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Voyage.../Dawn of the End

Sometimes all it takes is a monolithic riff, a rumbling pace, and smoke-damaged vocal to float one's boat. Some might even say an hour's worth of it is even better. Such is the case with RUNEMAGICK's "Voyage to Desolation/Dawn of the End", and in this writer's opinion, that's a good thing. Eighteen...

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Thousands Evacuated From QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Gig In Australia

AAP reports that thousands of fans were forced to temporarily evacuate a concert by QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE in Hobart, Australia Friday night (April 4) when a stage light overheated, filling the venue with smoke. Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) said the Hobart City Hall was cleared just before the band...

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PISTON DRIVEN Featuring Ex-DROPBOX Guitarist: New Music Posted Online

PISTON DRIVEN, the new band featuring guitarist Joey "Smoke" Wilkinson (ex-DROPBOX, SAINT CAINE),drummer Scotty O'Ferrall (ex-SMOKE STAR),guitarist John Heintz, vocalist Mike Affinito and bassist Mike Trovato, has uploaded two songs "Media Bias" and "What's It To You" to its MySpace page. PISTON D...

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SYMPHONY X Kicks Off North American Tour; Setlist Revealed

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X kicked off their North American tour last night (Thursday, April 3) at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Oculus Ex Inferni (intro) 02. Set the World on Fire 03. Domination 04. Serpent's Kiss 05. Masquerade 06. Parad...

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DEEP PURPLE Tops Riff Poll

ThisIsNottingham.co.uk reports that DEEP PURPLE's rock anthem "Smoke On The Water" is the track with the greatest guitar riff of all time, according to a new survey. The vintage hard rock song was crowned the greatest piece of strumming by Guitar-X students at London's Tech Music Schools. The song b...

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PHIL SOUSSAN Discusses BIG NOIZE On 95.1 WZZO; Audio Available

Bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) was interviewed by The Bearman and Keith of 95.1 WZZO in Allentown, Pennsylvania about BIG NOIZE Phil's new "supergroup" collaboration with vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),drumme...

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VINNY APPICE Discusses BIG NOIZE On 95.1 WZZO; Audio Available

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) was interviewed by The Bearman and Keith of 95.1 WZZO in Allentown, Pennsylvania about BIG NOIZE Vinny's new "supergroup" collaboration with vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),guitarist Carlos Cavazo...

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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says Tour With HEAVEN AND HELL And MOTRHEAD Is 'Looking Very Real'

A 29-minute audio interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford which aired on last night's (March 29) edition of "The Classic Metal Show" is available for streaming in three parts below. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Classic Metal Show: I interviewed you back when TWO [Rob's one-off ind...

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DOWN: Moscow Footage Posted Online

DOWN kicked off its European tour on March 18 at the B1 Maximum club in Moscow, Russia. Fan-filmed video footage from the concert can be viewed below (courtesy of "MaxRzn"). The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Underneath Everything 02. The Path 03. Lysergik Funeral Procession 04. Pillars Of Eter...

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STEELHEART: Video Tribute To Original Drummer Posted Online

A six-minute video tribute to the original STEELHEART drummer John Fowler who passed away on March 21 at 11:00 p.m. from a brain aneurysm can be viewed below. STEELHEART frontman Miljenko "Mike" Matijevic has issued the following statement regarding Fowler's passing: "John was a true musician, dedic...

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SATYRICON Members Jam With DOWN In Oslo; Crappy Video Available

SATYRICON's Satyr (vocals) and Frost (drums) joined DOWN on stage this past Tuesday (March 25) at the Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway to perform the song "Bury Me In Smoke". Very crappy-quality, cellphone camera, fan-filmed video footage of the jam can be viewed below. SATYRICON is currently writing mat...

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LAMB OF GOD In Writing Mode

LAMB OF GOD's official MySpace page has issued the following news bulletin: "Chris Adler (drums) and Willie Adler (guitars) are now back from a very successful and sold-out clinic tour across Germany. "The band is currently hard at work on the upcoming DVD release. Although no official release or ti...

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STEELHEART Frontman Comments On Passing Of Band's Original Drummer

STEELHEART frontman Miljenko "Mike" Matijevic has issued the following statement regarding the passing of the group's original drummer John Fowler: "I am deeply sad to say my old friend and the original drummer of STEELHEART, John Fowler, has passed away on Friday March 21 at 11:00 p.m. from a brain...

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Original STEELHEART Drummer JOHN FOWLER Passes Away

Sleaze Roxx has received the following statement regarding the passing of original STEELHEART drummer John Fowler (most recently a member of THE VOODOO JETS): "THE VOODOO JETS have joined friends and family in mourning the loss of standout drummer, dear friend, and loving father John Fowler. Fowler,...

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Original STEELHEART Drummer 'Expected To Pass' By Friday

Micah Sheveloff, bandmate of original STEELHEART drummer John Fowler, has released the following update to Sleaze Roxx regarding John's medical condition: "This past Monday, dear friend and VOODOO JETS drummer John Fowler suffered a brain aneurysm and is currently on life support in hospital. Doctor...