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SAXON: New Interview To Air On Tonight's 'Metalheadz'

An interview with frontman Biff Byford and guitarist Doug Scarratt of British heavy metal legends SAXON conducted at the inaugural installment of the Hammerfest festival (which was held April 24-25 at at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales, United Kingdom) will air on tonight's (Tuesday, May 19) edition...

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THE SCOURGER Divided

Jari Hurskainen and Seppo Tarvainen, the two founding members of the Finnish thrash metal band THE SCOURGER, have decided to go their separate ways. Vocalist Hurskainen will use the name THE SCOURGER for his new group, the members of which have not yet been announced. Meanwhile, Jari's former bandma...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY: 'Things My Father Said' Video Available

"Things My Father Said", the new video from Edmonton, Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY, can be viewed below. Commented the band, "This is not just another run-of-the-mill music video for us. This is a true example of how much family and friends means to not only us band guys, but to everyone arou...

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STRATOVARIUS: Interview, Performance Footage From Nottingham Available

Baconmusic's James Allman conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen and bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS prior to the band's May 16, 2009 concert at The Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, U.K. Watch the chat in two parts below. Also available is performance footage...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY: 'Things My Father Said' Video To Premier Tomorrow

"Things My Father Said", the new video from Edmonton, Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY, will make its online debut tomorrow, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. on the Roadrunner Records web site. The band says, "This video means so much to us and is the most highly anticipated video we've made thus far! We wou...

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TARJA TURUNEN: German Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following solo dates in Germany: Sep. 22 - Hannover, Germany - Capitol Sep. 23 - Berlin, Germany - Fritz Club Sep. 30 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik Oct. 02 - Munich, Germany - Muffathalle Oct. 03 - Ingolstadt, Germany - Ohrakel Tarja Turu...

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EPICA Singer To Perform With SONS OF SEASONS Tonight

EPICA vocalist Simone Simons will perform the song "Wintersmith" with SONS OF SEASONS tonight (Thursday, May 14) at Garageland in Dortmund, Germany. SONS OF SEASONS is the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO),who also happens to be Simone'...

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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, SOUNDGARDEN Featured In 'No Schlock…Just Rock!' Book

In addition to being the author of three well-received books (2008's "A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon" and "Touched By Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story", plus 2009's "Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music"),writer Greg Prato...

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SCARPOINT Guitarist Quits

Guitarist Pablo Magallanes has left the Swedish metal band SCARPOINT. He says in a statement, "I've decided to commit a 100% to my new musical project. Therefore I must say thanks and goodbye to SCARPOINT." Commented SCARPOINT: "There are no hard feelings between us [and Pablo] and we wish him all t...

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DREAM THEATER's RUDESS Releases 'Keyboard Experience' Book

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has just released a new book called "The Dream Theater Keyboard Experience - Featuring Jordan Rudess". The book is described as follows: "Not just a songbook, but a total experience! Note-for-note keyboard transcriptions of nine keyboard-intense DREAM THEATER...

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HOD's Rehearsal Room Burglarized

San Antonio, Texas-based extreme metal band HOD had its rehearsal room burglarized last week. According to the group, "We lost a lot of things, but most importantly we lost some instruments! Some scumbag or scumbags stole a black Moser Bastard V bass, black NJ BC Rich Beast guitar, red BC Rich Mocki...

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POWER QUEST Keyboardist Seeking Musicians For New Hard Rock Band

Keyboardist Steve Williams of the U.K.'s POWER QUEST is seeking a drummer, guitarists and a vocalist for a new melodic hard rock band. Regarding the group's musicial direction, he says, "Think WHITESNAKE/DOKKEN/KISS/TEN/SAIGON KICK and you'll be in the right ballpark area!" He adds, "The main criter...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Another Solo Track Posted Online

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Believe", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens, features the following lineup: * Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN,...

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BRUTAL TRUTH Bassist Interviewed In Montreal; Video Available

HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with bassist Danny Lilker of the reunited seminal grindcore/extreme metal outfit BRUTAL TRUTH on May 1, 2009 when the band played Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Watch the 19-minute chat below. BRUTAL TRUTH will relase its first-ever DVD, "For the Ugly and Unwanted - Th...

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RIOT/HALFORD Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK Checks In

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (RIOT, SEBASTIAN BACH, HALFORD, SPASTIC INK) has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "It's been a while since I posted anything new. Which doesn't mean I haven't kept busy — far from it. I'm finally settled in back here in Texas [after relocating from Los Angele...