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DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend Says This Year's 'Dimebash' Will Be 'Quite Magical'

Metal guitar legend "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) influence on the music community can never be fully estimated, but if the collection of artists and players at this year's Dimebash is any indication, his legacy is as far-reaching and deeper than ever before. On December 14, the w...
December 8, 2011
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MEGADETH's CHRIS BRODERICK Discusses Upcoming 'Winter Guitar Retreat' In New Interview

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: You are doing something really cool. You and Alex Skolnick [TESTAMENT] are doing a winter retreat for guitar players...
December 7, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES, KILL DEVIL HILL To Perform At 'Dimebash'

DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN) and KILL DEVIL HILL the b...
December 7, 2011
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CRASHDIET Interviewed On Mexican TV (Video)

Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET were interviewed on the Mexican TV show "Al Moha Dazo" when they played in Mexico City on November 19. You can now watch the chat below. As previously reported, CRASHDIET's third album, "Generation Wild", was recently released on vinyl. This gatefold LP features the ne...
December 6, 2011
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BIOHAZARD: First Studio Webisode Available

The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "Reborn In Defiance", the much-anticipated new album from New York hardcore metal legends BIOHAZARD, can be seen below. The four-minute clip was filmed at the Firewater and Ocean Studios in Los Ang...
December 5, 2011
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CRASHDIET: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with vocalist Simon "Simme" Cruz of Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):
December 4, 2011
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CRASHDIET: New Video Interview Posted Online

Lexa Vonn of Crypt Magazine conducted an interview with Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET prior to their first-ever U.S. tour in November 2011. You can now watch the chat below. As previously reported, CRASHDIET's third album, "Generation Wild", will be released on vinyl. This gatefold LP features the...
December 2, 2011
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DIABULUS IN MUSICA Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

Spanish female-fronted symphonic metallers DIABULUS IN MUSICA have inked a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The band's sophomore album will be released in March 2012. Comments the group: "We feel extremely happy and proud to start working hand-in-hand with one of the biggest labels in our genre t...
December 2, 2011
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BIOHAZARD Announces Northeast U.S. Dates With MADBALL

New York hardcore metal legends BIOHAZARD have announced the first U.S. leg of their world tour in support of their much-anticipated new album, "Reborn In Defiance". The string of Northeast shows starts on January 15 in Albany, New York and ends February 18 in Sayreville, New Jersey. The run include...
December 1, 2011
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Acoustically At His Ohio Restaurant (Video)

Video footage of powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) performing acoustic versions of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's "Old City Bar" and JOAN BAEZ's "Diamonds & Rust" (also recorded by JUDAS PRIEST) on November 25, 2011 at Ripper Ow...
November 29, 2011
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Second Annual 'Dimebash' Concert Detailed

The second annual Dimebash event which is being held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California will take place on Wednesday, December 14. Fellow musicians will pay homage to one of metal's...
November 28, 2011
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ACE FREHLEY Forced To Cancel U.K. Dates After Fracturing Wrist

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has been forced to cancel his previously announced U.K. dates due to a fractured left wrist resulting from a fall in his home yesterday (Sunday, November 27). Doctors applied a fiberglass cast to Frehleys hand and arm, and he has been instructed not to play guitar...
November 28, 2011
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PARADISE LOST: New Album Title Announced

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have entered The Chapel studios in Lincolnshire, England to begin recording their new album, "Tragic Idol", for an April 24, 2012 release via Century Media Records. Commented Gregor Mackintosh: "The [new CD] will again be produced by Jens Bogren and is inf...
November 28, 2011
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BEYOND THE BRIDGE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of BEYOND THE BRIDGE, a new progressive metal band from Germany. The group's debut album, "The Old Man And The Spirit", will be released on January 20, 2012 in Europe and January 24 in North America. According to a press release, "The Old Man And The Spiri...
November 21, 2011
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BIOHAZARD: Final 'Reborn In Defiance' Cover Artwork Unveiled

The final cover artwork for "Reborn In Defiance", the much-anticipated new album from New York hardcore metal legends BIOHAZARD, can be seen below. Due on January 20, 2012, the CD will be made available via Nuclear Blast outside of North America, with a U.S. label partner soon to be announced. The b...
November 21, 2011