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SLAYER Frontman Comments On Third GRAMMY Nomination

With at least one foot planted firmly in Hell, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences members have nominated SLAYER, the acknowledged kings of extreme speed/thrash/punk-metal, for their third Grammy Award. The SLAYER track, "The Final Six", from the band's 2007 limited-edition "Christ Ill...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman: 'Our American Label's F**king Us Like Crazy'

The Pulse of Radio reports: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme unloaded on the band's label, Interscope Records, in a profanity-laced interview with Antiquiet.com. When asked how he thinks the record companies will react as more artists finish their contracts and go off on their own, Homme...

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BUCKCHERRY Guitarist: 'I'm Stoked On The New Stuff!'

BUCKCHERRY guitarist Keith Nelson has issued the following update: "This is the first entry in the studio blog for the upcoming record. "We came off the road at the end of September and took a few days off, then got right back to work writing and rehearsing new material. Right now things are going w...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Performs At Former Salt Mine; Teaser Clip Available

During QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's recent European tour, the band played an exclusive unplugged set one mile underground in a former salt mine in Erfurt. Germany. Open to worldwide competition winners only, the November 20 set saw QOTSA breaking out songs they've never played live (going "deep", in th...

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ALL WILL FALL: New Music Posted Online

ALL WILL FALL, the band featuring drummer Adam Jarvis of MISERY INDEX, has posted two new songs on its MySpace page: "Defiler of Virtue" and "Under the Idol", the latter of which will appear on SickDrummer.com's compilation "Volume One - Brutal Beatings", due in 2008. ALL WILL FALL is currently nego...

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PRIMER 55 Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement

PRIMER 55 has parted ways with vocalist Jason "J-Sin" Lutrell and has replaced him with Heath Joyce of the band IGM. Commented guitarist Bobby Burns (also bassist in SOULFLY): "It's been great for Toomey [bassist Josh Toomey] and I to be back out playing the tunes for you all and we've had a blast d...

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CRYSTAL VIPER: VIRGIN STEELE Cover Featuring DAVID DEFEIS Posted Online

Polish female-fronted heavy metal band CRYSTAL VIPER has posted its cover version of the VIRGIN STEELE classic "Blood and Gasoline" on the group's MySpace page. The song features guest appearances by members of VIRGIN STEELE — vocalist David DeFeis (who played keyboards on the song, in addition to t...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist To Release ASHES DIVIDE Debut In March

Lead guitarist, singer and songwriter Billy Howerdel — founder and producer of multi-platinum group A PERFECT CIRCLE — has stepped out as lead vocalist and guitarist for new band, ASHES DIVIDE, and has signed to Island Records, it was announced today by Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam...

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VIRGIN STEELE: Early Albums To Be Reissued

Dockyard 1 will re-release the classic VIRGIN STEELE albums "Noble Savage" (1985) and "Age Of Consent" (1988). Both albums will be remastered and will feature previously unreleased bonus tracks, and new full-color booklets with new photos and commentary/liner notes. Commented singer David DeFeis: "T...

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FOREVER IN TERROR Seeking New Lead Guitarist

Streetsboro, Ohio's FOREVER IN TERROR is currently on the hunt for a new lead guitarst. The group says, "Seven-string players only apply! Must be under 23. A sick shredder on guitar (sweeping, tapping, speedpicking, etc. A MUST!)" All interested partied can contact the group via foreverinterrorband@...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Working On Animated Film?

The Pulse of Radio reports that QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE might be working on an animated film based around "Bulby", the character shaped like a light bulb that appears on the cover of the band's latest album, "Era Vulgaris", as well as some of the group's recent videos. According to Gigwise.com, the...

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Former ALL THAT REMAINS Bassist Joins SHE IS A LIAR

SHE IS A LIAR, the metal/hardcore band whose members reside in New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey, has issued the following update: "Recently, our guitarist and founding member Cory decided to leave the band in order to pursue his career in law. Cory was the only original member and without him,...

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MONDO GENERATOR: Video Interview Available

Interview and performance footage of MONDO GENERATOR taken by Boston.TV on September 24, 2007 at the Paradise, Boston, Massachusetts can be viewed below. In a recent interview with KTVU.com, Nick Oliveri was asked why MONDO GENERATOR ended up doing only a handful of dates on the Ozzfest tour before...

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Former WARHORSE Guitarist Todd Laskowski Rejoins SIN OF ANGELS

Rhode Island doom metal act SIN OF ANGELS has been rejoined by guitarist Todd Laskowski (WARHORSE, AS HEAVEN TURNS TO ASH). Todd was part of the group's original lineup, along with drummer Ray McCaffrey, and was instrumental in crafting the band's current sound. Commented McCaffrey: "Todd left the b...

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STEVEN TYLER's Daughter Gets Engaged To THE MERCY CLINIC Guitarist

According to People.com, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's daughter Mia Tyler has gotten engaged to THE MERCY CLINIC/PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC guitarist Brian Harrah (photo). "We went over to my dad's hotel to show off the ring," Tyler, 28, tells People.com of her engagement. "He grabbed Brian and h...