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Former THE RED CHORD Drummer Comments On His Departure
Former THE RED CHORD drummer Brad Fickeisen has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "There is no easy way to go about leaving a busy band with plans in constant motion, but a little abruptly, I chose to depart from manning the kit for THE RED CHORD. "I have had a...February 10, 2010
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AC/DC Orders Three Oxygen Tanks For Melbourne Shows
AC/DC's Angus Young and Brian Johnson were asked by Triple M about the reports that they have ordered three oxygen tanks with masks for their dressing rooms at this week's concerts at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. "We usually carry that just in case," Johnson said. "Some of the gigs we've...February 9, 2010
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THE RED CHORD Replaces Drummer
Boston, Massachusetts metallers THE RED CHORD will perform with original drummer Michael Justian at all upcoming shows. Justian has not publicly performed with the group since the Maryland Deathfest of 2004 and replaces recently departed drummer Brad Fickeisen. Justian left THE RED CHORD at the end...February 8, 2010
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NASHVILLE PUSSY's BLAINE CARTWRIGHT To Guest On 'The Big Show'
The FatCat Radio network will air an interview with Blaine Cartwright of NASHVILLE PUSSY and NINE POUND HAMMER this Wednesday, February 10 on "The Big Show" hosted by One Angry Swede. Blaine discusses a number of topics at length in this wide-ranging interview, including NASHVILLE PUSSY's upcoming E...February 8, 2010
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AC/DC Singer: 'It Makes Me Mad When People Try To Use Politics Or Charity For Publicity'
According to The Pulse of Radio, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has lashed out at U2 frontman Bono and musician and Live Aid organizer Bob Geldof for their outspoken activism and public charity work. In an interview with Australia's Herald Sun, Johnson said that he donates to charity but prefers to stay...February 5, 2010
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HOLY RAGE Announces Lineup Changes
HOLY RAGE, the U.K. metal band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has announced the addition of guitarist Vince O'Regan (ex-BOB CATLEY, EDEN) and bassist/vocalist Steve Mercy (ex-ABIGAIL'S MERCY) to the group's ranks. Commented guitarist Chris Johnson: "At the begining of the year,...February 4, 2010
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AC/DC: 30,000 Tickets To Horsens Concert Sold In 46 Minutes
All 30,000 tickets to AC/DC's June 5, 2010 concert in Horsens, Denmark sold out within 46 minutes after they went on sale this past Friday, January 29. Traffic to the web site of Billetlugen, a Danish company that sells tickets to concerts, was reportedly so massive during the time that AC/DC ticket...January 31, 2010
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Talks About Anniversary Of BON SCOTT's Death
According to Voxy.co.nz, Tracey Donaldson of the New Zealand rock radio station The Rock spoke to AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson in a 15-minute interview that covered the band's current tour, their long history together, and the 30th anniversary (February 19, 1980) of the death of former lead singer B...January 28, 2010
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HOLY RAGE: Debut Album Due In April
HOLY RAGE, the band led by original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has finished recording six tracks for its as-yet-untitled debut album, which is now tentatively due in April. As previously reported, HOLY RAGE is putting together a video for the song "A Void to Avoid", featuring a special guest a...January 25, 2010
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On Tour With MANOWAR: A Glimpse At New Merchandise
MANOWAR director Neil Johnson — who is responsible for overseeing all of the band's DVDs and music videos — has posted a glimpse at the merchandise that is being sold on the group's European tour. Watch the clip below. Photos from MANOWAR's January 16 "Death To Infidels 2010" tour stop in Leipzig, G...January 25, 2010
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On 2007's "Malice", THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD had truly arrived and came into its own as a lethal modern death metal machine. Save for very slight traces of 'core here and there, mostly due to a certain, somewhat deceptive, "sound" that has been developed by a new generation of death metal musici...January 23, 2010
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BËEHLER: More Video Footage From Montreal Posted Online
Video footage of BËEHLER — the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh — performing at the release party for "Hellbent For Cooking: The Heavy Metal Cookbook" on December 5, 2009 at the Ka...January 21, 2010
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JOE SATRIANI: 'Live In Paris: I Just Wanna Rock' DVD Trailer Posted Online
Veteran guitar legend Joe Satriani, one of the world's most renowned instrumental artists, recorded "Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock" on May 27, 2008 at The Grand Rex Theater in Paris, France. The brand new live two-disc CD and DVD will be released on February 2, 2010 through Epic Records. A traile...January 19, 2010
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JIMMY PAGE Receives UNITED NATIONS Award
Steve Sauer of LedZeppelinNews.com reports that while Jimmy Page was announcing Wednesday (January 13) he would perform at this April's Show of Peace concert in Beijing, the United Nations' Pathways to Peace also recognized the LED ZEPPELIN guitarist in presenting its first-ever award. "We've been a...January 14, 2010
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TONY IOMMI And MONITOR AUDIO Join Forces To Promote Superior Sound
Tony Iommi, the founding member of metal gods BLACK SABBATH, and Monitor Audio, the award-winning, quality audio innovators have united for an advertising campaign which is sure to strike a chord with rock fans all over the globe. Michael Johnson, marketing manager of Monitor Audio said, "We were lo...January 14, 2010
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