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THE OCEAN Ripped Off In Spain
On Wednesday, October 20, THE OCEAN, who are currently on tour supporting THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN in Europe, were robbed on a highway near Madrid. Said the band in a statement: "Two guys in a black BMW pulled us over with fake police IDs. They asked for our van papers and IDs and wanted to ...October 25, 2010
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ARI KOIVUNEN Performs Acoustic Versions Of Heavy Metal Classics; Video Available
Finnish singer Ari Koivunen (AMORAL) and guitarist Gary Keskinen performed an acoustic set of classic heavy metal and hard rock covers last night (Wednesday, October 20) at Club Lady Moon in Helsinki. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed at this location (courtesy of "Anire100"). A...October 21, 2010
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GRAVE DIGGER: New Audio Interview With AXEL RITT
Apochs.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist Axel Ritt of German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER. You can now listen to the chat below. "The Clans Will Rise Again", the new album from GRAVE DIGGER, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #28 Switzerland: #86 Only...October 19, 2010
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DEAD KENNEDYS: Performance Footage Of New Songs?
According to DCHeavyMetal.com, '80s punk rock legends DEAD KENNEDYS performed what are apparently two brand new songs — "Area 51" and "You're Such A Fake" — during their October 16, 2010 concert at the Rock And Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. In addition, the band played a reworked version of the old...October 19, 2010
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ATHEIST: New Audio Interview With STEVE FLYNN
Apochs.net recently conducted an interview with drummer Steve Flynn of reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST. You can now listen to the chat below. "Second To Sun", a brand new song from ATHEIST, is available for streaming using the audio player below. The track comes off the band's l...October 18, 2010
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RATT Drummer Interviewed On 'The Zloz Hour' (Video)
RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer was recently interviewed on "The Zloz Hour", the new video series hosted by legendary rock photographer Neil "Zloz" Zlozower. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. Future interview guests on "The Zloz Hour" include Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT); Chad...October 15, 2010
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KORN Drummer: 'I Never Do Anything Half-Assed With My Music'
Altsounds recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Altsounds: Why [call the new album] "Korn III: Remember Who You Are"? Some found it cheesy and hated it, and some went crazy for it. What's the inspiration behind the title? Luzie...October 15, 2010
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ARI KOIVUNEN Covers DIO, DEEP PURPLE For Charity (Video)
Finnish singer Ari Koivunen (AMORAL) took part in a charity concert called Millstones 2010 on October 13 in Helsinki. The event's goal was to raise awareness and funds for treatment for persons suffering from intoxicant addiction. Fan-filmed video footage of Ari performing cover versions of DIO's "D...October 15, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Wife/Manager Interviewed On 'The Zloz Hour' (Video)
Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, was recently interviewed on "The Zloz Hour", the new video series hosted by legendary rock photographer Neil "Zloz" Zlozower. You can now watch the chat in four parts below. Future interview guests on "The Zloz Hour" include M...October 14, 2010
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LAMB OF GOD Drummer: 'It's Always A Surprise To Me That We've Done As Well As We Have'
The Scream Queen recently conducted an interview with drummer Chris Adler of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Scream Queen: Based on what you've said in the past, you insinuate that you want to feel the music and not just play it, that .....October 5, 2010
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METALLICA Fans In Hot Water For Impersonating Staff In Bid To Meet Their Heavy Metal Idols
According to Stuff.co.nz, one of two METALLICA fans appeared in a New Zealand court earlier today (Monday, October 4) to answer charges that they scaled the fence around an arena and impersonated staff in a bid to meet the band in Christchurch. 19-year-old student Christopher John Sage admitted pull...October 4, 2010
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DORO PESCH: 'I Never Felt Like I Was A Girl In A Band Full Of Guys'
Mark Morton of Heavy Metal Examiner recently conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Heavy Metal Examiner: You are one of the lucky ones who get to come to America to play the occasional show or tour. Why do you think German ...October 1, 2010
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'The Reason I Drink Is Because I Enjoy Copping A Beer Buzz'
Kevin Coffey of the Omaha World-Herald recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On his previous drinking habits: "I didn't drink because my dad used to throw me down flights of stairs or my mom and dad didn...September 30, 2010
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Triumvirate
One cannot help but wonder how many fans and critics have consciously or otherwise knocked BLACK ANVIL down a few notches in assessments of "Triumvirate" solely due to the fact that the trio is made up of former members of New York hardcore act KILL YOUR IDOLS. Leave your preconceived notions of "kv...September 27, 2010
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French Female-Fronted Metal Band HEAVY DUTY Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of female-fronted French power metallers HEAVY DUTY performing a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Heaven And Hell" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio at Roque & Rock Festival on August 28, 2010 in La Roquebrussanne, France can be viewed below. "What We've Been T...September 25, 2010
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