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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION: 'Progressive Nation' Dates Announced

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...

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ARKAEA Featuring Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: New Audio Samples Available

ARKAEA — the new band featuring ex-FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) alongside vocalist Jon Howard (THREAT SIGNAL) and bassist Pat Kavanaugh (THREAT SIGNAL) — is streaming four songs from its upcoming debut album, "Years In The Darkness", at this locati...

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FEAR FACTORY Reforms With DINO CAZARES, BURTON C. BELL, GENE HOGLAN

A new version of FEAR FACTORY has been officially launched featuring the band's original members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS...

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JOHN DESERVIO Talks About Doing Double Duty On BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN Tour

Cathy A. Campagna of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Aquarian Weekly: Have you all [CYCLE OF PAIN] just stayed connected over the years? DeServio: Yeah, we we...

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ARKAEA To Release 'Years In The Darkness' In July

ARKAEA — the new band featuring FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) alongside vocalist Jon Howard (THREAT SIGNAL) and bassist Pat Kavanaugh (THREAT SIGNAL) — will release its debut album, "Years In The Darkness", on July 14 via E1 Music (formerly KOCH Rec...

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GENE HOGLAN Interviewed On 107.3 WKLQ's 'Metal' Show; Audio Available

The "Metal" show on Grand Rapids, Michigan's 107.3 WKLQ radio station recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT). Listen to the chat in two parts below. Hoglan is rumored to be involved with a brand new project fea...

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TANK To Headline Italy's REVENGE OF TRUE METAL Festival

The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — will headline this year's The Revenge O...

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CLIFF BURTON Remembered

Robert Souza of Castro Valley Forum reports: Castro Valley rock legend Cliff Burton was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Bay Area band METALLICA this month. Burton's father, Ray, accepted his son's honorary induction during ceremonies in Cleveland, Ohio on April 4....

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Crack The Skye

Any album that comes with its own built-in hype machine or slapped with the "next-big-thing" tag before proving its worth to the public should be met with a certain amount of caution and even skepticism. That goes doubly for metal bands that break through the underground and find themselves a part o...

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Signed JIMMY PAGE, JIMI HENDRIX Items Among Most Expensive Autographs In the World

According to WalesOnline.co.uk, a guitar signed by LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page and a piece of paper signed by Jimi Hendrix are among the most expensive autographs in the world. Page's signed guitar is on sale at £49,000 (approximately $72,000). The LED ZEPPELIN star began his career as a studio sessio...

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TANK Guitarist's Version Of 'Piano Concerto In A Minor' Featured In U.K. TV Commercial

TANK guitarist Mick Tucker's "rocked up" version of the "Piano Concerto In A Minor" by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg is featured in Kärcher pressure washers' first U.K. TV commercial, which was created to celebrate the company's 25 years in business. Watch the 30-second clip below. TANK's current...

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VOMITORY: New Song Posted Online

Swedish death metallers VOMITORY have posted a new song, "Serpents", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the band's seventh album, "Carnage Euphoria", which is scheduled for release in Europe on May 11 via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). Commented drummer Tobias Gustafsson: "'Carnage...

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Original FEAR FACTORY Members Reunite

A brand new project has been formed featuring original FEAR FACTORY members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals). The band, which is rumored to also include bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD...

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SERPENTCULT: Arnhem Footage Available

Video footage of SERPENTCULT's April 5, 2009 performance at Willemeen in Arnhem, the Netherlands can be viewed below (courtesy of "ErhanLiveMetal"). SERPENTCULT is the new Belgian band featuring former members of THEE PLAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and WELKIN. The group's full-length debut, "Weight of Light",...

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THE ALIEN BLAKK: In Mixing Mode

THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, is currently mixing its sophomore album, "Bekoming", with Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, ANNIHILATOR) for a tentative late 2009 release. The CD will feature guest appearances Deron Miller (CKY),Eric A.K. (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM),Kevin Talley (D...