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THREAT SIGNAL Announces New Guitarist

Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL have issued the following update: "We are pleased to announce guitarist Adam Weber as the final piece of the THREAT SIGNAL puzzle. The writing process with Adam has already begun, and we're all looking forward to recording and touring with him." THREAT SIGNAL recentl...

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SWORN ENEMY Guitarist Comments On Upcoming Tour With Reunited EARTH CRISIS

Queens, New York-based hardcore/metal act SWORN ENEMY kicks of the North American touring cycle for its highly acclaimed new album, "Maniacal", on February 29 as part of the much-anticipated EARTH CRISIS reunion tour, a month-long trek which also features TERROR, SHAI HULUD, DOWN TO NOTHING and RECO...

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RUSH's NEIL PEART Named 'Drummer Of The Year'

Neil Peart proves that he is still percussively pertinent to a younger generation of drummers by winning DRUM! magazine's "Drummies 2007" "Drummer Of The Year". He also won four other awards. Neil Peart, who turned 55 on September 12, received some pretty cool belated birthday presents from Enter Mu...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Records Holiday Classics

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has recorded a set of four holiday classics as an online feature release, entitled "Jordan's Holiday Seasonings". These solo piano performances were recorded December 20 in Jordan's living room on his beloved Steinway D, and recorded direct to Korg's amazing M...

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SWORN ENEMY: Interview, Performance Footage Posted Online

Queens, New York-based hardcore/metal act SWORN ENEMY recently annihilated Europe with HATEBREED, AGNOSTIC FRONT and IGNITE. Commented guitarist Lorenzo Antonucci: "We just got back from our biggest European tour ever. It was amazing to meet back up with all of our friends in HATEBREED, AGNOSTIC FRO...

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DREAM THEATER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH, SOULFLY Members Reveal Favorite Albums Of 2007

Members of DREAM THEATER, OPETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH, SOULFLY and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD are among the Roadrunner Records artists whose favorite albums of 2007 have been posted on the Roadrunner web site at this location. A few musicians' selections can be found below. Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Forsaken' Video Teaser Available

DREAM THEATER's new anime-themed video, "Forsaken", will premiere in early 2008. To whet the fans' appetites, Roadrunner Records is offering a peek at the video's main characters at this location (that's Leo on the left and Alice on the right). DREAM THEATER will be on Xbox LIVE later today (Wedneda...

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DREAM THEATER Blowing Off Steam With 'Crimson Skies'

Progressive rock masters DREAM THEATER will be on Xbox LIVE December 5 playing Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge (and maybe a different title as well) as they blow off some steam after the release of their ninth album, "Systematic Chaos". If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want to go up i...

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THREAT SIGNAL Interviewed By 'Fashion Model': Video Available

"International fashion model" Jordan conducted an interview with Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL for the new show "Invoke the Metal". The nine-minute clip — which includes THREAT SIGNAL performance footage — can be viewed below. THREAT SIGNAL recently uploaded the demo version of a new song, entitl...

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AS I LAY DYING Members Dabble In Magic In New York City; Video Available

Real Magic TV recently sat down with AS I LAY DYING's Jordan Mancino (drums),Phil Sgrosso (rhythm guitar) and Nick Hipa (lead guitar) for some magic and an interview in New York City. Watch the nine-minute clip below. AS I LAY DYING has just launched its first official fan community, The Forsaken....

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Heavy Metal Refugees To 'Iraq' N Roll' In Istanbul

Asli Saglam of the Turkish Daily News reports: The story of Iraqi heavy metal music band ACRASSICAUDA is an adventure of war, death threats and survival. Five youngsters, inspired by famous western metal bands, formed the band in Baghdad in 2001. Even though they are famous in Iraq they could only g...

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HENRY ROLLINS: 'I Like To Be On The Road More Often Than Not'

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has issued the following update: "I have just returned from the first leg of the Provoked Tour. "Before I say anything else, I wanted to thank all of you who showed up. Also, to all the people I met out by the bus after the show, thanks for sticking around, ...

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DREAM THEATER: New Interview With JORDAN RUDESS Posted Online

MusicPlayers.com has posted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The discussion covers the musical direction chosen for his new solo CD, "The Road Home", the guest contributions to the project, the ongoing evolution of Jordan's keyboard setup, programming, and technical style....

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DEAR BLACK DIARY Calls It Quits

Guelph, Ontario-based act DEAR BLACK DIARY has announced that it will disband following two final shows in Oshawa and Niagara Falls with Montreal's 3 MILE SCREAM. "We at the DEAR BLACK DIARY camp have decided that it's time for a must needed change," says bassist Steve Ferraro. "After years of slugg...

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ENUFF Z'NUFF Drummer Dies After Long Battle With Cancer

ENUFF Z'NUFF drummer Ricky Parent passed away yesterday (Saturday, October 27) after a long battle with cancer. According to antiMUSIC, Ricky Parent was born in Passaic, New Jersey. His spent his childhood in New Jersey and New York before he headed to Los Angeles to follow his rock n' roll dream. R...