MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray has told MTV.com that the band won't be done with its fourth studio LP for a while — despite earlier reports that the CD would be finished in time for an early 2008 release. "We basically have a record done, but I stepped away from it for a while, ...

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Metal Hell magazine recently conducted an interview with VENOM drummer Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the addition of "Rage" on guitar: "We have known Rage for quite a while now; just like (when) I used to rehearse with my ...

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Los Angeles quartet OTEP has announced new tour dates with HELLYEAH and BLOODSIMPLE. The Balls Volume Strength Tour will kick off in Michigan at The Fillmore Detroit on October 30 and close out on December 7 at The Palladium in Worcester, MA. OTEP has gone into pre-production for two brand-new videos from their upcoming album, ...

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MUDVAYNE's new single, "Dull Boy" is available for streaming on the band's official web site, www.mudvayne.com. The song comes off the group's new album, "By The People, For The People", which is scheduled for release on November 27 via Epic Records. The highly anticipated new CD consists of several live recordings, rarities, demos, ...

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Vancouver, British Columbia hard rockers NEUROSONIC have scheduled the following U.S. dates: Nov. 03 - Click’s - Baton Rouge, Louisiana Nov. 04 - Newby - Memphis, Tennessee Nov. 06 - Jack Rabbit’s - Jacksonville, Florida Nov. 07 - The Mojo Room - Port St Lucie, Florida Nov. 08 - State Theater - St. Petersurg, Florida ...

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INVITRO guitarist Mikey Doling and bassist Brad Dojmovic have entered Hancock Park Studios in Los Angeles, CA with San Diego, CA-based UNSET to produce the group's upcoming debut album. UNSET was formed in 2004 by guitarist Ian Alexander and vocalist Frank W. Torres. Since their formation the band has earned a loyal underground following throughout ...

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HELLYEAH — the new band featuring members of MUDVAYNE, PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE — will take part in a signing session at the Gallery Of Sound, located at Gateway Shopping Center in Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. Purchase your copy at any Gallery of Sound location this week and get a voucher ...

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The Duff's Brooklyn web site recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Duff's Brooklyn: What can we look forward to in terms this next leg? Are you going to change up the set list at all? Johnny: The intention is to ...

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Vancouver, British Columbia hard rockers NEUROSONIC have posted a new video blog from their current European tour with PARADISE LOST. Watch it below. As previously reported, NEUROSONIC has posted the video for the song "So Many People" at this location. The clip was shot in Los Angeles in July with director Lex Halaby ...

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Otep Shamaya, outspoken frontwoman of Los Angeles-based metal quartet OTEP, has written a guest blog for Headbanger's Blog expressing her obsession with poetry and the connection between finely honed words and bludgeoning rock. Check it out at this location. OTEP is currently gearing up for the long-awaited release of the band's new album, ...

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Joe's Podhole recently conducted an interview with the band INVITRO — featuring Mikey Doling of SNOT and SOULFLY fame — about the group's new album, "When I Was a Planet". During the interview, which was recorded in the dressing room at Chicago's House Of Blues, Joe and Paul The Neighbor try to dig deep and ...

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A&M/Octone recording group FLYLEAF will give their fans something brand new to talk about on October 30 when they release a special edition two-disc version of their self-titled RIAA gold debut album "Flyleaf". In its 79th week on the Billboard 200 album chart, the original configuration remains inside the Top 100, with total sales of ...

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KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer patented a seven-string guitar style that helped lead his band to mainstream success and multi-platinum status. In 2006 he launched his own record label, Emotional Syphon Recordings. When he's not touring the world or scouting new talent, Munky can be found in several popular eateries in Los Angeles and across ...

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KORN performed a short acoustic set backstage at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada's Pacific Coliseum on Tuesday, September 25. Footage of the performance, which was broadcast on the CFOX radio station, can be viewed below. KORN recently asked fans to help pick the next single from the band's untitled eighth studio effort. Singer Jonathan Davis told ...

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MUDVAYNE will release its new album, "By The People, For The People", on November 27 via Epic Records. The highly anticipated new CD consists of several live recordings, rarities, demos, as well as two new recordings including the first single, "Dull Boy" — which was produced by Dave Fortman and recorded in New Orleans — ...

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HELLYEAH was forced to cancel its appearance at the September 23, 3007 stop of the "Bi#%h! We Have A Problem" tour in Bend, Oregon with KORN, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and DROID. No reason was given for the cancellation. As previously reported, HELLYEAH will team up with OTEP and BLOODSIMPLE for the Balls Volume Strength ...

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KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer was a guest on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack recently where he talked about playing technique and his influences. Watch the five-minute clip below. KORN recently asked fans to help pick the next single from the band's untitled eighth studio effort. Singer Jonathan Davis told The Pulse of Radio that ...

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HELLYEAH will team up with OTEP and BLOODSIMPLE for the Balls Volume Strength tour beginning late October and running through mid-December. HELLYEAH's Balls Volume Strength tour will kick off Thursday, October 24 at the Sunrise Theater in Albuquerque before traveling on Saturday, October 27 to Tampa, Florida at that city's annual "Guavaween" concert. The tour ...

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Possum of Altitude TV has released a four-minute video report from the final stop of this summer's Family Values tour, featuring interviews and live performances by KORN, EVANESCENCE, TRIVIUM, ATREYU, HELLYEAH and DROID. Watch the footage below. Last year's Family Values package was the first since 2001 and featured DEFTONES, STONE SOUR, 10 YEARS, FLYLEAF ...

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Carolyn Nikodym of Vue Weekly recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On continuing to play music even after his brother's murder: "I'll always have to play music, man. It's been a huge part of my life, ya know. When December 8 ...

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KORN recently unveiled a slew of "Spinal Tap"-like viral videos on their theory of "de-evolution." Frontman Jonathan Davis, bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer came into Spinner.com's DL studio to break it down in scientific terms. Watch the clip below. KORN's latest album arrived on July 31 and debuted at No. 2 ...

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FLYLEAF will play a secret show tomorrow (Wednesday, September 12) at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC. Entrance to the concert is absolutely free. FLYLEAF's video for "All Around Me" — the third single off the band's self-titled CD — can be viewed at this location. Directed by Paul Fedor (DEFTONES, SEETHER, EVANESCENCE) ...

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Vancouver, British Columbia hard rockers NEUROSONIC have posted the second episode in the "Neurosonic on the Family Values Tour 2007" video series. Watch it below. As previously reported, NEUROSONIC has posted the video for the song "So Many People" at this location. The clip was shot in Los Angeles in July with director ...

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LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia has issued the following update: "Do you want to appear in Revolver magazine? Here's your chance, folks! "If you have ANY kind of question you want to send to me about yourself and your life in general...send it to me at this mail adress: askcristina@revolvermag.com. You might see it printed ...

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ChroniX Radio's Jay Shields got a chance to sit down and interview INVITRO's Mikey Doling (ex-SOULFLY, SNOT) and Mike Pygmie at the Denver stop of the Family Values Tour. They talk about touring, the group's chemistry and the upcoming CD, "When I Was A Planet", due out September 11 through Gridiron Records. You can check ...

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INVITRO, the California-based band featuring ex-SNOT/SOULFLY guitarist Mikey Doling, has made its entire debut album, "When I Was a Planet", available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. "When I Was a Planet" is scheduled for release on September 11 through Gridiron Records. INVITRO has been leaving audiences stunned with its energetic live ...

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Musician Photo Journal recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. Listen to the chat in two parts: Part#1, Part#2. HELLYEAH is the new band featuring members of MUDVAYNE, PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE. The group is currently touring in support of its self-titled debut album, which has sold 175,000 copies in ...

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Part four of guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak's (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) "Thunder in the East Tour Diary" has been posted at JacksonGuitars.com. An excerpt follows: "After catching some sleep during our first day off [in New Zealand], we all ventured out to check out HELLYEAH, the new band from former PANTERA drum king ...

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According to Bakotopia magazine, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer will take part in signing session on Wednesday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Front Porch Music in Bakersfield, California. The details are as follows: 1711 19th St Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 325-7161 KORN is asking fans to help pick the next single from the band's ...

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Rich Catino of Metal Asylum recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Asylum: So before we start talking about the forthcoming ICED EARTH album "Framing Armageddon", I wanted to ask how your other band BEYOND FEAR was received by ...

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