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BEATALLICA Frontman Talks About LARS ULRICH's Involvement In SONY Dispute

Michael Tierney (a.k.a. Jaymz Lennfield) of METALLICA/BEATLES cover band BEATALLICA recently spoke to AdrenalinFanzine.com about receiving help from METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich in their dispute with the Sony Corporation over BEATALLICA's "unlawful use" of the group's compositions "without authoriz...

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BAD MOON RISING To Release Triple CD Via FRONTIERS

Frontiers Records have announced that they have secured a deal with the Los Angeles–based hard rock group BAD MOON RISING. BAD MOON RISING released during the '90s three amazing hard rock albums that highlighted the talents of British singer Kal Swan and axeman Doug Aldrich (currently guitarist for...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: It's Time To Bring Metal To The Masses

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the band's official web site: "Hey fuckers! "What is goin' on?! Hope you're doing great. I myself am doing fan-fucking-tastic. In fact, as my Dad would say, 'I'm doing so good... I couldn't stand it if I wa...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'I'm Always About Keepin' It Fresh'

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee recently spoke to goTriad.com about the group's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour and his upcoming reality TV show, among other topics. Several excerts from the interview follow: goTriad.com: I've heard this [tour] could go on for three years. Is...

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ROB ROCK Issues Post-European Tour Update

Singer ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has posted the following message on his official web site: "The tour went great! I want to thank all the fans, bands, and crew for making the tour a pleasant and fun time. "Special thanks to Joerg Zaske at All Access and everyone at AFM Records for p...

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Former STRYPER Bassist To Perform With WHITECROSS

Former STRYPER bassist Tim Gaines will be joining WHITECROSS to perform at the Beyond The Mountain Music Festival on August 27, 2005 in San Bernardino, CA. Proceeds from the concert will go to benefit the Christian people of Alcance Subterraneo (underground outreach) in Mexico City who suffered fina...

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TED NUGENT Urges NRA Members To Recruit Other Gun Owners

The Associated Press is reporting that rocker and gun rights advocate Ted Nugent urged National Rifle Association members Saturday (April 16) to be "hardcore, radical extremists demanding the right to self defense" and to work daily to recruit new members. Speaking at the group's annual convention i...

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Guitarist IAIN ASHLEY HERSEY Joined By Singer GRAHAM BONNET At California Gig

Renowned hard rock guitarist/composer Iain Ashley Hersey showcased his forthcoming album, "The Holy Grail" (mixed by Pat Regan) at Paladino's in Reseda, California on March 26. Iain performed along with David "Swan" Montgomery (LED ZEPAGAIN) on vocals, Philip Wolfe (IMPELLITTERI) on keyboards, Jerry...

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HOLY MOSES To Perform In Afghanistan

German thrashers HOLY MOSES and AC/DC tribute band DIRTY DEEDS (featuring Alex Kraft from DESPERADOS and ONKEL TOM) will perform in Kabul, Afghanistan on May 27, 2005. HOLY MOSES' new album, "Strength Power Will Passion", is scheduled for release on May 23 via Armageddon Music/Soulfood. 22 songs and...

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DRAGONLAND Confirmed For U.K.'s THIRTEENTH DAY FESTIVAL

DRAGONLAND, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based melodic metal sextet, have been confirmed for The Thirteenth Day Festival, set to take place July 24 at the Academy in Birmingham, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: SONATA ARCTICA NORTHER FINNTROLL EPICA DRAGONLAND SEASONS END INTENSE Ti...

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TOOL Admit To April Fool's Prank, Continue Writing New Album

TOOL's official web site, ToolBand.com, has been updated with the following message: "Good news, April Fool's fans. The writing and recording is back under way. When approached for comment on his recent encounter with the Son of God, Maynard said, 'That guy's a punk!' "As it turns out, Maynard was o...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer Talks About Boots, Bongs And The Band's Latest CD

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, DEATH, TESTAMENT) recently spoke to TheMegalith.com about boots, bongs, and everything that's happening in the Hoglan/SYL camp. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: TheMegalith.com: How do you think [the new STRAPPING YOUNG LAD album] "...

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'Tage Mahal

Ah, the Mountain King himself, JON OLIVA, metal's own Brian Wilson. We never know what his status is, we empathize with his losses (brother and bandmate Criss was killed by a drunk driver a decade ago),we worry about his health, and when his voice cracks, or he takes years to release a proper metal...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Comments On 'Reunion' Tour

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has issued the following statement regarding the band's upcoming "reunion" tour: "Well, it is really happening. Alex [Skolnick], Greg [Christian], Johnny [Tempesta], Eric [Peterson], me and Louie [Clemente], we are joining together to play some shows in Europe in May a...

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SUIDAKRA: New Song Available For Download

German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA have uploaded a full-length MP3 of their track "Reap the Storm" at their newly revamped web site. Check it out at Suidakra.com. "Reap the Storm" comes off the group's upcoming seventh album, "Command to Charge", due on April 25 via Armageddon Music. A li...