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CONTRIVE Featured On Australian TV

ABC-TV in Australia recently screened a segment on the late-night music program JTV featuring CONTRIVE drummer Andrew Haug, focusing on his impressive metal knowledge, as well as his relationship with his twin brother and CONTRIVE guitarist/vocalist Paul Haug. You can now view the five-minute segmen...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I Find The Energy Of A Lot Of People Really Taxing'

Mike Exley of Planet-Loud.com recently conducted an interview with Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Planet-Loud.com: You're well known of course, for producing music with an introverted influence rather than stuff influenced fr...

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'Shred School' Offers Aspiring Musicians Chance To Learn From Multi-Platinum Artists

On August 4, aspiring musicians of all aptitudes and abilities will be offered the rare chance to learn from multi-platinum artists and the people that helped make their success a reality. The Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles will serve as the classroom for the first installment of Shred Schoo...

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About 20 Arrested During TOOL Concert In New Jersey

According to the Asbury Park Press, New Jersey State Police said there were about 20 arrests made Wednesday (July 18) at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, a night on which alternative rock group TOOL performed. Capt. Al Della Fave, spokesman for the State Police, said that total inclu...

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TED NUGENT, JERRY CANTRELL, SCOTT IAN Featured On New MOTHER PEARL Recordings

Ted Nugent, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian are among the guest musicians who appear on the new recordings by MOTHER PEARL, the band led by Pearl Aday, Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf. Check out the tunes — which were produced by Joe...

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ALTER BRIDGE: New Album Title, Release Date Announced

ALTER BRIDGE has set October 9 as the release date for the band's second album, called "Blackbird". The group, featuring three former members of CREED, signed a new deal with Universal Republic after leaving Wind-Up Records last year. The album's first single, "Rise Today", is scheduled to go for ra...

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TOOL Frontman On PUSCIFER Project: 'This Is Definitely Not Thinking Man's Music'

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan recently spoke to RollingStone.com about his new recording project, PUSCIFER. According to Keenan, PUSCIFER "is my attempt to make music to inspire people. Heavy rock is sinking, the industry is dying. This is definitely not thinking man's music, but groove-oriente...

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STEEL PROPHET Singer Joins ALL IN VEIN

STEEL PROPHET/MYTHIASIN frontman Rick Mythiasin has issued the following update: "I'm honored to say I'm the new frontman for Tucson, Arizona's ALL IN VEIN. I met these guys in October of 2006 and WOW! What a find! I feel like I've known these guys forever. Everything just clicks. "We do a variation...

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MONSTROSITY Drummer To Appear At Mexico's 'Heavy Metal Circus'

MONSTROSITY drummer Lee Harrison will appear at the "Heavy Metal Circus" expo in Mexico City, Mexico on Friday, August 17, 2007. Lee will conduct a drum clinic, showcasing the new DTS drum tuning system that Lee is endorsed by. The DTS is a unique tool that enables the drummer to tune the complete d...

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ALTER BRIDGE Signs With UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC

The members of ALTER BRIDGE have announced they have signed an agreement to release their next album on Universal Republic Records. This brand new album is scheduled to be released this fall. "We're very excited about beginning this chapter in our lives and career," commented Grammy Award-winning so...

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FIREWIND: 'Breaking The Silence' Video Posted Online

Greek melodic metal sensation FIREWIND has released the video for its new single "Breaking the Silence" in the following formats: Windows Media, Real Media. The clip, which features a guest appearance by female singer Tara Teresa, was directed by Patric Ullaeus from Sweden's Revolver Film Company (D...

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FAITH FACTOR To Release New EP This Week

FAITH FACTOR, the New Jersey-based Christian power metal band featuring ex-DEADLY BLESSING singer Ski, will release its debut EP on July 7, 2007 (07.07.07) via Metallic Arch Angel Records. According to a band bio, "with crushing rhythms, soaring melodies and thundering appeal, FAITH FACTOR glorifies...

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Israel's DMA: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming

Israeli alternative metal band DMA has finished recording its debut album, "Jamas Vu", with German producer/guitar virtuozo Rolf Munkes (RAZORBACK, EMPIRE) at Rolf's Empire Studios in Germany. The CD, which is scheduled for release on July 13, can be heard in its entirety on DMA's official web site....

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TOOL Develops New Songs While Playing Live

Launch Radio Networks reports: TOOL probably won't get around to recording or releasing a new album for a couple of years at least, but you might very well hear future songs from the band on its current tour. Bassist Justin Chancellor explained how the band has developed a habit of writing new mater...

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CONTRIVE To Appear On Austalian TV

To get an up-close-and-personal look in to the world of Melbourne, Australia's CONTRIVE, check out JTV Australia this Friday at 11:40 p.m. (EST) on ABC TV (Channel 2). This episode can also be downloaded via the JTV Vodcast after the show's airing. CONTRIVE drummer Andrew Haug has been hosting Tripl...