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Killadelphia (Audio)

LAMB OF GOD is an important band to the world of heavy metal, arguably as important as stalwarts PANTERA and SLAYER. And by important I mean LAMB OF GOD has proven the genre's staying power by moving units AND playing an uncompromising style of pure American metal. As such, the popularity of LAMB OF...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: ROB CAGGIANO's Comments About Reunion Are 'Not Rooted In Reality'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has responded to the scathingly negative comments made by the group's (former?) axeman Rob Caggiano regarding the reunion of the band's classic "Among the Living" lineup. In an interview with the Anthrax Reunion Bashing Club published a couple of days ago, Caggiano said a...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: March 2005 'Rockline' Interview To Re-Air This Week

A "holiday encore" presentation of Ozzy Osbourne's March 21, 2005 appearance on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" will air on Wednesday, December 21. To find a participating station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com. The following show description was posted on the "Rockline" w...

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OBITUARY Bassist Jams With BROTHERS PAST

According to Jambands.com, OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins joined the Philadelphia-based electro-rock band BROTHERS PAST onstage at Tampa's Masquerade on Friday, December 9 for an aggressive version of the group's "Shut Up" with BP bassist Clay Parnell tackling lead vocals. As previously reported, OB...

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MESSIAH'S KISS: We Are 'Doing Everything In Our Power' To Make New Album Best Ever

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT touring singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),are mixing their third album, "Dragonheart", at Arena 20 studios in Hannover, Germany with producer Herman Frank (VICTORY, ACCEPT). All the instruments were tracked...

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MESSIAH'S KISS Finish Recording 'Dragonheart'

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT touring singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),have completed the recordings for their third album, "Dragonheart". All the instruments were tracked at Arena 20 studios in Hannover, Germany with producer Herman Fr...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Biography To Air On A&E In January

According to Ozzyhead.com, an Ozzy Osbourne biography is scheduled to air on the A&E Network on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 10:00 p.m., with a repeat airing slated for Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 a.m. The program will reportedly feature an interview with Ozzy, as well as his wife, Sharon, his thr...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Signs Management Deal With NIJI

KNAC.COM is reporting that ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and his band BEYOND FEAR have signed on with Niji Management in Los Angeles. Niji is owned by Wendy Dio, who also manages Ronnie James Dio. Legendary drummer Aynsley Dunbar (WHITESNAKE, JOURNEY, ZAPPA, JEFFERSON STARSHIP...

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OBITUARY To Film 'On The Floor' Video This Friday

Legendary death metallers OBITUARY wil be shooting a video for the track "On the Floor" at their December 9 concert at the Masquerade in Tampa, Florida, bassist Frank Watkins revealed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "We're doing it with Michael Sarna [MEGADETH's 'Of Mice and Men'], who did the 'Insane' video,"...

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HELMET: Transcript Of JOHN TEMPESTA's Online Chat Available

A transcript of HELMET drummer John Tempesta's (ex-WHITE ZOMBIE, ROB ZOMBIE, EXODUS, TESTAMENT) Nov. 30, 2005 online chat at Zildjian.com has been made available at this location. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on November 19, HELMET have now confirmed that they have have split with Interscope R...

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OBITUARY Bassist Says New Video Will 'Definitely' Be Filmed At Tampa Gig

OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to "let people know" that "we are definitely shooting a video" at the band's December 9 concert at the Masquerade in Tampa, Florida. "We're doing it with Michael Sarna [MEGADETH's 'Of Mice and Men'], who did the 'Insane' video," Watkins s...

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HELMET Confirm Split With INTERSCOPE

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on November 19, HELMET have now confirmed that they have have split with Interscope Records following the disappointing sales performance of their latest CD, "Size Matters", which came out in October 2004. The band "are currently in discussion with a number of othe...

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OBITUARY Bassist To Guest On Norwegian Radio Show: Webcast Available

A 60-minute program featuring OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins picking his favorite tracks from rock history will air on the Norwegian national radio NRKP3 on Tuesday, November 29 at 9:00 p.m. CET. The show, which is conducted in English, can also be heard via www.nrk.no/pyro for the next three weeks...

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Y&T: 'Black Tiger' And 'Mean Streak' To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Legendary California hard rockers Y&T will be re-releasing their classic "Black Tiger" (1982) and "Mean Streak" (1983) albums with bonus tracks in January. "These CDs were carefully digitally re-mastered at a high sampling rate directly from the 1/2" analog master tape," reads a posting on mainm...

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MESSIAH'S KISS Putting Finishing Touches On 'Dragonheart'

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT touring singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),have completed al the instrumental recordings for their third album, "Dragonheart", at Arena 20 studios in Hannover, Germany with producer Herman Frank (VICTORY, ACC...