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SLAYER: 'Reign In Blood' Book Now On Sale
Continuum Books' "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER, is now on sale. The book made its world debut at Square Records in Akron, Ohio Saturday, May 31. The first three copies were signed by author D.X. Ferris, on sale for a special price of $6.66, and numbered 6, 66...May 31, 2008
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces Japanese Tour Dates
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will embark on the "Marty's World - Mission 1 Loud Addict" Japanese tour in July. The dates are as follows: July 09 - Osaka, Japan - Shinsaibashi Quattro July 11 - Nagoya, Japan - Quattro July 18 - Tokyo, Japan - Liquid Room Friedman is currently in the studi...May 29, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Perform Japanese National Anthem At Drift Racing D1 Grand Prix In Tokyo
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will perform the Japanese national anthem at the Drift Racing D1 Grand Prix in Tokyo on June 8. This will mark the first time a non-Japanese has performed the anthem at such an event. Friedman's "Street Demon" (off his 2006 solo album "Loudspeaker") has been...May 19, 2008
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SEATTLE MARINERS Superstar Using MARTY FRIEDMAN Music As New Theme Song
Inspired by former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's TV performance of the Japanese standard "Amagi Goe", Seattle Mariners superstar Ichiro Suzuki will use Marty's new version of Sayuri Ishikawa's classic track as his new theme song. Marty arranged and played the cut last winter on the prime time...April 23, 2008
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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Appear In 'Detroit Metal City' Movie
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following message: "'Ii-Jyan J-Pop!' (Awesome J-Pop!),Marty's new hardcover book released by Nikkei Entertainment on April 7, is currently #38 in the overall sales ranking at Amazon.jp. This book offers an in-depth and ve...April 21, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Singer To Perform At JEFF HEALEY Tribute Concert
According to CBC News, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan is among the artists who will participate in a pair of Toronto tribute concerts to honor Canadian guitar great Jeff Healey, who died March 2 of cancer. Jeff Healey's backup band JAZZ WIZARDS will open the first tribute concert May 3. CREAM vocalis...April 9, 2008
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Former JOURNEY Singer To Serve As Celebrity Judge For Brooklyn's 'Senior Idol' Contest
Former lead singer of JOURNEY, Steve Augeri, will serve as the celebrity judge in Brooklyn 1st Senior Idol Contest sponsored by AARP Chapter #5055, to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at Xaverian High School located at 7100 Shore Road in Brooklyn. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn-St...April 3, 2008
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TOURNIQUET Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Aaron Guerra of the Los Angeles-based Christian neo-classical progressive thrash metal band TOURNIQUET has issued the following statement: "I am passing along the news to everyone that I have stepped down as the guitarist of TOURNIQUET. I am unable to continue in my role as TOURNIQUET's gu...March 31, 2008
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DAVE MUSTAINE On CHRIS BRODERICK: 'I Feel Like OZZY Felt When He Discovered RANDY RHOADS'
Phil Freeman of Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Edge: You recently went through another lineup change [the departure of guitarist Glen Drover]. How do you hire a team of brothers and then get rid of one...March 29, 2008
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LOCH VOSTOK Completes Work On New Album
Sweden's LOCH VOSTOK have completed work on their new album, due later in the year. The CD contains nine songs of "intricate lyricism." According to the band, "Teddy [Mller; vocals/guitar] and Fredrik [Klingwall; keyboards] spent weeks preparing the lyrical content by watching conspiracy theory-them...March 17, 2008
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Promoting New Solo Album With Japanese TV Appearances
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following message: "Marty's latest album, 'Future Addict', was released in Japan by Avex today! March started with Marty in full promotion mode, including live appearances on several TV programs, including two of the longe...March 12, 2008
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Do You Want To Have Dinner With DAVE MUSTAINE?
The Canadian branch of Roadrunner Records is offering fans an opportunity to win a "dinner" with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. To enter the contest, go to this location. Dave Mustaine was interviewed by "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel, hosted by AFTER ALL g...March 5, 2008
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MEGADETH: New Audio Interview With DAVE MUSTAINE Available
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed by "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel, hosted by AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme. Topics include: touring with "the BLACK SABBATH cover band," James Hetfield kicking Mustaine's dog and Mustaine subsequently kick...March 5, 2008
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THE COLD SIDE Seeking Lead Vocalist
THE COLD SIDE, the new New Jersey-based melodic death/thrash band featuring Chris Hawkins (ex-THE BINARY CODE) on drums, Khalid Ilahi (BEYOND SHADOWS) on guitar, Mike Friedman on guitar, and Brian Sutich (ex-FAKEKNIFE) on bass, is currently seeking a lead vocalist. All applicants "must be able to si...March 2, 2008
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