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DEVIN TOWNSEND Discusses Decision To Put STRAPPING YOUNG LAD To Rest

MTUK Metal 'Zine recently conducted an interview with Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On integrity: MTUK: What I said to you earlier about integrity and everything, that is the main reason why you're bowing out? Devin: "Oh yeah, yeah." MTUK: I can't b...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Reports On South American Trip

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has posted the following message on his web site: "Back from South America! "What an amazing trip I just returned from. "All of you might know I went to Peru and Chile in Dec 06, and that made me hungry to visit Brazil and Argentina....

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DREAMLAND Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Sweden metallers DREAMLAND have been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 6: THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW ANNIHILATOR NOCTURNAL RITES WOLF CRASHDIET BLACK DEBBATH CRAZY LIXX RANDY PI...

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DIMEBAG's BLACK TOOTH BASH: Photos Available

ZRock has posted photos from the Black Tooth Bash, which took place this past Thursday night (May 17) at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California. The music and memory of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott lived on as friends, family, and fans rocked the night away. Early acoustic performances included "It...

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H.I.M.: New Album Pushed Back To September

According to H.I.M.'s Finnish record label Helsinki Music Company (HMC) (web site),the projected release date of the group's new album, tentatively titled "Venus Doom", has been pushed back to September from the previously announced July 10. The band's sixth studio CD was recorded at the Finnvox fa...

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Worlds Collide

Fledgling Washington State thrash label Aphotic Records has opened its doors with a reliable, meat and potatoes effort from Sweden's TME called "Worlds Collide". The thrash/death metal act (more on the thrash side) is a sure bet to appeal to fans of a bashing Swedish style with roots in the old scho...

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Cryptic Implosion

Anyone that has spent any amount of time with the technically proficient extreme bands on the Willowtip roster will not be surprised to find out that "Cryptic Implosion" from Santa Cruz, California's ODIOUS MORTEM is a awe-inspiring slab of accomplished death metal aggression. Jumping from well-resp...

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BRITNY FOX Singer Discusses Reunion Plans

Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with BRITNY FOX vocalist Tommy Paris. A few excerpts follow: Sleaze Roxx: I see BRITNY FOX is back, why did you decide to hit the road at this time? Tommy: "We've had offers to tour every year with other bands but usually just for the summer. We ...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Is 'Very Stoked' That People Are Digging 'The Blackening'

Aaron Yoxheimer of The Morning Call recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn. A few excerpts follow: On being one of the many people who came to BLACK SABBATH through "Heaven and Hell": "When I got into SABBATH, both Dio and Ozzy were [already recording] solo albums. T...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist DUTKIEWICZ To Miss European Dates

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, who underwent emergency back surgery in January during the band's European trek, will be forced to miss the band's European festival appearances and other dates during June while he continues his recovery. "I'm pretty bummed that I won't be able to make i...

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TOMAHAWK Guitarist Discusses Upcoming CD

TOMAHAWK guitarist Duane Denison, best known for his work with the now-defunct JESUS LIZARD, recently spoke to MTV.com about the group's forthcoming album, "Anonymous", due in stores June 19. "TOMAHAWK fans, I think they'll like it," Denison said of the upcoming CD, which features rock songs constru...

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SCOTT IAN: 'Three More Killer ANTHRAX Songs Written'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "No rest for the wicked. "Got back from Chicago Sunday night [April 29]. Three more killer ANTHRAX songs written for a total of eight. We're right on track. "Started guitars on Pearl's [Pearl Aday; Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary c...

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H.I.M. Covers NAPALM DEATH At London's GIVE IT A NAME FEST

According to NME.com, Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. performed a cover of NAPALM DEATH's "You Suffer" during their headlining appearance at the first night of the Give It A Name '07 festival on Friday (April 27) at Earls Court in London, England. The band also showcased a new song, "Dead Lovers Lane"...

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SPARZANZA Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Swedish hard rockers SPARZANZA have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AEROSMITH (US) AFTER FOREVER (NL) ALL ENDS (S) AMON AMARTH (S) ANDROMEDA (S) A...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Going To The Gay Sauna

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "The Cockpit, Leeds — yes, it is a shit venue, with crap sound. But everyone who works there are fucking ace and the Leeds crowd is insane. One of the downsides of the place is the lack of showers. ...