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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD: Video Interview Available

A video interview with South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, conducted by HeavyMetalSource.com, has been posted at YouTube in two parts: Part#1, Part#2. THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has posted a new song from the band's forthcoming record on the official TTEOTD MySpace page. Titled "Failure...

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AC/DC Drummer Escapes Criminal Conviction

New Zealand's Bay of Plenty Times reports: The drummer of rock band AC/DC has escaped a criminal conviction because it would hurt his career — despite admitting he assaulted his former partner in Mount Maunganui. Phillip Rudd, who was born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis, pleaded guilty to...

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AC/DC Frontman Guests On THE URGE Debut

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson makes a guest appearance on the debut album by the Newcastle, England-based rock outfit THE URGE. THE URGE began when guitarist John Miles Jr. got together with drummer Simon Ferry. The pair had been working together with Geordie legend Brendan Healey's BIG BAND; the equ...

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HIMSA Completes Recording Process, Posts New Video

Seattle's HIMSA has completed the recording process for its highly anticipated Century Media Records debut. The group tracked the drums, bass and guitars with Steve Carter (who produced the "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" album),Devin Townsend (LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR) handled vocal duties and th...

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Blood of the Medusa

Somebody's been listening to the first few albums by THE HAUNTED. Just listen to the way that album-opening and vaguely SLAYER-ish instrumental intro "New Faith" portends of the thrash to come. When the thrashing "Variola" hits right after it, the influence is unmistakable. More accurately though, S...

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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD: New Music Available

South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has posted a new song from the band's forthcoming record on the official TTEOTD MySpace page. Titled "Failure in the Flesh", the track will be the lead cut to "Malice", which is due out August 21 through Prosthetic Records. Recorded with Erik Rutan (GOAT...

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STONE SOUR: New U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Grammy-nominated rock powerhouse STONE SOUR officially announced another round of U.S. tour dates this week. The summer run will commence August 3 in Fargo, ND and run through September 2 in Ft. Lauderdale. These dates mark the band's second U.S. headline tour since the release of their gold-certifi...

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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD To Unveil New Song On Friday

South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has returned from its first trip to Europe, where they toured with ION DISSONANCE and DEAD TO FALL. "The shows have been awesome and we've made a lot of friends over here in Europe," guitarist Justin Longshore said prior to the band's last European show....

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FATAL SMILE Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE has parted ways with bassist Markus Johansson and has replaced him with Alex Johnson. FATAL SMILE recently inked a deal with Locomotive Music. The group's sophomore album, "Neo Natural Freaks", was released in the U.S. on February 20. The...

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HIMSA Releases Second Video Update From Studio

Seattle-based metal quintet HIMSA is close to completing the recording process for its highly anticipated Century Media Records debut. The group recently wrapped up the drums, bass and guitars tracks with Steve Carter (who produced the "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" album) and are currently recordi...

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DIMEBAG: More RockWalk Induction, Black Tooth Bash Photos Posted Online

More photos have been posted online from PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk (which took place Thursday afternoon, May 17 in front of the Guitar Center at 7425 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California) and the Black Tooth Bash, which followed...

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Guitar Pedal Signed By ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist Being Auctioned For Charity

A Zoom G1 multi-effects guitar pedal signed by ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 is being auctioned via eBay. According to a posting on the auction page, "100% of the money raised for this auction will go directly to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. The Leukemia &amp...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Guest On JEFF BECK Tribute Album

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse will appear on a JEFF BECK tribute album for the Tone Center label, produced by guitarist Jeff Richman. The LP is called "Freeway Jam - To Beck And Back". Other guest guitarists are John Scofield, Eric Johnson, Adam Rogers, Mike Stern, Warren Haynes, Chris Duarte, G...

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DEF LEPPARD: New Audio Interviews With PHIL COLLEN Available

Two recent audio interviews with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen have been posted online" * Five-minute interview conducted on April 20, 2007 by Zakk Tyler of 97.9 FM WLUP in Chicago, IL. Phil talks about touring live, favorite songs reality TV, "Slang" and more. Click here to download. * Six-minu...

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DIMEBAG Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK; Photos, Video Available

PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was posthumously inducted on Thursday (May 17) into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll (loca...