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'Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes' Book Due This Month
"Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes" by super metal fan Thomas Scott McKenzie will be released on July 31 via HarperCollins. According to a press release, "Power Chord" is "the story of one man's epic pilgrimage to gain rock enlightenment from the gods and guitar he...July 17, 2012
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SLAYER, ANTHRAX, DOWN, EXODUS Members To Take Part In 'Metal Masters 4'
Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike are returning with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. Partnering up with Guitar Center, "Metal Masters 4" will take place in New York City on September 7 at The Gramercy. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. w...July 17, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY, PAUL GILBERT Featured On New NEAL MORSE Album 'Momentum'
Coming off a highly successful 2011 marked by the release of the critically acclaimed "Testimony 2" and an enthusiastically attended tour throughout the U.S., Mexico and Europe, Neal Morse could easily have justified going on a creative hiatus to catch his breath. But that would fly in the face of h...July 16, 2012
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ICED EARTH To Tour Europe With EVERGREY
American power metallers ICED EARTH will embark on a European tour in December with support from EVERGREY (Sweden),STEEL ENGRAVED (Germany) and DEAD SHAPE FIGURE (Finland). The dates are as follows: Dec. 12 - Prague, Czech Republic - Meat Factory Dec. 13 - Vienna, Austria - Szene Dec. 14 - Pratteln...July 16, 2012
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PORTNOY, KOTZEN, SHEEHAN Project To Begin Recording Debut Album Next Month
Late last year, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) tapped Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY). Although Portnoy and Sykes...July 15, 2012
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GEOFF TATE Responds To Allegations Of Violence, Refusal To Perform Early Material
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 14, 2012
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RUDY SARZO Talks BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, QUIET RIOT And TRED In New Interview
Roger Scales of TheyWillRockYou.com recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. TheyWillRockYou.com: You recently announced your departure from BLUE ÖYSTER CULT after five years in th...July 13, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB Guitarist Interviewed In Hamburg (Video)
Metal-Trails.com conducted an interview with ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando before the band's June 26 concert in Hamburg, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. ADRENALINE MOB features in its ranks Orlando, drummer Mike Portnoy (formerly of DREAM THEATER),bassist John Moyer (also of DIST...July 12, 2012
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New QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says Guitarist PARKER LUNDGREN 'Deserves The Full Respect Of The Fans'
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 12, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE's SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Selling RISING WEST Drum Kit
QUEENSRŸCHE's Scott Rockenfield is selling the custom drum kit that he used for the two concerts that the band's new lineup performed under the name RISING WEST on June 8 and June 9 at the Hard Rock Café in Seattle, Washington. The kit is priced at $6,995.00 and can be purchased via eBay. ...July 10, 2012
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GEEZER BUTLER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO On What Would Have Been Singer's 70th Birthday
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, would have celebrated his 70th birthday today (Tuesday, July 10) had he not passed away of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. In a posting on his official web ...July 10, 2012
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LYNCH MOB: 'Sound Mountain Sessions' EP Due Next Month
Rat Pak Records has set an August 7 release date for LYNCH MOB's new four-song EP, "Sound Mountain Sessions". According to a press release, "Sound Mountain Sessions" is a straight-forward, gritty, well-polished American hard rock offering that truly captures the magic of the genre. It's got bite, it...July 10, 2012
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FOZZY: 'Sin And Bones' Track Listing Revealed
FOZZY — the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward — will release its new album, "Sin And Bones", on August 14 (one day earlier internationally) via the group's new label, Century Media Records. The cover artwork for the CD can be seen bel...July 10, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB Frontman RUSSELL ALLEN: 'This Isn't A Project. This Is A Real Band'
Metal-Trails.com conducted an interview with ADRENALINE MOB/SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen before ADRENALINE MOB's June 26 concert in Hamburg, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. ADRENALINE MOB features in its ranks Allen, drummer Mike Portnoy (formerly of DREAM THEATER),bassist John Moye...July 9, 2012
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ANTHRAX Recording BLACK SABBATH's 'Neon Knights' For DIO Tribute (Video)
Video footage of ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante laying down a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Neon Knights" for inclusion on the upcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album can be seen below. The collection, which is being assembled by the singer's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio, will...July 9, 2012
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