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SAMMY HAGAR: JOE SATRIANI 'Is The Best Guitarist I Have Ever Played With'

Neil Baron of Reno Gazette-Journal reports: Longtime rock 'n' roll frontman Sammy Hagar knows a great guitarist when he hears one. After all, the Red Rocker has shared the stage with the likes of Ronnie Montrose, Ted Nugent and Eddie Van Halen. So you know Hagar knows what he's talking about when he...

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DAATH Guitarist To Guest On ASYLUM Debut

DAATH guitarist Emil Werstler will lay down a guest guitar solo on the upcoming debut album from ASYLUM, the Chicago-based band featuring Markus Johansson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass guitar). Johansson and Rox are joined on the CD album by drummer Kevin Talley (DAATH, CHIMAIRA, D...

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MATT SORUM Doesn't Think AXL ROSE Should Tour Under GUNS N' ROSES Name

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, who joined the group in 1990, told The Pulse of Radio last week that he doesn't think it's cool for Axl Rose to take his current band on the road under the GUNS N' ROSES name. "I'm not saying I'm an original member, okay, but I understand the ...

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LAY DOWN ROTTEN: Five Songs From 'Gospel Of The Wretched' Available For Streaming

German death metallers LAY DOWN ROTTEN will release their fifth album, "Gospel Of The Wretched", in Europe on May 11 via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). The CD was recorded at the Desert Inn studios in Germany and was mixed by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH) at Unisound studios in Öreb...

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MANOWAR's 'The Asgard Saga': Promo Clip Available

"The Asgard Saga", the world premiere of the fantasy collaboration between MANOWAR and Wolfgang Hohlbein, will begin at Magic Circle Festival III, scheduled to take place at the Loreley on the Rhine River in Germany on July 18, 2009. Headlining the festival, MANOWAR will perform material from the co...

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BIRDS OF PREY: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"The Hellpreacher", the third full-length album from BIRDS OF PREY — the band featuring Erik Larson (ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY),Bo Leslie (THE LAST VAN ZANT),Summer Welch (BARONESS),Ben Hogg (BEATEN BACK TO PURE) and Dave Witte (MUNICIPAL WASTE) — is available for streaming in its entirety at TheHellp...

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ONHEIL: New Album Details Revealed

"Razor", the long-awaited new album from Dutch blackened thrash/death metal band ONHEIL, will be released on May 15 via German metal label Cyclone Empire. The group's first studio effort in six years was recorded at the Final Focus Studios and was produced by Bart Hennephof (TEXTURES, BRUTUS) and Yu...

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DEF LEPPARD: Deluxe Editions Of 'Pyromania', 'Adrenalize' Due In June

DEF LEPPARD, Britain's greatest arena rock band, is set to release deluxe editions of the classic albums "Pyromania" and "Adrenalize" on June 8 (U.K.) / June 9 (world) / June 16 (North America). The band also headline Dublin's O2 Arena on Friday, June 12 and headline the U.K.'s Download festival on...

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CHICKENFOOT: New Rehearsal Photos Posted Online

New rehearsal photos of CHICKENFOOT — the rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — can be found on the band's Facebook profile. Playing a series of intimate venues...

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DEAD HEAD: '20 Years Alive' Anniversary Video Posted Online

Veteran Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD have posted the 13-minute "20 Years Alive" video which was originally shown at the band's 20th-anniversary gig in Zwolle. Watch it below. DEAD HEAD's latest full-length CD, "Depression Tank", was released in February via Displeased Records. The CD was recorded at Ho...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: Another 'Majesty' DVD Preview Clip Available

Another preview clip from "Majesty", the brand new DVD from the Michigan-based melodic death metal band THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, can be viewed at MetalSucks.net. Due on May 12 via Metal Blade, "Majesty" is a first-ever look into the group's relentless touring lifestyle and a "side-splitting peek int...

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HEAVEN & HELL: Professional Photos Of Van Nuys 'Dress Rehearsal' Posted Online

Professional photographs of HEAVEN & HELL's final "dress rehearsal" for the band's upcoming South American tour, which was held yesterday (Sunday, April 26) at a "secret" location in Van Nuys, California, can be found on the Black-Sabbath.com web site (courtesy of Gene Kirkland). Also available...

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SLIPKNOT Bassist: 'I Could Definitely See Us Playing For A While Longer'

PureGrainAudio.com recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PureGrainAudio.com: You recently wrapped up the "All Hope Is Gone" world tour that lasted an entire year. What are your reflections on the tour looking back? Paul: I m...

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LAY DOWN ROTTEN: Sixth Video Blog Posted Online

German death metallers LAY DOWN ROTTEN will release their fifth album, "Gospel Of The Wretched", in Europe on May 11 via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). The CD was recorded at the Desert Inn studios in Germany and was mixed by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH) at Unisound studios in Öreb...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Announces 2010 'Theatre Tour' Dates

Dutch symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION has issued the following update: "We have great news! After receiving great responses on our sold-out theatre tour in 2008, we decided to do a rerun of this tour, so you'll still have the opportunity to attend these special seated concerts. During these s...