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SYMPHONY X, CIRCLE II CIRCLE, COMMUNIC Members To Guest On EXXILES Debut

After Mauricio Bustamente left REIGN OF THE ARCHITECT, he started work on his new multinational project called EXXILES. According to a press release, the band's debut CD "will reflect how sometimes we are exile in life by simple or great things when we are betrayed by something we believed in. At th...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Explains His Involvement With 'Who Are You' Tribute

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K. Downing is among the musicians who appear on "Who Are You: An All Star Tribute To The Who", which was released on October 2 via Cleopatra Records. As THE WHO approaches a nearly 50-year career, artists in genres from classic to progressive rock, and from p...

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SEPTICFLESH: New Video Interview With CHRISTOS ANTONIOU

Char Tupper of MetalTitans.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Christos Antoniou of Greek extreme metallers SEPTICFLESH. You can now watch the chat below. Season Of Mist will re-release the first five album from re Greek extreme metallers SEPTICFLESH: "Mystic Places Of Dawn" (1994),"...

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DEEP PURPLE, OPETH, DREAM THEATER, SYMPHONY X Members Featured On NEKTAR Covers CD

Progressive rock fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement about the forthcoming release of a new covers CD by music legends NEKTAR called "A Spoonful Of Time", featuring an all-star guest lineup. On November 27, Cleopatra Records will celebrate the band's 43rd anniversary by releasing the first-ev...

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EPICA Bassist Interviewed At Belgium's 'Metal Female Voices Fest' (Audio)

Planetmosh conducted an interview with bassist Rob van der Loo of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA at this year's edition of the Metal Female Voices Fest, which was held on October 19-21 at the Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (au...

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SOILWORK Announces North American Headlining Tour

Swedish melodic metal maestros SOILWORK will kick off their world tour in North America — their first time headlining in this territory in almost three years. The 54-show trek through the U.S. and Canada will feature support from JEFF LOOMIS, BLACKGUARD, THE BROWNING and WRETCHED. "With [the new alb...

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SERJ TANKIAN Introduces Classical Symphony 'Orca' In Austria; Video Available

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and political activist Serj Tankian performed a full classical symphony called "Orca" with the world-renowned Das Karussell Orchestra (featuring members of the Bruckner Orchester) last night (Sunday, October 28) at Brucknerhaus in Linz, Austria. Video...

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KISS' TOMMY THAYER: Signature 'Spaceman Les Paul' Guitar Now Available

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer's signature Spaceman Les Paul guitar by Epiphone is now available. Says Thayer: "I'm psyched to be playing my new guitar onstage as we embark on the 2012 Kiss Kruise and South American stadium tour in the weeks ahead. My signature axe will soon be available in guitar shop...

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Video: Conductor PAUL MANN Talks About JON LORD's 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra'

In the 45-minute documentary interview below, conductor Paul Mann talks about the history of Jon Lord's Concerto For Group And Orchestra and recording it in 2011-2012 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and guests. The expanded edition of late DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord's Concerto...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Demonstrates Kelly Bird Bass (Video)

Jackson endorsee David Ellefson (MEGADETH) recently teamed up with the guitar firm once again to unveil two new instruments — the JS2 and JS3 Kelly Bird basses. Both basses are based around the much-loved Kelly guitar shape and aimed at the more affordable end of the market. The JS2 (pictured below...

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EPICA Members Answer Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)

Fans of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA recently submitted questions for the band via the Nuclear Blast Europe Facebook page. Video footage of EPICA guitarists Mark Jansen and Isaac Delahaye answering the questions at this year's edition of the Summer Breeze festival, which took place August 16-18 i...

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BLIND GUARDIAN, GRAVE DIGGER, Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Members To Guest On MAEGI Debut

MAEGI, the power-progressive metal project of Oganalp Canatan (DREAMTONE, NEVERLAND),will release its debut album, "Skies Fall", in early 2013. The CD will feature guest appearances by Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN),Chris Boltendahl (GRAVE DIGGER),Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGW...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Joins Forces With Former TNT Singer

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has joined forces with former TNT singer Tony Harnell and Harnell's unique New York-based acoustic/electric band. Since leaving TNT in 2006, Harnell has been recording hard rock, metal and acoustic rock albums and has been putting on entertaining acousti...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Putting Finishing Touches On 'More Organic' New Album

British metalcore act ASKING ALEXANDRIA is putting the finishing touches on its third album with renowned producer Joey Sturgis (THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, EMMURE) for an early 2013 release via Sumerian Records. Guitarist Ben Bruce tells Billboard.com that the follow-up to 2011's "Reckless & Relentl...

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ARCH ENEMY Bassist To Perform With SNOWY SHAW In Sweden

Bassist Sharlee D'Angelo (ARCH ENEMY, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, ILLWILL, MERCYFUL FATE) is one of the guest musicians who will perform with Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw at a special Halloweeen concert event on November 3 at Sparbankshallen in Varberg, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are legend...