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PHILIP ANSELMO Says DOWN Reunion Would Require People Coming Clean About Their Lifestyle

In a lengthy interview published in the "Xmas 2004" issue of Metal Hammer magazine, ex-PANTERA/curent SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo spoke the status of his DOWN project and the House of Shock haunted house in New Orleans in which he was an investor. "With DOWN, there would have to be a w...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'DIMEBAG DARRELL Deserves To Be Beaten Severely'

In a lengthy interview published in the "Xmas 2004" issue of Metal Hammer magazine, ex-PANTERA/curent SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo spoke extensively about the breakup of his previous band and the status of all of his musical projects, among many other topics. Several excerpts from the i...

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KROKUS Frontman To Sing On New BISS Album

KROKUS frontman Marc Storace has been tapped to sing on the upcoming album from German hard rockers BISS, tentatively due next year via AOR Heaven. The group's as-yet-untitled third effort will feature an "even more '80s-orientated sound" that will satisfy "any fan of [music from] that era," accordi...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist: New Single World Premiere 'Went Down A Storm'

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "In addition to the gig in Göteborg on April 30th, we will do one more show in Sweden during the first half of 2005. At the kick-off for Sweden Rock Festival last weekend, it was announced that HAMM...

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MACHINE HEAD Perform Entire 'Burn My Eyes' Album In Manchester

MACHINE HEAD performed their classic debut album, "Burn My Eyes", in its entirety on Friday (Nov. 26) at the Manchester, U.K. stop on their "World Turns Blue To Gray" tour. According to one attendee, "They said it would be the only time they are doing it on the [European] tour. They said it was beca...

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HAMMERFALL Announce One-Off Hometown Gig

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL will play at Scandinavium in Gothenburg (Göteborg),Sweden on April 30. "It's the only show we will do in Sweden this spring, and is part of a 5-10 gig swing we call the Icebreaker Festivals," guitarist Oscar Dronjak writes on the group's web site. "Apparently, no other...

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CALVARIUM To Release New Mini-CD In December

Finnish back metallers CALVARIUM will release a new mini-CD, entitled "Assaulting the Divine", on December 27 via Dynamic Arts Records. A North American release is expected in late January. The follow-up to the group's full-length debut, "The Skull of Golgotha" (2003),"Assaulting the Divine" was re...

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AC/DC Street Sign Modified: Photo Available

According to TheAge.com.au, an AC/DC fan in Melbourne, Australia made a massive lightning bolt out of the same metal used in street signs and bolted it above and below the recently erected ACDC Lane street sign with a hammer drill. Check out a photo of the modified sign at this location. ...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Almost Joined CANDLEMASS

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has posted the following message on his official web site: "I've been workin out with a band called CANDLEMASS from Sweden. They were around in the '90s and almost got a support slot on the 'Tyr' tour with SABBATH but were a great band in their own right. I .....

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TRIVIUM Announce New Bassist/Vocalist

Orlando, Florida's TRIVIUM have announced the addition of bassist/vocalist Paolo Gregoletto (ex-METAL MILITIA) to the group's ranks. "Paolo not only brings his musical talents and skills to TRIVIUM, he brings a determined, can-do attitude and a positive energy that fits extremely well with who we ar...

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MIKE CHLASCIAK: 'ROB HALFORD Was One Of The Most Professional People I Have Ever Met'

Former HALFORD and current PAINMUSEUM/TESTAMENT guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak recently spoke to the Ferrante's Power Equipment web site about his time playing with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford and the formation of his new project, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow:...

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Former AMEN Guitarist Accuses CASEY CHAOS Of 'Embezzling' Funds From Bandmembers

Former AMEN guitarist Rich Jones has posted a lengthy statement explaining his decision to leave the group and offering behind-the-scenes information about the band's decision to ask AMEN frontman Casey Chaos to sign a contract barring him from causing, or threatening to cause, any physical harm to...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Singer Appears On Swedish Radio Show: Audio Available

DARK TRANQUILLITY frontman Mikael Stanne recently appeared on the Swedish national radio show "Frank" to discuss the band's early days and also review a few demos from up-and-coming bands. Audio of his appearance on the program (in Swedish) can be heard in Real Audio format at this location. As prev...

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HAMMERFALL: In Mixing Mode

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The last weekend of October saw us host a listening session for the journalists in Studio Lundgård. Close to 40 people from all over the world were present to listen to the material we have spent th...

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TURISAS: Live Video Posted Online

A video clip of the Finnish "pagan battle metal" act TURISAS performing the song "Battle Metal" live at the Tuska Festival 2004 in Helsinki, Finland has been posted online at the German Metal Hammer web site. Check it out at this location. TURISAS' debut album, "Battle Metal", was released in July t...