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SKINLAB: Live CD, DVD In The Works

Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of the San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update: "Today we start listen to the live CD recording from our show at The Metro June 3rd. We're set to start mixing next week. We'll be working our our longtime friend Juan Urteaga at Trident...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Schedules California Date

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — has scheduled a concert at Pine Street Bar and Grill, Livermore, California on September 7. Fan-filmed video footage of DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) performing at the Underwo...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers U2's 'Beautiful Day'; Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "The next small MP3 snippet [from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' covers album] 'Beautiful Day' was originally done by U2. I always liked this song as it has a great melody. We're playing it more aggressive than the original and 'Va...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'STEVE CLARK Was My Best Friend'

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to Mark Voger of the Asbury Park Press about the death of the band's guitarist Steve Clark, who passed away of drug-related causes in 1991. "Me and Steve — Steve was my best friend," Collen said. "We used to be drinking buddies. We used to get into ...

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Report: Vintage Thrash Metal Is Back With A Vengeance, And It's Speaking Spanish

Phil Freeman of The Village Voice reports: For some reason, '80s-style thrash is making a major comeback in the metal underground, led by a wave of Latino-dominated bands from Southern California, Mexico, and South America. These new disciples are hardcore, sporting the Metallica-circa-'83 look — de...

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AS I LAY DYING Frontman Explains Bassist Change

AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis has issued the following update: "Since we just put a new song up with Josh Gilbert's [bass] vocals on the chorus, I thought I would explain the story of why Clint [Norris] is gone and where Josh Gilbert came from... "Clint wanted to pursue a lifelong career that...

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Y&T: New Audio Interview With DAVE MENIKETTI Available

The Musician's Voice has posted a new audio interview with Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti. In this interview, Dave talks about all things Y&T — including his memories of the band's early days, their hectic record/tour cycle of the 1980s, the band's devout fan base, and even the legendary "Hear...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Is 'Proud' Of How Well 'The Blackening' Has Been Received

Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how well the band's new album, "The Blackening", has done immediately after its release: "We're pretty stoked man. We're really proud. It was...

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THE IRON MAIDENS Guest On El Paso's KDBC 4 NEWS; Video Available

THE IRON MAIDENS, the Los Angeles-based "world's only female tribute to IRON MAIDEN" (featuring members of the long-running Los Angeles hard rock act PHANTOM BLUE),were interviewed live on KDBC 4 News in El Paso, Texas on July 13, 2007. Watch the three-minute segment below. As previously reported,...

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SACRED REICH Frontman Checks In From Belgium

SACRED REICH bassist/vocalist Phil Rind has issued the following update from the band's European reunion mini-tour: "I am writing on Gump our tour manager's computer and everything is in German and I don't know how to capitalize, use punctuation or hit 'Enter,' so bear with me. "We had a great three...

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PHIL LYNOTT's Guitar Missing After Raid On Wax Figures In Ireland

According to The Associated Press, a guitar adorning the figure of THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott is among the items that are missing after a raid on wax figures owned by Ireland's National Wax Museum. At least 50 figures were stolen or wrecked several weeks ago, the museum reported yesterday. The...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers RIOT's 'Warrior'; Audio Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "Here's the first small mp3 sample from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' cover album. It is the opener and the fastest song on the record, titled 'Warrior'. The original version was done by RIOT from New York City. That band always w...

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DOWN Guitarist: 'We've Created A Band That Doesn't Sound Like Anybody Else'

Pepper Keenan (DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY) was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Download the 13-minute interview in MP3 format at this location. Check out the show's entire playlist here. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the...

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Reunited SACRED REICH Performs In London; Photos, Review Available

Reunited Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH played their first European show last night (Sunday, July 29) at The Scala in London, England. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. The American Way 02. Administrative Decisions 03. Violent Solutions 04. Love…Hate 05. Ignorance 06. Crimes Against Humanity 07...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's 'Pathetic' Performance Captured On Video

According to fan postings on the official Rock & Blues Custom Show forum (here and here),legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker delivered a less-than-impressive performance at the annual U.K. festival, which was held over the weekend at Coney Grey Showground, Chesterfield Road, Pentrich, D...