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CLUTCH: 'Pure Rock Fury' Video Posted Online
CLUTCH have uploaded a video for their track "Pure Rock Fury" at this location (Windows Media). The clip was directed by Stephen "Smitty" Smith and produced by Tom W. Pelton. The live footage in the video was shot at the 9:30 Club in D.C. on Jan. 4, 2002. As previously reported, CLUTCH recently ...January 10, 2005
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SEVERE TORTURE Begin Recording New Album
Dutch death metal outfit SEVERE TORTURE entered Excess Studio in Rotterdam on Friday (Jan. 7) to begin recording their new studio album, tentatively due this spring through an as-yet-undisclosed label. As previously reported, SEVERE TORTURE will release their final album for Karmageddon Media (forme...January 8, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Record 'Peace Sells' For 'Rock School' Soundtrack
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the group's official web site: "The last of the touring gear showed up here in Fallbrook yesterday. And excluding the new gear that we had to get, (James' bass cab cases) only my horses are left to complete my...January 6, 2005
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LORD BELIAL: In Writing Mode
Sweden's LORD BELIAL are currently writing material for their new, as-yet-untitled album, which is set to be released later this year on Regain Records. The CD's musical direction will be "a natural developed continuation of [last year's] 'The Seal of Belial'," according to a posting on the group's...January 6, 2005
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DAVE NAVARRO Says MICK MARS Is Still Doing MÖTLEY CRÜE Tour
Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, who was the subject of a recent unsubstantiated rumor that he would step in to replace MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars on CRÜE's upcoming tour due to Mick's physical problems, has posted a new message on his official web site stat...January 5, 2005
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THUNDERSTONE: In Mixing Mode
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have commenced the mixing process for their third album at Timo Tolkki's (STRATOVARIUS) Goldenworks studio with producer/guitarist Nino Laurenne. 11 songs are being finalized, with the track listing, album title and release date soon to be announced. Song...January 4, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back At 2004
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding the events of 2004 as it relates to Friedman's career. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: So what stood out in 2004 for you? Marty Friedman: "So much happened for me this year but right...January 4, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Box Set Title Changed, Release Date Pushed Back
OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set has undergone a name change to "Prince of Darkness" from the previously announced "Bible of Ozz". In addition, the set's projected release date has been pushed back to Tuesday, March 22. No reason was given for the delay. The 52-song set chronicles Ozzy's career via...January 4, 2005
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EPICA: In Mixing Mode
EPICA, the Dutch group formed by ex-AFTER FOREVER guitarist Mark Jansen, ex-CASSIOPEIA guitarist Ad Sluijter and keyboardist Coen Janssen, have posted the following message on their official web site: "At this moment the new EPICA album is being mixed by Philip Colodetti and Sascha Paeth. You may al...January 3, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer To Pitch Reality Show Based On His Groupie Conquests
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum recently spoke to the Las Vegas Weekly about his penchant for groupies (he's the only member of the band who's not married),which has put him at odds with VR frontman Scott Weiland, according to a recent Entertainment Weekly article. Sorum now say...January 3, 2005
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FEAR FACTORY Writing New Music For Videogame
FEAR FACTORY are working with Ubisoft on the next Rainbow 6 game, entitled "Rainbow 6 Lockdown". The band are reportedly writing an original song for the game and remaking the Rainbow 6 theme. More info on the game can be found at this location. FEAR FACTORY's latest CD, "Archetype", came out in lat...December 30, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Remembering DIMEBAG DARRELL
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "My relationship to this sick series of events goes way back, some 18 years. I joined a band from Detroit called MADAM X back in 1986 and the very first p...December 30, 2004
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BLITZKRIEG: In Pre-Production Mode
Legendary NWOBHM outfit BLITZKRIEG are currently in pre-production for their next studio CD, according to a posting on the group's official web site. The follow-up to 2002's "Absolute Power" will be recorded in early 2005 for a late spring/early summer release. More information will be made availabl...December 29, 2004
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School Play Combines Humor And '80s Heavy Metal
Bernie Smith of Waltham, MA's Daily News Tribune is reporting that a fourth-year Brown Middle School math instructor wrote and is directing the school's latest play, "Thröw the Göat", billed as "a heavy metal, head-banging extravaganza." "Thröw the Göat" plays upon every cliche from 1980s' hard-rock...December 29, 2004
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OMNIUM GATHERUM: In Cover Mode
Finnish death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have just finished recording cover versions of MEGADETH's "Hangar 18" and DEATH's "Suicide Machine" at the Woodbine Garden Studio for use as bonus tracks on upcoming releases. OMNIUM GATHERUM's sophomore album, "Years in Waste", was released last month via Nuc...December 23, 2004
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