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TRACY G's GOAD-ED: New CD Delayed
GOAD-ED, the band featuring ex-DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G, has had the release date of its new CD, "To Die Is Gain", pushed back slightly to late January/early February. The CD, which features Ray Luzier (ARMY OF ANYONE, KORN) on drums, Larry Bones on bass and Jason Witte on vocals, was mixed by Jo...January 13, 2008
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DETHKLOK Creator Talks METALLICA, KING DIAMOND, CANNIBAL CORPSE
Joe D. of Metal Hell magazine recently conducted a phone interview with DETHKLOK / "Metalocalypse" creator Brendon Small. The interview, which appears in the February 2008 issue, includes answers from Brendon as himself, as well as responses from Skwisgaar Skwigelf and Pickles The Drummer. A few exc...January 12, 2008
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ROB HALFORD: Upcoming Album Is 'Some Of The Greatest Metal JUDAS PRIEST Has Ever Made'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: What exactly is Metal God Entertainment? Halford: It's a new company based about everything in the world of heavy metal....January 12, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY Will Not Play For DORO On Upcoming Tour
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery, who has previously toured with DORO as a session musician, has issued the following update: "I have been getting lots of mail about the upcoming DORO U.S. tour and my involvement. I will not be playing guitar on this tour. I mentioned to eve...January 12, 2008
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ICARUS WITCH To Open For WINGER In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh traditional metal upstarts ICARUS WITCH will open for WINGER on February 14 at The Rex Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.; ICARUS WITCH goes on at 8:00 p.m. ICARUS WITCH's latest album, "Songs for the Lost", was once again produced by Eric Klinger (PRO-PAIN, BUIL...January 12, 2008
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Ex-BRAND NEW SIN Singer: 'All Things Come To An End At Some Point'
Lead singer Joe Altier has spoken to Mark Bialczak of the Syracuse Post Standard about his decision to leave of the Syracuse hard rock band BRAND NEW SIN. "All things come to an end at some point," Altier said. "I guess the best thing is to not get into the politics of the ...January 11, 2008
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PEGAZUS: 'Ready For A Much Bigger, Better And Totally Rockin' 2008'
Guitarist Johnny Stoj of the long-running Australian heavy metal band PEGAZUS has issued the following update: "2007 turned out to be a very awkward and testing time for the band. Vocalist Rob Thompson suffered the unfortunate personal loss of his young daughter, Allanah, who passed away in the midd...January 10, 2008
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IGOR CAVALERA On CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: 'It Sounds Old-School, But New In Its Own Way'
"The CAVALERA CONSPIRACY is about a sense of being unleashed," says vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA). "You bottle a monster for ten years and then let it out. It's explosive, and we waited a long time for this beast to be set free." It's true. The wait is over. And the time is...January 10, 2008
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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: New Single Sample Available
An audio sample of "Sanctuary", the first single from CAVALERA CONSPIRACY — the new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside vocalist Joe Duplantier (bass) of the French progressive death metallers GOJIRA and SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo —...January 10, 2008
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CHEVELLE Already Working On New Material
The Pulse of Radio reports: CHEVELLE plans to hit the road again as the Chicago trio continues to support its 2007 album, "Vena Sera". The band has been home since early December and drummer Sam Loeffler told The Pulse of Radio that they've started working on new material at frontman Pete Loeffler's...January 9, 2008
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BRAND NEW SIN Parts Ways With Singer
Vocalist Joe Altier has left Syracuse, New York's BRAND NEW SIN to "pursue other interests." The remaining members of the group are still intact and will continue to write and perform. BRAND NEW SIN last year parted ways with Century Media Records. BRAND NEW SIN's acclaimed album "Tequila" was recor...January 9, 2008
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Former CANDIRIA Members Launch HOPE KILLS FEAR
New York-based rock act HOPE KILLS FEAR, featuring former CANDIRIA vocalist Carley Coma and drummer Ken Schalk, is currently recording material with producer Mike Barile (E.TOWN CONCRETE, CANDIRIA, 40 BELOW SUMMER) at Barile's Sweetfire Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Commented Coma: "We're focusing on wri...January 9, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: More North American Tour Dates Announced
DEF LEPPARD, Britain's greatest arena rock band, is set to play a series of headline shows in spring of 2008 — as part of a 2008 World Tour. This year's outing includes 19 dates, kicking off on March 27 in Greensboro, NC and ending on April 26 in Chula Vista, CA. The tour is being ...January 9, 2008
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SHADOWS FALL, JOB FOR A COWBOY, SLIPKNOT, MASTODON: More NAMM Appearances Detailed
Ibanez Guitars and Tama Drums have announced their signing schedules for the 2008 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. All appearances are subject to change. Signings will be at the Hoshino USA Inc. booth (#4634) in Hall C. Friday, January 18: 12 Noon: Dino Cazares (DIVINE HERESY, ASESINO) Ravi...January 9, 2008
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'Black Metal' RAY WALLACE: A Heavy Metal Life Filled With Love
Marc Weisblott of Toronto's Eye Weekly reports: Ray Wallace, who died on Nov. 27, 2007, from complications arising from a brain aneurysm at age 45, was defying stereotypes for as long as anyone on the local heavy metal scene knew him. For one, he was as friendly as the music he lived for ...January 8, 2008