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MUDVAYNE Guitarist Says New Album Goes In 'A Different Direction'

Brad Burke of the Journal Star recently conducted an interview with MUDVAYNE/HELLYEAH guitarist Greg Tribbett. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the reaction of the MUDVAYNE fans to HELLYEAH's formation: "There were definitely some fans freaking out. They'd go, 'Is MUDVAYNE done? Are they brea...

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VELVET REVOLVER 'Quietly Falling Apart' During Making Of New Album

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER's new album, called "Libertad", comes out on July 3, but for a while it looked like it might not come out at all. Bassist Duff McKagan told Launch that even though the band started working with producer Rick Rubin and writing songs, he was worried that...

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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Comments On 'Melody And The Tyranny' EP

VELVET REVOLVER will issue an EP in Europe on June 1 called "Melody and the Tyranny", which will be available as an import in the U.S. and possibly on iTunes. The EP will contain two tracks from the band's new CD, "Libertad", as well as TALKING HEADS cover "Psycho Killer" (which was recorded during...

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Gear Talk With ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER: 'I'm A Gear Head But Not A Gear Whore'

With ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and producer Jim Morris locked up at Morrisound studios in Tampa this week to mix the band's forthcoming album, "Framing Armageddon", IcedEarth.com checked in with Jon before he left for temporary exile in Florida to inquire about what gear he has and will be usi...

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VELVET REVOLVER: New Audio Interview Available

A 23-minute audio interview with VELVET REVOLVER members Duff McKagan (bass),Matt Sorum (drums) and Slash (guitar),conducted yesterday (Sunday, May 13) at the studios of the Edge 102.1 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has been made available for download at this location. They speak about the new albu...

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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Melody And The Tyranny' EP Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

SonyBMG Germany has revealed the track listing and artwork for the new VELVET REVOLVER EP, "Melody and the Tyranny", due on June 1. The EP will contain two tracks from "Libertad" as well as TALKING HEADS cover "Psycho Killer" (which was recorded during the "Libertad" sessions) and a video documentar...

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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist SLASH Discusses Making Of 'Libertad'

Guitarist magazine recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Guitarist: What can we expect from you on "Libertad"? Slash: "I actually spent from August to when the record was finished listening to nothi...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Relase 'Harmony And The Tyranny' EP

According to SonyBMG Poland, VELVET REVOLVER will issue an EP titled "Harmony and the Tyranny" a month before the projected release of the band's new full-length CD, "Libertad". The EP will apparently contain two as-yet-unspecifired tracks from "Libertad" as well as the TALKING HEADS cover "Psycho K...

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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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ROBERT PLANT Comments On Upcoming FATS DOMINO Tribute Album

Launch Radio Networks reports: LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant was in New Orleans recently to lay down some vocals for a FATS DOMINO tribute album. Plant cut the songs "It Keeps Raining", "I've Been Around", and "Valley Of Tears" with the local musicians known as the LIL' BAND O'GOLD, and the tra...

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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: 'The Band Is Sounding Tighter Than Ever'

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message on his blog: "Hey everybody. Just gettin back out on the road. Had a great time in South America. Fans were amazing. Came home and made a video for our first single 'She Builds Quick Machines'. It's going to be kick...

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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Says New Album Is 'More Upbeat' Than 'Contraband'

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently spoke to the U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine about the group's upcoming sophomore album, "Libertad", due on July 3 via RCA. The legendary guitarist told the magazine to expect big things from the follow-up to the band's debut album "Contraband". "Scott [Weiland,...

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GWAR Frontman Comments On VIRGINIA TECH Massacre

MTV's Headbanger's Blog has posted the first "Countdown to Sounds of the Underground" guest blog entry, featuring GWAR's "psychotic" frontman Oderus Urungus. An excerpt follows: "As the tour drew to a close, the Virginia Tech shootings took place. In Europe, there was a sneering awareness of the eve...

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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist On Touring Behind 'Contraband': 'There Was Never Really A Break'

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER begins a 12-date North American tour in Los Angeles on Thursday night (May 3) to give fans a preview of songs from its upcoming second album, "Libertad". The trek will include a stop at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio on May 19. "Libert...

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GALLOWS To Release 'Orchestra Of Wolves' In North America

England's vicious hardcore act GALLOWS will release its debut album, "Orchestra of Wolves", in North America on July 10 through Epitaph Records. Originally released in the U.K. in 2006, the record will feature three brutal new tracks, including a cover of BLACK FLAG's classic "Nervous Breakdown". Cr...