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CHRIS CAFFERY: I Don't Want SAVATAGE To End

Andy Laudano of HarderBeat.com reports that SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery recently completed a tour of the U.S. with Germany's Doro Pesch in support of his latest solo CD, "Pins & Needles". He was pulling double duty, opening the show and then playing in Doro's band....

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CHRIS CORNELL Talks SOUNDGARDEN

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: I saw you with AUDIOSLAVE a couple of times and the last one was during the leg where you were incorporating s...

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BOSTON Star Receives Celebrity Animal Advocate Of The Year Award

Tom Scholz, founder of the rock band BOSTON, was honored for his philanthropy work by the annual Animal Rights National Conference in Los Angeles. He was presented with the Celebrity Animal Advocate of the Year award in recognition of his long-term support of animal rights. Scholz was accompanied by...

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POISON Frontman Talks Touring, Upcoming VH1 Show

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with POISON frontman Bret Michaels. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: What's the biggest difference for you guys as a touring band, as POISON today, in comparison to 20 years ago, as far as taking the show on...

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BEHEMOTH Mainman Talks Free OZZFEST, Threat Of Being Banned In Poland

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with BEHEMOTH mainman Adam Michal Darski (a.k.a. Nergal). A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: Tell me what you're feeling right now with the new album set to come out in the U.S. in a couple of weeks and the ...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD To Release 'Famous' In July

On July 24, PUDDLE OF MUDD will release "Famous" — the follow-up to their gold-certified release "Life on Display". "It's about passion and writing music that connects with other people and somehow heals them. I really want to try to crawl under people's skin and at the same time make some kick-ass...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: We Wanted To Make A Record That Defined Who This Band Was

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: Obviously you wrote the songs [for "The Blackening"] and then recorded them, but how much fun is it for you guys to really get together...

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VINNIE PAUL Carries The Torch With HELLYEAH

Pat Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the months that followed brother Dimebag's (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) murder in December 2004: "For eight months, man, I've...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES, COAL CHAMBER Engineer Teams Up With FEAR FACTORY Drummer

3volution Productions — which is co-owned by FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera — has announced the addition of renowned producer and engineer Jeremy Blair as Chief Engineer and Producer to its Temple Studios in Los Angeles. Blair will co-produce and be in charge of all premium music engineering f...

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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist: 'I Wouldn't Mind Touring With A Band Like MARILYN MANSON'

Douglas Ventura of Caustic Truths recently conducted an interview with DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the bands's upcoming headlining tour, which features support such diverse support acts as UNEARTH, DEVILDRIVER and KATAKLYSM: "That's the whole point about i...

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W.A.S.P. Mainman Says BUSH 'Shouldn't Have Been Elected The First Time'

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless. A couple of excerpts follow: Metalshrine: The new album, how long has it been in the making? Were there stuff done before "Neon God"? Blackie: No. It took about a month to write it and we recorded it on and o...

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STATIC-X Frontman Talks About Songwriting Process For 'Cannibal'

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. A couple of excerpts follow: The Culture Shock: You've got a pretty extensive tour coming up. What do you do in the days leading up to a tour like this to kind of prepare yourself for a few ...

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OCTAVIA SPERATI: 'Moonlit' Video Posted Online

Norwegian metal band OCTAVIA SPERATI has posted its video for the song "Moonlit" at this location. The clip was filmed on March 9-11 with director Tommy Næss, who has previously worked with SAHG, AUDREY HORNE, I and GORGOROTH, among others. "Moonlit" comes off the group's new album, "Grace Submerged...

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W.A.S.P.: 'Dominator' Audio Samples Available

Several audio samples from W.A.S.P.'s upcoming CD, "Dominator", have been posted online at this location. Due in the U.K. on April 16, Scandinavia on April 20, and the rest of mainland Europe on April 27 via Demolition Records, "Dominator" (view cover here) will feature the following track listing:...

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VINNY APPICE Talks About DIO Era Of BLACK SABBATH, Drum Clinics

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: Do you think the Dio era of BLACK SABBATH has been...