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SUICIDE SILENCE Drummer Teams Up With MODERN DRUMMER For Instructional Video Series

Alex Lopez, drummer of California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE, has teamed up with Modern Drummer magazine to create a very comprehensive and in-depth instructional video series where he breaks down how to play some of the band's most intense tracks ("Wake Up", "Unanswered") and explains his da...

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ALCATRAZZ Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

ALCATRAZZ featuring Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, IMPELLITTERI) has parted ways with drummer Glen Sobel and has replaced him with Dave Dzialak (JEFF SCOTT SOTO). ALCATRAZZ is: Graham Bonnet - Lead Vocals Howie Simon - Guitar/Vocals Dave Dzialak - Drums Tim Luce - Bass/ Vocals Upcoming ALCATRAZZ shows...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE, THEOCRACY, SEVEN KINGDOMS Confirmed For FLORIDA POWERFEST

CIRCLE II CIRCLE, THEOCRACY and SEVEN KINGDOMS are among the confirmed bands for the first annual Florida Powerfest, set to take place November 14, 2009 at Club Bourbon Street in New Port Richie, Florida. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: CIRCLE II CIRCLE THEOCRACY SEVEN KINGDOMS PSYAXI...

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BATTLEROAR Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement

Greek epic metallers BATTLEROAR have parted ways with singer Marco Concoreggi due to "personal reasons" and have replaced him with John Papanikolaou. The band states, "[John's] name may ring a bell to some of the older fans of the Greek heavy metal scene. For all of you... yes, that is the one and h...

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CROWN THE LOST Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Pittsburgh melodic thrashers CROWN THE LOST have parted ways with drummer Kevin Antonacci. According to the band, Kevin "left CROWN THE LOST in order to focus more on his schooling and other worthy activities." The group adds, "In Kevin's 11 months with the band, we enjoyed many a good time and wish...

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ANCARA To Release 'Chasing Shadows' In October

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA will release their third album, "Chasing Shadows", on October 21 in the band's home country and a later date in other parts of Europe. According to the group, the CD's release was "postponed by two months because the band decided to release the album independently though...

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ANCARA: 'Tears With a Smile' Video Teaser Available

A teaser for the "Tears With a Smile" video from Finnish hard rockers ANCARA can be viewed below. The song — which is described as "a duet ballad" — features a guest appearance by Agnes Pihlava, a finalist in the 2005 Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols". "Tears With a Smile" comes off ANC...

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THE ANSWER Performs Acoustically On 101.7 THE FOX; Video Available

On September 2, 2009, Irish rockers THE ANSWER performed acoustically on Santa Rosa, California's 101.7 The Fox radio station inside the "Less Is More Lounge." Watch video footage of their appearance below. "Everyday Demons", the new album from THE ANSWER, was released digitally on March 10 exclusiv...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Answers Fan-Submitted Questions

Dean Guitars has posted a 10-minute video (see below) of legendary guitarist Michael Schenker answering questions that were submitted by Dean forum and MySpace users. MSG's (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) lineup for the band's European tour will consist of the following musicians: Michael Schenker (Guitar)...

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IGNITOR Featuring JASON MCMASTER: 'Construct Of Destruction' Video Posted Online

"Construct of Destruction", the new video from the Texas metal powerhouse IGNITOR, can be viewed below. The clip was shot at a recent show in Austin by Dave Prewitt of CapZeyeZ Productions. "Construct of Destruction" comes off IGNITOR's new album, "The Spider Queen", which will be released by Heavy...

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MELDRUM: Two Full Songs From 'Lifer' Posted Online

The surviving members of MELDRUM — the band formed by ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum — have posted two full new songs on their MySpace page. Check out the tracks "A Toast To Romance" and "Blackened Blue" at this location. Both songs will appear on MELDRUM's forthcoming third album (for w...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's Lineup For European Tour Announced

MSG's (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) lineup for the band's European tour will consist of the following musicians: Michael Schenker (Guitar) Gary Barden (Vocals) Wayne Findlay (Guitar/Keyboards) Pete Holmes (Drums) Chris Glen (Bass) The dates are as follows: Sep. 08 - Z7 - Prattein, Switzerland Sep. 09 - S...

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FU MANCHU: More 'Signs Of Infinite Power' Details Revealed

Southern California's heavy fuzz rock legends FU MANCHU will release their eleventh full-length album, "Signs of Infinite Power", on October 20, 2009 via Century Media Records. Recorded at Maple Studios in Santa Ana, California by the band and producer Sergio Chavez (MOTÖRHEAD, HELMET) and mixed by...

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ADLER'S APPETITE: Quality Footage From Universal CityWalk Posted Online

Quality multi-camera video footage of ADLER'S APPETITE — the band led by original GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler — performing the GN'R classic "Welcome To The Jungle" on August 28, 2009 at Universal CityWalk in Universal City, California can be viewed below. ADLER'S APPETITE played its first sho...

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METALLICA, KORN, SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD Members Join Forces To Record 'A Song For Chi'

KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu has joined forces with members of METALLICA, SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, DISTURBED, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and HATEBREED to record an instrumental song to benefit DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng. As some of you may know, Cheng is currently in a semi-conscious state following...