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X JAPAN Mainman Issues Statement Regarding Former Bassist's Passing

X JAPAN mainman Yoshiki has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former bassist Taiji Sawada: "Receiving the news of Taiji's death has left me speechless. I don't know how to cope with the loss yet. "Playing at the Nissan Stadium together last year brings memories as...

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Former X JAPAN/LOUDNESS Bassist Dies

According to Mariana's Variety, former X JAPAN and LOUDNESS bassist Taiji Sawada passed away before noon at the intensive care unit in Commonwealth Health Center, Saipan yesterday (July 17). Sawada, 45, was arrested by federal authorities for being unruly on a flight to Saipan and was brought to CHC...

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Malaysian Rock Singer Fulfills LOUDNESS Dream

According to Malay Mail, Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, better known as Amy, the frontman of Malaysian rock legends SEARCH, will achieve a major dream on July 24 when he performs as guest artiste with Japanese heavy metal group LOUDNESS, which was co-founded by electric guitarist Akira Takasaki. The show, bi...

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LOUDNESS: New Video Interview With AKIRA TAKASAKI

In the video clip below, guitarist Akira Takasaki of veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS talks about celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's formation; the group's most recent album, "King Of Pain"; and what to expect from LOUDNESS' upcoming effort. Quality multi-camera video footage of LOUDN...

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LOUDNESS: More High-Quality Multi-Cam Footage From Cleveland

Quality multi-camera video footage of Japanese metallers LOUDNESS performing the song "Shadows Of War" on May 22, 2011 at the Beachland Ballroom in in Cleveland, Ohio can be viewed below. The footage from filmed in 1080p high definition by Ken Kitt and Kim Schleeper, and was edited and produced by K...

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LOUDNESS: Long Island Signing Session Announced

Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS will take part in an autograph-signing session on Sunday, June 5 at Looney Tunes (31 Brookvale Ave.) in West Babylon, New York beginning at 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 631.587.7722 or visit LooneyTunesCDs.com. Quality multi-camera video footage of LOUDNES...

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LOUDNESS: High-Quality Multi-Cam Footage From Cleveland

Quality multi-camera video footage of Japanese metallers LOUDNESS performing the songs "Heavy Chains" and "In The Mirror" on May 22, 2011 at the Beachland Ballroom in in Cleveland, Ohio can be viewed below. The footage from filmed in 1080p high definition by Ken Kitt and Kim Schleeper, and was edite...

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LOUDNESS To Be Rejoined By Singer MIKE VESCERA At Tonight's Nashville Concert

Vocalist Mike Vescera will rejoin his former LOUDNESS bandmates on stage tonight (Monday, May 23) at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee to perform the song "Soldier Of Fortune". Vescera says, "I'm looking forward to seeing the guys; it will be a great night, I'm sure!" Vescera joined LOUDNESS...

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'In The Pit' With LOUDNESS

Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS are featured in "Metal Moment" podcast's latest video series, "In The Pit With Loudness". The 15-minute clip, which can be seen below, features footage of the band's May 10, 2011 concert in Santa Clara, California as well as a short Japanese-language interview wit...

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LOUDNESS Returns To Hollywood; Photos, Video Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of LOUDNESS' May 11, 2011 headlining concert at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below. Check out photos of the concert at this location (courtesy of Stephanie Cabral). A brand new song from LOUDNESS entitled "The Eternal Soldiers" serves as the openi...

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PRIMAL FEAR, TNT, Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Members Featured On 'Memorial For A Wish'

Norwegian musician and composer Andreas Nergrd has spent the past year writing material for a metal musical entitled "Memorial For A Wish". The musical is currently being recorded at the Trondheim Studio in Trondheim, Norway with producer Conor Patrick for release as two separate albums ("Act 1" and...

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MIKE VESCERA, RUDY SARZO, SCOTT TRAVIS, CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Form Supergroup

A brand new metal "supergroup" featuring Chris Impellitteri on lead guitar, Scott Travis (JUDAS PRIEST) on drums, Rudy Sarzo (DIO, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE) on bass, and Mike Vescera (LOUDNESS, OBSESSION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on vocals is currently being recorded in a Los Angeles Studio for Sony. Chri...

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EDGUY Begins Recording New Album

After a successful world tour of more than 100 concerts all over the globe in support of their latest CD, "Tinnitus Sanctus", German melodic metallers EDGUY have entered the studio to begin recording a new album. Still under the influence of their arena tour as special guests of the SCORPIONS and th...

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ANTHRAX Bassist To Judge 'The Next Big Metal Band' Competition

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello will serve as one of the "celebrity" judges at the J&R-sponsored competition "The Next Big Metal Band" this Saturday, April 9 in downtown Manhattan at J&R Music (23 Park Row in New York City, across from City Hall Park). Asian metalists FIRESIGN will face off agai...

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Scheepers

You didn't expect the German version of Rob Halford (vocally, folks…vocally) to release a solo album that didn't sound at least a little bit like PRIMAL FEAR, or JUDAS PRIEST and HALFORD for that matter, did you? I didn't think so. That's good because on SCHEEPERS' self-titled debut, at least half t...