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Tattoo Master PAUL BOOTH Talks About Meeting OZZY OSBOURNE For First Time

Tattoo master Paul Booth inked a deal with the MTV's Headbanger's Blog to write a weekly column about his numerous experiences on tour, and interactions over the years with various rockers. An excerpt from his latest column, dubbed "Thrashin' Ink", follows: "I was out on Ozzfest maybe the second or...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Talks Politics; Video Available

Why Democracy?, a documentary project using film to start a global conversation about democracy, has posted a nine-minute video interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich in which he answers ten questions on his views about the system of government. Watch it below. Why Democracy? states on its web...

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SONATA ARCTICA Frontman Discusses Guitarist's Departure

MetalTeamUK.net recently conducted an interview with SONATA ARCTICA vocalist Tony Kakko. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On split with guitarist Jani Liimatainen: Tony: Well, Jani was just unable to take care of anything anymore. He was in jail for one month, for example, for avoiding the...

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GREAT WHITE Frontman: Music Is The Reason We Got Back Together Again

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Why did you choose "Back to the Rhythm" as the title track [of the new album]? Jack: There were several reasons, actually. I...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Shreds The Axe; Video Available

A two-minute video clip of former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland shredding the axe for FPE-TV can be viewed below. Chris Poland's OHM: project led is hard at work on its third studio effort. According to a press release, the new material is being described as "slightly heavier, but still very much...

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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: 'We're Proud To Be Rich And Make No Apologies'

New York magazine reports that KISS members Gene Simmons (bass, vocals) and Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals) were at the Hard Rock Café in New York City on Wednesday (September 19) to promote their hugely successful line of KISS Tooth Tunes toothbrushes (they play "Rock and Roll All Nite" as they help...

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ADAGIO: Japanese Tour Report

Guitarist Stéphan Forté of the French progressive metallers ADAGIO has issued the following update: "Just arrived back from Japan where we played three shows, did some promo and had lots of fun.... "Unfortunately, I didn't have time to make an official announcement before leaving and when I arrived...

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HATESPHERE Parts Ways With Singer, Cancels European Tour With DIMMU BORGIR

Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have issued the following update: "As a result of personal issues, HATESPHERE and vocalist Jacob Bredahl have parted ways. This has been in the air for a little while now and is without doubt, the best decision for the band. Having to tour with a person who's not able to...

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PAUL STANLEY: Atlanta Art Exhibitions Announced

According to PaulStanley.com.com, Wentworth Gallery will present two art exhibitions by KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley at the Wentworth locations in Atlanta, Georgia. The details are as follows: Friday, October 19, 2007 6-9 p.m. Wentworth Gallery - Phipps Plaza 3500 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA...

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JAY JAY FRENCH: Bands Like PRIEST And QUEENSRŸCHE Are Selling 10 Percent Of What They Used To

Clark Collis of Entertainment Weekly recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Entertainment Weekly: How did TWISTED SISTER get into the Xmas album business? Jay Jay French: The idea came about because my singer hasn't wr...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Has Been Contemplating Putting Out Homemade Porn

Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with DIVINE HERESY/ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: [DIVINE HERESY's debut album] "Bleed The Fifth" sounds a lot more musically involved and a much more aggressive...

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GENE SIMMONS Talks About 'Moneybag' Clothing Line

John Mackie of the Vancouver Sun conducted an interview with Gene Simmons of KISS and designer Jason Dussault at Leone's store in Vancouver, Sept. 14, 2007. The occasion was the launch of their new clothing line, Moneybag. An excerpt from the chat follows: Vancouver Sun: So why did you [Gene] want t...

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MONSTER MAGNET: '4 Way Diablo' Artwork Preview Available

A "preview" of the artwork for the new MONSTER MAGNET album, "4 Way Diablo", is available at this location. Due on November 2, 2007 via SPV Records, the CD was produced by Matt Hyde and features a cover version of THE ROLLING STONES' "2,000 Light Years from Home". "4 Way Diablo" track listing: ...

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DROWNING POOL Schedules Washington D.C. Press Conference

Members of rock band DROWNING POOL and non-profit Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America's Paul Rieckhoff and Todd Bowers will take part in a press conference at the Cannon Terrace, Cannon House Office Building (corner of Independence and New Jersey SE) in Washignton, D.C. on Wednesday, Septembe...

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HEVINKELIUM To Enter Studio This Month

Finnish heavy metal group HEVINKELIUM will enter the studio on September 26 to begin recording its second album — 10 years after the group's debut was first issued. The new CD's release date hasn't been confirmed yet, but the band plans to come out at least a single before Christmas. According to a...