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Paradise, Found

In a brave experiment gone horribly wrong, FIGHT PARIS' "Paradise, Found" tries in vain to be 33 minutes of sleazy rock 'n metal swagger with profanity-laced beer swillin' and hot chick chasin' lyrics. Instead, it sounds like a sub-par rock record with the wrong production, embarrassingly juvenile l...

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VINTERSORG Explores 'Progressive Rock' With WATERFIELD

BORKNAGAR/VINTERSORG frontman Andreas Hedlund (a.k.a. Vintersorg) has announced plans to release a "progressive rock" album under the WATERFIELD band moniker. An excerpt from the WATERFIELD biography follows: "The project started out as an experiment and a location for relaxation, without any pressu...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: 'We Want To Maintain The Integrity Of Who We've Been'

Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's distinctive mix of heavy-metal intensity and progressive-rock virtuosity: "The thing I like about that whole movement is that you c...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Tribute Album Report Was A Hoax

A spokesperson for the surviving members of ALICE IN CHAINS has told Launch that guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Inez, and drummer Sean Kinney are unaware of any plans for a proposed tribute album that was previously reported to be in the works. MUDVAYNE's manager also told Launch that the al...

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Guitarist RICH WARD Offers FOZZY, STUCK MOJO Updates

FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted a lengthy message on his official web site reflecting on the success of his recent solo album, "My Kung-Fu Is Good" (released under THE DUKE banner) and his future plans for both FOZZY and STUCK MOJO. An excerpt from the posting follows: "A lot of you...

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GIGANTOUR, CINDERELLA, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: GIGANTOUR: MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY, NEVERMORE, LIFE OF AGONY, SYMPHONY X, DRY KILL LOGIC, BOBAFLEX Venue: Selland Arena City/State: Fresno, Calif. Da...

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DREAM THEATER Marathon At DELICIOUS AGONY

On August 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST, Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio will be airing its second annual DREAM THEATER Marathon. For 48 hours, the station will suspend its regular progressive rock programming and play DREAM THEATER and related projects. You will hear the music of DREAM THEA...

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FEAR FACTORY: GIGANTOUR Rehearsal Recording Posted Online

A FEAR FACTORY podcast featuring three songs ("Transgression", "Shock", and "Acres of Skin") from a Gigantour rehearsal has been posted to FEAR FACTORY's Online Squad and can be downloaded at this location. "Transgression" is scheduled for release on August 23 (one day earlier internationally) via C...

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BALLISTIC Mainman: 'It's All In The Timing'

BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, it's all in the timing, I guess… We got the chance to play and entire month's worth of shows (30 total) with a major Japanese metal band here in the U.S. in the fall, but...

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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO

The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...

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FEAR FACTORY: New Song Available For Download

A brand-new FEAR FACTORY track, entitled "Moment of Impact", has been made available for download at RoadrunnerRecords.co.uk. An e-card, featuring previews of the new FEAR FACTORY tracks "540,000 Degrees Fahreheit" and "Supernova", can currently be accessed at this location. "Moment of Impact", "540...

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FEAR FACTORY: New Album Preview Available

A brand-new FEAR FACTORY e-card, featuring previews of the new FEAR FACTORY tracks "540,000 Degrees Fahreheit" and "Supernova", has been made available at this location. As previously reported, FEAR FACTORY's new album, "Transgression", will be made available in Europe as a limited-edition pack with...

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FEAR FACTORY: 'Transgression' Limited Edition To Include Bonus DVD

FEAR FACTORY's new album, "Transgression", will be made available in Europe as a limited-edition pack with a bonus DVD. The DVD is expected to include studio/rehearsal footage, three music videos ("Moment of Impact", "Transgression" and "Spinal Compression") and the whole album audio in digital soun...

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BALLISTIC Bassist To Undergo Surgery

BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The blinding speed, complex runs, and most importantly the flawless-clean execution of Tim's [O'Connor, BALLISTIC bassist] bass parts are the foundation of the band's music. He...

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FEAR FACTORY: 'Supernova' Audio Sample Posted Online

FEAR FACTORY have reportedly selected "Supernova" as the first single from their upcoming album, "Transgression", due on August 23 via Calvin Records, an imprint of Liquid 8 Records. A 45-second audio sample of "Supernova", which features a guest appearance by former FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Goul...