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Rebuilding KATAGORY V
Bassist Dustin Mitchell of the Utah-based progressive/power metal band KATAGORY V has issued the following update: "It has been a long time since there has been any news or updates in the KATAGORY V camp concerning the next album, so I felt it was time to shed some light on what's been happening ove...February 23, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Talks About Helicopter Incident, No-Clothes Backstage Rule
Nicole Powers of SuicideGirls.com recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. SuicideGirls.com: I heard you had a rather scary incident recently in a helicopter. Can you tell me about that? Tommy: Oh! [laughs] No, there was not...February 13, 2009
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Talks About 'Worship Music'; Audio Available
MTV's HeadbangersBlog.com recently spoke to ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian about the departures of singers Joey Belladonna and John Bush, the addition of new vocalist Dan Nelson and the vibe of the band's new disc, "Worship Music", which is scheduled for a June release on Megaforce Records. You can str...February 13, 2009
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Says He Quit The Band On Last European Tour
Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has issued the following update: "Sippin' on some Sizzurp, sip-sippin'-on-some-sip, sippin' on some Sizzurp, sip-sippin'-on-some-sip... "We're out with METALLICA right now in America (that's right bitches!!... main suppor...February 10, 2009
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BLACK WATER RISING To Release Self-Titled Debut In April
BLACK WATER RISING, the New York-based band featuring former members of STEREOMUD, BOILER ROOM and DUST TO DUST, will release its self-titled debut album on April 7. "Black Water Rising" is a collection of soul-baring, angst-ridden, riff-heavy material that is proudly anchored in the foundations of...February 4, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Performing At KORG Booth At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess performing on the OASYS workstation at the Korg booth 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, can be viewed below. Jordan Rudess'...February 3, 2009
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WINO Schedules Live Debut
WINO, the new solo band of legendary guitarist/vocalist Scott "Wino" Weinrich (SAINT VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SPIRIT CARAVAN, PLACE OF SKULLS, THE HIDDEN HAND),will make its live debut on Saturday, February 7 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. The group will consist of Jean Paul Gaster (CLUTCH, THE B...January 30, 2009
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LIZZY BORDEN Frontman Remembers Late Guitarist COREY JAMES
LIZZY BORDEN singer/namesake has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former guitarist Corey Daum (a.k.a. Corey James),who was killed in a car crash on Saturday morning (January 24) in Nashville, Tennessee: "Corey was a LIZZY BORDEN guitarist from 1989 to 1995; he ap...January 27, 2009
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ANTHRAX To 'Worship Music' For Band's 25th Anniversary
ANTHRAX, one of heavy metal's all-time great acts who, along with SLAYER, METALLICA and MEGADETH, are credited with co-founding the thrash genre, will be returning with "Worship Music", the band's first new studio album in six years and a full-on supporting world tour. "Worship Music" is set for a J...January 26, 2009
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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess taking part in a Roland product demo at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) on January 16, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. Jordan Rudess' latest solo CD, "The Road Home"...January 18, 2009
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IMPENDING DOOM, SLEEPING GIANT, WAR OF AGES Confirmed For FACEDOWN FEST
IMPENDING DOOM, SLEEPING GIANT, WAR OF AGES, FOR TODAY, XDEATHSTARX, A PLEA FOR PURGING, NO INNOCENT VICTIM, as well as 10 more bands from Facedown, Strike First and Dreamt Music will take part in the Facedown Fest 2009 on April 3-4 at The Glass House in Pomona, California. For more information, vis...January 17, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Schedules NAMM Appearances
DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has scheduled the following appearances at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which is held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California: Friday, January 16: * Roland Product Demo – 3:00 p.m. (Roland Performanc...January 14, 2009
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HARPTALLICA: New Tour Dates Announced
HARPTALLICA, the clasically trained harp duo which performs a series of arrangements based on the music of METALLICA, has scheduled the following dates: Jan. 28 - Austin, TX @ Headhunters Jan. 29 - Tulsa, OK @ Mcnellie's Sidebar Jan. 30 - Kansas City, MO @ The Brick Jan. 31 - Lincoln, NE @ Box Aweso...January 9, 2009
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'KISS Rocks Vegas': Video Footage, Photos Available
Las Vegas' famed Fremont Street Experience was home to TributePalooza on New Year's Eve with eight top tribute bands performing classic favorites for all ages from AEROSMITH, BILLY JOEL, DAVID BOWIE, EAGLES, KISS, QUEEN, THE ROLLING STONES and U2 and the world premier of its newest Viva Vision extra...January 3, 2009
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METALLICA Rides COEMAR INFINITY WASH XL Lights To The End Of The Line
Nothing else matters! Wherever they may roam, Coemar Infinity Wash XL lights carry the banner of performance pride, and the glowering METALLICA 2008-2009 Tour is the latest notch-post to wave. The show theme, echoing the coffin motif of the the 25-year-career heavy metal wizards' latest release, "De...January 2, 2009
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