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LANFEAR: In Songwriting Mode
Guitarist Markus Ullrich of the German power metallers LANFEAR has issued the following update on the group's current activities: "We're currently in the songwriting process for our still untitled fifth album and — musically — more than half of the material is already done. The songs to me sound as...July 23, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says 'Super Size Me' Changed His Life
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne credits fast food documentary "Super Size Me" with changing his life — because he now refuses to put anything unhealthy into his body. Morgan Spurlock directed and starred in the 2004 movie, which studied the effect of fast food on obe...July 20, 2005
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Black Grimoire
Somewhere between nihilistic ambience and crushing brutality, BLOOD RITUAL set up shop in a murky corner of death metal, informed and influenced by early black metal. Sole member Tim Bishop treads the same dark paths of primeval murk as IMMOLATION and INCANTATION, though his music is less technical...July 19, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE On OZZFEST: 'Why End Something That People Still Want To See?'
Ozzy Osbourne spoke this week to Steve Morse of the Boston Globe about the 10th anniversary of Ozzfest, which is scheduled to kick off today in Mansfield, MA. Several excerpts from the interview follow: ''I was saying to my wife Sharon, 'How long is Ozzfest going to go on?' And Sharon said, 'Darling...July 15, 2005
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TOMMY THAYER Discusses KISS Tribute Bands, Guitars And His Live Setup
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently answered a few questions from fans via his official web site. A few excerpts from the Q&A session follow: Q: What is your favorite fast food restaurant? What is your favorite candy? Tommy Thayer: "I've been straying away from fast food as much as possible any...July 15, 2005
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SOULFLY Guitarist Slams ILL NINO: 'Enough Of The Lies'
Former ILL NINO and current SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo has hit back at ILL NINO over his assertion that the band use backing tapes during their live performances and that he gave the group's lead singer, Cristian Machado, a "beatdown" after Machado allegedly "talked shit" about Rizzo's current ban...July 9, 2005
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ANATA Prepare To Record New Album
Swedish technical death metallers ANATA will enter StudioMega in Varberg, Sweden later this month to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "Under a Stone with No Inscription". Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Complete Demise", "Downward Spiral Into Madness", "The Great Juggler", "I...July 3, 2005
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Former KORN Guitarist: 'I Hate Religion But I Love God'
Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has posted the following message on his HeadToChrist.com web site: "I want to clear the air about why I left KORN and how I feel about them. I left KORN because I lost every bit of the love that I had inside my heart, mind, body, soul, and spirit. ...July 1, 2005
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The JUDAS PRIEST Trial: 15 Years Later
Lenita Powers of the Reno Gazette-Journal has issued the following report: Fifteen years ago, Reno became the focus of a high-profile lawsuit that charged the British heavy metal group JUDAS PRIEST with hiding subliminal messages in its music that led to the deaths of two fans. As JUDAS PRIEST retur...July 1, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'People Want To Hear A Good Mixture Of Memorable Songs'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How is PRIEST dealing with the increase in press and the amount of people interested in your personal lives? Is it more or less difficult to come to t...June 30, 2005
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CENTURY MEDIA Sign European Distribution Deal With EMI
Long-running German metal label Century Media has switched its European distributor from SPV (with whom it has had a long-standing relationship for the past 18 years) to EMI. The new deal, which covers Europe and Africa, will officially take effect in July. According to SPV head honcho Manfred Schüt...June 25, 2005
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CHARLIE BENANTE: 'This ANTHRAX Reunion Is About The Fans And The Music'
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Sorry I've been laying low with the blasts, I really had nothing to say I do have some shit to talk about now. We've been over here for a bit now and the shows are going really well. I would ...June 21, 2005
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66Sick
Described as a death metal band early on and morphing into more of a slow groove melodic crusher, on "66Sick" Germany's DISBELIEF have settled into a style that's got more in common with the down-tuned stomp of modern (bordering on "nu") metal, as well as a little doom. Yes, it's true, the rubbery t...June 20, 2005
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Bassist BRICE LECLERCQ Quits DISSECTION
Bassist Brice Leclercq (NIGHTRAGE) has left reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION. "This event, although unforeseen, will however NOT have any effect on DISSECTION's ongoing victorious onslaught!" the band write on their web site. "Last Friday [June 10] DISSECTION performed a successful con...June 17, 2005
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SOUL DOCTOR: 'For A Firstful Of Dollars' To Receive Japanese Release
SOUL DOCTOR, the band featuring former FAIR WARNING vocalist Tommy Heart, will release their third album, "For a Fistful Of Dollars", in Japan on July 21. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Eating On Me 02. Best Way To Fade 03. Under Your Skin 04. Remember 05. Where Do We ...June 7, 2005
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