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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist LOMENZO: 'I'm Truly Excited About The Two DAVES Getting Back Together'
Former MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "My heart is full with your kindness and well wishes. This is the richest part of my years with the mighty MEGADETH. "I'm truly excited about the two Daves [guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustain...February 10, 2010
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Part 2 Of 'The Great IRON MAIDEN Discussion' Featured In New 'Skull Sessions' Podcast
The 32nd installment of the "Shockwaves Skull Sessions" podcast features part two of the "great IRON MAIDEN discussion" between host Bob Nalbandian, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel and U.K. journalist, author and contributing editor of Classic Rock magazine Malcolm Dome. The three MAIDEN fans t...February 9, 2010
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Attends SUPER BOWL Party At DUFF'S BROOKLYN; Photos Available
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King attended a private Super Bowl party this past Sunday (February 7) at Duff's Brooklyn in Williamsburg, New York. Check out photos at this location. SLAYER's track "Hate Worldwide" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the "Best Metal Performance" category. The award eventual...February 9, 2010
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MEGADETH Rejoined By Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON
MEGADETH founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group. This reunion is appropriately timed to MEGADETH's upcoming historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spoka...February 8, 2010
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PARADISE LOST Frontman Interviewed In Madrid
The Spanish metal web site Metalaakko.com conducted an interview with vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST when the band played Madrid on December 16, 2009. Watch the chat below. PARADISE LOST was forced to postone six shows on its recent European tour due to a serious...February 8, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Comments On GRAMMY AWARD
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has issued the following update: "At last, after five nominations, I am happy to say the PRIEST has at last come home with a Grammy Award! "I know that some of you may think that the awards are geared up mainly for the pop and country fraternity. But, really, it ....February 7, 2010
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ALICE IN CHAINS Interviewed On Vancouver's 99.3 THE FOX
ALICE IN CHAINS members Jerry Cantrell (guitar, vocals) and Sean Kinney (drums) were interviewed by the 99.3 The Fox radio station prior to the band's February 2, 2010 concert in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The chat is now available for viewing in three parts below. ALICE IN CHAINS has just...February 6, 2010
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HELLFIGHTER Signs With HEAVY METAL RECORDS
Heavy Metal Records has announced the signing of the U.K. metal band HELLFIGHTER. The group's debut album is scheduled for release in spring/early summer 2010. HELLFIGHTER's origins can be traced back to XENTRIX, one of the foremost British exponents of thrash metal in the '80s and '90s. Former XENT...February 6, 2010
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: 'The Wildcat Sessions' EP Audio Samples Available
2010 will see NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Wildcat" album, the band's first and most iconic recording. The LP was released during the heyday of the NWOBHM movement and captures the real spirit of the music scene in the U.K...February 5, 2010
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Completes Work On 'The Wildcat Sessions' EP
2010 will see NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Wildcat" album, the band's first and most iconic recording. The LP was released during the heyday of the NWOBHM movement and captures the real spirit of the music scene in the U.K...February 3, 2010
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EXODUS: New Audio Interview With GARY HOLT Posted Online
Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with guitarist Gary Holt of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Nuclear Blast Records has set an April 23 German release date for EXODUS's ninth studio album, "Exhibit B:...February 3, 2010
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EXODUS: New Video Interview With TOM HUNTING Available
Maryland Music Magazine and Hell Rayzor Media representatives Steve Lambie and Wally Reeves conducted an interview with drummer Tom Hunting of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS on January 20, 2010 at the Recher Theater in Towson, Maryland. Watch the chat in two parts below. Nuclear...February 2, 2010
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New CRADLE TO GRAVE Frontman Rushed To Hospital After Contracting H1N1 Virus
On January 23, 2010, vocalist/bassist Donavan "Demon" Mason of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada metallers CRADLE TO GRAVE was rushed to Vancouver's UBC Hospital after he was unresponsive to his family attempting to wake him up. Mason is blind and suffers from advanced diabetes, which can cause hi...February 1, 2010
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SLAYER Interviewed By Q101 WKQX At GRAMMY AWARDS
Tim Virgin of Q101 WKQX, "Chicago's premier alternative music station," conducted an interview with SLAYER members Kerry King (guitar) and Dave Lombardo (drums) backstage at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, which was held last night (Sunday, January 31) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California...February 1, 2010
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In The Studio With SONIC SYNDICATE
CrankItUp.se conducted an interview with Swedish/British modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE and their producer Toby Wright (KORN, SLAYER, MÖTLEY CRÜE, KISS, FEAR FACTORY, IN FLAMES, STONE SOUR, OZZY OSBOURNE) during the recording sessions for the band's new album at Bohus Sound studios in Kungälv, Swe...February 1, 2010