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MEGADETH Mainman Fully Recovered From Neck Surgery

Last September, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine underwent surgery for stenosis, a neck and spine condition that he says was caused by years of headbanging. In a March 31 tweet, Mustaine offered the following update on his health: "Got my 6 mos. X-rays 3/30/12 on my neck. Totally fused, and I can FINA...

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GREAT WHITE Guitarist Talks Split With JACK RUSSELL, Upcoming Album (Audio)

On March 28, Tyson of the 98.7 The Gater radio station in West Palm Beach, Florida conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall. Mark spoke about the band's forthcoming album, "Elation"; their recent 30th-anniversary show; their upcoming tour; and estranged singer Jack Russell. GRE...

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GREAT WHITE: 'Elation' Album Mastered

GREAT WHITE — Mark Kendall (lead guitar),Scott Snyder (bass),Audie Desbrow (drums),Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Terry Ilous (lead vocals) — has finished mastering its new studio album, "Elation", for a May 22 North American release (four days earlier in Europe) via Frontiers Records. Th...

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AC/DC Was Almost Dropped By Record Company In 1977

According to The Pulse Of Radio, AC/DC was in danger of being dropped from their label, Atlantic Records, just prior to the release of the band's 1977 album "Let There Be Rock". Phil Carson, the exec who got AC/DC signed to the label, revealed to Classic Rock magazine, "They'd delivered [1976's] 'Di...

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GREAT WHITE's JACK RUSSELL On Battle Over Band Name, Health And Future Plans

On March 9, Sally Steele of Vegas Rocks! magazine conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell at Count's Vamp'd in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. When asked about the February 2003 blaze at a GREAT WHITE concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island that killed 100 peop...

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TARDY BROTHERS: Tampa Show Canceled

TARDY BROTHERS, the project featuring John Tardy (vocals) and Donald Tardy (drums) of Florida-based death metal veterans OBITUARY, has been forced to cancel its previously announced March 31 concert at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida. John writes on the TARDY BROTHERS Facebook page, "Our father pass...

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Former NOTHINGFACE Bassist's IN FOR THE KILL: 'The Deadliest Surprise' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for "The Deadliest Surprise", a brand new song from former NOTHINGFACE bassist Bill Gaal's IN FOR THE KILL project, can be seen below. The track comes off the project's sophomore full-length album, "This Is The Sweetest Kind Of Lie... You Are The Deadliest Surprise", which w...

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THIN LIZZY To Support GUNS N' ROSES On U.K. Tour

THIN LIZZY will support GUNS N' ROSES on their upcoming U.K. tour. Commented THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham: "To tour with a band the caliber of GUNS N' ROSES is an honor and a privilege. Being on the road with a great band who are also great friends is the perfect way to go. It'¹s ...

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JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI And STEVE MORSE To Join Forces For European 'G3' Tour

Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT),Steve Vai and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) will join forces for the European edition of the G3 tour in July/August. The first confirmed dates are: Jul. 21 - Offenbach, Germany Jul. 23 - München, Germany Jul. 24 - Hamburg, Germany Aug. 01 - Budapest, Hungary Aug. 05 - Moscow,...

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IMPENDING DOOM: 'Baptized In Filth' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Baptized In Filth", the fourth full-length album from Riverside, California-based Christian death metallers IMPENDING DOOM, sold 4,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 106 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Baptized In Filth" was released on March 13. The...

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GREAT WHITE Drummer On 'Elation' Album: 'This Is A New Birth Of The Band'

GREAT WHITE — Mark Kendall (lead guitar),Scott Snyder (bass),Audie Desbrow (drums),Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Terry Ilous (lead vocals) — will release its new studio album, "Elation", in Europe on May 18 and in North America on May 22 via Frontiers Records. The 12-song CD will mark GR...

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DOWN Putting Finishing Touches On New EP Mixes

DOWN, the acclaimed New Orleans band which features in its ranks CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Patrick Bruders (CROWBAR),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RIT...

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GREAT WHITE: 'Elation' Cover Artwork Unveiled

GREAT WHITE — Mark Kendall (lead guitar),Scott Snyder (bass),Audie Desbrow (drums),Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Terry Ilous (lead vocals) — will release its new studio album, "Elation", in Europe, Japan and USA on May 18. The 12-song CD will mark GREAT WHITE's first effort with Ilous fo...

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DAMMAJ's Classic Debut To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Although the San Francisco Bay Area is primarily known as the home of thrash metal, it gave birth to several classic heavy metal bands as well, including DAMMAJ. Formed in 1978 by vocalist Greg Hill and bassist Steve Gilbert, DAMMAJ's original lineup included two other Gilbert brothers — Mick and Ri...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Talks PANTERA, DOWN's New EP And Boxing In New Audio Interview

Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, ARSON ANTHEM, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) was interviewed on this past Sunday's (March 18) edition of "Dead Dave's Internet Radio Show". You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. (Note: The Anselmo interview begins around the 37-minute mark.) DOWN entered the...