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EXODUS: 'Let There Be Blood' Released On Limited-Edition Red Vinyl

"Let There Be Blood", the controversial re-recording of EXODUS' classic 1985 debut album "Bonded by Blood", has been released on limited-edition red vinyl. Only 2,500 numbered copies are available via Zaentz Records' web site. "Let There Be Blood" sold 2,000 copies in the United States in its first...

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SHADOW GALLERY To Carry On Following Singer's Passing

Guitarist Gary Wehrkamp of progressive power metallers SHADOW GALLERY has confirmed to Roadie Crew's Thiago Sarkis that the band will carry on following singer Michael A. Baker's recent passing, with D.C. Cooper (SILENT FORCE, ex-ROYAL HUNT) filling in on at least one track on the band's upcoming al...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD Keyboardist Dead At 56

LYNYRD SKYNYRD keyboardist Billy Powell died Wednesday morning at his home near Jacksonville, Florida. The cause of death has not been revealed. He was 56. Orange Park police told WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, Fla., Powell called 911 just before 1 a.m. complaining he was having trouble breathing, but param...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: New EMI Reissues Detailed

EMI has just issued the first batch of a total of six releases covering Michael Schenker's Chrysalis catalog 1980-1984. After leaving UFO in 1978, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker returned briefly for a second stint in the SCORPIONS before deciding to form his own group — settling on a name that...

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EXTREME TO Guest On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'

Reunited Boston hard rockers EXTREME will be the featured guests on an upcoming episode of "That Metal Show", VH1 Classic's new metal-themed talk show co-hosted by Eddie Trunk. The episode of "That Metal Show" featuring EXTREME will be taped on Wednesday, February 18 at NEP Studio 33 (503 West 33rd,...

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EXODUS Utilizing Services Of Drummer NICK BARKER For European Tour

British extreme metal drumming legend Nick Barker (CRADLE OF FILTH, TESTAMENT, DIMMU BORGIR, BRUJERIA, ATROCITY) will fill in for EXODUS' Tom Hunting during the San Francisco Bay Area metallers upcoming European tour. Commented EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt: "On February 18, we're off to Europe for a c...

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METALLICA Guitarist Provides Foreword To First-Ever CLIFF BURTON Biography

On September 27, 1986, METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton lost his life at the age of 24 in a coach crash near Ljungby, Sweden. In the 23 years since that devastating event, no one has chronicled Burton's huge talent and achievements in book form. However, in June 2009 this is set to change with the glo...

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ALL SHALL PERISH: Flash Game Available

Oakland extreme metal outfit ALL SHALL PERISH has posted a flash game made by Flash Flash Revolution. The game allows you to "play"several songs of the band via your computer keyboard. The following songs andfficulty levels are available: Beginner: * Better Living Through Catastrophe Experienced: *...

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Longtime RAMONES, JANES ADDICTION Manager Dies At 60

NME.com reports that Gary Kurfirst, the longtime manager of artists such as the RAMONES, TALKING HEADS, BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE, EURYTHMICS, JANE'S ADDICTION, B52S and LIVE, passed away yesterday (January 13). He was 60. Kurfirst was heavily involved in the New York music scene, opening the infamous Vill...

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STATETROOPER: European Dates Announced

Vocalist Gary Barden, fresh from the recent dates with MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, will once again hit the road in Europe with STATETROOPER. The band, which also features Bruce Bisland (SWEET),Jeff Summers (WEAPON) and Martin Mickels, will be touring to support the release of its live album, "Sweden Ca...

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THE SPEARS To Release Full-Length Debut This Summer

THE SPEARS, the St. Petersburg, Florida-based band featuring Chris Barrows (PINK LINCOLNS) on vocals, Sam Williams (DOWN BY LAW) on guitar, Rob Rampy (D.R.I.) on drums and Gary Strickland (HATED YOUTH) on bass, is planning to release its full-length debut in June/July via Jailhouse! Records. The CD...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO On Forthcoming THE RODS Album; More Details Revealed

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL) is featured on two songs on the forthcoming album by THE RODS, the classic '80s metal band led by Dio's cousin, guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein. Singer Shmoulik Avigal (JACK STARR, PICTURE),who previously sang on...

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JOE SATRIANI, MAX CAVALERA, ALEX SKOLNICK To Make PEAVEY Artist Appearances At NAMM

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani will introduce his new signature Peavey JSX guitar amplifier during a special press conference during the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show on Friday, January 16, at 1 p.m., in the middle of the Peavey exhibit (5740) at the Anaheim Convention Center...

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EXODUS, ENTOMBED, SABBAT: One-Off Show In Greece Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will team up with Sweden's ENTOMBED and U.K.'s SABBAT for a one-off show on March 8 at Gagarin 205 in Athens, Greece. For more information, check out the poster below. "Let There Be Blood", the controversial re-recording of EXODUS' classic 1985 debut a...

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RIPPED OFF FACE: First And Final Full-Length Album Available For Free Download

Virginia-based RIPPED OFF FACE has made its first and final full-length album, "We Are the State", available for free download at this location. Virginia-based all-digital extreme metal label Metalhit.com has also stepped in to make the album available at its web site as well as numerous other retai...