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MUDVAYNE Guitarist Says New Album Goes In 'A Different Direction'

Brad Burke of the Journal Star recently conducted an interview with MUDVAYNE/HELLYEAH guitarist Greg Tribbett. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the reaction of the MUDVAYNE fans to HELLYEAH's formation: "There were definitely some fans freaking out. They'd go, 'Is MUDVAYNE done? Are they brea...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman: 'My Credibility Is Not As High As Some People's Who Are Liars'

Brian Rademacher of Rock Eyez recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Eyez: In a recent press release sent out from your camp, you mention that you would not take part in the Dakota film [about late OZZY OSBOURNE/QUIET RIOT gui...

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KONKHRA Frontman Says New CD Sounds 'Clear But Brutal'

Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA have begun re-recording their long-awaited new album after encountering technical difficulties which forced them to scrap some of the already completed early tracks. Commented guitarist/vocalist Anders Lundemark: "OK, we are ready to leave [the studio]. "It's been cr...

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MORDRED Singer Comments On Possibility Of Full-Flegded Reunion

Mordred - The Band, a blog dedicated to spreading information on the late '80s/early '90s San Francisco Bay Area funk-metallers MORDRED, recently caught up with the group's singer Scott Holderby to ask him a few questions regarding the current status of the band and his personal diversions. An excer...

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One Million Dollar Guitar To Be Sold As Part Of DIMEBAG Art Tribute?

ArtDaily.com reports that a one-of-a kind, handpainted guitar (photo) by modern art superstar Mark Ryden — which is part of an art exhibit called Six-String Masterpieces, a tribute to late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — could become the most expensive guitar ever sold when i...

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STEVEN ADLER Of GUNS N' ROSES To Appear In '44 Of The Most Ferocious Drummers'

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler participated in the filming of "44 of the Most Ferocious Drummers" this past weekend at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, California. Hosted by former Atlantic Records rock drummer and music radio host Billy McCarthy, "44 of the Most Ferocious D...

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DECREPIT BIRTH: Studio Update

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH entered Castle Ultimate studios on May 8 with engineer/producer Zack Ohren to begin recording their second album, "Diminishing between Worlds". The CD will be released later this year on Unique Leader Records. "Everything is going AMAZING!"...

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BON SCOTT Project Ideas Sought

Fremantle Arts Centre is calling for proposals which celebrate and critique the life and legacy of Bon Scott, the lead singer and co-lyricist of AC/DC, 1974-80. Proposals are welcomed from individuals and groups of artists, curators, and organisations of all kinds. Scotland-born Ronald Belford "Bon"...

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GEORGE LYNCH To Hold Two-Day Guitar Seminar In Los Angeles

Whether you're a beginning player or have already achieved shredder status as a guitarist, George Lynch knows that you always have room to improve. That's the idea behind his intensive guitar education program known as the George Lynch Dojo, a monthly instructional series that allows for students to...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Refuses To Share Stage With His 'Confessed Enemy'

J. Bennett of Decibel magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Decibel: How directly is your born-again status connected to your sobriety? Mustaine: My sobriety… well, if you mean do I do drugs, I don't. [But]...

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COURTNEY LOVE Rethinking Auction Of KURT COBAIN Belongings

Launch Radio Networks reports: Courtney Love, widow of NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain, is apparently reconsidering her decision to auction off her late husband's belongings. In several long, rambling posts at her web site, MoonwashedRose.com, Love wrote that instead of putting all the items up for sal...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist Says This Is Not A One-Time Project

FMQB recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The news recently broke that Jerry Montano [bass] left [HELLYEAH]. What happened? Tom: All I can say about it is that it's a real personal matter and we just had to move o...

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Drummer STET HOWLAND Says 'There Is No Profit-Sharing' In W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. fan site WASParmy.com recently conducted an interview with former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland. A few excerpts follow: WASParmy.com: How different is it being with TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY as opposed to W.A.S.P.? Stet: Well, a big part of me not staying with W.A.S.P. was my desire to have my ow...

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STATUS QUO To Perform At 'Concert For Diana'

STATUS QUO has been confirmed to perform at "Concert for Diana" — a concert in being staged in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. The gig will take place at London's Wembley stadium on July 1, which would have been Diana's 46th birthday. Also scheduled to appear are SIR ELTON JOHN, BRYAN FERRY, JOS...

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QUO VADIS To Release 'Live In Montreal' Two-CD Set

Canadian technical metallers QUO VADIS have issued the following update: "It gives us great pleasure to announce a show in Montreal at the Medley on May 12. This is our first show in our home town since the recording of the DVD two years ago!! QUO VADIS will share the stage with MARTYR, BLINDED BY ....