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Conduit
It's been said by many in the screamo and metalcore sanctions that Welsh melodo-punkers FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND have bested their American counterparts in the decade-plus they've been romping and crooning along. While UNDEROATH and SILVERSTEIN will probably be viewed as the most popular if not the best...February 4, 2013
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Video: DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Demonstrates Ivory II Virtual Piano Plug-Ins
World-renowned keyboard giant Jordan Rudess of DREAM THEATER performed live on the new Ivory II virtual piano plug-ins by Synthogy at the ILIO booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Californi...February 4, 2013
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AXL ROSE Reportedly Close to Losing Lawsuit Against ACTIVISION For Featuring SLASH
The Pulse Of Radio reports that GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose looks like he may lose his $20 million lawsuit filed against video game giant Activision Blizzard, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rose sued the company in November 2010, claiming that it used an image of former GUNS guitarist Slash...January 31, 2013
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GIANT X Featuring RUNNING WILD Members: Making Of Debut Album - Part 3 (Video)
GIANT X, the new band formed by RUNNING WILD members Rolf Kasparek and Peter J. Jordan, will release its debut album, "I", on January 18 in Germany, January 21 in the rest of Europe and January 22 in USA/Canada via Steamhammer/SPV. The third in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes foo...January 14, 2013
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FOR TODAY Guitarist 'Quits' Band After Posting Controversial Tweets On Homosexuality, Religion
Guitarist Mike Reynolds has quit the Christian metalcore band FOR TODAY — just one day after posting a string of controversial tweets on homosexuality and religion. The remaining members of FOR TODAY have released the following statement regarding Mike's exit from the group: "Mike Reynolds is no lon...January 11, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED: JAMES HETFIELD Is 'The Best' At Playing Guitar And Singing At The Same Time
Geeks Of Doom recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist, and current NEWSTED frontman, Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Geeks of Doom: You must have seen online that the video and the [NEWSTED] song "Soldierhead" are j...January 11, 2013
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MARILYN MANSON, EDDIE VEDDER, HENRY ROLLINS, CAMP FREDDY Featured On 'West Of Memphis' Soundtra
Marilyn Manson, Eddie Vedder, Henry Rollins and CAMP FREDDY are among the artists who have contributed songs to the star-studded soundtrack to the documentary film "West Of Memphis: Voices Of Justice", which investigates the wrongful imprisonment of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley...January 11, 2013
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FOR TODAY Guitarist: 'Homosexuality Is A Sin'
Guitarist Mike Reynolds of the Christian metalcore band FOR TODAY says that "homosexuality is a sin" and is urging fellow Christians to "separate" themselves from any "civil religion that advocates sin." In a series of tweets earlier today, Reynolds commented on the news of Pastor Louie Giglio's wit...January 10, 2013
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DEF LEPPARD: Hollywood Billboard Advertising Las Vegas Shows Unveiled
A photo of the giant billboard situatued high above Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California advertising DEF LEPPARD's upcoming Las Vegas shows can be seen below. DEF LEPPARD will play its 1987 album, "Hysteria", in its entirety as part of the Las Vegas residency, which is scheduled to kick off at...January 9, 2013
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Quebec Magnetic
Robert Trujillo saved this band. That's a fact. Many metal fans are ready to disown METALLICA once again after their left-of-center (to put it nicely) collaboration with Lou Reed, "Lulu". Yet, the Metalli-dudes are as savvy as Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in working this market to their best advant...January 6, 2013
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SUBSIGNAL To Enter Studio In February
SUBSIGNAL, the German band featuring former SIEGES EVEN members Arno Menses (vocals) and Markus Steffen (guitar),will enter the studio in February to begin recording its third album, "Paraìso", for a September release. The group states: "We will be recording nine tracks with an approximate playing...January 4, 2013
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GIANT X Featuring RUNNING WILD Members: Audio Samples Of Entire Debut Album
GIANT X, the new band formed by RUNNING WILD members Rolf Kasparek and Peter J. Jordan, will release its debut album, "I", on January 18 in Germany, January 21 in the rest of Europe and January 22 in USA/Canada via Steamhammer/SPV. Audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on the CD can be .....December 24, 2012
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Singer: 'We Are A Theatrical Band And Always Want To Change Things Up'
Robert Cavuoto of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with vocalist Andy Biersack of Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES. Guitar International: "Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones" is a tremendously cohesive-sounding CD where all the songs fit well together...December 20, 2012
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Memorial Services For Former EDWIN DARE Drummer To Be Held Tomorrow
Memorial services for Tommy Kollman — former drummer for the progressive hard rock band EDWIN DARE and brother of EDWIN DARE founder, acclaimed guitarist Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, GLENN HUGHES) — will be held this coming Friday, December 21 at 5:00 p.m. at Bowditch P...December 20, 2012
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Former EDWIN DARE Drummer Killed By Deputy In Florida
Tommy Kollman — former drummer for the progressive hard rock band EDWIN DARE and brother of EDWIN DARE founder, acclaimed guitarist Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, GLENN HUGHES) — was shot and killed by by a deputy in Fort Myers Beach, Florida this past weekend. According...December 19, 2012
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