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NUCLEAR BLAST Anniversary CD 'Into The Light': Details Revealed

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski recently completed work on a compilation CD to celebrate Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary, entitled "Into the Light". Smolski composed, recorded and produced 10 songs for various metal artists that are part of the Nuclear Blast history, including a track that is...

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PRONG: 'The Early Years' Book Now Available

Former PIGFACE/current THE UNDEAD drummer Joel Gausten has published his long-awaited new book, "Prong: The Early Years". The book comes in two cover editions: The first edition, designed by PRONG co-founder Mike Kirkland and limited to 100 copies, is available at this location. The second edition c...

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MINISTRY Mainman To Complete New Album In June

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen has issued the following update: "Half way done [with the new MINISTRY album, 'The Last Sucker']! Burton Bell [FEAR FACTORY] comes back to Hell Paso may 1st to finish up his vox on two trax he's on – 'End of Days Part I' and 'End of Days Part II'. "Just got ...

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Bassist TROY GREGORY Discusses His Work in PRONG, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with former PRONG/FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Troy Gregory, taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews wit...

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EUROPE Frontman Checks In From Japan

EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest has issued the following update: "Back in Japan! "As I am writing this on my computer we are travelling at the speed of 300 km/h and we can see Mount Fuji through the windows of the train. "Although it was only two years ago since we were last in Japan, it ...

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JESU Drummer TED PARSONS Discusses His Work in PRONG

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with original PRONG drummer Ted Parsons (JESU, N.I.C.),taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews with P...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist ELLEFSON's F5 'Test-Drives' New Material At Phoenix Gig

Former MEGADETH and current F5 basist David Ellefson has issued the following update: "We had a blast at the F5 show [in Phoenix] last night [Saturday, April 14]. It was great to see our friends and fans driving in all the way from Utah and California to catch the show and hear the new songs. ...

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PRONG Founder TOMMY VICTOR Discusses Band's Early Years

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with PRONG founder Tommy Victor, taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews with Victor and former PRONG...

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ROB ROCK: New Album Title Revealed

Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has set "Garden of Chaos" as the title of his new album, due later this year via AFM Records (Europe) and JVC/Victor Entertainment (Asia). The CD, which is currently being mixed in Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY,...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist To Guest On Tonight's 'All Knowing Force'

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson will be the featured guest on the "All Knowing Force" web-based interview show tonight (Tuesday, March 20) at 10:00 p.m. EST. Also on the program with be SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo, with whom Dave shares a Peavey endorsement. "All Knowing Force...

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PRONG: North American Tour Dates Announced

PRONG has lined up the following North American tour dates: Jun. 28 - West Hollywood, CA @ Whiskey A Go Go Oct. 15 - Maplewood, MN @ The Rock Oct. 21 - Houston, TX @ The Meridian Oct. 23 - Nashville, TN @ The Muse Oct. 24 - Covington, KY @ The Mad Hatter Oct. ...

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SOULFLY To Record MARILYN MANSON Cover For Compilation CD

SOULFLY's official web site has been updated with the following message: "For the first time since 2000, SOULFLY will be making a brief visit to South America to play some music. On April 20th SOULFLY will be playing at Estadio Pepsi Music in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and they will be at Estadio Vict...

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DOPE STARS INC. Parts Ways With GRACE KHOLD

Italy's DOPE STARS INC. has parted ways with Grace Khold (synths, samples, programming) due to "personal reasons." In addition, the band has announced the addition of guitarist La Nuit. According to a posting on the group's web site, DOPE STARS INC. will continue as a quartet, with Victor Love conti...

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DEATHRASH: 1986 Live Recording Of 'A Time To Slay' Posted Online

Bassist/founding member Pat Burns of the reunited New Jersey thrashers DEATHRASH has issued the following update: "We've posted 'A Time To Slay' from our August 10, 1986 show at the legendary CBGBs [on our MySpace page]. It was our first BIG show and we were opening for NUCLEAR ASSAULT and SHEER TER...

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RAGE Guitarist Opens Music School

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski has opened a music school in Hamm, Germany. Smolski, along with business partner Jen Majura, will offer many different kinds of lessons at the Unity Music School. For more information, visit www.victorsmolski.de. RAGE's new DVD, entitled "Full Moon in St. Petersburg", w...