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To Escape Is To Suffer
With all the fanfare of a tree falling in the forest, this record hit the shelves a couple months ago. What the hell kind of world do we live in when a killer slab of Florida death metal, one with honest-to-christ songs and a sense of tempo almost unknown today, gets released, and no one ...June 12, 2006
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TRACII GUNS: 'I Still Don't Believe DIMEBAG Is Gone'
Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with former L.A. GUNS/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How do you feel about the music industry today? Do you think the label gave BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION a fair chance? Guns: "I thin...June 11, 2006
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JOHN SYKES Model GIBSON LES PAUL Guitar Available
The musical intrument mail order company Musician's Friend now has the John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, ex-WHITESNAKE) model Gibson Les Paul Custom available. There are two versions of the guitar. One is an "Aged" model in which the finish is given a look to simulate John's guitar as it is now. The other ver...June 11, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Rock On' Video Posted Online
DEF LEPPARD's video for "Rock On", the first single from their brand-new release, "Yeah!", has been posted online at the band's official web site, DefLeppard.com. On Monday (June 12),the video goes into regular TV rotation on VH1 in the U.S. "Rock On" is a classic radio smash originally done by DAV...June 9, 2006
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TESTAMENT Part Ways With Longtime Manager
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT have parted ways with their longtime manager, Phil Arnold of the Thrill Entertainment Group. In a statement announcing his split with the band, Arnold said, "It has been a great nine-plus-year relationship, but it has come to a point where it is not...June 9, 2006
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Poker Tournament Featuring ACE FREHLEY, VINNIE PAUL, SULLY ERNA Cancelled
The previously announced VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Charity Poker Tournament presented by CelebrityPokerPlayer.net, which was set to feature original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, ex-PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul and GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna, has been cancelled. The event, hosted by Phil L...June 8, 2006
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Y&T Part Ways With Drummer LEONARD HAZE, Announce Replacement
Legendary California rockers Y&T have officially parted ways with drummer Leonard Haze. The group's statement on the matter reads as follows: "After numerous attempts at trying to resolve a musical performance difference, we (Dave, Phil and John) regretfully inform you of our split with Leonard...June 8, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist COLLEN On European Tour Kick-Off: 'We Were Smoking'
DEF LEPPARD's official web site, DefLeppard.com, has been updated with the following article: It's one down for DEF LEPPARD — and a lot more rock to go. The summer tour in support of the band's new hit album, "Yeah!", officially kicked off on Saturday night in Milan, Italy, when the band hit the ...June 7, 2006
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ARMORED SAINT To Guest On KNAC.COM Today
ARMORED SAINT drummer Gonzo and guitarist Phil Sandoval will be interviewed live today, Saturday June 3 on KNAC.COM by host Diana DeVille. The interview is scheduled to take place at 3:30 pm PST and can be accessed by going to www.knac.com and clicking on the left-hand side of the front page where i...June 3, 2006
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VINNIE PAUL: 'I Will Never Talk To PHILIP ANSELMO Again'
Johnson Cummins of the Montreal Mirror recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Montreal Mirror: The last time you and I spoke was right after PANTERA played in Montreal, the time Phil Anselmo made some white-supr...June 1, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman: 'The Emphasis Has Always Been On The Music'
Chris Strauss of People magazine recently conducted a short interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. An excerpt follows: People: A recent Entertainment Weekly feature shows a picture of you guys from 1984 in matching Union Jack tank tops and short shorts. Do you look back at photos like that...June 1, 2006
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Frontman To Appear On VH1's 'The Surreal Life'?
According to a posting on the Lords of Pain wrestling web site, TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele is among the celebrities who will take part in the seventh season of VH1's "The Surreal Life", a reality television series that sets a select group of out-of-the-spotlight celebrities and films them...May 31, 2006
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ANVIL CHORUS To Perform At 2006 HAIGHT ST. FAIR
Legendary Bay Area metal band ANVIL CHORUS will be playing at the 2006 Haight St. Fair on Sunday, June 11 in San Francisco, California. The group's current lineup consists of the following: Thaen Rasmussen - Guitar Aaron Zimpel - Bass, Lead Vocals Joe Bennett - Drums Phil Bennett - Keyboards Carlos...May 31, 2006
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EVANESCENCE Members Looking To Rename FUTURE LEADERS OF THE WORLD
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that FUTURE LEADERS OF THE WORLD — the band featuring singer Phil Tayler and bassist Thad Ables, along with EVANESCENCE members John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) — have announced that the group will change its name and have asked fans to help them come u...May 26, 2006
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DOWN Joined By VENOM Guitarist At Newcastle Gig
A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Chris Flynn has submitted the following report: "DOWN blazed through a storming set tonight [May 25] at [the U.K.'s] Newcastle University. Despite rumours, there was no temper tantrums or storming off, Phil [Anselmo, vocals; ex-PANTERA] visibly loved every m...May 25, 2006
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