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DEFLESHED To Begin Laying Down Vocals For New CD This Week
Sweden's DEFLESHED are scheduled to return to the studio on Thursday (Nov. 11) to complete the vocal tracks for their fifth studio album, "May the Flesh Be With You". "Don't worry — we do NOT aim for a sterile or clean production," the group's bassist/vocalist Gustaf Jorde writes on their web site....November 10, 2004
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GLASSJAW Shattered
GLASSJAW guitarist Todd Weinstock has issued a statement confirming reports that he is no longer in the group. His statement reads as follows: "Over a year ago in August [2003], GLASSJAW played our last show after years of touring and we decided to take a hiatus. We were all fried and needed time to...November 6, 2004
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SATYRICON Drummer Talks About Norwegian Black Metal Scene
SATYRICON drummer Kjetil "Frost" Haraldstad recently spoke to AllThingsMetal.net about his inability to tour with the group in the U.S. and the Norwegian black metal scene, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: AllThingsMetal.net: What is the story on you not being able to...November 2, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Singer Gets Political: Is GEORGE BUSH A Fascist?
VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has released the following political statement on the eve of the U.S. presidential elections: "Ever since the fall of the Soviet Union there has been a lack of a balance of power. This lacking has created an environment whereas any American president — or 'two' p...November 2, 2004
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TOOL/A PERFECT CIRCLE Frontman Talks Politics
A PERFECT CIRCLE/TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan recently spoke to Chris Steffen of the Dallas Music Guide about the presidential elections and APC's upcoming releases "eMOTIVe" and "aMOTION". Several excerpts from the interview follow: Dallas Music Guide: Is the war the most important issue in t...November 2, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer And Singer Talk About Inspiration Behind 'Operation: Mindcrime II'
QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield and singer Geoff Tate spoke to 411Mania.com about the group's current tour and their forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". Several excerpts from the inter...November 1, 2004
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BLAZE Manager Speaks Out
BLAZE manager Neil Marklew recently spoke to BlazeFans.com about the group's recent lineup changes and the band's future, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BlazeFans.com: How would you describe the support SPV have given the band over the years? Neil Marklew: "Difficult...November 1, 2004
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks Politics, Touring With DIO
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted another installment of his regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail". A couple of excerpts follow: On upcoming presidential elections: "There have been three televised debates between Kerry and Bush and Kerry has won all three. And don't just think I'm being p...October 31, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN's Manager Comments On Gothenburg's Record-Breaking Concert Sellout
IRON MAIDEN's 2005 live dates have got off to an amazing start with tickets for their massive show in Gothenburg's Ullevi Stadium on July 9 selling out in just two and a half hours. All 51,000 tickets were snapped up by Scandinavian fans, excited at the thought of seeing one of the world’s greatest...October 30, 2004
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CLASH OF DEMIGODS: Tour Manager, Promoters Offer Conflicting Accounts Of U.K. Gig Cancellation
Joey Severance, the tour manager for the "Clash Of Demigods European Tour 2004" (featuring BEHEMOTH, KRISIUN, RAGNAROK and INCANTATION),has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the cancellation of the tour's scheduled stop in Manchester, U.K. Wednesday night (Oct. 27): "Many p...October 29, 2004
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KING DIAMOND And MERCYFUL FATE 'Retro' DVDs On The Way
KING DIAMOND frontman/namesake recently gave a lengthy interview to Metal Sludge as part of the web site's weekly "20 Questions With..." feature. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Metal Sludge: What are you currently up to? Briefly plug whatever it is you have to plug so we can get go...October 26, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Companion - Update 1' Book Due Next Month
"The Iron Maiden Companion – Update 1" book will be coming out November 29, 2004. The book will feature an update to the famous "Iron Maiden Companion" book, updating new releases 2000 onward and filling in some old items. This invaluable source of information for IRON MAIDEN fans, collectors, and p...October 20, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Guitarist Says Everything Is Finally Looking Up For The Band
THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik Jensen recently spoke to Blistering.com about the group's split with Earache Records and frontman Marco Aro, and the band's latest release, "rEVOLVEr", among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the split with Earache: "Earache Records kind of hij...October 20, 2004
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DOPE Frontman Discusses Upcoming Album
DOPE frontman Edsel Dope recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the group's upcoming fourth album, "American Apathy", tentatively due in early 2005 via Artemis Records. Several excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: The new record will be out in February, right? Still the sa...October 19, 2004
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GLENN DANZIG Talks About Touring For The Last Time, Future Plans
DANZIG frontman and namesake Glenn Danzig has spoken to Metal Edge magazine about his plans to retire from touring following the completion of the upcoming "Blackest of the Black" trek (which has been postponed from its originally announced fall 2004 kick-off date). Several excerpts from the intervi...October 18, 2004