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AL JOURGENSEN Says He Is 'Done' Making MINISTRY Albums
Mike Bax of Lithium Magazine recently conducted an interview with MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Lithium Magazine: I find it interesting a MINISTRY album has come out of a jam session centered on making a country album, Al. Al: I know, right? It's ki...February 9, 2012
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RIGOR MORTIS Begins Recording New Album
The original lineup of Texan thrash metal veterans RIGOR MORTIS — Mike Scaccia (guitar),Casey Orr (bass),Harden Harrison (drums),and Bruce Corbitt (vocals) — has entered the studio to begin laying down its first new album since 1991's "Rigor Mortis Vs. The Earth". The band is recording at 13th Pl...February 9, 2012
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'My Neck Is Completely Recovered'
During a brand new interview with the Detroit Free Press, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked how he is feeling several months after undergoing surgery for stenosis, a neck and spine condition that he says was caused by years of headbanging. "My neck is completely recovered," he said. "The surg...February 9, 2012
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MAGNUM Recording New Album
Hugely influential British melodic hard rock group MAGNUM has issued the following update: "This week we are back at M2 studios [in the West Midlands] and all set to record the new album due out later this year. We do have a title and will let you know what it is very soon. We have ...February 8, 2012
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THE SANITY DAYS Recruits Original ONSLAUGHT Singer For Limited Shows
THE SANITY DAYS — the project featuring four former members of legendary Bristol, England thrash metallers ONSLAUGHT who have teamed up to play music from the band's most commercially successful album, "In Search of Sanity" — has recruited ONSLAUGHT's first vocalist, Paul "Mo" Mahoney (who sang on t...February 8, 2012
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CANNIBAL CORPSE: U.S. Headlining Tour Announced
Florida-based death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in April. The "U.S. Torture Tour 2012" will commence on April 5 in Jacksonville, Florida and level 23 stages before coming to a close on May 3 in Gainesville, Florida. Support on the near month-long trek will be...February 7, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR On New VAN HALEN: 'I Think There's Zero Inspiration And Zero Creativity'
Radio Metal recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Radio Metal: These past years, you and [CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist] Michael Anthony have spoken out about how disappointed you were by VAN HALEN and you've both...January 30, 2012
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THE SANITY DAYS: Footage From Germany's METAL ASSAULT II FESTIVAL
THE SANITY DAYS — the project featuring four former members of legendary Bristol thrash metallers ONSLAUGHT who have teamed up to play music from the band's most commercially successful album, "In Search of Sanity" — performed at the Metal Assault II Festival on January 14 at Posthalle in Würzburg,...January 29, 2012
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DIMMU BORGIR Still Working On Official 'Forces Of The Northern Night' Concert DVD
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR performed one very exclusive show on May 28, 2011 at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway with a special, never-to-be-repeated setlist with 53 members of KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and 30 members of the Schola Cantorum choir, who were musical guests...January 25, 2012
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MINISTRY: 'Double Tap' Single Due Next Month
Deep in the heart of Hell Paso Texas, MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen re-opened the doors of his industrial compound studio in fall 2011 and invited his favorite co-conspirators Mike Scaccia (RIGOR MORTIS),Tony Campos (STATIC-X),Tommy Victor (PRONG) and Casey Orr (RIGOR MORTIS, GWAR) to climb on board th...January 20, 2012
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Norwegian Black Metal Band Causes Stir With Anti-Islamic Lyrics
According to the Arab television network Al Arabiya, Norwegian black metallers TAAKE have sparked outrage after being nominated for a prestigious Norwegian music award despite having written lyrics that are allegedly anti-Islamic. TAAKE's "Noregs Vaapen" album, along with the latest releases from IN...January 12, 2012
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FIREHOUSE Members Reform MAXX WARRIOR For One Show; Video Available
Cult metal act MAXX WARRIOR reunited for one show on January 7, 2012 at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. MAXX WARRIOR's lineup for the performance consisted of vocalist CJ Snare (FIREHOUSE, RUBICON CROSS),bassist Perry Richardson (ex-FIREHOUSE) and guitarists Al Eddins and Jeff Boatw...January 11, 2012
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Interviewed On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins was interviewed on the January 5, 2012 edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Atkins interview begins around the 21-minute mark.) Atkins and Christian guitarist Paul May recently joined f...January 10, 2012
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VAN HALEN: 'Al Yells Out The Chords'
A short audio clip of VAN HALEN members Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth reminiscing about the "old days" can be streamed below. VAN HALEN will play its first live show since 2008 this Thursday night (January 5) at the tiny Cafe Wha? nightclub in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, acco...January 4, 2012
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces U.S. Headlining Tour
Following a short batch of dates with CLUTCH in December, Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will embark on a U.S. headlining tour this March. Set to commence on March 1 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the trek will hit 15 cities — including two performances at this ye...January 3, 2012
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