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Former ENUFF Z'NUFF Guitarist Reportedly Died Of A Drug Overdose

Former ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo is believed to have died of a drug overdose, according to unconfirmed reports. Frigo, who has been battling drug addiction for over a decade, passed away Friday (May 28) at the age of 36. A friend of Derek's longtime girlfriend posted the following message r...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On GENE SIMMONS' 'Anti-Muslim' Controversy

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has commented on the controversy surrounding KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comments which were seen by some as anti-Muslim. Asked by a fan in the "FAQ" section of his web site how people should react to Gene's opinion and if they still need to re...

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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist Comments On NIKKI SIXX's Bass-Throwing Incident

BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns has refuted published reports that his B.O.D. bandmate Nikki Sixx (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) knocked a Nevada fan out last Saturday night (May 22) when he flung his instrument into the crowd and clocked the guy in the head. Describing the previously published accoun...

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FEAR FACTORY Invite Fans To Attend 'Archetype' Video Shoot

FEAR FACTORY will be filming the video for "Archetype", the title track of their recently released CD, on Saturday (May 29) in Los Angeles, CA. The shoot will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at The Herald Examiner Bldg., which is located at 1111 S. Broadway. Fans interested in attending...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: More Live Appearances Announced

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has announced the following dates during the summer: Jun. 25 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7 Club (w/ LILLIAN AXE, ANGEL) Jun. 26 - Balingen, GER @ Bang Your Head Festival Jul. 16 - Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom Jul. 17 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights Aug. 13 ....

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GORGOROTH Launch Search For New Drummer

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH are currently looking for a drummer for their upcoming European tour, tentatively scheduled for this fall. "If you are interested you can send your demo tape, CD, video, CV, etc. to [guitarist] Infernus," the band write on their web site. "Contact him by e-mail (i...

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Label: 'Leaked' SLIPKNOT U.K. Dates Are False

According to SLIPKNOT fan site Black-Goat.com, Roadrunner Records U.K. has confirmed that the previously announced SLIPKNOT U.K. headlining tour dates are in fact FALSE. "Sorry for any confusion or excitement," reads a posting on the site. As previously reported, SLIPKNOT's new album, "Vol. 3: (The...

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VELVET REVOLVER: NYC Show Attended By GNR Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS

VELVET REVOLVER's performance at New York's Roseland Ballroom Wednesday night (May 26) was attended by none other than current GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus, according to several eyewitnesses. Inquiring minds can't help but wonder if Mr. Fortus had the permission of notoriously heavy-handed...

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METALLICA: More LARS ULRICH Biography Details Revealed

METALLICA's web site has released more information about the upcoming official biography of drummer Lars Ulrich. The book (view cover here),which is due in stores in Denmark on June 1, will detail Lars' life growing up in Denmark through the current "Madly in Anger" tour, and will include interview...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform Live At New Jersey In-Store

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach and his solo band will be performing live during Bach's in-store appearance on June 19 at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ. In addition, the entire event will be filmed for Sebastian's new VH1 reality TV show "I Married Sebastian Bach", which will air as a one-hour...

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Guitarist OLE BORUD Explains Decision To Leave EXTOL

Ole Borud, half of the guitarist duo that announced its departure from Norwegian progressive thrash/death metallers EXTOL last week, has issued a statement via the group's web site explaining his decision to leave the band. It reads as follows: "First of all, I would like to say that it’s been a pri...

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NAPALM DEATH: CENTURY MEDIA Deal Officially Confirmed

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively revealed on May 6, Century Media Records have now officially announced that they have signed British extreme metal legends NAPALM DEATH to a worldwide deal (excluding Japan). The first release under the new alliance will be the follow-up album to the "Leaders Not Foll...

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PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR Says Former Bassist BRIAN PERRY Is 'Bitter'

PRONG mainman Tommy Victor has hit back at group's former bassist Brian Perry over comments Perry made about the band in a recent online interview. Speaking to Metal Refuge late last year, Perry discussed his time with PRONG and the circumstances that led to his departure from the group. "I was with...

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SEVERED SAVIOR Added To CANNIBAL CORPSE Tour

SEVERED SAVIOR have been added to the forthcoming North American tour featuring headliners CANNIBAL CORPSE and main support band BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. The dates are as follows: Jul. 01 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits Jul. 02 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero Jul. 03 - Nofolk, VA @ Norva Theatre Jul....

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Metalogy

Because the two titans of British heavy metal, BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST, have released boxed sets so close to each other (SABBATH's "Black Box" arrived last month),a compare-and-contrast is almost inevitable. And the first question that comes to mind regarding the handsomely packaged "Metalog...