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Book Author Says Most Extreme Metal Musicians Are 'Everyday Joes'
D. Shawn Bosler of The Village Voice reports: In his new book "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore" (Feral House),metal journalist (and editor in chief of the excellent Philadelphia-based metal magazine Decibel) Albert Mudrian gives an in-depth play-by-play of the...February 1, 2005
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AXL ROSE Publishing Deal Fuels GUNS N' ROSES Feud
The Associated Press is reporting that rock recluse Axl Rose has signed a multimillion dollar publishing deal, and that isn't sitting well with his former GUNS N' ROSES bandmates. The deal with music powerhouse Sanctuary Group covers both the back catalogue, which includes hits such as "Sweet Child...February 1, 2005
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MOB RULES To Release 'Signs Of The Time' Live CD/DVD In April
German melodic metallers MOB RULES have set an April 25 release date for their new live DVD and CD, entitled "Signs of the Time - Live". "Signs of the Time - Live" was recorded last year during the band's hometown gig in Wilhemshaven, Germany in support of their "Among the Gods" studio album. The "S...February 1, 2005
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THUNDERSTONE: New Album Details Revealed
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have set "Tools of Destruction" as the title of their third full-length album, tentatively due in Europe on April 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. Release dates for the USA and Japan will be announced soon. "Tools of Destruction" was mixed at Timo Tolkki's (...February 1, 2005
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HER ENCHANTMENT: New Songs Available For Download
Greece's Burning Star Records has uploaded live recordings of two new tracks from the Dutch "melodic gothic death metal" band HER ENCHANTMENT. The songs "Bless for Me" and "Cloak of Despair" were recorded live at the New Year's Festival at Scum in Katwijk, Holland in the early morning hours of Janua...January 31, 2005
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DARKSIDE Finalize Track Listing For New Album
Austrian death metal band DARKSIDE have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Amber - Skeletal Journeys Through the Void", tentatively due this summer. Commented vocalist Wolf: "We are looking forward to get the whole thing finished by March, because we want to take our time also for mix...January 30, 2005
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RIOT To Utilize Session Singer For Spanish Festival Appearance
RIOT singer Mike DiMeo will be unable to accompany the band to the 2005 edition of Spain's Atarfe Vega Rock festival in late February due to his commitment with THE LIZARDS (featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT/BLACK SABBATH/RAINBOW fame). As a result, RIOT guitarist Mark Reale has...January 26, 2005
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JAG PANZER Guitarist Talks About ICED EARTH, DIMEBAG And Possible Live Album
JAG PANZER's official web site has been updated with an online interview with guitarist Mark Briody composed solely of questions submitted by fans. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Q: I know that you and Jon Schaffer [ICED EARTH] have been friends for a long time. My question is how d...January 24, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Talk About 'Angel Of Retribution', The Band's Legacy And HALFORD's Homosexuality
The five members of JUDAS PRIEST recently spoke to the U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about Halford's return to the group's lineup and their new album, "Angel of Retribution". Several excerpts from the interview follow: On whether PRIEST created the heavy metal genre: Rob Halford (vocals): "You know s...January 23, 2005
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LAST CRACK's BUDDO Talks About Group's Breakup, Decision To Reunite
During a rare and candid interview last December, LAST CRACK's enigmatic and sometimes elusive singer Buddo spoke about his perspective into the breakup of LAST CRACK over a decade ago, the band's reformation and their affiliation with the RokkerRecords.com download site. The interview goes on to co...January 20, 2005
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Makes Surprise Appearance With N.Y.C. HITSQUAD
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford was a surprise guest last night (Wednesday, January 19) in New York City with the N.Y.C. HITSQUAD, which includes singer-guitarist Ricky Byrd from JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, drummer Liberty Devitto and sax player Richie...January 20, 2005
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MORTIIS: New Single, DVD On The Way
Norway's legendary eccentric artist MORTIIS has returned to Silvertone Studios in Fredrikstad, Norway to work on a new single — "Decadent & Desperate" — which is scheduled for a U.K. release in April. The single is expected to be released in various formats and will include a new, as yet unnamed...January 20, 2005
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SILENCER Introduce New Vocalist
Colorado metallers SILENCER are currently recording their full-length studio debut, tentatively due later in the year. An update on the recording sessions from the group's official web site follows: "Many questions have come up with regards to our new album and who the vocalist on it is. Hired back...January 19, 2005
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AFTERSHOK: Classic Metal Delivered 'Bigger And Better'
AFTERSHOK, the classic hard rock/metal band fronted by SHOK PARIS lead vocalist Vic Hix, have just released their long-awaited follow-up to 2002's "Unfinished Business", entitled "Burning Chrome". "Burning Chrome", available on Auburn Records, was recorded over a period extending from late 2003 thro...January 16, 2005
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JOHN SYKES: 'Is This Love' Audio Clip Posted Online
Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has posted an audio sample of his live version of WHITESNAKE's "Is This Love" at his official web site. The song comes off Sykes' recently released (in Japan) live CD, "Bad Boy Live", which was recorded in April 2004 on Sykes' Japa...January 16, 2005