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Artist Behind DIMEBAG 'Assassination' Painting Responds To Heavy Metal Detractors

Tom Sanford, the New York-based artist behind the controversial 2005 painting "The Assassination of Dimebag Darrell", has posted a lengthy update on his official web site addressing the criticism of his work by metal fans who found the painting to be in poor taste. His message is re-published below...

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OVERKILL: European Tour Announced

Veteran New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will embark on the "Killfest Tour 2010" in February. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 06 - NL - Uden - De Pul Feb. 07 - GER - Osnabrück - N8 Feb. 09 - DK - Kolding - Godset Feb. 10 - GER - Braunschweig - Meier Music Hall Feb. ...

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SCORPIONS Drummer's KOTTAK: New Song Posted Online

KOTTAK (formerly KRUNK),the band featuring singer/songwriter/guitarist Jimmy Ratchitt (a.k.a. former KINGDOM COME and current SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak) and his wife Athena (sister of MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee) on drums, has posted a new song, "Daddy You Are My Star", on the group's MySpace page...

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FEAR FACTORY: 'Mechanize' Track-By-Track Guide By BURTON C. BELL

FEAR FACTORY — the newly revamped band featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drummer...

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HIRAX: New Audio Interview With KATON W. DE PENA Posted Online

Mexico's Search & Destroy recently conducted an interview with vocalist Katon W. De Pena of California metallers HIRAX. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. A promotional clip for "El Rostro de la Muerte" ("The Face of Death"),the long-awaited new studio album f...

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OVERKILL: New Audio Interview With BLITZ Posted Online

Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Full Metal Rock conducted an interview yesterday (Monday, November 9) with vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of veteran New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. OVERKILL has inked a U.S. deal with E1 Music (formerly KOCH Reco...

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AEROSMITH Drummer To Guest On 99.1 WPLR's 'Chaz & AJ In The Morning'

AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer will guest on "Chaz & AJ in the Morning", a morning radio talk show program on 99.1 WPLR, a rock radio station broadcasting from New Haven, Connecticut, on Tuesday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m. Kramer's autobiography, "Hit Hard: A Story Of Hitting Rock Bottom At The Top...

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Second Volume Of 'Heart Breakers' Compilation Detailed

AFM Records has set a December 18 release date for the second volume of the "Heart Breakers" compilation, showcasing the "emotional side" of AFM bands like U.D.O., THE NEW BLACK and MASTERPLAN. The track listing is as follows: 01. SHAKRA - Why 02. DORO - Walking With The Angels 03. AXXIS - My Father...

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LICK THE BLADE Debut To Receive U.S. Release

Cleveland traditional, classic metal band LICK THE BLADE will release its debut album, "Graveyard Of Empires", this month via Auburn Records. The CD was recorded at Noise Floor Studios in Cleveland with engineer Mark Klein (BREAKER). Cover art was designed by German artist Frank Fiedler. "Graveyard...

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LEMMY Is Not Interested In Reunion Of Classic MOTÖRHEAD Lineup

The Belfast Telegraph recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On living life in the fast lane and possible retirement: "I can't think of anything better to do, can you? I can't see retirement being any better than runn...

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AC/DC Fans Tell Band: Change The Setlist!

A group of AC/DC fans has written an "open letter" to the band via the web site www.acdcfans.net pleading for the group to change the show setlist. The "Black Ice" tour has featured nearly the same songs in the same exact order (with a couple of small adjustments) since the start of the ...

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NOCTIS IMPERIUM: 'Imperium' EP Available For Streaming

Venezuelan black/death metal horde NOCTIS IMPERIUM is streaming its brand-new EP, "Imperium", on the group's MySpace page. Featuring a MORBID ANGEL cover ("Maze of Torment") and four original compositions of vicious extreme metal, "Imperium" is a harbinger of war and a venomous taste of what fans ca...

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NEW YORK DOLLS Frontman Schedules 'An Evening With' Appearance In Trenton

David Johansen, who has enjoyed a prolific 35-year career, will perform a unique selection of songs at Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial on November 25 at 7 p.m. as part of the "On Patriots Stage - The Kaplan Series." The special show, which has been titled "An Evening With David Johansen...

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WARBRINGER Interviewed On 'The Metal File'

Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER were interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. WARBRINGER recently parted ways with bassist Ben Bennett and was rejoined by Andy Laux. Andy played on the group's debut, "War Without...

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EVANESCENCE Returns To Live Stage, Taps FINGER ELEVEN Guitarist

EVANESCENCE played a "secret" show last night (Wednesday, November 4) at the 1,000-capacity Grand Ballroom in New York City. Support at the gig came from CIVIL TWILIGHT. EVANESCENCE's setlist was as follows: 01. Going Under 02. Weight Of The World 03. The Only One 04. Missing 05. Cloud Nine 06. Haun...