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GLEN ALVELAIS' LD/50 Releases Teaser Sampler

LD/50, the new project led by Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, TENET),has uploaded a teaser sampler on the band's MySpace page. LD/50 is: Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, TENET) - Guitar Clark Brown (GEEZER) - Vocals Jeremy Colson (STEVE VAI, MARTY FRIEDMAN) - Drums Commented Glen: "Right n...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs At D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix; Video Available

For the second consecutive year, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed the Japanese national anthem, "Kimi Ga Yo", at the D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix on May 23. Marty is the first foreign musician to play the anthem at a major sporting event in Japanese history. This time, after his perf...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist To Perform Japanese National Anthem At D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix

For the second consecutive year, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will perform the Japanese national anthem, "Kimi Ga Yo", at the D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix on May 23. Marty is the first foreign musician to play the anthem at a major sporting event in Japanese history. This time, after his p...

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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Interviewed In Greece; Video Available

Greece's Metalpaths.com conducted an interview with former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman and his solo band on May 10, 2009, the day after Ross' appearance in Thessaloniki as part of his five-show Greek tour. The chat is available in video and text format at this location. Ross was prese...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs Atop Tokyo Tower

To commemorate the May 20 release of his ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox" (via AVEX),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman held a "secret live event" atop Tokyo Tower on May 19. There were two shows, both filled to capacity, and all who attended were treated to Marty's first time performing these ne...

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TRACII GUNS' L.A. GUNS Schedules Tour Dates

The Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS has scheduled the following dates: Jun. 25 - Radmaker's Rock & Roll Tavern - Tolono, Illinois Jun. 26 - The Barn Outdoors - Zanesville, Ohio Jun. 28 - Emerald Theatre - Stars & Stripes Festival After Party - Mount Clemens, Michigan Jul. 01 - Big Bop C...

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IVORY NIGHT Begins Recording New Album

German metal band IVORY NIGHT has entered the studio with producer Ronny Lang to record its third full-length album for an early fall release. Lead singer Patrick Fuchs (who also fronts the solo band of former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman),says, "Ronny did a great job on our [previous...

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ROSS THE BOSS Performs With Guest Singers In Athens; Video Available

On May 11, former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman was forced to perform at Texas Necropolis in Athens, Greece without his singer Patrick Fuchs who came down with the flu. The band and the promoters decided to go on with the show, with several Greek singers making guest appearances during...

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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Interviewed In Greece; Audio Available

Greece's "Kokkina Fegaria" rock radio show conducted an interview with former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman on May 8, 2009 at the Thessaloniki stop of his five-show Greek tour. The six-minute chat can be streamed below. Also available is a performance clip from the Thessaloniki show. Ro...

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RIOT/HALFORD Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK Checks In

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (RIOT, SEBASTIAN BACH, HALFORD, SPASTIC INK) has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "It's been a while since I posted anything new. Which doesn't mean I haven't kept busy — far from it. I'm finally settled in back here in Texas [after relocating from Los Angele...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Play Russia In June

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman and his band — Jeremy Colson on drums, Takayoshi Ohmura on guitar and Ryota on bass — will play club Tochka in Moscow, Russia on June 29. After seven months in the studio, Marty Friedman has completed work on his ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox". Produced and arr...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS To Be Presented With Commemorative Plaque

Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman will be presented with a commemorative plaque for his 35-year career in music by Nikos Athineos, a rock DJ and presenter on the "Stargazer" metal radio show, one of the longest-running metal radio programs in the world. The award presentation will be...

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The Concealers

Given that DAATH's first full-length, "The Hinderers" was a well-intended, yet ultimately directionless and obviously pieced together foray into the blood-red waters of hybrid-metal, one that even the band themselves would rather see take a dirtnap (let's see who picks up on this one…),I'm not goin...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Completes Work On New Solo Album

After seven months in the studio, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has completed work on his ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox". Produced and arranged by Marty, the new disc reflects the chaotic lifestyle of Tokyo, its unique music and Marty's futuristic interpretation of it. According to a postin...

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MASTODON, EXTREMA Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

MASTODON and EXTREMA have been confirmed for this year's Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-28 at Brianteo Stadium, Monza, Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, June 27: L-stage: HEAVEN & HELL 21.15 - 22.45 QUEENSRŸCHE 18.15 - 19.30 EDGUY 15.45 - 16.45 EP...