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SHADOWS FALL Drummer: 'Almost Two Songs Completed' For ATLANTIC Debut
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has issued the following update: "As some of you may know, last week I had one of my longtime dreams come true when I was asked to fill in for Charlie Benante and ANTHRAX for the last two shows of their tour! Charlie and his wife Sandra were expecting their ...February 3, 2006
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ANTHRAX Frontman: 'We Have Been Asked' To Play This Year's GIGANTOUR
Ryan Ogle of Live 4 Metal recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Live 4 Metal: You guys toured with MEGADETH last summer. Joey Belladonna: "Yeah we did, the Gigantour, we did five shows." Live 4 Metal: How was that for you? Joey Bell...February 2, 2006
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GOD FORBID Prepare For U.S Tour With CHILDREN OF BODOM
GOD FORBID continue their touring assault on the U.S. as direct support to CHILDREN OF BODOM this spring. The group just completed a highly successful run direct support to ANTHRAX and are currently in the midst of a headlining run with SWORN ENEMY, MANNTIS and CANNAE. They will proceed to embark on...February 1, 2006
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SLIPKNOT's JORDISON Comments On MINISTRY Session-Drummer Gig
Launch Radio Networks reports: SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison has been confirmed as the drummer for the touring lineup of MINISTRY, which will kick off a 60-date North American trek on May 6. It has been rumored for months that Jordison would take advantage of his time off this year to play with the indus...February 1, 2006
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BEYOND FEAR To Open For ANTHRAX On European Tour
BEYOND FEAR, the new band featuring former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens, have been confirmed as the opening act for ANTHRAX on their upcoming European headlining tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 08 - Sheffield, UK - Corperation Apr. 09 - Wolverhampton, UK...February 1, 2006
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Bassist JOEY VERA: 'CLIFF BURTON Was A Bigger Force In METALLICA Than Anyone Realizes'
Cameron Edney of Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with current ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING and former ANTHRAX bassist Joey Vera. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: I'd like to start by talking about some of the latest projects in your life. First off,...January 31, 2006
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ANTHRAX: New Audio Interview With JOEY BELLADONNA Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted an all-ANTHRAX episode of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The show features a seven-minute interview co-host John Ostronomy conducted with classic ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna. Interview topics include the current ANTHRAX tour, the Slave to the Metal Foundation and for...January 29, 2006
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Report: Wichita's Rock And Metal Scene Is Thriving
Jillian Cohan of The Wichita Eagle has issued the following report: As the sun set outside the Cotillion Ballroom, Steven Gisich stamped his feet to stay warm, a prairie wind pushing back his long hair and sending the chill through his IRON MAIDEN T-shirt. He's the biggest metal fan among them, Gisi...January 29, 2006
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SEVEN WITCHES Singer Regrets Not Auditioning For ANTHRAX
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with SEVEN WITCHES/ex-HADES frontman Alan Tecchio. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: About Heavy Metal: Did the large number of lineup changes in the past give you any pause in joining [SEVEN WITCHES]? Alan: "Not really because...January 27, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'This Reunion Has Become Bigger Than The Five Of Us'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update regarding the band's recently completed U.S. tour and upcoming European trek: "Wow. These were the best gigs we've played in the states in a long time. We had only played a handful of shows in the U.S. with the reunion 8-9 months ago. It ha...January 26, 2006
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Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO Says 'A Lot Of Stuff' Stands In The Way Of His Return To ANTHRAX
Cameron Edney of Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with former ANTHRAX guitarist and acclaimed producer Rob Caggiano (CRADLE OF FILTH, BLEEDING THROUGH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: Rob, I'd like to talk to you about your time with ANTHRAX; tell...January 26, 2006
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JASON BITTNER Confirms SLIPKNOT's JORDISON Was Approached To Fill In For ANTHRAX's BENANTE
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has confirmed that ANTHRAX initially approached SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison to fill in for Charlie Benante at the band's recent California shows before Bittner finally agreed to step in and do the dates himself (as first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). Bittner joined A...January 26, 2006
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER Comments On ROADRUNNER Anniversary Concert
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has commented on his appearance at last month's Roadrunner Records 25th anniversary concert, during which he sang MERCYFUL FATE's "Curse of the Pharoahs", KING DIAMOND's "Abigail" and ANNIHILATOR's "Alison Hell". Said...January 25, 2006
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ANTHRAX: European Tour Dates Announced
ANTHRAX have lined up the following European dates in April: Apr. 08 - Sheffield, UK - Corperation Apr. 09 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wolfrun Hall Apr. 10 - London, UK - Astoria Apr. 11 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Apr. 12 - Glasgow, UK - ABC Apr. 14 - Tilburg, NETH - 013 Apr. ...January 25, 2006
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ANTHRAX Perform With SHADOWS FALL Drummer: Photos Available
Several photos of ANTHRAX performing with SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner Friday night (Jan. 20) at The Pound SF in San Francisco, California have been posted online at the band's official forum. The San Francisco show marked Bittner's first appearance with the band after regular ANTHRAX skinsman...January 21, 2006