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'Waking Up Dead' Movie Featuring Ex-SKID ROW Drummer: Another Clip Posted Online

Another clip from "Waking Up Dead", a film about the seedy underworld of '80s metal as seen through the eyes of SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK member Phil Varone, has been posted online on the film's MySpace page. The latest clip features Varone going on a rant after his girlfriend refuses to pick ...

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CHIMAIRA Frontman: 'We're Writing And Playing Better Than Ever'

CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter recently spoke to MTV.com about the group's upcoming album, "Resurrection", due in the U.S. on March 6, 2007 via Ferret Music. "We named the album 'Resurrection' because that's exactly what it was," Hunter said. "When we talked, we got everything off our chests and out...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Checks In From ROKTOPUSS Sessions

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "I've been up in Nashville tracking with ROKTOPUSS [the new band featuring Young alongside Lorraine Lewis [ex-FEMME FATALE, vocals], Roxy Petrucci [ex-VIXEN, drums] and E.J. Curse [NO DUH, bass]),and my buddy Michael Wagener. Can...

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DC4: Studio Update

Los Angeles-based hard rock band DC4, featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN, BIRD OF PREY) on drums, and Matt Duncan on bass, has finished recording the follow-up to 2002's "Volume One" and th...

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A TRIVIUM Dedication

An awful tragedy struck 17-year-old Adam Riaz earlier this year. Adam who had been suffering leukaemia died following the deaths of his mother, father and four sisters in a fire at his home in Accrington, England in November. Adam died three days before getting the chance to meet his idols TRIVIUM,...

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TRIVIUM Frontman Battles Urine-Filled Balloons At London Gig

A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of George Byron-Roberts has submitted the following report: "TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy interrupted the band's set [as the support act for IRON MAIDEN] at Earl's Court, London last night [Friday, Dec. 22] to chide members of the audience after being subjected...

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MEGADETH Mainman: 2006 'Turned Out To Be One Of The Best Years In My Career Yet'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Well, the holiday season is here and some of us are definitely getting coal in the 'ole stocking, which is getting off easy. Me, I prolly deserve a boxcar of the stuff, but again...

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JOEY VERA Finishing Up Mix On New DC4 Album

Bassist Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) has issued the following update: "I'm finishing up the mix on the new DC4 record. My buddy and ARMORED SAINT axeman Jeff Duncan along with his two brothers Shawn and Matt, have teamed up with guitarist Rowan Robertson (DIO) to make their follow up to...

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LIEGE LORD Guitarist Joins UPWARDS OF ENDTIME

Former LEIGE LORD guitarist Tony Truglio will appear on UPWARDS OF ENDTIME's third CD, "From Genesis to Apocalypse and Beyond". This album will feature 14 previously unreleased songs in the '70s/early 80s hard rock/heavy metal style of BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, ANGEL WITCH, WITCHFINDER GENERAL, W...

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VELVET REVOLVER: New Album 'Is Coming Off Amazingly'

VELVET REVOLVER vocalist Scott Weiland's (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) MySpace has been updated with the following message: "I just wanted to give you all a little update from the studio on the new VELVET REVOLVER record. Having spent some time with the guys during pre-production and now most currently i...

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CRADLE OF FILTH, TRIVIUM Members To Guest On Tonight's 'Tinitus'

CRADLE OF FILTH (Dani Filth and Paul Allender) and TRIVIUM (Matt Heafy and Paolo Gregoletto) will be the featured guests on this week's "Tinitus" radio show, airing tonight (Wednesday, December 20) between 20.00 CET (8:00 p.m.) and 22.00 CET (10:00 p.m.) on Norway's P3. The program can also be heard...

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VELVET REVOLVER Completes Basic Tracks For New CD

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has issued the following update on the recording sessions for the group's new album, "Libertad" — the follow-up to 2004's "Contraband": "Hey, just wanted to let everybody know we (VELVET REVOLVER) are almost done with basic tracks. Everything is mov...

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MY RUIN Frontwoman: 'We Promise To Return Stronger Than Ever'

MY RUIN frontwoman Tairrie B., who was seriously injured in a car accident in late September, has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "It has been said that one of the best things about Christmas is... 'You can make people forget the past with a present.' I love that quote becau...

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COLISEUM Signs To RELAPSE RECORDS

Relapse Records has announced the signing of Louisville, Kentucky's COLISEUM. According to a press release, COLISEUM is a powerhouse punk/hardcore outfit formed by long-time friends in the Louisville D.I.Y. hardcore scene who share a love for early British acts such as DISCHARGE, GBH, and MOTÖRHEAD....

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Original POWER OF OMENS Bassist Dies Of Cancer

Matt Williamson, original bassist for San Antonio-based progressive metallers POWER OF OMENS, passed away on December 9, 2006 after a long bout with cancer. "He will definitely be missed, and we wish his wife and family much love and support and our deepest condolences," stated Chris Salinas (ZERO H...