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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...

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AC/DC Members, JOE LYNN TURNER To Take Part In 'Classic Rock Cares' Fundraising Tour

AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, along with legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),will take part in the "Classic Rock Cares" fundraising tour to benefit The John Entwistle Foundation. Also scheduled to appear are Mark Farner (GRAND FUNK R...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Announces Summer 'Off-Fest' Dates With LAMB OF GOD

Vancouver, B.C.-based heavy metal warriors 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have announced a slew of "Off-Fest" live dates centered around their participation as part of Ozzfest 2007. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will join forces with LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and BEHEMOTH for upwards of twenty "Off-Fest" live dates that promis...

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VIP Tickets Now Available To Public For DIMEBAG's BLACK TOOTH BASH

Six-String Masterpieces is currently presenting The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute Auction to benefit the Little Kids Rock Foundation, including Dimebag's Black Tooth Bash. Purchase your VIP package through the House of Blues or Ticketmaster. The donation is $100.00 per person. The VIP Package includes...

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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Reveals Cover Art For 'Malice'

South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has unveiled cover art for the band's forthcoming effort, "Malice". The album — the band's second full-length and the follow-up to 2005's "Bloodlust" — has been slated for an August 21 release through Prosthetic Records. Cover artwork, again designed by...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist Having A 'Blast' On Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has issued the following update: "Hey everybody!! It's been awhile since my last post, so I thought I would let you know what's been going on lately. "Those of you who were on the Hagar cruise ship party the other month know that I put a little jam together ....

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AC/DC To Tour Australia Early Next Year?

Australia's Herald Sun daily newspaper published the following item in its May 6 edition (page 2 of the Sunday entertainment liftout): "AC/DC will tour next year — with plans to take the show to the Red Centre [region of Australia]. Concert industry sources at Coachella said AC/DC leader Angus Young...

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AC/DC's Classic Song 'Highway To Hell' Among APRA Nominees

According to News.com.au, AC/DC's classic song "Highway to Hell" has been nominated in the "Most Performed Australian Work Overseas" category at the 25th Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) awards. The 20,000 members of APRA will decide the winners of the awards honoring songwriters. The...

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GRAYSON MANOR Working With GUNS N' ROSES Producer MIKE CLINK

GRAYSON MANOR has just entered Sound Instinct Studios in North Hollywood, CA with producer Mike Clink (GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA) to begin recording its new album. After a year of writing and pre-production, the band is ready to deliver songs that are their strongest to date. Lead singer Brad Cox has...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE's HANKS Discusses VIRGINIA TECH Massacre

Planet Loud recently conducted an interview with AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE's Chad Hanks (a.k.a. Mr. H.C. Banks III). An excerpt from the chat follows: Planet Loud: I was going to do this interview last week but recent events in America brought up a whole series of new questions. Considering there is a go...