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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer: 'I Play Best When I'm Angry'
Drum! magazine (web site) recently conducted an in-depth interview with SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan for a cover story that was published in its March 2006 issue. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On being preoccupied with "The End of the World": "You're always concerned that the end of...February 28, 2006
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THE CULT Frontman: 'It's Very Exciting Right Now'
THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury recently spoke to RollingStone.com about the group's upcoming nineteen-date cross-country tour, which is scheduled to kick off March 1 in San Francisco. "It's very exciting right now, because the rehearsals have been going so well and it's authentic," Astbury said. "I'm...February 28, 2006
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DIMEBAG Art Tribute To Be Displayed At SXSW
The "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott art tribute "Six-String Masterpieces", which debuted late last month at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California, will be on display as a featured attraction in the "93.7 KLBJ Rock Lounge" during SXSW (South by Southwest) Mar. 15-18 at The Hilton Austin, the official SXSW hote...February 28, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Mainman Says There Is No Chance Of RON MARKS Rejoining Band
CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer has responded to former FROST guitarist Ron Marks' recent press release announcing that he "would certainly be interested in discussing" the possibility of rejoining the band following the departure of Erol Unala. In a message that was released on Marks' beha...February 27, 2006
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Ravenous Deathworship
Sometimes a record brings absolutely nothing new to the table, isn't technically impressive, and seems likely to be filed among the many metal albums that slip through the cracks each year. But the material enclosed will be delivered with such heart-stopping intensity and malevolent gusto, the band...February 26, 2006
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Soothing Torture
An unconvincing mish-mash of styles marks the Stateside debut of Norway's INSENSE, a band who seem to have remembered to throw everything into their sonic stew — except compelling songwriting. Though it may be a novelty to hear a band from Oslo doing anything besides black metal, the resulting third...February 26, 2006
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ELVENKING: European Dates With JON OLIVA'S PAIN Announced
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have announced the first details of their upcoming European tour as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva). Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 15 - Herne, GER @ Gysenberghalle Apr. 16 - Nürnberg, GER @...February 24, 2006
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AMORPHIS: 'Eclipse' Tops Finnish Album Chart
AMORPHIS's latest album, "Eclipse", has entered the official Finnish chart at position No. 1. View the whole chart at this location. AMORPHIS have lined up several festival appearances following their Neckbreaker's Ball European tour (also featuring HYPOCRISY, SOILWORK, ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD Q...February 23, 2006
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AMORPHIS: European Festival Appearances Announced
Finland's AMORPHIS have lined up several festival appearances following their Neckbreaker's Ball European tour (also featuring HYPOCRISY, SOILWORK, ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET and SCAR SYMMETRY),which is scheduled to take place in April. The details are as follows: Jun. 30 - Jul. 2 - Tuska...February 21, 2006
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Ex-CELTIC FROST Guitarist RON MARKS: 'I Would Be Interested' In Rejoining The Band
Former CELTIC FROST guitarist Ron Marks, who had previously publicly stated that he would "practically swim to Switzerland to be in CELTIC FROST again," has issued a statement commenting on the band's recent split with guitarist Erol Unala. Said Marks: "I've been flooded with emails and phone messag...February 20, 2006
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DEMON, ELIXIR, CLOVEN HOOF, HAMMERHEAD Confirmed For U.K.'s BRITISH STEEL FESTIVAL
DEMON, ELIXIR, CLOVEN HOOF, HAMMERHEAD and OVERDRIVE will be teaming up for the British Steel Festival, set to take place October 10 at The Pitz in Milton Keyes, England. More information is available at www.britishsteelfestival.com. Three of the bands performing at the festival — ELIXIR, CLOVEN HOO...February 20, 2006
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DRAGONFORCE: 'Through The Fire And Flames' Video Posted Online
DRAGONFORCE's video for the song "Through the Fire and Flames" has been posted online at Yahoo! Music. Alternatively, you can watch the clip at YouTube.com. The track comes off DRAGONFORCE's third album, "Inhuman Rampage", which was released in January. The follow-up to 2004's "Sonic Firestorm" was...February 20, 2006
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NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS: Photos From PAMELA MOORE Sessions Posted Online
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis's official web site has been updated with several photos taken during the recording sessions for his guest appearance on the new solo album from Pamela Moore, the voice of "Sister Mary" from QUEENSRŸCHE's legendary concept album "Operation: Mindcrime". Neil Kernon (QU...February 20, 2006
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The Great Cold Distance
Three long, dismal years after the release of the landmark "Viva Emptiness", Swedish wrist-slitters KATATONIA deliver another monolith of obsidian sadness and bleak, visceral despair. Hard-edged and dynamic even as they concoct a sonic fog so gray and choking as to render life impossible, KATATONIA...February 20, 2006
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Storm Alert
Originally released in 1989 (and never in the United States),thrash fans on this side of the Atlantic now have a golden opportunity to revel in the vintage Texas metal of TORTURE's "Storm Alert". After releasing 1987's "Torture Kingdom" EP and "Storm Alert", the El Paso band called it quits. Now re...February 20, 2006
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