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DENIAL FIEND Announces New Members, Begins Work On EP

DENIAL FIEND bassist Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-MASSACRE, ex-DEATH) and guitarist Sam Williams (DOWN BY LAW, PSEUDO HEROES) have announced the addition of drummer Rob Rampy (D.R.I.) and vocalist Blaine Cook (THE ACCUSED, TOE TAG) to the group's ranks. Williams commented: "We're really happy to...

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HAMMERFALL Singer: 'Our Music Is Timeless And Not Dated'

Denmark's Antenna recently conducted an interview with vocalist Joacim Cans of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Antenna: You're [about] to release a new album, "No Sacrifice, No Victory", your tenth [counting the live album "One Crimson Night", a...

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LOWBROW Calls It Quits

LOWBROW, the Florida-based death metal band featuring former members of OBITUARY, DEATH and NASTY SAVAGE, has called it quits. Commented vocalist Rich Hornberger: "LOWBROW had much potential but because of the pox of addiction, we never reached that potential. I personally would like to thank everyo...

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NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Explains Decision To Hire Personal Manager

The latest issue of MeNaiset, the most popular women's magazine in Finland, features a cover story on NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon. The Swedish singer was interviewed for the article, which focuses on Anette's personal life and the behind-the-scenes politics that comes along with being in one o...

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AMORAL To Release New Single In February

Finnish metallers AMORAL will release their first single with new vocalist Ari Koivunen, "Year Of The Suckerpunch", on February 11. In addition to the title track, which was written and composed by guitarist Ben Varon, the single will include a cover of the MISFITS song "Dig Up Her Bones". "Year Of...

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GUNS N' ROSES, ANTHRAX, POISON, SEVENDUST Members Featured In All-New 'Rock Wives' Special

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a rock star? How about being married to one? Marriage to a famous rock star is anything but easy — endless touring, nasty drug habits and obsessive groupies can make for a most challenging relationship. In a special ninety-minute episode of "True Hollywood S...

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Vocalist KAM LEE, Drummer CURTIS BEESON Quit DENIAL FIEND

Vocalist Kam Lee (MASSACRE, DEATH, MANTAS) and drummer Curtis Beeson (LOWBROW, FESTER, NASTY SAVAGE) have left Tampa, Florida's DENIAL FIEND. Commented Kam Lee: "I have decided to leave the band DENIAL FIEND, but it's NOT anything that should be looked at as me leaving 'on bad terms.' I will admit i...

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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'

This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...

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THE 11TH HOUR's ED WARBY Issues Studio Update

THE 11TH HOUR, the doom metal collaboration between Ed Warby (drums, guitar, bass, vocals, programming; GOREFEST, DEMIURG, HAIL OF BULLETS) and Rogga Johansson (vocals, additional guitar; RIBSPREADER, PAGANIZER, DEMIURG),has begun recording its debut album for a fall 2009 release via Napalm Records...

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GORGOROTH's GAAHL Is Confident About Outcome Of Upcoming Trial

Holland's FaceCulture has posted a short interview clip (see below) with vocalist Gaahl of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH. Gaahl discusses the legal battle between him and bassist King ov Hell on one side and the group's estranged guitarist Infernus on the other side over the rights to the...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Bassist's Tribute Shows Being Rescheduled

According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, former PURPLE bassist Nick Simper's previously announced tribute shows to DEEP PURPLE's original lineup — which were supposed to be held in Austria and Germany during November with the Austrian rock band NASTY HABITS — are in t...

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ARI KOIVUNEN Sings Finnish Christmas Songs; Video Available

Finnish heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen (AMORAL) took part in the December 20, 2008 performance at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland by RASKASTA JOULUA (Heavy Christmas) — a special project which celebrates Christmas and its music tradition mixed with metal. Watch fan-filmed video footage of the perform...

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CELESTY: New Album Title Announced

Finnish power metal band CELESTY has issued the following update: "CELESTY will release their fourth full-length album on March 11, 2009 through the Finnish Spinefarm Records. The album bears the name 'Vendetta', and Samu Oittinen began the mixing of the album in the beginning of December. It is a d...

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MARS NEEDS WOMEN/OZONE MONDAY Singer Releases Solo Album

Main Man Records has just released the first solo album by MARS NEEDS WOMEN/OZONE MONDAY frontman Shawn Mars, entitled "Fabulous Disaster". In the mid-'90s, Shawn formed MARS NEEDS WOMEN, whose hard-rocking debut, "Sparking Ray Gun", was released through Warner Brothers. They toured nationally with...

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THE 11TH HOUR Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

THE 11TH HOUR, the doom metal collaboration between Ed Warby (drums, guitar, bass, vocals, programming; GOREFEST, DEMIURG, HAIL OF BULLETS) and Rogga Johansson (vocals, additional guitar; RIBSPREADER, PAGANIZER, DEMIURG),has inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band's debut album will be released...