
FAITH FACTOR, the New Jersey-based Christian power metal band featuring ex-DEADLY BLESSING singer Ski, will release its debut EP on July 7, 2007 (07.07.07) via Metallic Arch Angel Records. According to a band bio, "with crushing rhythms, soaring melodies and thundering appeal, FAITH FACTOR glorifies...July 5, 2007
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Israel's DMA: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
Israeli alternative metal band DMA has finished recording its debut album, "Jamas Vu", with German producer/guitar virtuozo Rolf Munkes (RAZORBACK, EMPIRE) at Rolf's Empire Studios in Germany. The CD, which is scheduled for release on July 13, can be heard in its entirety on DMA's official web site....July 5, 2007
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TOOL Develops New Songs While Playing Live
Launch Radio Networks reports: TOOL probably won't get around to recording or releasing a new album for a couple of years at least, but you might very well hear future songs from the band on its current tour. Bassist Justin Chancellor explained how the band has developed a habit of writing new mater...July 3, 2007
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CONTRIVE To Appear On Austalian TV
To get an up-close-and-personal look in to the world of Melbourne, Australia's CONTRIVE, check out JTV Australia this Friday at 11:40 p.m. (EST) on ABC TV (Channel 2). This episode can also be downloaded via the JTV Vodcast after the show's airing. CONTRIVE drummer Andrew Haug has been hosting Tripl...July 2, 2007
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Next TOOL Album Might Arrive 'Sooner Than Later'
Launch Radio Networks reports: TOOL released its latest album, "10,000 Days", in the spring of 2006, five years after its previous effort, "Lateralus". The group intends to stay on tour until at least the end of 2007 before taking a break, but bassist Justin Chancellor told Launch that he doesn't th...June 28, 2007
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CHAOS DIVINE Announces First-Ever Australian Tour
Australian metallers CHAOS DIVINE will embark on their first-ever Australian tour in July/August. The dates are as follows: Jul. 27 - Enigma Bar, Adelaide (18+) Jul. 28 - Switch Nightclub, Melbourne (18+) Jul. 29 - The Old Fire Station, Bendigo (All Ages) Aug. 02 - The Grand Hotel, Wyong (18+) Aug....June 27, 2007
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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist To Take Part In 'Shred School'
On August 4, DRAGONFORCE's very own Herman Li will be on hand for the first-ever Shred School, taking place at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. If you've ever wanted to be in a band, start a band, or just rub shoulders and hear road stories from some of the world's biggest guitar player...June 23, 2007
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Australian Photographer Reports From GUNS N' ROSES After-Party
GUNS N' ROSES fan site GnrDaily.com reports: Simon Cross, a photographer for The Sunday Mail, will never forget the night he spent partying with rock n' roll legends GUNS N' ROSES after their show in Adelaide, June 13. This is his story, as written down by colleague Elissa Lawrence: "It was about 1....June 18, 2007
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Drummer JOHN MACALUSO Talks About New Solo Album
Sea of Tranquility recently conducted an interview with drummer John Macaluso (ARK, TNT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, STARBREAKER). A couple of excerpts follow: Sea of Tranquility: You've played on around 200 CDs so far. How do you think [your new solo album] "The Radio Waves Goodbye" differs from your past wo...June 16, 2007
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TOM MORELLO Jams With TOOL At BONNAROO Festival
Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports: A headlining performance from quirky hard rock act TOOL and a once-in-a-lifetime jam session between LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones, guitarist Ben Harper and drummer ?uestlove highlighted the first full day (June 15) of the Bonnaroo festival, which has...June 16, 2007