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CAULDRON Charged With Public Drunkenness

Canadian heavy metal heroes CAULDRON have run into trouble with the law in Toronto and have been charged with public drunkenness. CAULDRON singer Jason Decay explains how they kicked off 2009 in true metal style: "Me and Chris [Rites, drums] just got hit up with public drunkenness charges for drinki...

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TIWANAKU: New Demo Tracks Mastered

TIWANAKU, the central Florida-based metal band featuring Wade Black (CRIMSON GLORY) on vocals, Emo Mowery (ex-NOCTURNUS) on guitar/vocals and Mike Estes (BURNING INSIDE, ACHERON) on guitar, has issued the following update: "While we are completing the pre-production work for the debut album, we want...

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BENEDICTUM: New Video Interview Available

Angel Of Metal conducted an interview with San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM at the Hard Rock Hell II festival, which was held in early December 2008 in Prestatyn, Wales, U.K. Watch the 10-minute chat below. BENEDICTUM's sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", was relea...

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CAULDRON Completes Work On Full-Length Debut

Toronto, Ontario, Canada's CAULDRON has finished recording and mixing the band's full-length debut, "Chained To The Nite", due later in the year via Earache Records. The CD was produced by Ian Blurton and was mixed by Neil Kernon (DOKKEN, QUEENSRŸCHE, JUDAS PRIEST) and is scheduled for release on Ap...

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DENDURA Parts Ways With Bassist

DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has parted ways with bassist Jason Stevens. He explained in a statement, "DENDURA is on an exciting and difficult journey; a journey where soul-searching is required and utmost dedication is expected. For those of you t...

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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'

This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...

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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...

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TIWANAKU: New Demo Tracks Posted Online

TIWANAKU, the central Florida-based metal band featuring Wade Black (CRIMSON GLORY) on vocals, Emo Mowery (ex-NOCTURNUS) on guitar/vocals and Mike Estes (BURNING INSIDE, ACHERON) on guitar, has posted two new demo tracks on its official web site. Check out "Playing God" and "Ghost War" at this locat...

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CHRIS POLAND's OHM: To Open For GEORGE LYNCH In Anaheim

OHM:, the progressive rock fusion project featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland, will open for George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) during this year's NAMM show on Saturday, January 17 at Tone Merchants in Anaheim, California. Advance reservations can be made by contacting Tone Merchants at n...

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GEORGE LYNCH, RICHIE KOTZEN, PAUL GILBERT: First 'The Guitar Generation' Dates Revealed

George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) and Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will join forces for a tour dubbed "The Guitar Generation". The two-month trek is expected to launch February 25 in San Diego. So far the following dates have been confirmed: Feb. 25 - House of Blue...

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ROB ZOMBIE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Take Part In SAMSON's NAMM Program

Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artist relations program and will once again showcase this program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. This year, Samson's all-star schedule will feature over 20 artists from varying genres signing autographs and demonstratin...

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KIP WINGER Says LARS ULRICH Is 'Not Really That Talented'

WINGER frontman Kip Winger was recently interviewed by rock and roll comic C.C. Banana. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. C.C. Banana: In 2005 you were a featured artist on the VH1 Metal Mania Stripped Across America Tour, along with DON DOKKEN, STEPHEN PEARCY and FIREHOUSE. Jani Lane was a...

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SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST: Dates For Next Year's Event Announced

The organizers of the South Texas Rock Fest have announced that next year's event will be held May 22-24, 2009 in downtown San Antonio Texas. More details will be made available soon. This year's South Texas Rock Fest took place July 11-13 at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Anto...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: Video Interview Posted Online

Midwest Nights conducted an interview with Sebastian Bach this past summer when the former SKID ROW singer was on tour with POISON and DOKKEN. Watch the 19-minute chat below. Bach is currently working on material for a full-length country album with the writing team of Jeffrey Steele and Vicky McGeh...

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DENDURA Singer Issues Studio Update

DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, recently entered the studio with Grammy Award-winning producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, QUEENSRŸCHE, DOKKEN) to begin recording its new album for a 2009 release. Vocalist Aziza A. Poggi has issued the following update: "...