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Drummer GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH Reunion: 'All I Wanted To Do Was Get My Friend Back'

Greg Olma of 69 Faces Of Rock recently conducted an interview with Gil Moore, drummer for Canadian hard rock legends TRIUMPH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 69 Faces Of Rock: Why did decide to put out a "Greatest Hits Remixed" CD now? Gil Moore: Well, we've been listening to ...
September 22, 2010
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JASON BONHAM Is 'Very Honored' To Be Compared To His Late Father

In an interview with Jason Bonham of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION conducted by Nightwatcher's House Of Rock, the drummer discusses the band's self-titled debut album, his upcoming multimedia tribute to his late father John Bonham of LED ZEPPELIN, his most "Spinal Tap" moment and more. A short excerpt fro...
September 22, 2010
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SLAYER's 'Pinball Rocks' Named Top Music Artist iPhone App

SLAYER's Pinball Rocks app was just named the #1 Music Artist iPhone App by AOL Music, beating apps by LADY GAGA, NINE INCH NAILS, LINKIN PARK and WEEZER, among others. Check out AOL Music's list of Top 10 Music Artist iPhone Apps at this location. Slayer: Pinball Rocks continues the rich legacy of...
September 22, 2010
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MICHAEL MONROE: Release Date Announced For New Studio Album

Michael Monroe, iconic rock and roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, has entered a Los Angeles studio with legendary producer Jack Douglas (AEROSMITH, JOHN LENNON, CLUTCH, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, NEW YORK DOLLS) to begin recording Monroe's new solo album, due...
September 22, 2010
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Drummer TIM YEUNG: New MORBID ANGEL CD May Be One Of Band's Most Well-Rounded Albums Ever

Florida-based death metal veterans MORBID ANGEL entered Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 22 with engineer Erik Rutan (former MORBID ANGEL guitarist and producer for such bands as CANNIBAL CORPSE, MISERY INDEX and GOATWHORE) to begin recording their ninth full-length album. D...
September 15, 2010
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LOCH VOSTOK Bassist Forced To Sit Out Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

Swedish melodic death metallers LOCH VOSTOK have issued the following update: "Unfortunately [bassist] Tomas 'Tym' Jonsson has to sit out [our European] tour [with Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION and Norway's LEPROUS]. His herniated spinal disc is causing him excruciating pain and...
September 13, 2010
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LEMMY To Guest On New MICHAEL MONROE Album

Michael Monroe, iconic rock and roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, has entered a Los Angeles studio with legendary producer Jack Douglas (AEROSMITH, JOHN LENNON, CLUTCH, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, NEW YORK DOLLS) to begin recording Monroe's new solo album, ten...
September 13, 2010
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DAATH: New Album Artwork Unveiled

Atlanta-based quintet DAATH will release its third, self-titled full-length album on October 26 via Century Media Records. Drummer Kevin Talley (ex-CHIMAIRA, DYING FETUS) began laying down his tracks in Atlanta on June 7 with renowned producer Mark Lewis (ALL THAT REMAINS, TRIVIUM, DEVILDRIVER) and...
September 11, 2010
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MICHAEL MONROE Signs With UNIVERSAL MUSIC

Michael Monroe, iconic rock and roll frontman and founding member of hugely influential Finnish outfit HANOI ROCKS, has entered into a recording agreement with Universal Music. The first fruits of this international deal will be a brand new live album, "Another Night In The Sun/Live In Helsinki", se...
September 9, 2010
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FORBIDDEN: 'Omega Wave' Cover Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for "Omega Wave", the much-anticipated new album from reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN, can be viewed below. FORBIDDEN guitarist/songwriter Craig Locicero had the following to say about his collaborative process with artist Kent Mathieu, the visual elements th...
September 7, 2010
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MICHAEL MONROE Taps Legendary Producer JACK DOUGLAS For New Solo Album

Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe has tapped legendary producer Jack Douglas (AEROSMITH, JOHN LENNON, CLUTCH, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, NEW YORK DOLLS) to helm his new solo album, tentatively due in early 2011. Monroe and his band spent a week earlier this month writing and recording demos at the Sea...
August 30, 2010
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MEGADETH Bassist: 'Music Itself Is Sort Of A Reflection Of The Holy Spirit Flowing Through You'

Shannon Joy of the LA Music Blog recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. LA Music Blog: Do you find it difficult to maintain sobriety while on the road? Ellefson: I don't. It was difficult for me to turn the corner and .....
August 27, 2010
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DAATH Completes Work On 'Extremely Dark' New Album

Atlanta-based quintet DAATH will release its third, self-titled full-length album on October 26 via Century Media Records. Drummer Kevin Talley (ex-CHIMAIRA, DYING FETUS) began laying down his tracks in Atlanta on June 7 with renowned producer Mark Lewis (ALL THAT REMAINS, TRIVIUM, DEVILDRIVER) and...
August 25, 2010
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SIN CITY SINNERS: Episode Two Of 'The Sinners' Posted Online

"The Sinners" is a monthly comedic series featuring a "rocumentary" look at the lives of Las Vegas' favorite band SIN CITY SINNERS, which consists of Brent Muscat (formerly of FASTER PUSSYCAT),Todd Kerns (AGE OF ELECTRIC),Mike Eliis, and Rob Cournoyer (RAGING SLAB). In webisode two, the band becom...
August 25, 2010
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From Surface to Suffocation

I don't generally rag on bands for their production choices, but this record sounds like it was recorded behind a wall of wet cotton. The guitars are scooped out and gutless, the low end is weak, and all the vocals sound like they're being sung through a toilet paper tube. The production here is low...
August 21, 2010