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ROB HALFORD Says New Single 'Get Into The Spirit' Is 'A Real Ball-Crusher'

Greg Prato, the Long Island, New York-based journalist whose writing has appeared in All Music Guide, Classic Rock and Goldmine magazines, conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford on September 30, 2009 in New York City. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Q: How did the new...

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BELIEVER Plays First Show In 16 Years; Video Available

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER performed live for the first time in 16 years this past Friday (September 25) at Sterling Hotel in Allentown, Pennsylvania. "The first gig went pretty well with only a few tech glitches," guitarist/vocalist Kurt Bachman told BLABBE...

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'Guitar Hero' CEO Comments On KURT COBAIN Controversy

The Pulse of Radio reports: Guitar Hero CEO Dan Rosensweig was asked by NME.com about the controversy surrounding the avatar of NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain included in Guitar Hero 5, which can be made to sing songs by artists like BON JOVI and BUSH. Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, has threatened leg...

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W.A.S.P. Mainman Talks New Album

Karagiannidis Panagiotis of Metalpaths recently conducted an interview with W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Metalpaths: So let's start with the new [W.A.S.P.] album ["Babylon"], of course. What we have here is once more a concept album, right? Would you lik...

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CONVERGE: Another New Song Posted Online

In preparation for the release of their magnum opus, "Axe To Fall", on October 20, Massachusetts-based hardcore/metal band CONVERGE has debuted the title track from its forthcoming release on SPIN.com. In August, CONVERGE released the first track from "Axe To Fall", "Dark Horse", which Stereogum pra...

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COURTNEY LOVE's Attorney Slams ACTIVISION For Misuse Of COBAIN's Image

Courtney Love's attorney spoke to TMZ.com about the use of Love's late husband Kurt Cobain's avatar in the new Guitar Hero 5 video game. The game drew heavy fire online after it arrived in stores and footage surfaced of the Cobain avatar singing songs by BON JOVI, PUBLIC ENEMY and BUSH. Love's attor...

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COURTNEY LOVE Blasts Use Of KURT COBAIN Image In 'Guitar Hero'

The Pulse of Radio reports: Courtney Love fired off a series of Twitter posts about the use of her late husband Kurt Cobain's avatar in the new Guitar Hero 5 video game. The game drew heavy fire online last week after it arrived in stores and footage surfaced of the Cobain avatar singing songs by .....

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BELIEVER To Guest On 91.7 FM WMUH's 'Metal Warriors'

Kurt Bachman (guitar, vocals) and Joey Daub (drums) of reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER will guest on the "Metal Warriors" show on Allentown, Pennsylvania's 91.7 FM WMUH radio station tonight (Wednesday, September 9) between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST with host...

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DISFEAR Interviewed On 'Uranium'

"Uranium", which is exclusively available on Fuse On Demand, recently conducted an interview with DISFEAR — the Swedish "crust rock" outfit featuring former AT THE GATES/THE CROWN vocalist Tomas Lindberg and ex-ENTOMBED guitarist Ulf "Uffe" Cederlund. The full interview is available all September lo...

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VISION OF DISORDER Support KILLSWITCH ENGAGE At Jones Beach; Photos, Video Available

Reactivated Long Island, New York hardcore/metallers VISION OF DISORDER supported KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on August 29, 2009 at Bay Stage @ Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York. Check out photos from Kurt Christensen at this location. Fan-filmed video footage of VISION OF DISORDER's performance can be viewed...

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KURT COBAIN Raps, Sings BON JOVI Song In 'Guitar Hero 5'

The Pulse of Radio reports: Not only has late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain made it into Guitar Hero 5 as a playable character, as previously reported, but apparently you can make his avatar play guitar right-handed and sing BON JOVI's "You Give Love A Bad Name", along with songs from MEGADETH, PUBLI...

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SACRIFICE: Two Canadian Shows Announced

Reunited Canadian thrashers SACRIFICE have scheduled the following dates in their home country: Nov. 07 - The Garrick - Winnipeg, MB Nov. 21 - The Opera House - Toronto, ON SACRIFICE's new album, "The Ones I Condemn", was released in July via Brazil's Marquee Records. The CD was recorded at Rouge Va...

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KRUGER Preparing To Enter Studio

Swiss noise-mongers KRUGER will enter the studio later this month to begin recording their new album for a spring 2010 release via France's Listenable Records. According to the label, the new CD "should contain shellacking mid-paced grooves with epic double-kick assaults while bourbon-soaked microph...

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KURT COBAIN Avatar Joins 'Guitar Hero 5'

The Pulse of Radio reports: A Kurt Cobain playable character is making its way into Guitar Hero 5, due out September 1. Along with the avatar, for the first time, NIRVANA's songs will appear in the game. Fans will be able to rock out to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and a live version of "Lithium", ...

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BELIEVER: More Shows Announced

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER have scheduled the following dates: Sep. 25 - Sterling Hotel - Allentown, Pennsylvania Oct. 03 - Mojo 13 - Wilmington, Delaware Oct. 30 - The Note - West Chester, Pennsylvania (6:00 p.m.; all ages) * Oct. 30 - The Note - West Chest...