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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Produces New UNTIMELY DEMISE EP

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has produced the new EP from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada-based metallers UNTIMELY DEMISE. Recorded this past November, the four-song effort contains "original-sounding thrashy speed metal filled with solo madness and ARCH ENEMY-esque vocals mixe...

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Author Discusses 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book

Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with British journalist/author Joel McIver. Topics of discussion included McIver's new book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton's foreword, the possibility of a DEICIDE autobiography, and plans to release a biog...

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FORBIDDEN: 'We Are Extremely Excited About STEVE SMYTH Joining Us For Our Newest Chapter'

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on January 9, reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have now officially confirmed that they have parted ways with guitarist Glen Alvelais and have replaced him with Steve Smyth (TESTAMENT, NEVERMORE). Commented the group in a statement: "Throughout...

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THE CHELSEA SMILES Announces New Guitarist

THE CHELSEA SMILES, a rock 'n roll/glam band formed in 2004 featuring guitarist Todd Youth (ex-MURPHYS LAW, D-GENERATION, DANZIG),bassist Johnny Martin and drummer Karl "Rockfist" Rosqvist, has announced the addition of guitarist and Detroit native RJ Ronquillo to the group's ranks. RJ, who is an i...

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ALCATRAZZ Featuring GRAHAM BONNET: More Dates Announced

ALCATRAZZ featuring Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, IMPELLITTERI) has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 13 - Paladino's - Tarzana, CA Feb. 27 - The Haunt - Yonkers, NY (w/ SEVEN WITCHES) Feb. 28 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA (w/ SEVEN WITCHES) ALCATRAZZ featuring Graham Bonnet is: Graham Bonnet - Lead Voc...

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MEGADETH: NAMM Appearances Announced

MEGADETH members Dave Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and Shawn Drover (drums) will participate in the following signing sessions 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: * Dave Mustaine:...

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Guitarist GLEN ALVELAIS Quits FORBIDDEN; STEVE SMYTH Steps In

Guitarist Glen Alvelais has left reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN and has been replaced by Steve Smyth (TESTAMENT, NEVERMORE). Commented Glen: "Back in October of 2008, I felt it better to remove myself from the business part of the band with the hopes I could go forward playin...

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MEGADETH Begins Recording New Album

MEGADETH has commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. "I laid down drum tracks for the first two songs [on Wednesday, January 7], which I am happy to say, turned out quite well," drummer Shawn Drover writes in an on...

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NASHVILLE PUSSY: New Album Release Date, Artwork Revealed

Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY will release its long-awaited fifth album, "From Hell To Texas", on February 3 in Europe and February 10 in the U.S. via SPV/Steamhammer Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Pedernales Studio in Spicewood, Texas with producer Daniel Rey and was engineered and mixed by...

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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON Slams POISON's BRET MICHAELS

Bassist/vocalist Glen Benton of Florida-based death metallers DEICIDE has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Glen's Bible verse of the day… "Be it to me to thrust morality into anything I write, and I'm sure once again I will get a lot of guff over this, but man it has to be said ...

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Excerpts From 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book Posted Online

Two excerpts from Joel McIver's twelfth book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", have been placed online at the U.K.-based author's web site. Chosen at random from the 100 entries, the excerpts discuss the guitar genius of the late Chuck Schuldiner of DEATH and Kirk Windstein of DOWN. "The 100 Gre...

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MEGADETH's SHAWN DROVER: 'Like A Kid In A Candy Store'

MEGADETH is in the final stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected later this year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (Ma...

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MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH Members Reveal Favorite Albums Of 2008

The official Roadrunner Records web site has been updated with top-album picks for 2008 from a number of artists that are signed to the label, including members of MACHINE HEAD, MEGADETH, DEVILDRIVER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and TRIVIUM. A few of the selections follow below. The entire list can be found a...

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SCOTT WEILAND's Musical Director: Why You Shouldn't Scream For STP Songs At WEILAND Solo Shows

Los Angeles-based producer/engineer/guitarist Doug Grean, who is a guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland's live solo band, has issued the following update: "So we've finished the first set of [Scott Weiland solo] tour dates. These...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Talks GIGANTOUR, Coffee; Video Available

"Uranium", which is exclusively available on Fuse On Demand, sat down with Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH to talk about the band's history, Gigantour and Mustaine's brand of coffee. The full interview is available all January long only on Fuse on Demand. Watch a clip below. Fuse on Demand is available on...