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Ex-DAMAGEPLAN Frontman PATRICK LACHMAN: I Miss DIMEBAG Every Day

Kevin Karr of Vallejo, California's The Times-Herald recently conducted an interview with former DAMAGEPLAN and current THE MERCY CLINIC frontman Patrick Lachman. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Times-Herald: Who do you look up to as far as music heroes or a hero in general? Patrick: "Peopl...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION to Perform On TV Show 'Fox Rox'

An e-card for the new CATTLE DECAPITATION album, "Karma.Bloody.Karma", featuring the brand new track "Success Is... (Hanging By The Neck)", can be accessed at this location. The San Diego extreme metallers' new album was produced by Billy Anderson (SWANS, MR. BUNGLE, SLEEP) and features guest appear...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE: 'It's All About Balance And Moderation'

Emma Johnson of the Daily Post recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On recuperating at the time of the interview in a German hotel room after doing three gigs on the run: "Not just three shows in a row, three different countri...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Kiss Of Death' Track Listing Revealed

MOTÖRHEAD have revealed the track listing for their new album, "Kiss of Death", tentatively due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Inferno" was produced by Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. A new MOTÖRHEAD track, entitled "Kingdom of the Wor...

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Artimus Pyledriver

Atlanta's ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER was named after LYNYRD SKYNYRD drummer Artimus Pyle, which goes a long way toward explaining the southern rock boogie and redneck soul that defines the band's self-titled debut. Whiskey swilling, southern bad boy HARD rock filled with concrete tough rhythms and a boatloa...

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MELIAH RAGE To Release 'Darker' New Album In September

Massachusetts-based thrash metallers MELIAH RAGE will release their new album, "The Deep and Dreamless Sleep", on September 12 via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. Band leader/guitarist/songwriter Anthony Nichols, vocalist Paul Souza, guitarist Jim Koury, bass guitarist Jesse Johnson and returning origin...

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SAMMY HAGAR Signs With RHINO RECORDS

Rhino Records has set an August 1 release date for the new SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS album, entitled "Livin' It Up". In a recent interview with Billboard.com, Hagar said about the upcoming CD, "'Livin' it Up" is really a lifestyle record. It's not a metal record at all. I would say it's ...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says THE OTHER HALF Is Better Than VAN HALEN

Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is doing double duty while on tour this summer. He's playing a full set with his band the WABORITAS, and he's also doing a full-on VAN HALEN performance with THE OTHER HALF, which includes VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and WABOS guitarist Vic Johnson an...

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Former PENANCE Vocalist Announces Debut Of ARGUS

Former PENANCE vocalist Brian "Butch" Balich has issued the following update: "I am proud to announce the debut of ARGUS. The band and I met in January of this year through their former vocalist, and friend of mine, Eric Johnson. After jamming once, we knew the chemistry was right. I was asked to jo...

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VINNIE PAUL: 'I Will Never Talk To PHILIP ANSELMO Again'

Johnson Cummins of the Montreal Mirror recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Montreal Mirror: The last time you and I spoke was right after PANTERA played in Montreal, the time Phil Anselmo made some white-supr...

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Former THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Members Resurface In FROM GRAVES OF VALOR

FROM GRAVES OF VALOR, the new Florence, South Carolina-based death metal band featuring former THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD members Jeff Springs, Richard Turbeville and Dayton Cantley, have posted two recent demo recordings — "Architect" and "Kiss the Snake" — on their MySpace page. Formed in late 2...

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THE GATHERING Frontwoman Wins ' Best Singer' Award At 'Muzikantendag 2006'

THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen has another award to be proud of this year. In March 2006 van Giersbergen — along with her band THE GATHERING — won the famous Dutch "Edison Award" in the category "Best National Music DVD" for their recently released double live DVD "A Sound Relief" and n...

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The Mystery Spot

Slinky, sleazy blues-and-booze rock from the Rust Belt of the USA, lumped in with the stoner rock crowd because there's really nowhere else for 'em to get lumped (at least not until you all wise up and go buy some TENDERLOIN records). Ohio's prodigal drunks get a lot more love in Europe than they do...

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CLUTCH Drummer Featured On New FIVE HORSE JOHNSON Album

CLUTCH drummer Jean Paul Gaster makes an appearance on the new FIVE HORSE JOHNSON album, "The Mystery Spot", which was released on May 23 via Small Stone Records. An MP3 of the track "Ten Cent Dynamite" is available for download at this location. FIVE HORSE JOHNSON are said to combine their love and...

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MOTÖRHEAD Announce New Album Title

MOTÖRHEAD have set "Kiss of Death" as the title of their new album, tentatively due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Inferno" was produced by Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. A new MOTÖRHEAD track, entitled "Kingdom of the Worm", received...