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ANTHRAX Guitarist Checks In From London
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I'm just waking up from last night's insanity in London. The show was the best yet. Best Astoria show ever and dare I say the best show of the tour so far. "You always hear how cities like London, New ...April 11, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman: 'I Don't Have Much Involvement In Heavy Metal Community'
A. Lee Graham of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Why release "Operation: Mindcrime II" now? What makes 2006 the right year to finally get it out? Geoff: "That's just kind o...April 11, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist 'Basking In The Glasgow Afterglow'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has commented on the opening gig of the band's European tour, which kicked off Friday night (April 7) in Glasgow, Scotland. In a posting on the group's official web site, Ian wrote, "It's 7 a.m. and I'm still basking in the Glasgow afterglow. What a way to kick this off!!...April 9, 2006
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ANTHRAX: Official Podcast Available For Download
ANTHRAX have made a 70-minute podcast available for download at this location (MP3, 20 MB). The podcast features commentary by ANTHRAX's webmaster Brent Thompson. "Listen along as he spews ANTHRAX news, blathering ramblings, site updates, outright lies, heavy breathing, behind-the-scenes info, comed...April 8, 2006
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VOIVOD Documentary In The Works
MTV.com reports: After Canadian documentarian Sam Dunn interviewed members of VOIVOD for his upcoming movie "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey", VOIVOD recruited him to make a film about their group. "It was a real honor to be asked, and we've already started shooting," said Dunn. "The documentary is go...April 7, 2006
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JASON NEWSTED Says He's Not 'Selling Out' By Appearing On 'Rock Star' Program
Former METALLICA/current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted has rejected accusations that he is "selling out" by associating himself with the the "Rock Star" talent-search TV program to find a lead singer for SUPERNOVA, the new band he is forming with ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke and MÖTLEY CRÜ...April 5, 2006
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TOMMY LEE Announces Partnership With HANDS-ON MOBILE
Hands-On Mobile (formerly MFORMA),a leading global publisher of mobile lifestyle, games and personalization products, has announced a partnership with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee at the CTIA conference. Under the agreement, Hands-On Mobile will be able to channel Tommy Lee's far-reaching brand pe...April 5, 2006
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JASON NEWSTED, GILBY CLARKE: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Former METALLICA/current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted and ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke joined hosts Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT) on the "Camp Freddy Radio" show on Indie 103.1 FM on Saturday (April 1). Download the 67-minute po...April 4, 2006
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SUPERNOVA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage To Be Made Available Online
MSN today announced that it is renewing and enhancing its relationship with Mark Burnett Productions by again providing exclusive programming online for the second season of CBS' "Rock Star", the reality show that revived the fortunes of international rock band INXS. For the first time, weekly behin...April 4, 2006
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NIGHTWISH Guitarist To Release BROTHER FIRETRIBE Debut
BROTHER FIRETRIBE, the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, have inked a deal with Spinefarm Records. Unashamedly taking a bow to their influences from the '80s — VAN HALEN, JOURNEY and other chartbusters of old — BROTHER FIRETRIBE's sound features "killer vocal h...April 4, 2006
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NAVARRO On 'Rock Star' Tryouts: 'Nobody Got The Memo On Who They Were Auditioning For'
Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, who will return as one of the hosts of CBS's "Rock Star" program, has issued an update on the auditioning process for the program, which will be used by the all-star band SUPERNOVA as the competition to determine their new lead si...April 4, 2006
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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces New Album Title, Says He's 'Too Big' To Play Small Clubs
Alberta, Canada's Shining Star Radio recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Shining Star Radio: You're set to appear in the new VH1 reality show "SuperGroup" along with some other famous names, including Ted Nugent. I'...April 3, 2006
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Jams With DREAM THEATER In Connecticut
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has issued the following update: "Last Wednesday (March 29) Matt [Bachand, guitar], Jon [Donais, guitar] (and their ladies) and I headed out to Wallingford, CT to catch the DREAM THEATER 20th anniversary show!! As some of you might now, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER...April 3, 2006
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TED NUGENT: More Tour Dates Announced
TED NUGENT has lined up the following dates during the coming months: May 25 - Berlin, GER @ Columbia Club May 26 - Hamburg, GER @ Frabrik May 27 - Roeselare, BEL @ Schwung Festival May 28 - Stuttgart, GER @ Longhorn May 29 - Munich, GER @ Elserhalle May 30 - Pratteln, SWI @ ...April 2, 2006
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GOAT HORN Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
Canadian metallers GOAT HORN have parted ways with drummer Steelrider. Commented bassist/vocalist Jason Decay: "Steelrider has left the band due to a leg condition that has been bothering him for a year and a half. We have a session drummer right now, but we are looking for a permanent replacement....April 1, 2006
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