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Drummer ULI KUSCH Quits MASTERPLAN

Drummer Uli Kusch (ex-HELLOWEEN) has left MASTERPLAN, the German melodic metal band he formed with guitarist Roland Grapow. An official announcement on the matter is expected shortly. MASTERPLAN recently began recording its third album — the group's first without singer Jorn Lande, who announced his...

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ALL SHALL PERISH To Tour With ARSIS And THE FACELESS

Oakland, California's melodic hard-/deathcore metal band ALL SHALL PERISH are preparing to hit the road once again in support of their sophomore release, "The Price Of Existence". Support at the dates will come from ARSIS and THE FACELESS. Commented ALL SHALL PERISH bassist Michael Tiner: "The last...

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DEFTONES Frontman: 'Every Record That We Make, It Gets Harder And Harder For Us'

DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno recently spoke to MTV.com about the group's long-awaited fifth studio album, "Saturday Night Wrist", due on October 31. According to Moreno, the DEFTONES didn't intend to take their time with "Wrist", "but it just so happened it took that long. And it's a relief to hav...

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SOILWORK, MNEMIC, THREAT SIGNAL Join Forces For One 'Last Stab'

"The first time we came over to the States," shares SOILWORK singer Björn "Speed" Strid, "it was shocking for the simple fact that the conditions were so different compared to Europe, but the crowd was totally great, and that's all that's important. Now we're headlining in America again. It says a l...

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CELLADOR Guitarist Discusses Debut Album, Upcoming Tour

CELLADOR guitarist and main songwriter Chris Petersen recently spoke to MTV.com about the Omaha, Nebraska power metallers' debut album, "Enter Deception", which came out in June via Metal Blade Records. On signing with Metal Blade, Petersen said, "We were so amazed because, from the beginning, we al...

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GODSMACK: More Headlining Tour Dates Announced

GODSMACK has revealed details for the second leg of their 2006 North American tour. The trek is in support of the group's latest CD, "IV", which debuted at the #1 spot on The Billboard 200 chart and has sold 611,000 copies in the United States to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan. BREAKING BENJAM...

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Original PRONG Bassist MIKE KIRKLAND Discusses Band's Early Years

A full-length interview with original PRONG bassist Mike Kirkland, conducted by music writer Joel Gausten, is now available online at www.myspace.com/gaustenbooks. Gausten will include an extensive chapter on the history of the band as part of his upcoming book, titled "Albums that (Should’ve) Chang...

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GIGANTOUR Director Of Security To Fans: 'Do Not Throw Items At The Stage'

Jon Urban (photo),the Director of Security for Gigantour, has issued the following statement regarding this year's traveling festival: "I have a long history of tour security experience and I have found it very rewarding to be working with Dave Mustaine [MEGADETH frontman and Gigantour mastermind]...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Says GIGANTOUR Is More 'Artist-Friendly' Than OZZFEST

Amanda Chamberlain of Salt Lake Community College's Globe recently conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Globe: ARCH ENEMY was on the bill for Ozzfest last year and you guys got to see what that was like. I won't ask you to say ...

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DAVE ELLEFSON, DANNY LILKER To Tour With SOULFLY

SOULFLY bassist Bobby Burns will sit out the band's U.S. Dark Ages Tour with after suffering a stroke last Thursday. Although home at this time, Burns will need long rest for recovery. The two bassists stepping up to the plate for their SOULFLY brother are Dave Ellefson (formerly of MEGADETH, curren...

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BUCKCHERRY Announces Tour Dates With CROSSFADE

Reunited hard rockers BUCKCHERRY are ready to hit the states again beginning September 23 with an appearance at KROQ's Inland Invasion in Devore, California. Following their successful run of sold-out shows in Europe, BUCKCHERRY will spend this fall on tour with CROSSFADE through October 27 in Detro...

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MEGADETH: Water Bottle Incident Nearly Derails Salt Lake City Concert

MEGADETH's concert in Salt Lake City Friday night (Sept. 15) as part of Gigantour 2006 came to a sudden halt a couple of songs into the band's set after an unidentified "fan" reportedly threw a water bottle at the soundboard, which caused the equipment to malfunction. "Dave [Mustaine, MEGADETH mainm...

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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman: 'I Fell In Love With You, Salt Lake City'

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has issued the following update: "Today [Sept. 15] seemed pretty much doomed. We had just split with our crew yesterday (front-of-house and drums/monitor tech) because they didnt work out for us on a technical level.. We have new people coming in tomorrow, but we...

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36 CRAZYFISTS Signs North American Deal With DRT ENTERTAINMENT

36 CRAZYFISTS has signed a deal with DRT Entertainment for the North American release of their latest album, "Rest inside the Flames". A November 7 release is expected. As previously reported, 36 CRAZYFISTS will team up with LACUNA COIL, SOIL and an as-yet-undetermined fourth band for a U.S. tour be...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Checks In From AEROSMITH Tour

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has checked in from the band's "The Route of All Evil" tour with fellow music veterans AEROSMITH with the following update: "We're in Darien Lake (where?) and leave after the show for [New York City]… my fave place as far as energy and people watching. Gonna be in the...