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Atheist drummer's got skills

Drummer Steve Flynn of the technical metal band Atheist is showing off his technical skills, on the song “Fradulent Cloth“. I’ve also got some tech skills, give me a keyboard and I’ll show you how fast I am. I wonder which one of us gets more girls? Make the jump and see the video, then compare that to 15 minutes it took me to write this article. Yes, I type with one finger. And this poor guy plays with both hands and both feet. Who’s cooler now?

A few interviews

Wouldn’t it be fun to read and see a shitload of interviews? Yes? It’s your lucky day:

Megadeth‘s drummer (too lazy to check for the name and you probably don’t care) checked into a drum clinic. So many sick drummers today. See what he talked about here.

Aaron Lewis of Staind is as fat as ever, and he’s promoting his new solo, country flavored album. Shoot me, then see the stuff here.

Airbourne also had a few minutes to speak for some Swedish web site. Click to see it.

Accept frontman Mark Tornillo talked about his “rock scene”. Video can be found here.

And finally, “made of metal” Rob Halford talked for The Governor’s Ball. You know the drill.

Amon Amarth album arriving

Good news for Vikings and everyone who feels like one, Amon Amarth have confirmed rumors of them working on a new album. Not like we didn’t see this one coming, but here’s their announcement:

The last couple of months we have been busy working on our follow-up to ‘Twilight Of The Thunder God’. Ten songs were written and on October 1 we started tracking drums for the album in Park Studios. After a short trip to Tokyo, which included our first-ever show in Japan at the renowned Loud Park festival, we continued tracking bass and guitars at Fascination Street studios. Recordings have been going well and we are now more than half way through and the album starts to take shape. We’ll keep you updated with more info soon!

So sometime probably during 2011 the world is going to be reminded that, contrary to whatever they might think or how hard they try, they will never be as metal as something from Sweden. We can’t wait.

Vince Neil the ice dancing queen

…Young and sweet, only seventy. Make the jump, watch that scene, the ice dancing queen.

Rush got advice for you

Are you in a small and unknown band? Want a long and fruitful career? Geddy Lee of Rush is spilling some beans of wisdom for you.

“It’s easier if you’re a three-piece and you stay alive,” Lee said.

Wow, no shit. I don’t think dying ever helped anyone get more successful, except 2Pac maybe. I recommend you write that down just in case, make sure not to OD, and sack any fourth or fifth band members you might have, then write me back in 30 yeas and tell me if the advice worked for you.