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LORD Seeking Temporary Guitarist

Due to a medical condition that is currently restricting his playing, Lord Tim of long-running Australian metallers LORD has been forced to forego guitar-playing duties with his band for up to a year. The group is currently seeking a stand-in. "We're after a guitarist to fill in temporarily for me w...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Unveils RANDY RHOADS Tribute Guitar; Video Available

Jackson delivered colossal news at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show (which is being held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California) with the announcement of the Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) "tribute guitar." In collaboratio...

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BITCH Frontwoman Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'; Audio Available

Vocalist Betsy Bitch of Southern California metallers BITCH was interviewed on the January 10 edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. (Note: The interview begins around the 65-minute mark.) Freel...

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EXODUS: Video Highlights From 'Shovel Headed Tour Machine' DVD Screening Available

On Friday, January 8 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, thrash metal fans had the unique opportunity to attend an exclusive, advanced screening of footage from EXODUS' new DVD, "Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live At Wacken & Other Assorted Atrocities". Special guests for the evening were t...

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EXODUS: New Audio Interview With ROB DUKES Available

Greece's Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Dukes of San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. On Friday, January 8 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, thrash metal fans had the unique opportunity...

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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE Shares A Few Licks

Video footage of UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore talking about what modes he likes to use and playing a few licks in each one, in different styles, can be viewed below. Vinnie Moore will embark on a solo tour of Europe in February. According to a posting on his official web site, "this is the first ...

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FREE REIGN: 'Tragedy' EP Due This Month

FREE REIGN, the band featuring the Dallas Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo on lead vocals and guitar, right guard Leonard Davis on bass, backup guard Cory Procter on drums, and newcomer Justin Chapman on guitar, will release its debut EP, "Tragedy", on January 26 via Australia's Riot! Entertainment...

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EXODUS: Report From 'Shovel Headed Tour Machine' DVD Screening Available

On Friday, January 8 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, thrash metal fans had the unique opportunity to attend an exclusive, advanced screening of footage from EXODUS' new DVD, "Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live At Wacken & Other Assorted Atrocities". Special guests for the evening were t...

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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE To Embark On European Solo Tour

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore will embark on a solo tour of Europe in February. According to a posting on his official web site, "this is the first real solo tour that [Vinnie] has done with his band in Europe." Vinnie's solo group, which is "sure to turn some heads," will consist of: Vinnie Moore - .....

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BITCH Frontwoman To Guest On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'

Vocalist Betsy Bitch of Southern California metallers BITCH will guest on the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The interview will take place during the Sunday, January 10 broadcast from 6 to 8 p.m. EST. For information, go to this location. Freelance writer and music criti...

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PARADOX Announces New Guitarist

Long-running German metal band PARADOX has announced the addition of BIOMECHANICAL guitarist Gus Drax to the group's ranks. Drax (pictured below) was born in Larissa, Greece on September 21, 1987. He decided to play guitar at the age of 14 when he saw "Live in Tokyo" by DREAM THEATER and was amazed...

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PARADOX Parts Ways With Guitarist, Drummer; Seeks Replacements

Long-running German metal band PARADOX has parted ways with guitarist Kai Pasemann and drummer Roland Jahoda. The group states, "We had no choice, because we found out we have a different view on how to reach our goals." "Skilled lead guitarists and drummers who want to work with us professionally o...

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FULL SCALE RIOT Parts Ways With ROB MOSCHETTI, Joins Forces With BULLDOZE Singer

FULL SCALE RIOT, the band featuring Tim McMurtrie (rhythm guitar; original member of M.O.D.),has parted ways with Rob Moschetti (vocals/lead guitar; ex-PRO-PAIN) due to "differences" and has teamed up with Kevone (BULLDOZE) on lead vocals. FULL SCALE RIOT is returning to the studio and will be putt...

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FOZZY Frontman Hosting VH1's '100 Most Shocking Moments In Music'

According to PWTorch.com, WWE wrestler and FOZZY singer Chris Jericho will host the previously recorded "100 Most Shocking Moments In Music", airing on cable TV's VH1 channel. The series will air from Monday to Friday this week at 9:00 p.m. EST. Jericho is hosting all five original episodes. "Martyr...

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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO, KELLE RHOADS At RHOADSFEST; Video Available

Video footage of guitarist Michael Angelo Batio (ex-NITRO) and Kelle Rhoads (brother of Randy Rhoads) performing at this year's Rhoadsfest, which took place December 6, 2009 at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, California, can be viewed below. Batio performed "Tribute To Randy" and Kelle Rhoads playe...