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POWER QUEST Parts Ways With Guitarist BILL HUDSON

Multi-national melodic power metal band POWER QUEST has issued the following update: "We are sorry to announce that after 10 months, Bill Hudson and POWER QUEST have parted ways. The split was extremely amicable and was down to the fact that both parties were struggling with the logistics of Bill be...

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HIRAX Frontman To Take Part In Online Chat

BigMusicGeek.com will host on an online chat with HIRAX frontman Katon W. De Pena on Sunday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. CST. To participate, log on to the BigMusicGeek.com GeekChat chatroom (free registration is required) and be ready to rock! Have question(s) that you'd like asked but won't be able to a...

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Blind Faith Loyalty

In keeping with the tradition of excellence for which Cruz Del Sur is now known, the Italian powerhouse of traditional/melodic heavy metal (with a twist) has released an album that boasts plenty of melodic songwriting and the golden throat of Chris Renaldi, yet is powered by a stout combination of t...

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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Songwriting Credits Available

The songwriting credits have been revealed for "Polaris", the new studio album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available in Europe on May 21 via the band's new label partner Edel...

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SONS OF SEASONS Announces New Guitarist

SONS OF SEASONS — the new progressive/symphonic metal band led by keyboardist/guitarist Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT, DORO) — has announced the addition of guitarist Pepe Pierez (pictured below) from Northern Germany to the group's ranks. The band says, "Pepe is a fantastic guitarist, proving his skills...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Father' Video Shoot Available

Edmonton, Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY recently filmed a video for the band's next European single, "Things My Father Said". Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot can be viewed below. A 12-minute audio interview with BLACK STONE CHERRY vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson conducted by...

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'Grunge Is Dead' Author To Guest On WRAT's 'Electric Ballroom'

Tune in to the "Electric Ballroom" radio show with hosts Aimee Kristi and Keith Roth on WRAT on Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern for an interview with Greg Prato, author of the new book "Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music" (released April 1, 2009, via ECW Press). You can .....

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VADER Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Polish death metallers VADER have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Commented the band: "We are very glad that after so many years VADER finally joined one of the biggest metal labels in the world. We really believe in their potential, experience and famous German reliability. We are pretty c...

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VADER: Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Polish extreme metal veterans VADER have entered Hertz studios in Bialystok, Poland with the Wieslawski Bros. to begin recording their next studio album, "Necropolis", tentatively due in August/September. Tue Madsen, who previously worked with such bands as MOONSPELL, CATARACT, HEAVEN SHALL BURN and...

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DUFF MCKAGAN To Guest On Tonight's 'Loveline'

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan will be the featured guest on tonight's (Monday, April 6) edition of the nationally syndicated "Loveline" radio show with hosts Stryker and Dr. Drew Pinsky. For more information, visit LovelineShow.com. Duff McKagan's side band, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LO...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On KISW's 'The BJ Shea Morning Experience'; Audio Available

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan was interviewed on the April 1, 2009 edition of "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" on the Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM. Watch part of his appearance below. The McKagan portion of the show is available for download as an MP3 audio file at this locat...

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EDENBRIDGE: Live Album Samples Available

Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE will release a live album on April 27. Entitled "LiveEarthDream" (see cover artwork below),the disc was recorded at various concerts in 2008 and can only and exclusively be ordered through the band's fanshop. The album will be limited to 1,000...

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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan's side band, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, April 8 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with LOADED by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more infor...

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SAXON Frontman Featured In 'SPV Audio Podcast 15'

SPV Audio Podcast 15 features an interview with Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON. The discussion covers the band's new album, "Into the Labyrinth", The "Riff King" contest, the resurgence of SAXON, upcoming American tour dates and much more. Also featured are two tracks from "Into th...

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MASTODON, EXTREMA Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival

MASTODON and EXTREMA have been confirmed for this year's Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-28 at Brianteo Stadium, Monza, Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, June 27: L-stage: HEAVEN & HELL 21.15 - 22.45 QUEENSRŸCHE 18.15 - 19.30 EDGUY 15.45 - 16.45 EP...