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SALEM'S WYCH Members Comment On Singer RON JOHNSON's Passing

The surviving members of SALEM'S WYCH have commented on the passing of their singer Ron Johnson, who died this past Monday (April 23) in Lima, Ohio from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Their statement reads as follows: "All of the members of SALEM'S WYCH, past and present, deepest sympa...

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Former DARK ANGEL Bassist To Guest On Today's 'Raise The Horns'

Mike Gonzales, former bassist for legendary thrashers DARK ANGEL, will join Progmetal Angel on "Raise the Horns" this afternoon (Saturday April 28) at 3:00 pm EST on www.dementiaradio.com. They will discuss the band's history and rumors of a possible reunion. DARK ANGEL was a thrash metal band from...

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SALEM'S WYCH Singer Killed In Motorcycle Accident

Ron Johnson, lead singer of the metal band SALEM'S WYCH, died this past Monday (April 23) in Lima, Ohio from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Johnson is survived by two children, life companion Cindy Ritchie, his mother, father and a sister. SALEM'S WYCH is known as one of the original '...

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GUNS N' ROSES To Kick Off 2007 World Tour In Mexico

GUNS N' ROSES havee announced that their 2007 World Tour will begin on June 2 in Monterrey Mexico. The tour had been delayed due to an injury to bassist Tommy Stinson's left wrist. Fortunately, the sprain is healing nicely and soon the band will be ready to rock like only they can. June will see ...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Performs At 'Icons Of Music' Auction

TalkingMetal.com reports that the April 21, 2007 Music Rising "Icons of Music" auction in New York City, which raised $2.4 million dollars for musicians who lost equipment in Hurricane Katrina, concluded with a performance by New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron...

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Former EXHORDER Frontman: 'Did PANTERA Rip Us Off? Possibly'

Dave Larmore of Midwest Metal recently conducted an interview with vocalist Kyle Thomas (ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY, EXHORDER, FLOODGATE, TROUBLE, PITTS VS. PREPS). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Midwest Metal: Kyle, being a native from Louisiana, how severe were you and your family affected by Hurr...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Film Live DVD In Japan

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman and his band will film a live DVD at the final show of their current in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, May 12. Friedman will once again be accompanied by fellow guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE),bassist Chris Catero (RAZER, ex-WAR...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary West Coast Premiere Scheduled For SILVER LAKE FILM FESTIVAL

Following successful screenings and rave reviews at film festivals in London, Austin, and Philadelphia, the makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — have announced...

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HALFORD/SEBASTIAN BACH Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK Interviewed; Video Available

San Antonio STUF-TV cable show "Robb's MetalWorks" has posted a 10-minute interview it conducted on February 11, 2007 with SEBASTIAN BACH/HALFORD drummer extraordinaire Bobby Jarzombek in San Antonio. The discussion spans Bobby's impressive career, including his time starting in JUGGERNAUT, though R...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Says He Would Play Gigs In A Spacesuit

"The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. A couple of excerpts follow: The Classic Metal Show: Obviously, the guy you replaced, Buckethead, had a lot going on with his image. You know, with the mask and the chicken bucket and whatnot...

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IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES: Photos From Boston Concert Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES' April 7, 2007 concert at the Boston Orpheum have been posted online at the DefyUnlearn.com web site. IGGY POP AND THE STOOGES are touring behind their first studio LP since 1973's groundbreaking "Raw Power". Entitled "The Weirdness", the C...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Says BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors Are 'Making Fools Of Themselves'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I get off the bus in Portland, Oregon. Rain and kind of a grey day. We all have a fucking cold, sniffling and coughing. I get a massage from one of my friends, I feel like I'd be lost ...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Featuring TESTAMENT, Ex-EXODUS Members: Debut CD Available

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP),the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, is making its long-awaited debut CD available via its official web site. Billy originally teamed up with fellow Dublin, California ragers Willy Lange (RAMPAGE, LAAZ ROCKIT),...

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RIDE FOR DIME Benefit Event: Details Revealed

The third annual Ride For Dime — a one-day "Dimebag Darrell Remembrance Ride and Concert" which consists of a 52-mile motorcycle run in the morning followed by a live performance in Arlington, Texas — will take place on August 19. Scheduled to appear at the concert are PUMPJACK, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITI...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Performs In Israel; Video Footage, Photos Available

A video clip of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing the Israeli national anthem "Ha- Tikva" (The Hope) last night (Saturday, April 7) at the Theater Club in Tel Aviv, Israel has been posted online at Ynet.co.il (Note: The clip also includes a short interview with Marty). Friedman kic...