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ALEX SKOLNICK's Volcano Blues

TESTAMENT and ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued the following update: "Question: What happens when you combine the Icelandic volcano with a European jazz tour and a heavy metal festival in the Philippines? "Answer: A guitarist who has circumnavigated the globe. "In a matter of da...

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MICHAEL MONROE To Perform In New York City For First Time In Over 10 Years

One of Finland's greatest musical exports, legendary rocker Michael Monroe returns to the U.S. for a special New York City show on Sunday, May 9 at Highline Ballroom. Prior to the Highline show, Michael Monroe and his bandmates will perform at a private John Varvatos event on May 6 as part of John V...

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PRETTY MAIDS, TOKYO BLADE Members To Guest On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'

Guitarist Ken Hammer of Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS and Andy Boulton of the newly revamped lineup of the NWOBHM band TOKYO BLADE will guest on the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The interview will take place during the Sunday, April 25 broadcast from 6 to 8 p.m. EST...

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ALICE COOPER/Ex-MEGADETH Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Interviewed

Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Y&T) on April 21, 2010. Jimmy spoke about the ALICE COOPER/ROB ZOMBIE tour; HAIL!; new ALICE COOPER recording; adjustments in drumming for different bands; r...

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ICARUS WITCH To Support Y&T

Pittsburgh traditional metallers ICARUS WITCH will support Y&T on their July/August 2010 tour. ICARUS WITCH will continue promoting its recent release, "Draw Down The Moon", this time with former DIRTY LOOKS guitarist/backing vocalist Christopher Shaner as the new frontman and PAUL DI'ANNO axema...

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DAVE LOMBARDO's PHILM: New Performance Footage, Photos Available

Video footage of the Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate PHILM — featuring drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER),guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE),and bassist Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) — performing a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Symptom Of The Universe" on...

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KORN: More New Album Details Revealed

According to HardDrive Radio, KORN's new album, "Korn III - Remember Who You Are", will be released on July 13. The first single from the CD, "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)", will go for radio adds on May 3-4. KORN's ninth offering, "Korn III - Remember Who You Are", is the band's first effort for brand...

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MICHAEL MONROE Interviewed In London

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe and members of his solo band were interviewed on April 9, 2010 before they performed at the Islington Academy in London, England. Watch the chat in two parts below. Guitarist Todd Youth (DANZIG, MOTÖRHEAD, GLEN CAMPBELL, SAMHAIN, D GENERATION, CHELSEA SMILE...

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TREAT Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Reunited Swedish hard rockers TREAT have been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN...

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Y&T To Film 'I'm Coming Home' Video Next Week

Y&T, featuring original members Dave Meniketti (vocals and lead guitars) and Phil Kennemore (bass),along with longtime members John Nymann (guitar) and Mike Vanderhule (drums),will release its first studio album in 13 years, aptly titled "Facemelter", in Europe on May 21 via Frontiers Records....

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BRUJERIA: New York City Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of BRUJERIA's April 11, 2010 concert at the Webster Hall in New York City can be viewed below (courtesy of "hectordiazmontes"). BRUJERIA's current touring lineup includes CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker (a.k.a. El Cynico) on bass, ex-CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Adrian Erlandsson (a...

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GUNS N' ROSES Singer Says There Is 'No Word' On Whether Costa Rica Concert Will Be Rescheduled

GUNS N' ROSES frontman and sole original member Axl Rose has released the following message via Twitlonger.com, a related Twitter site where one can post messages longer than 140 characters: "3 shows 2 go!! No word on if there'll b a makeup 4 Costa Rica. Though we'd obviously rather have a had a fun...

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PESTILENCE: Rehearsal Recording Of New Song Posted Online

Resurrected late '80s/early '90s death metallers PESTILENCE have posted a new song called "amgoD" to their MySpace page. According to the band, "It's just a rehearsal [recording] with new drummer Yuma [Van Eekelen]. Just guitars and drums...but it turned out pretty sick and we wanted to share!!" PES...

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W.A.S.P. Cancels Shows In Mexico, Peru, Chile And Colombia

According to Publimetro, W.A.S.P.'s previously announced shows in Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia have been cancelled. No reason was given for the dates being called off. Eyescream Productions, which was responsible for organizing the Mexican dates, issued a statement apologizing for the cancellati...

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HIGH ON FIRE Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

HIGH ON FIRE has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (...