FU MANCHU have contributed much of the music featured in the upcoming TV movie "Motorcycle Mania 3", starring Kid Rock and Jesse James of "West Coast Choppers". Several FU MANCHU songs will appear in the movie, including special "FU riffs" in between the scenes, according to a posting on the band's web site. "Motorcycle Mania ...
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Former TROUBLE/ZOETROPE drummer Barry Stern will be sitting behind the kit for DEBRIS INC. when they perform at the Templars of Doom Festival in Indianapolis on June 19. He will also be playing with the band at their Templars warm-up date on June 17 at the Liar's Club in Chicago, Illinois. DEBRIS INC. is the ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted two more preview clips via GetThrashed.com. The first clip features DEATH ANGEL talking about how they were supposed to be on the "Clash of the Titans" U.S. tour in ...
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SPASTIC INK/WATCHTOWER guitarist Ron Jarzombek is once again hooking up with fellow guitarist Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH, CACOPHONY) following last year's "Guitarevolution" tour. The MARTY FRIEDMAN solo band, also featuring bassist/vocalist Chris Catero (RAZER, ex-WARDOG) and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ex-MEGADETH, Y&T), will appear in concert at the "World Guitar Congress" on Tuesday June 8 in Baltimore, ...
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According to a posting on the HELIX web site, EMI/Capitol Records will be issuing a compilation album, entitled "Rocking You For 30 Years", to coincide with the band's upcoming anniversary show on Saturday, July 17 at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford, Ontario. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Running Wild ...
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IRONHORSE, the band featuring '80s vocal legend Ron Keel, have signed with Compendia Music Group/VTone Records. The group's new CD, entitled "Bring It On", is slated for release on September 7. "Bring It On" will be an "enhanced" CD, with 12 audio tracks plus music videos and video footage that can be viewed on a ...
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LILLIAN AXE guitarist Steve Blaze recently spoke to AllThingsMetal.net about the group's early days and the recent departure of longtime singer Ron Taylor. Asked how they ended up working with RATT guitarist Robbin Crosby on their first CD, Blaze said, "Well, the way that we met Robbin Crosby and how that worked out ...
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On Track Magazine has uploaded a bunch of photos and a review of ICED EARTH, CHILDREN OF BODOM and EVERGREY performing live on May 18 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. Check it out here. As previously reported, ICED EARTH's final show with drummer Richard Christy took place on Thursday (May ...
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ICED EARTH have been forced to postpone their previously announced Japanese tour due to the recent departure of drummer Richard Christy. "Though we tried everything in our power to keep this from happening we have no other alternative," ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer writes on the group's web site. The affected dates are as follows: ...
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Drummer Richard Christy has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave ICED EARTH: "Hello, Richard Christy here. I just wanted to say a few things about my decision to leave ICED EARTH. First off, it was the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I spent many sleepless nights wondering what to do ...
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ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Again I must apologize for the delay in updating you all on the current events of [ICED EARTH], it's seems there's never enough hours in the day. "The tour has been an astounding success thus far with most of ...
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist and DOWN/ex-C.O.C. drummer Jimmy Bower will be sitting behind the kit for DEBRIS INC. when they hit the road in the U.S. later this month. DEBRIS INC., the new group featuring SAINT VITUS mainman Dave Chandler and ex-TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner, will support ORANGE GOBLIN between May 24 and May 28. In ...
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Oakland, California-based quintet OMISSA (formerly HAPPY ENDING) have uploaded two new tracks which were recorded and produced at Pro View studios by former SYSTEMATIC guitarist Adam Ruppel. The songs "In Your Eyes" and "Peace and Balance", which will appear on the band's new EP (due this summer), are available for download at the group's official ...
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The original METALLICA bassist, Ron McGovney, recently gave an interview to the METALLICA fan site AllMetallica.com about his time with the group and his current activities. What follows are several excerpts from that interview: AllMetallica.com: Could you explain for everyone exactly what your part was in the early days of METALLICA? Ron McGovney: ...
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As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first revealed on May 10, FU MANCHU have now confirmed that they have inked a deal with DRT Entertainment, the independent label founded last year by senior music industry executives Derek Shulman, Ron Urban and Ted Green. "We will be going into the studio on May 23rd," FU MANCHU guitarist/vocalist Scott ...
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Progressive metal legends WATCHTOWER have posted two live videos from their May 1, 2004 appearance at the second annual Robb's Metal Works showcase in San Antonio, Texas. Check them out: Social Fears (11 MB – Windows Media) Control and Resistance (13 MB – Windows Media) Commented WATCHTOWER guitarist Ron Jarzombek: "WATCHTOWER ...
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LILLIAN AXE have posted the following message on their official web site: "All you lucky German fans — start making your plans to see LILLIAN AXE play the Bang Your Head Festival on June 25th and 26th with the one and only Ron Taylor up front and center, for the last time. The AXE was ...
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GWAR and FU MANCHU have both inked deals with DRT Entertainment, the independent label founded last year by senior music industry executives Derek Shulman, Ron Urban and Ted Green. GWAR's forthcoming follow-up to 2001's "Violence Has Arrived" will mark the group's first release since leaving Metal Blade Records, who have issued all of the band's ...
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DEBRIS INC., the new group featuring SAINT VITUS mainman Dave Chandler and ex-TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner, have lined up several dates with DIXIE WITCH beginning on May 19. As previously reported, the group will support ORANGE GOBLIN between May 24 and May 28. Confirmed DEBRIS INC. dates are as follows: May 19 - Room 710 ...
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VENGEANCE (a.k.a. VENGEANCE RISING), the pioneering Christian extreme metal band, are reuniting after a 14-year hiatus. The group — Larry Farkas (lead guitar), Glen Mancaruso (drums), Roger Dale Martin (bass), Doug Thieme (guitar) — sans Roger Martinez (vocals, who has since become "a Satanist/atheist/whatever") will perform at Summer Madness 2004 on August 29 at Chain ...
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British doomsters ORANGE GOBLIN will be embarking on a U.S. tour beginning April 29 in New York City. Support at all dates will come from LAMONT. DEBRIS INC., the new group featuring SAINT VITUS mainman Dave Chandler and ex-TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner, will join the bill between May 24 and May 28. Confirmed dates are ...
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Progressive metal legends WATCHTOWER will be playing in San Antonio, Texas for the second annual Robb's Metal Works showcase on May 1 at Sam's Burger Joint. Also appearing on the bill will be BEYOND BLACK, POWDERBURN, MIGISTRAL, DEADPOOL and THORNSPAWN. WATCHTOWER's lineup for the shows will consist of Jason McMaster (vocals), Doug Keyser (bass), Rick ...
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Dutch death metal pioneers SINISTER have officially called it quits. In a statement issued through band's web site, drummer and founding member Aad had this to say: "After 16 years of serving, SINISTER is no more...It was a hard decision for me, SINISTER was a way of life for me. But sitting behind the drum-kit ...
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Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has sent us the following update: "I know a lot of people out there hate KISS...but a lot of us worship the old stuff...last weekend I sang and played guitar on 'Rip It Out' by Ace Frehley and 'Going Blind' from the 'Hotter Than Hell' album. Jimmy Schulman played bass ...
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The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a third preview clip via the project's official web site. The third clip features guitarist Scott Ian (ANTHRAX, ex-S.O.D.) sharing an interesting story about the first time ANTHRAX played ...
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Former HALFORD/current PAINMUSEUM drummer Bobby Jarzombek has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hey everyone, I thought I'd do another quick update because bro' Ron edited these video clips of me playing a few of the SPASTIC INK tunes from the new 'Ink Compatible' CD and I wanted you to check them ...
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MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade (ex-DOPE) has launched a web site for his new project TRASH LIGHT VISION at this location. The MURDERDOLLS' hiatus has allowed Acey to take his creativity to new places, hence the formation of TRASH LIGHT VISION. "It's kind of weird how things work out," said Acey. "If the MURDERDOLLS ...
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Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has sent us the following update: "I just talked to (HADES 'Damnation') drummer Ron Lipnicki. He just got back the results of his monthly cat scan [after being treated for testicular cancer]... Everything was perfect, and has been for 8 months now! Ron played on half my 'Cassius King' album ...
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LILLIAN AXE have officially parted ways with vocalist Ron Taylor. The following is guitarist Steve Blaze's statement on the matter: "Hello everyone. I would like to take this time to announce the truth about the rumors that Ron Taylor, vocalist for LILLIAN AXE, is leaving the band. "After 15 years of singing for LILLIAN AXE, ...
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