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SPINAL TAP Recording First New Material In Nearly 20 Years
According to BBC News, SPINAL TAP — the spoof English heavy metal band which is the brainchild of American actors Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest — is recording its first new material in nearly twenty years. Shearer, who these days voices several "Simpsons" characters, told BBC 5...February 3, 2009
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PSYOPUS Taps BELLICIST Bassist
Rochester, New York-based tech grindcore/hardcore outfit PSYOPUS has tapped bassist Brent Glover (pictured below; BELLICIST, ex-RECIPROCAL) as the temporary replacement for Michael Horn, who reportedly quit the band in January. PSYOPUS will release its new album, "Odd Senses", on February 13, 2009 i...February 1, 2009
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FREAKSHOW: Another Song Posted Online
FREAKSHOW, the new project featuring former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, guitarist/vocalist Markus Allen Christopher (M!SS CRAZY) and guitarist Jeff LaBar (CINDERELLA),has posted another song, "Ripper", on the band's MySpace page. Banali recently stated about FREAKSHOW: "It was announced that...February 1, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT: More NAMM Interview Footage Available
Farm TV conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the three-minute chat below. Amott recently signed on with De...January 29, 2009
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CARCASS Announces 'Exhumed To Consume II' Tour
Reunited British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS will return to the United States in March for the "Exhumed to Consume II" tour. The follow-up to last year's highly successful "Exhume to Consume" trek will feature SUICIDE SILENCE, SAMAEL, ARSIS and PSYCROPTIC, plus a few special guests on select date...January 27, 2009
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MEGADETH, SLAYER, TESTAMENT Members At DEAN Booth At NAMM; Photos Available
Photographer Chris Loomis has uploaded more than 200 photos taken at the Dean Guitars photo booth at at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The pictures, which were taken on Friday, Jan...January 25, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Talks About His Guitar Rig At NAMM; Video Available
TC Electronic's Ruy Kuypers conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the two-minute chat below. Amott recently...January 25, 2009
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO At NAMM: Video Footage Available
Bay Area Backstage has posted video footage of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, performing at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim...January 24, 2009
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DARK LAY STILL Signs With BOMBWORKS RECORDS
Bombworks Records has announced the signing of DARK LAY STILL. The band will release its debut album later in the year, featuring several songs updated and re-recorded from its original demos as well as several brand new songs. Hailing from California, DARK LAY STILL plays Scandinavian-influenced sy...January 22, 2009
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SCOTT WEILAND Launches Clothing Line
Scott Weiland, legendary lead singer of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, and Christopher Wicks, designer and owner Rock & Roll Religion, have announced the launch of their much anticipated contemporary men's collection — Weiland for English Laundry. This inaugural collection will debut at Magic Las Vegas on...January 21, 2009
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ALESTORM: First-Ever Demo Recording, Early Video Footage Unearthed
Vocalist Christopher Bowes of the Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM has issued the following update: "I'm sure a lot of you know that we used to be called BATTLEHEART. And we released a couple of demos in 2006, one called 'Terror On The High Seas' and one simply called 'Battleheart'. And they...January 4, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Schedules NAMM Appearances
ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Michael will take part in signing sessions at the Dean Guitars, Randall Amplifiers and Zo...January 3, 2009
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JEFF KOLLMAN Gigging With COSMOSQUAD, BOMBASTIC MEATBATS
Acclaimed Southern California metal fusioneers COSMOSQUAD, featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY, UFO),bassist Christopher Maloney (DWEEZIL ZAPPA, HARDLINE),and drummer Shane Gaalaas (B'Z, GLENN HUGHES, ULI JON ROTH),are scheduled to appear at the Baked Potato (3787 W. Cahuenga...January 2, 2009
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GENITORTURERS Frontwoman To Co-Host DEAN GUITARS' NAMM Webcast
GENITORTURERS frontwoman Gen will co-host this year's live webcast for Dean Guitars at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show along with Lacey Conner (villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels) and Metal Sanaz. Dean will be webcasting li...January 2, 2009
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MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, UFO, TESTAMENT Members To Promote DEAN GUITARS At NAMM
Dean Guitars will unveil its 2009 collection at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Musicians that are scheduled to appear include MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine, MOUNTAIN's Leslie West,...January 1, 2009
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