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MICHALE GRAVES Announces New Drummer For Solo Band
Due to "prior commitment and circumstances," drummer Paul Lifeless (A LIFELESS ALLIANCE, MISTER MONSTER) has decided not to tour with former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves' new solo band. "He remains a great friend to all of us and we wish him the best," Michale writes on his web site. Replacing Li...May 30, 2005
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CARMINE APPICE Says OZZY OSBOURNE Was The Weakest Link In His Own Band
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing with OZZY OSBOURNE and what did you think Of Jake E. Lee's playing?...May 28, 2005
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JON SCHAFFER Discusses DEMONS & WIZARDS And The Future Of ICED EARTH
That's So Metal recently conducted an in-depth interview with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS. Several excerpts from the interview follow: That's So Metal: When writing music for DEMONS & WIZARDS, do you ever write in the style of BLIND GUARDIAN? Jon Schaffer: "No, that never ent...May 27, 2005
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Peace Among the Ruins
Seventies-inspired melodic rock and roll is the order of the day on PRESTO BALLET's impressive debut album. Masterminded by METAL CHURCH axeman Kurdt Vanderhoof, and featuring most of the lineup from the 1997 VANDERHOOF album, PRESTO BALLET will go down a storm among fans of STYX, KANSAS, URIAH HEEP...May 26, 2005
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GEEZER BUTLER Discusses New Solo Album, Touring With BLACK SABBATH
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an in-depth interview with BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.COM: It seems that the new GZR record contains lyrics that typically deal with alienation and darkness. Do these lyrics reflect more about the ba...May 25, 2005
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MALADAPTIVE: Demo CD Mixed By JOEY VERA
MALADAPTIVE, the new band featuring former HEAVENLY members Frédéric Leclercq (guitar),Pierre-Emmanuel Pélisson (bass) and Maxence Pilo (drums),have just released their first demo CD featuring four songs mixed by Joey Vera (ANTHRAX, FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT). The band, who describe their sound...May 25, 2005
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W.A.S.P., DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT Featured On 'Hollywood Rocks!' Box Set
June 21, 2005 will see the release of the long-awaited and highly anticipated four-disc compilation album, "Hollywood Rocks!" through Deadline/Cleopatra Records. The audio companion to 2004's highly touted "Hollywood Rocks!" coffee table book, the box set is an eargasmic journey through the streets...May 25, 2005
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MUDVAYNE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, HATEBREED Confirmed For AGGRESSIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
MUDVAYNE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL, AS I LAY DYING and Swedish metal acts IN FLAMES and SOILWORK have been confirmed for the second annual Aggressive Music Festival, set to take place Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New York. . Also performing is legendary...May 23, 2005
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DUNGEON: 'I Am Death' Video Posted Online
According to a post at HailMetal.com, Australian power metallers DUNGEON have uploaded their "I Am Death" video at this location. In other news, DUNGEON have added more tour dates to their current itinerary. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 03 - Amsterdam, NETH @ Melkweg Max *...May 21, 2005
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CHIMAIRA Frontman On New Album: 'The Songs Will Stick In Your Head For The Rest Of Your Life'
CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter recently spoke in depth about the group's upcoming self-titled album, due on August 9 via Roadrunner Records. "This isn't a 'first listen' record," he says. "The songs will stick in your head for the rest of your life, but it's not dumbed down. People are going to liste...May 20, 2005
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RUSSELL ALLEN/JORN LANDE Album Details Revealed
Frontiers Records has announced the details surrounding "The Battle", the new album featuring SYMPHONY X's Russell Allen with MASTERPLAN's Jorn Lande. With songs written by LAST TRIBE and STARBREAKER guitar sensation Magnus Karlsson and with the production of the Scandinavian studio wizard Anders "T...May 19, 2005
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KATAKLYSM To Enter Studio In July
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM will enter the studio on July 10 to begin recording their new album, "In the Arms of Devastation", tentatively due before the end of the year via Nuclear Blast Records. "The writing of the album is almost complete and things are going very well with this album dont...May 19, 2005
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CHIMAIRA: New Music Coming Soon
Roadrunner Records has issued the following CHIMAIRA press release: "It's been almost exactly two years since the release of CHIMAIRA's genre-defining metal opus 'The Impossibility of Reason'. Filled with crushing anthems like 'Pure Hatred' and 'Power Trip', the album was direct and to the point, sp...May 18, 2005
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RAGING SPEEDHORN Part Ways With Singer, Announce Temporary Replacement
RAGING SPEEDHORN have parted ways with vocalist Frank Regan on the eve of their U.K. tour. An official statement from the band reads as follows: "With RAGING SPEEDHORN still being one of Britain's hardest working bands, Frank no longer feels able to commit fully to the rigorous schedule, and has tak...May 17, 2005
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GRIMFIST Announce New Drummer, Finish Recording New Album
Norway's GRIMFIST have issued the following update on their recent and upcoming activities: "Some long-awaited news are in order, and to start off, we'd like to officially announce and welcome our new drummer, and full-time GRIMFIST member Christian Svendsen, a.k.a. Anti Christian (TSJUDER, THE CUMS...May 13, 2005
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