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MACHINE HEAD: 'Seasons Wither' Live MP3 Available For Download

A full-length MP3 of the song "Seasons Wither", taken from MACHINE HEAD's recently released "Elegies" DVD, has been made available for download at this location. In its first week of release, MACHINE HEAD's "Elegies" DVD bullied its way into the U.S. Top 20 as well as the Top 10 in major internation...
October 22, 2005
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SLASH To Honor JIMI HENDRIX At U.K. MUSIC HALL OF FAME

BBC News is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will also lead a supergroup in a performance to honor legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix at this year's U.K. Music Hall of Fame in November. Hendrix will be honored alongside THE WHO, THE KINKS, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, PINK...
October 17, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: I Can't Wait To Be Able To Play BUSH-Era Songs Again

Shawn Macomber of The Nashua Telegraph recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On the different reactions to the reunion of the group's "classic" lineup: "We're not U2. Everyone doesn't love us all the time. I'm not surprised by any of...
October 11, 2005
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European Version Of RICKY WARWICK's Solo Album To Include IRON MAIDEN Cover

The European version of former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick's second solo album, "Love Many Trust Few", will feature two bonus tracks: "Going Under Over You" (featuring Kieran Goss on backing vocals — a different version to the one on the "Bootleg" album) and a cover of IRON MAIDEN's "Running...
September 23, 2005
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STATUS QUO Hold U.K. Singles Record

BBC News is reporting that veteran rock group STATUS QUO have had more hit singles than any other band in U.K. chart history, according to research published by Guinness World Records. The band have scored 61 chart successes, dating from "Pictures of Matchstick Men" in 1968 to "You'll Come Around" i...
September 19, 2005
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METALLICA Featured On 'Directors Label Series' DVD

METALLICA is featured in a special DVD series called "Directors Label Series" that includes two of their videos, "Hero of the Day" and "Mama Said". Other artists on this special Anton Corbijn DVD include NIRVANA, U2, DEPECHE MODE, HENRY ROLLINS, and more. Also on this DVD is commentary from the band...
September 15, 2005
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TRENT REZNOR, AUDIOSLAVE, STAIND Perform On 'ReAct Now' Telethon: Video Available

MJI Interactive is reporting that NINE INCH NAILS frontman Trent Reznor's touching performance of "Hurt" and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' acoustic rendition of "Under the Bridge" were among the many highlights of Saturday's "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" telethon to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina....
September 13, 2005
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Former THE ALMIGHTY Frontman To Support DEF LEPPARD, BRYAN ADAMS

Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has been confirmed as the support act for DEF LEPPARD and BRYAN ADAMS in the U.S. beginnning in early October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 11 - Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena Oct. 12 - East Eutherford, NJ @ Continental Area Oct. 14 - Bristow, VA @ Niss...
September 11, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Play Two Shows With THE ROLLING STONES: Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE have been confirmed as the support act for THE ROLLING STONES at the following dates: Oct. 30 - Seattle, WA - KeyArena Nov. 01 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx recently told MTV.com that he expects to begin work on a new CRÜE album in May 2006, ...
August 26, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist Wants To Record 'A Sgt. Pepper' Next Year

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars and bassist Nikki Sixx recently spoke to MTV.com about the group's plans for a new studio album, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2000's "New Tattoo". "There is a new album in the works, but we're taking our time on it," Mars told MTV.com. "For me, I would like to .....
August 25, 2005
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Transgression

Just before sitting down to write this review, I happened to read the latest FEAR FACTORY news posted right here on Blabbermouth. Specifically, vocalist Burton C. Bell's description of "Transgression" as "experimental" is the part that stuck. It's a good starting point, so let's go with it. While th...
August 22, 2005
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Former THE ALMIGHTY Frontman To Open For DEF LEPPARD

Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick will be opening for DEF LEPPARD on the following dates: Aug. 31 - Billings, MT @ Metrapark Arena Sep. 02 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena Sep. 03 - La Crosse, WI @ La Crosse Center Warwick is currently promoting his second solo album, "Love Many Trust...
August 19, 2005
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PHIL LYNOTT Statue Unveiled: Photos Available

A bronze statue of THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott was unveiled earlier today (August 19) in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland, on the corner of Grafton and Harry streets. Check out pictures from Yahoo! News: Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3. Supporters of the famed singer showed their long-running admiratio...
August 19, 2005
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COMMANDER: New Audio Samples Online

COMMANDER, the German death metal act featuring MIDNATTSOL bassist Birgit Öllbrunner, have posted audio samples of the songs they are currently using to shop around for a deal. Check out the tracks "Modern Slavery", "World's Destructive Domination (Part 1)", "World's Destructive Domination (Part 2)"...
August 17, 2005
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Drummer SNOWY SHAW Talks About Collaboration With Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer

Heavy Mettle Psychosurgery recently conducted an interview with Swedish drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Heavy Mettle Psychosurgery: So besides DREAM EVIL and the mysterious FIREGOD project w...
August 9, 2005