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RATT Drummer Says Opportunity To Reunite With STEPHEN PEARCY 'Came And Went'
RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has dismissed reports of a possible reunion with the band's original singer, Stephen Pearcy, despite a newly published interview with the drummer that seems to suggest otherwise. In an L.A. Daily News article posted on the paper's web site on Oct. 9, Blotzer is quoted as s...October 10, 2005
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I, Infidel
My first reaction to the vocals on the new RITUAL CARNAGE was a startled "What the fuck???" It'd been a while since I heard this Japanese band in action — I worship their first two albums, "The Highest Law" and "Every Nerve Alive", as masterful and devastating neo-thrash classics free of any influen...September 25, 2005
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Symmetric in Design
When Andres Fridén (IN FLAMES) unveiled an especially melodic side to his otherwise aggressive tendencies on the PASSENGER project, the experiment was a smashing success (at least in my opinion). Consequently, I was not taken aback at the thought of guitarist Jonas Kjellgren (CARNAL FORGE, CENTINEX,...September 25, 2005
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It's Time to Decide
You've got to give credit to Austin, Texas' AT ALL COST for pumping life into a lethargic metalcore genre. The band has gotten very creative on its debut full-length, "It's Time to Decide", injecting vocoder effects into clean vocal harmonizing, tossing about synthesizer doodling, throwing in non-tr...September 19, 2005
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Guitarist GLEN DROVER: 'Being In MEGADETH Is A Great Thrill'
VueWeekly.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On being in MEGADETH: "Being in MEGADETH is a great thrill. It's amazing to be in a band that you grew up listening to. Even after all these shows it's not like that effect h...September 16, 2005
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Apocalypsis Damnare
Christ, this is about as uplifting as a post-genocide funeral procession. I mean there's doom and then there is RIGOR SARDONICOUS. "Apocalypsis Damnare" is a re-recording of an album that was originally released in 1999. Original members Joseph J. Fogarazzo and Glenn Hampton got together with former...September 12, 2005
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A DOZEN FURIES Singer Comments On IRON MAIDEN Vs. SHARON OSBOURNE Feud
Morley Seaver of antiMUSIC.com recently conducted an interview with A DOZEN FURIES lead singer Bucky Garrett. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: antiMusic: Looking back at the [MTV's "Battle for Ozzfest"] competition. What are your thoughts on the whole thing and is it something you would do...September 7, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST/ANTHRAX: More North American Tour Dates Announced
JUDAS PRIEST have announced more dates dor the second leg of their North American tour. Support at all shows will come from ANTHRAX except where otherwise indicated. The details are as follows: Sep. 23 - Soaring Eagle Casino - Pleasant, MI * Sep. 25 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH Sep. 27...September 7, 2005
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SCORPIONS Guitarist Doesn't Rule Out Recording New Album With MICHAEL SCHENKER, ULI JON ROTH
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Dio Message Board: Why did you decide to use Jimmy Bain and Bobby Rondinelli for the "Love at First Sting" recording. Jimmy himself admitted he is on the album in...August 30, 2005
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AT ALL COST To Release Full-Length Debut In September
Combat Records has announced the release of the first full-length album by AT ALL COST, titled "It's Time to Decide", on September 20. The recently resurrected Combat Records is a joint venture between KOCH Records and Entertainment Services Unlimited. Austin, TX-based AT ALL COST, who previously re...August 30, 2005
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Booking Agent Responds To BYZANTINE's Internet 'Threat'
Booking agent Jeffrey Churchwell of Digger International has issued a response to a scathing statement posted by the band BYZANTINE (via their guitarist, Tony Rorhbough) on their official web site in which they appeared to encourage their fans to physically assault Churchwell over the removal of BYZ...August 29, 2005
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AXL ROSE's Attorney: 'Clerical Error' Is To Blame For All Royalties Being Sent To Singer
Axl Rose's attorney has told the Los Angeles Times that "a clerical error" by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is to blame for all GUNS N' ROSES-related publishing royalties being sent to the singer, thereby bypassing the band's other partners, Slash and Duff McKagan...August 26, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE Issues 'Open Letter' To IRON MAIDEN's Manager
Sharon Osbourne has issued the following "open letter" to IRON MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood: "Rod, "I found your statement to be completely void of the facts that led up to Saturday's show. Your press release was written like an old-time '80s manager, trying to use every opportunity to try and sell...August 25, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album Is 'Absolutely Incredible'
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drum tracks for 'Synchestra' are done! It was easily the best experience for recording an album I've EVER had! We recorded it from August 10th-11th at The Armoury Stud...August 21, 2005
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Ex-HADES Guitarist DAN LORENZO And CASSIUS KING To Appear On BEATLES Tribute CD
Former HADES/current CASSIUS KING mainman Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update: "Keith Roth from Main Man Records has asked us to cover a BEATLES song for an upcoming BEATLES tribute CD. At first, I didn't have a real interest in participating, but (bassist) Jimmy Schulman convinced me otherw...August 20, 2005
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