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EXODUS Guitarist To Guest On AC/DZ Album
Gary Holt (EXODUS) has been added to the list of guitarists who will lay down guest solos on the forthcoming debut album from AC/DZ, the San Francisco Bay Area-based AC/DC tribute band formed by legendary thrash singer Steve "Zetro" Souza (TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, EXODUS, LEGACY) and executive pr...September 15, 2010
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METALLICA: 'We're Still Traveling To Christchurch'
METALLICA has posted a message on its web site reassuring fans that the band's two sold-out shows this month in Christchurch, New Zealand will proceed as scheduled despite the earthquakes which hit the city on September 4. The group said, "We're still traveling to Christchurch . . . hope to see YOU...September 13, 2010
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DEATH ANGEL: North American Video Tour Diary
San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have uploaded video footage from their recently completed North American tour with SOILWORK. Watch the clip below. DEATH ANGEL held a public listening party for its new album, "Relentless Retribution", on September 2 at Bender's Bar and Grill in San...September 13, 2010
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BUMBLEFOOT: As More Time Goes On, People Are Gonna Start Appreciating 'Chinese Democracy' More
Denmark's Gaffa web site recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Gaffa: You became a member of [GUNS N' ROSES] a few years before the release of "Chinese Democracy", but you ended up playing on all the songs...September 10, 2010
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DEATH ANGEL: Photos From 'Relentless Retribution' Listening Party Available
San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL held a public listening party for their new album, "Relentless Retribution", on Thursday, September 2 at Bender's Bar and Grill in San Francisco, California. The members of the band were present to mingle and sign stuff for the fans, and drummer Will...September 10, 2010
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Singer JAMES LABRIE: 'We Are More Than Pumped To Continue The Legacy Of DREAM THEATER'
Three of the remaining DREAM THEATER members — singer James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess — have issued separate statements commenting further on the departure of drummer Mike Portnoy, the band's co-founder and leader for 25 years. James LaBrie: "Thought I would give...September 10, 2010
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VAN HALEN Returning In 'Seven, Eight Months,' ROTH Tells Fan
According to The Pulse of Radio, a VAN HALEN fan named Doug Lyle posted a report at the Van Halen News Desk web site in which he said that in a chance encounter last weekend, frontman David Lee Roth told him that "You'll be hearing from (VAN HALEN) in the next seven to ...September 10, 2010
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GREGG ALLMAN's Daughter Rocks Out With PICTURE ME BROKEN
PICTURE ME BROKEN, the San Francisco Bay Area poppy metalcorists featuring Layla "Brooklyn" Allman — the 17-year-old daughter of legendary Southern rocker and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman — on vocals, released their debut album, "Wide Awake", in early July via the legendary metal label M...September 4, 2010
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CRYPTOPSY, Ex-MORBID ANGEL, MAYHEM Members On NADER SADEK's Album; Release Date Announced
New York-based, Egyptian-born visual artist Nader Sadek has announced his collaboration with Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL),Rune Erickson (MAYHEM, AVA INFERI),and Flo Mounier (CRYPTOPSY) for the upcoming full-length album, "Nader Sadek: In The Flesh", to be released on January 11 via newly launched G...September 3, 2010
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Bassist Sets Record Straight On 'Bulls**t' Lip-Synching Rumors
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bassist Robert DeLeo has commented on Internet rumors that the band's lead vocalist, Scott Weiland, has been either lip-synching or using backing vocal tracks during the group's concerts. The allegations arose after video surfaced (see below) of Weiland falling off the stage at a...September 2, 2010
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RAUNCHY: 'A Discord Electric' Audio Teaser Available
A six-and-a-half-minute audio teaser for "A Discord Electric", the new album from the Danish modern metal combo RAUNCHY, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The CD will be released through Lifeforce Records on September 20 in Denmark; October 8 in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland...September 1, 2010
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SNOWY SHAW: How I Landed DIMMU BORGIR Gig
On August 24 — the day that he confirmed that he had been tapped by Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR to replace bassist/clean vocalist ICS Vortex on the band's upcoming ninth album, "Abrahadabra", and world tour, Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (real name: Tommie Helgesson;...August 31, 2010
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SCOTT WEILAND Talks Rock 'N' Roll Fashion, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS With ExploreMusic
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland launched his new men's clothing line, Weiland For English Laundry, in Canada with a live appearance this past Sunday (August 29) at The Bay on Queen Street in Toronto, Ontario. ExploreMusic's Alan Cross sat down with Weiland and talked ro...August 31, 2010
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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'I Think About DIMEBAG Every Day Of My Life'
Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ARSON ANTHEM). A few excerpts from the chat follow. Icon Vs. Icon: We obviously can't talk about PANTERA without talking about Dimebag Darrell's untimely passing. It has been five year...August 30, 2010
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Frontman Shoots Down Lip-Synching Rumors
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman Scott Weiland has responded to allegations that he is using backing tracks during the band's live shows after he fell off a stage at a recent concert and landed heavily without missing a note. While performing in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 25, Weiland lost his footing, s...August 30, 2010
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