Lamentations of the Flame Princess have posted a lenghty in-depth interview by long-time Metal Maniacs contributor Matt Johnsen with legendary Texas-based guitarist Ron Jarzombek.
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Monthly Archives: November 2008
DESTRUCTION Post Track Featuring EXODUS, ANNIHILATOR Members
German thrash legends DESTRUCTION check in with the following: “A lot of people been asking for a listen. Now here is the track ‘Urge -The…
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Phil Demmel In New Interview ; Audio Available
Mia Timpano’s Podcast Sanitarium has issued a new interview with Phil Demmel, guitarist of seminal thrashers MACHINE HEAD. The following is an excerpt: Q: Have…
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NAKED BEGGARS Announces New Touring Guitarist
NAKED BEGGARS, the band featuring CINDERELLA bassist Eric Brittingham and his wife Inga (vocals), has issued the following update: “NAKED BEGGARS are happy to welcome Brandon Gibbs as our guitar player for the upcoming shows! Kris [Casamento] has prior obligations and could not play these shows.
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Tegan & Sara response to anti-gay marriage amendment
In their latest blog for Spinner, Tegan And Sara have responded to the passage of the recent anti-gay marriage amendment in California. Though the bill was opposed by many prominent Californians, the bill passed thanks to a strong campaign organized and funded through the Mormon church.
More than just the bill itself, the blog draws attention to the continuing problems with homophobia within the punk and independent music communities:
Although I am grateful for the legislation that has made me “equal” in the eyes of the law, you cannot legislate away people’s disgust or ignorance. You can’t remove the stinging intolerance and slurs of homophobic audience members’ words in my ears.
I am fueled by the idea that my life as a message dismantles the public’s image of gay people as sexual deviants, as less than, as being abnormal.
Check out the blog here.
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE/POWER QUEST Guitarist To Perform With VOUGAN In Brazil
Bill Hudson, the lead guitarist for CIRCLE II CIRCLE and POWER QUEST, will perform with Brazilian power metallers VOUGAN on November 14 and November 15 in Goiania, Brazil.
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Basick Records Sign A DARK ORBIT; Label Launches New Website
Basick Records has announced the signing of their first international band, A DARK ORBIT. “Emerging from the depths of St. Louis, MO, A Dark Orbit brings…
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ALTER BRIDGE Guitarist Talks CREED And LED ZEPPELIN Rumors
According to The Pulse of Radio, ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti spoke with Music Radar about the possibility of his former band CREED reuniting next year if ALTER BRIDGE singer Myles Kennedy goes on tour with the instrumental members of LED ZEPPELIN, as has been heavily rumored.
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APRIL DIVINE Offer Sneak Peek At New Album
Sweden-based rockers ARIL DIVINE offers a sneak peek at what is to come. Two tracks from their upcoming album – produced by Rick Beato -…
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GUNS N’ ROSES’ ‘Chinese Democracy’ Single Tops iTunes Charts
GUNS N’ ROSES’ new single, “Chinese Democracy”, has topped the general iTunes Music Store chart in Greece, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Finland.
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ARCHITECTS Post New Track Online
UK metal/hardcore act ARCHITECTS are about to return with their third album ?Hollow Crown?, via Century Media Records, in January 2009. As a first teaser…
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HORNA, BLOOD STAINED DUSK – Updated Blood Fire Death US Tour Itinerary Announced
Updated tour dates for the Blood Fire Death US tour featuring HORNA, BLOOD STAINED DUSK, and on select dates NOCTURNAL FEAR, are as follows: November…
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‘Worldwide Metal’ Mega-Value Box Set To Be Released
In recognition of a music genre that has spawned some of the most original and talented bands hailing from every corner of the globe, Earache Records has announced the release of “Worldwide Metal”.
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