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THERION: 'Celebrators Of Becoming' DVD/CD Details Revealed

Sweden's THERION will be issuing a six-disc DVD/CD set, entitled "Celebrators of Becoming", on May 5. The package will include four DVDs and two audio discs. It will be available in two versions, one luxury digipak version in a slip case and one cheaper version, but both will contain all discs. The...

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SLIPKNOT Singer Says New STONE SOUR Album Will Be 'Miles Above The First One'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to Revolver magazine (web site) about the progress of the recording sessions for the sophomore album from his STONE SOUR project, which also features in its ranks Taylor's SLIPKNOT bandmate Jim Root (guitar). The follow-up the group's 2002 self-titled de...

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SLIPKNOT/LAMB OF GOD Vocal Coach MELISSA CROSS Talks To NPR: Audio Available

Voice coach Melissa Cross, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Scream" who has developed a training program that teaches proper technique to a new breed of unrestrained rock singers — a list that includes SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor, Randy Blythe of LAMB OF GOD and Keith Buckley from EVERY TIME I DIE — talked...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Begin Writing New Material

Swedish metal band SONIC SYNDICATE have finished writing eight songs for the follow-up to their debut album, "Eden Fire". New songtitles include "Psychic Suicide", "Blue Eyed Fiend", "Callous" and "Presence of Mind". "We're currently rehearsing these babies to perfection, and it sounds marvelous!" s...

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MOTÖRHEAD Classics To Be Reissued

MOTÖRHEAD is rightfully regarded as a legend. More than 30 years of turning fans' eardrums and brains into a bloody pulp will do that. Iconic vocalist/bassist Lemmy wouldn't have it any other way. Three of MOTÖRHEAD's most important albums — 1983's "Another Perfect Day", 1986's "Orgasmatron" and 198...

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STONE SOUR: Studio Update

STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are continuing work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). "We now have 13 guitar tracks, 12 bass tracks, and 8 vocal tracks done of the 17 songs that we plan to reco...

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ANTHRAX, BIOHAZARD, TYPE O NEGATIVE Members To Guest On VH1 CLASSIC's 'Matzo and Metal II'

VH1 Classic is celebrating Passover Vegas-style with "Matzo and Metal II: Back To The Desert". The second annual Seder set to premiere on the network for classic rock lovers will bring together rock artists — that all happen to be Jewish — for a meal never to be forgotten at the Mandalay Bay Resort...

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THE TAZ TAYLOR BAND Featuring GRAHAM BONNET: New Album Due This Summer

THE TAZ TAYLOR BAND have inked a deal with Escape Music for the release of their new album, "Welcome to America". The CD, which features legendary hard rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ) on eight songs, is tentatively due this summer. Originally, Graham was set to appear as a gues...

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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Hopes ATLANTIC Deal Will Push Band To 'Next Level'

Roger Lotring of Metal Edge magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: The band is kind of between what it did and where it's going. Was it always the intent to jump to a larger label [from ...

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THE QUILL: New Album Samples Posted Online

Sweden's THE QUILL have uploaded 30-second audio samples of all the songs that will appear on the band's upcoming fifth album, "In Triumph", on their official web site, www.thequill.se. "In Triumph" is scheduled for release on April 7 via SPV/Steamhammer. The CD was recorded at Area 51 studios in Ce...

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TONY IOMMI: 'I Would Love To Do Another BLACK SABBATH Album'

Christa Titus of Billboard.com conducted an interview in February with BLACK SABATH's Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi about their reaction to the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What did you think when you heard the band would be inducted? T...

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TRASHLIGHT VISION Sign Japanese Deal For 'Alibis And Ammunition'

TRASHLIGHT VISION, the new band featuring MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade, have signed a Japanese deal with The Firewall Division for the release of their debut album, "Alibis and Ammunition". The CD will be issued in Europe on April 17 via Undergroove Records, with the Japanese release to follow o...

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STONE SOUR: Studio Update; Photos Available

STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are still hard at work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). The drum tracks by session drummer Roy Mayorga (ex-SOULFLY, currently a touring member of SEPULTURA) are...

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GREEN CARNATION Confirmed For Norway's QUART Festival

Norway's prog-metal masters GREEN CARNATION have been confirmed for the Quart Festival, set to take place in their hometown, Kristiansand, in early July. Other acts scheduled to appear include DEPECHE MODE, OPETH, TOOL, MUSE, KANYE WEST and PHARRELL. GREEN CARNATION will share stage with critically...

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THE QUILL Schedule European Dates

Sweden's THE QUILL have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Mar. 25 - Linköping, SWE @ The Rock Apr. 08 - Mönsterås, SWE @ Hvita Hästen Apr. 11 - Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle Apr. 12 - Berlin, GER @ Knaack Club Apr. 13 - Zwickau, GER @ BPM Club Apr. 14 - ...