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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Wrap Up Successful Headlining U.S. Tour, Guest On 'Headbanger's Ball'
Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD recently completed a highly successful headlining U.S. tour with THE AGONY SCENE, MISERY SIGNALS and REFLUX in the support slots and are now preparing for the massive Sounds of The Underground Tour this summer. The group’s genre-defying, breakthrough new album...May 26, 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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BRUCE DICKINSON Talks About Lyrical Inspiration For 'Tyranny Of Souls' Album
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's last three solo outings have seen him raid both his library and his DVD collection for thematic muse. Science-fiction-inspired metal is hardly a novel concept, but in mining this well-worn seam Bruce has delved deep into history and chosen a quintessentially Br...May 21, 2005
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HIGH ON FIRE: 'Devilution' Video To Receive 'Headbanger's Ball' Premiere
HIGH ON FIRE will see their new video — for the song "Devilution" — premiere on this weekend's edition of "Headbanger's Ball" (Saturday, May 21). "Headbanger's Ball" airs Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. EST on MTV2. "Devilution", the roll-out single from HIGH IN FIRE's critically acclaimed album, "Blessed B...May 20, 2005
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THE RED CHORD: 'Antman' Video Posted Online
THE RED CHORD's video for the song "Antman" has been posted online at MetalBlade.de (Windows Media). The clip was directed by Dave Brodsky (3 INCHES OF BLOOD, TRIVIUM) in an abandoned warehouse in uptown New York City in mid-April. The "Antman" video will receive a MTV2 "Headbanger's Ball" premiere...May 20, 2005
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PETER CRISS And MARKY RAMONE Autograph Drumheads For Charity
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss and former RAMONES skinsman Marky Ramone each autographed five drumheads that will be auctioned on eBay to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The auction is being held in conjunction with the recent Rock & Roll Ball VH1 Save The Music benefit concert in...May 19, 2005
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EDGUY, CLAWFINGER Confirmed For Germany's DEEP IMPACT Festival
EDGUY, CLAWFINGER, SUBWAY TO SALLY, EISBRECHER and CRYSTAL BALL have been confirmed for the Deep Impact festival, set to take place July 30 at Kultfabrik in München, Germany. For more information, visit www.deep-impact-openair.de. ...May 18, 2005
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EXODUS Guitarist: Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH Has Fastest Feet I've Ever Heard
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I just returned from our first rehearsal with [new drummer] Paul [Bostaph, ex-SLAYER, FORBIDDEN], and I have got to tell you that it was fuckin' awesome! Paul played four of the new songs for the first tim...May 18, 2005
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THROWDOWN Complete 'Burn' Video
THROWDOWN have completed the video for "Burn", the first single from the band's forthcoming album "Vendetta". The band worked once again with their close friend Christopher Sims, whose recent credits include LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, BLEEDING THROUGH and NORMA JEAN. Sims was also responsible for...May 17, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Frontman Explains Why He Didn't Want To Play Bass For METALLICA
Pepper Keenan, frontman for CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, called in to the "Opie & Anthony" show to explain A) why he wasn't in studio the previous Friday and B) Why he ultimately didn't get...and didn't WANT the gig in METALLICA when he auditioned for the open bass player slot. Download the audio of...May 17, 2005
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SKULLSHIFTER To Release Limited-Edition EP
SKULLSHIFTER, the new band featuring former INSANIAC members CJ Scioscia (guitar) and Tom Nolz (guitar, vocals),are continuing work on their debut album, "Inner Demons", for a late 2005/early 2006 release. Scioscia's latest update on the recording process reads as follows: "After initially planning...May 16, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Frontman To Guest On 'Headbanger's Ball'
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY frontman Pepper Keenan taped an appearance May 14 on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball", to air on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 10:00 p.m. EST. More dates have been announced for CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's upcoming U.S. tour with CROWBAR, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY and WEEDEATER. Confirmed...May 16, 2005
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By the Sign of the Spyglass
Just when I thought I'd had enough of the vast majority of metalcore bands, one comes along and gives me a renewed sense of hope for the genre. Arizona's LIFE IN PICTURES has crafted a hard hitting and well-written album in "By the Sign of the Spyglass". Aside from the quintessential metalcore screa...May 15, 2005
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DAVID ELLEFSON Hopes To One Day Patch Things Up With DAVE MUSTAINE
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At what point did you realize your time with MEGADETH had come to an end? David Ellefson: "Probably the day Dave [Mustaine] called me and said that he h...May 15, 2005
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RHINO BUCKET And HAYSEED DIXIE Confirmed For World's Largest AC/DC Convention
RHINO BUCKET and HAYSEED DIXIE are among the acts confirmed to appear at the "Big Ball II - The Second Coming" AC/DC convention, set to take place August 5-7 in Wrexham, North Wales. "After the success of last years' event, the world's largest AC/DC convention is getting bigger... as it's our belief...May 12, 2005