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No MOTÖRHEAD Wine For Icelanders, Says State Alcohol And Tobacco Company
According to IceNews, the State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR),which has a monopoly in sales of alcohol in Iceland, has refused to sell a red wine marketed under the branding of the heavy rock band MOTÖRHEAD. The decision was taken because the name is apparently a nod to amphetamine...February 11, 2012
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STAIND Frontman Discusses State Of Music Industry
EspyRock recently conducted an interview with STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. EspyRock: We all talk about how downloading affects sales and how it then affects your career, but it is rarely addressed at a more personal level. Have you or do you still nee...February 8, 2012
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JOURNEY Drummer Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting His Girlfriend
According to TMZ.com, JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo was arrested this past Saturday, January 21 in Oregon for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Deen was booked into Polk County Jail on a number of charges, including coercion, assault, criminal mischief , interfering with making a report and har...January 26, 2012
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It's Official: REFUSED To Reunite For This Year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Long-defunct seminal Swedish hardcore band REFUSED will reunite for an appearance at this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, to be held for the first time over two consecutive weeks in mid-April. Coachella, run by AEG-owned concert promoter Goldenvoice, will be held over two consecut...January 9, 2012
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Voice Behind IRON MAIDEN's 'The Number Of The Beast' Intro Dies
Barry Clayton, the man behind the spoken-word introduction to "The Number Of The Beast", the title track of IRON MAIDEN's classic 1982 album, has died at the age of 80. During the recording sessions for "The Number Of The Beast", the band reportedly asked the famous horror film actor Vincent Price t...December 29, 2011
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P.O.D. In The Studio: Video Footage Posted Online
Christian hard rockers P.O.D. (PAYABLE ON DEATH) are recording their new album with longtime producer Howard Benson, who also helmed the group's massive "Satellite" CD and has worked on major hit releases for such artists as 3 DOORS DOWN, KELLY CLARKSON, THEORY OF A DEADMAN, DAUGHTRY, ALL-AMERICAN R...November 26, 2011
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Comments On GWAR Guitarist's Passing
Vocalist Randy Blythe of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD has released the following statement regarding the passing of GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus): "I am very saddened by the passing our friend Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) of GWAR. He was an awesome dude and a...November 3, 2011
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GUNS N' ROSES Singer Slips And Falls On Stage In Mexico (Video)
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose took a misstep and fell on stage while performing the song "Knocking On Heaven's Door" during the band's October 18 concert in Mexico City. Video footage of the incident can be seen below. (Note: The fall occurs around the 20-second mark.) Just a few days after video...October 19, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says BLACK SABBATH Reunion Is 'In The Very Early Stages'
Speaking with Billboard.com regarding his upcoming second book, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy", singer Ozzy Osbourne also touched on the rumors that he recently spent time in England working on material for a new BLACK SABBATH album with other members of the band's original lineup. "Yes, it's a very, very...October 7, 2011
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BEHEMOTH Frontman's 'Provocative Behavior' At Polish Club Sparks New Controversy
The president of Poland's public TV broadcaster TVP has asked the producer of the Polish version of the hit singing competition "The Voice Of Poland" to provide a detailed explanation for the "provocative behavior" of one of the show's judges, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski. According to rep...October 6, 2011
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P.O.D. Signs With RAZOR & TIE
Razor & Tie has announced the signing of the Christian hard rockers P.O.D. (PAYABLE ON DEATH) to an exclusive, multi-album, worldwide deal. The band's as-yet-untitled new album will see the band reunited with longtime producer Howard Benson who also helmed the group's massive "Satellite" CD and...October 6, 2011
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BEHEMOTH Frontman To Remain On 'The Voice Of Poland'
Despite receiving "a record number of complaints from viewers," Poland's national television station TVP has refused to fire BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski from the Polish version of the hit singing competition "The Voice", dubbed "The Voice Of Poland". A draft resolution calling for the dis...September 15, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks Gear In New Video Interview
Guitarist Rob Caggiano of ANTHRAX and THE DAMNED THINGS recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for Fret 12. The entire question-and-answer session can be viewed in seven parts below. ANTHRAX's new album, "Worship Music", will be released on September 13 in North America via Megaforce...September 6, 2011
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ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Thrash titans ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT, who haven't toured together in more than a decade, are set to co-headline a U.S. tour beginning Friday, October 14 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (itinerary below). ANTHRAX will close all shows, and DEATH ANGEL will be main support for the entire tour. The coast-to-co...September 6, 2011
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ANTHRAX Pays Tribute To DIMEBAG, RONNIE JAMES DIO In 'In The End'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on his official blog: "'In The End' is a song on our record. I think it's the best song on the record. I think it's the most important song on the record and it's the centerpiece of 'Worship Music'. "This song started out as ...September 2, 2011
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