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DEF LEPPARD: Video Footage, Photos Of Hamburg In-Store Available

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess has posted video footage and photos of DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and bassist Rick Savage's appearance on Friday, June 26 at Music Exchange in Hamburg, New York for a signing session. Hamburg proclaimed June 26 "Def Leppard Day" and Collen and Savage...

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BLOWSIGHT Signs With FASTBALL MUSIC

Sweden's BLOWSIGHT has inked a deal with Fastball Music for the release of the band's debut album, entitled "Destination: Terrorville". Due on August 21, the CD will be "refuelled with this smokin' little evil new track called 'Teenage Rockstar'," according to the group. BLOWSIGHT's lineup consists...

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IN FLAMES: New Skateboard Deck Coming In July

A new IN FLAMES skateboard deck will be available from July 1. This Sweet Skateboards/In Flames deck is strictly limited to 200 pieces (they are all numbered) and can only be purchased via Junkyard.se. At the moment, the skateboard deck is only available to European customers. As previously reported...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO Talks About 'World Painted Blood'

By Keith Bergman Just as it's impossible to fully calculate the influence of SLAYER on heavy metal, it's hard to imagine where metal drumming would be without their founding skinsman Dave Lombardo. His forceful fills, precision double-bass work and breakneck thrashing inspired and influenced a gener...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Vows To Keep 'Pushing Metal Forward'

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess recently conducted an interview with guitarist K.K. Downing of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Backstage Axxess: You guys will be playing "British Steel" in its entirety [on the upcoming tour]. Why...

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BORKNAGAR Completes Work On New Album

Norway's BORKNAGAR has completed work on its new album, "Universal", for a late 2009 release via Indie Recordings. The CD was recorded and mixed at Toproom Studio in Lunner, Norway, with the bandmembers themselves handling the production duties. Commented BORKNAGAR mainman Øystein G. Brun: "We are e...

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Vocalist CLARK BROWN Comments On LD/50 Project

Vocalist Clark Brown, who sang on the last two solo albums from BLACK SABBATH bassist Terry "Geezer" Butler — 1997's "Black Science" (released under the GEEZER banner) and 2005's "Ohmwork" (under G/Z/R) — has commented on his involvement with LD/50, the new project led by Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, T...

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KORN: New Video Interview With MUNKY Posted Online

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer on May 18, 2009 prior to the band's concert in Rochester, New York. Watch the chat in two parts below. KORN has been working on material for a new album with the band's original producer Ross...

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ODUM Releases Second EP

Los Angeles, California-based metal band ODUM has just released its self-titled second EP, which marks the group's official return to activities. Currently, ODUM has only two members, remnants of the former lineup — Rob Zeinum (vocals/guitars) and Gus Conde (drums). The German musician and producer...

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MACHINE CALLED MAN Announces New Singer

MACHINE CALLED MAN, the San Francisco-based band which features in its ranks former members of IMAGIKA and JUNGLE ROT, has recruited Mark Schlageter (ex-REACTION 31) as the group's new lead singer. The band parted ways with previous vocalist Norman Skinner in February 2009 due to musical differences...

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THORNAFIRE Forced To Pull Out Of MONSTROSITY Tour

Chilean death metal warriors THORNAFIRE have been forced to cancel their participation in the upcoming U.S. tour featuring MONSTROSITY and TORN THE FUCK APART. Commented guitarist Victor MacNamara: "Due to delays in the processing of our visa application to enter the USA, THORNAFIRE will unfortunate...

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BURN HALO Frontman Interviewed At ROCK ON THE RANGE; Video Available

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess conducted an interview with BURN HALO/ex-EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart on May 17, 2009 at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. Watch the chat in two parts below. The self-titled debut album from BURN HALO sold 4,800 copies in the United St...

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OVERMASTER Signs With CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC

OVERMASTER, the band formed by ex-WHITE SKULL singer Gus Gabarro, has inked a deal with Cruz Del Sur Music for the release of the group's debut album. OVERMASTER will enter Fear Studio in Ravenna, Italy in September to begin recording the CD, tentatively due in early 2010. According to a press relea...

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GREAT WHITE Singer Sits Out MY WATERLOO DAYS Appearance; XYZ's TERRY ILOUS Steps In

Due to an injury, GREAT WHITE's Jack Russell was reportedly forced to sit out the band's appearance at this past Saturday's (May 30) My Waterloo Days festival in Waterloo, Iowa. His replacement for the show was Terry Ilous of XYZ. Fan-filmed video footage of GREAT WHITE's "House Of Broken Love" perf...

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BUCKCHERRY Frontman Interviewed At ROCK ON THE RANGE; Video Available

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY lead vocalist Josh Todd on May 17, 2009 at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. Watch the chat in two parts below. BUCKCHERRY has landed the support slot for all dates on the upcoming North American tour b...