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October 08, 2009 11:31pm
Tyler Mane


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After retiring from wrestling, Tyler Mane appeared in numerous films, including How to Make a Monster (as Hardcore), Joe Dirt, The Scorpion King, Troy (as Ajax), Hercules (as Antaeus), X-Men as Sabretooth, and The Devil's Rejects (Rufus).

In 2007, he filmed Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween, in which he played the iconic starring role of Michael Myers. After winning the role, he noted that he consecutively watched seven of the eight Halloween films (excluding the third because Michael Myers does not appear) to better understand his character. He is the tallest actor (6' 8") to portray the character. In 2009, he reprised the role again in Rob Zombie's H2, becoming only the second actor to play Michael Myers more than once.

As the biggest actor we have ever had on the show, we are honored to offer this exclusive interview with Tyler Mane. He tells us all things Halloween 2, plus he gives the scoop on several of his upcoming movies. This includes his new production company Mane Production and their release Penance Lane. This movie hasn't even been listed on his wikipedia page, his IMDB profile, or even most horror movie news sites! So remember you heard it here first from Tyler Mane himself!


October 08, 2009 10:53pm
Threat Signal


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Threat Signal arose from the filthy, industrialized east end of Hamilton Ontario Canada in late 2003. A detuned, syncopated, melodic metal machine, Threat Signal combines the complexity trash metal, with a more contemporary grove sound involving technical rhythms, and melodic musical passages.

Before the band had played a single live show, their home recordings generated a significant interest online. The song ‘Rational Eyes’ hit 1 on the international independent music website GarageBand.com and remained in the top position for over 2 years. This prompted many record labels to take notice. One label in particular fit perfectly with the bands vision, and in 2005 Threat Signal inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records.

Threat Signal’s debut album ‘Under Reprisal’ was recorded with producer Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory/Arkaea). Veteran mixer Tue Madsen added the final touches to the album and it was released internationally in August 2006. Embraced by fans and critics, perhaps the most meaningful praise for the album came in the form of the Canadian Recording of the Year award bestowed upon the band in their hometown at the 2006 Hamilton Music Awards.

After supporting Under Reprisal on the road for over 2 years, Threat Signal entered the studio in November 2008. They recorded their second album ‘Vigilance’ with vocalist Jon Howard taking on the role of producer. Fellow Canadian Greg Reely was chosen to mix and master the album, and it was released on Nuclear Blast Records September 8th 2009.

In this exclusive interview with vocalist Jon Howard we talk about all things Vigilance!


October 08, 2009 9:44pm
Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures
Band:Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures
Latest Album:Rob Zombie Presents Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures
Record Label:Stag Records
Myspace:http://www.myspace.com/captaincleggmusic
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Born out of the Halloween 2 movie from Rob Zombie, fronted by Jesse Dayton, and out to destroy a town near you from Oct. 29th thru Dec.5th of 2009!

In this exclusive interview Jesse Dayton talks about all things Captain Clegg!


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October 08, 2009 7:38pm
Guilt Machine
Band:Guilt Machine
Latest Album:On This Perfect Day
Record Label:Mascot Records
Myspace:http://www.myspace.com/guiltmachine
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Arjen Lucassen has created yet another new prog rock project GUILT MACHINE. The band released ON THIS PERFECT DAY September 29th on Mascot Records USA. The album was released in three formats. Regular Edition of CD in jewel case, Special edition of CD/DVD Digipak and a limited edition CD/DVD Digibook.

As AYREON fans have come to expect from Arjen, the music of GUILT MACHINE ranges from dark and heavy to atmospheric and melancholic. But GUILT MACHINE introduces some new twists as well, particularly when it comes to the vocals. Rather than putting together an ensemble cast of vocalists from the prog, rock and metal scene, Arjen has enlisted the talents of a single alternative rock vocalist, Jasper Steverlinck.

Rather than the explicit storyline you would expect in an AYREON release, the songs of GUILT MACHINE revolve around a central theme. Instead of looking outward into a world of fantasy or science fiction, the songs look inward, exploring the destructive psychology of guilt, regret and the darkest form of secret — the secrets we hide from ourselves.

Despite these differences, GUILT MACHINE still has much in common with AYREON. The songs are mainly long, "epic" tracks that feature dynamic contrasts between softer, dreamy sections and powerful, heavy passages. There are intricate harmonies, complex rhythms, soaring melodies, and an eclectic selection of instruments — all what you'd expect from an AYREON release.

This is our exclusive interview with Arjen Lucassen where he talks about all things Guilt Machine and more!


October 08, 2009 7:24pm
Echoes of Eternity


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If an echo is the repetition of a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves, what are musicians but pilgrims for eternity?

For guitarist / songwriter Brandon S. Patton, recruiting the many talents of various self-taught resident-musicians in Canada, South Carolina, and Japan who would become his bandmates in ECHOES OF ETERNITY seemed to have come together effortlessly. Having played on & off in various death metal projects with drummer Kirk Carrison since October 1993, Patton proposed the idea of a female-fronted melodic band in September 2004 and shortly thereafter, both Patton and Carrison relocated to one of the best-known epicenters of music: Los Angeles. Once there, the songwriting began and Patton recruited vocalist Francine Boucher to join the ranks. Bassist Duane Cowan joined a few months later and ECHOES OF ETERNITY was complete.

As Shadows Burn is the 2nd studio album by the band and this is our exclusive interview with front woman Francine Boucher.


October 08, 2009 5:11pm
Dear Hunter
Band:Dear Hunter
Latest Album:Act III: Life and Death
Record Label:Triple Crown
Myspace:http://www.myspace.com/thedearhunter
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Act III: Life and Death is the second full-length studio album by The Dear Hunter, released on June 23, 2009. According to lead vocalist Casey Crescenzo, it is the third part of a six-act story, following the original in 2006, Act I: The Lake South, the River North, and 2007's Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading. The album was produced by Crescenzo and Andy Wildrick in the band's own studio in Providence, Rhode Island, with a number of musicians making guest appearances.

As of July 1, 2009, the album had peaked on the Billboard 200 at #182 (the first time a Dear Hunter album ever cracked the top 200), #14 on the Billboard Top Heatseakers, and #31 on Top Independent Albums.

This is our exclusive interview with Casey where we talk about all things Dear Hunter and Life And Death.


October 08, 2009 4:58pm
Automatic Static


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Z Rokk, Singer/songwriter, guitarist for Automatic Static was the guitar player for Simon Says on Hollywood Records back in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. After the disbanding of Simon Says in 2002, Z pursued his education and earned a BA in Political Science from CSU Sacramento. He pursued Law school and was accepted to McGeorge Law School in Sacramento.


After realizing that music was where he wanted to be and not the law, Z started Automatic Static by himself as a project in a small one-bedroom apartment in downtown Sacramento. After recording and writing for a year or so, Z started to play live shows with friends and musicians around Sacramento filling in the line up.


Being a huge Nirvana fan Z decided that a simple 3 piece would be a great tight group to rock with as he was handling both guitar and vocals himself. He recruited friends and long time local Sacramento musicians Matt (tone factory) on Bass and Kevin, drums. Together they form the wall of sound that is Automatic Static. After touring all over the West coast many times over they are ready to release their new album “The Murder of California.”

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