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Former TROUBLE Bassist On THE SKULL: 'We Want To Go Out And Have Fun And Play The Old Songs'
Two original members of Chicago doom legends TROUBLE — vocalist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson — have joined forces with the band's longtime bassist Ron Holzner in a new heavy rock/doom metal act called THE SKULL. When asked why they decided now was the right time for THE SKULL to come tog...February 12, 2012
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DAVE GROHL's 'Sound City' Movie: Web Site Launched, Trailer Available
A teaser trailer for FOO FIGHTERS frontman and ex-NIRVANA drummer Dave Grohl's upcoming documentary about the studio where NIRVANA recorded its landmark album "Nevermind" can be seen below. A web site for the film has been launched at SoundCityMovie.com. Before Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, Califo...February 11, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Singer On GRAMMY Nomination: 'If We Won? I Think I'd Be Numb'
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER are among the nominees for the 54th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, February 12 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. "I was a little speechless there for a bit," DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie told The Canadian Press about his reaction to th...February 11, 2012
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MEGADETH Mainman Is Not Holding His Breath For GRAMMY Victory
MEGADETH is among the nominees for the 54th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, February 12 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The band's tenth Grammy nomination is for its new single, "Public Enemy No. 1", off MEGADETH's latest album, "TH1RT3EN", which came out on November 1. "Public...February 11, 2012
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Original TROUBLE Members Form THE SKULL
Two original members of Chicago doom legends TROUBLE — vocalist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson — have joined forces with the band's longtime bassist Ron Holzner in a new heavy rock/doom metal act called THE SKULL. According to a statement on the band's Facebook page, "THE SKULL is here to...February 10, 2012
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RUSH: Novelization Of 'Clockwork Angels' In The Works
According to the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, Colorado-based sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson has announced via his Facebook page that he will be writing a novelization of RUSH's upcoming album, "Clockwork Angels". Anderson writes: "After dropping hints for a while, finally the big announcement, a...February 10, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY On FLYING COLORS' Debut Album: 'The Diversity Element Is Pretty Crazy'
FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) — will release its self-titled debut album via Music Theories Recordings in the U.K. on Monday, March 26, followed by a U.S. release on Tues...February 9, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Won't Miss This Weekend's GRAMMY AWARDS Ceremony
Despite the fact that they have just launched a European headlining tour, progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have no intention of missing this weekend's 54th annual Grammy Awards, where they are nominated in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category for their song "On The Backs Of Angels"....February 9, 2012
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Swedish All-Girl Metal Band HYSTERICA To Release 'The Art Of Metal' In March
Swedish MANOWAR-inspired all-female metal band HYSTERICA will release its sophomore album, "The Art Of Metal", on March 9 via Black Lodge. The CD was produced by Pontus Norgren (HAMMERFALL) and Marcus Jidell (EVERGREY). According to a press release, "The Art Of Metal" sees HYSTERICA taking "a huge l...February 9, 2012
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DREAM THEATER, MEGADETH, MASTODON Members Looking Forward To This Weekend's GRAMMY AWARDS
DREAM THEATER, MASTODON and MEGADETH are among the nominees for the 54th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The nominees in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category are as follows: * DREAM THEATER - "On The Backs Of Angels"...February 8, 2012
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: 'Music Is A Worthless Art These Days'
Chad Bowar of HeavyMetal.About.com recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. HeavyMetal.About.com: If we put you in charge of the music industry, what changes would you make to improve it? Tony: Are you serious? You...February 6, 2012
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SLASH Filming 'Gotten' Video This Weekend
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is filming a video this weekend for a remixed version of the song "Gotten". The track, which features lead vocals by Adam Levine of MAROON 5, originally appeared on Slash's last self-titled album, which was released in North America in Ap...February 5, 2012
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: New Audio Interview With MIKE DEAN
Sean Palmerston of Hellbound.ca conducted an interview with vocalist/bassist Mike Dean of Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY on January 19. The chat is now available for streaming in the YouTube clip below. An e-card for the forthcoming self-titled new album from CORROSION OF CO...February 4, 2012
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SEVENDUST, ALTER BRIDGE Members Join Forces In PROJECTED
SEVENDUST members John Connolly (guitar) and Vince Hornsby (bass) have joined forces with ALTER BRIDGE/CREED drummer Scott Phillips and guitarist/vocalist Eric "Erock" Friedman in a brand new project called PROJECTED. PROJECTED has entered the studio to begin recording its debut release, to be made...February 2, 2012
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COREY TAYLOR Reveals More Details About His Collaboration With DAVE GROHL
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor spoke to Artisan News about his collaboration with Dave Grohl on the FOO FIGHTERS frontman and ex-NIRVANA drummer's upcoming documentary about the studio where NIRVANA recorded its landmark album "Nevermind". Before Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, Californ...February 1, 2012
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