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SONIC SYNDICATE Singer Quits
Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE, whose sound revolves around the dual vocals of Richard Sjunnesson and Roland Johansson, have announced that Roland (who is responsible for the "clean"/melodic singing in the group) has decided to leave the band "due to personal reasons beyond our control." T...March 30, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG: Solo Album Track Listing Revealed
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young is scheduled to release his debut solo album, "Equilibrium", this summer. The CD was mixed by Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, JANET JACKSON, METALLICA, QUEEN, KING'S X, SKID ROW, EXTREME) and features performances by Los Angeles vocal phenom Debby Holiday (JOHN W...March 23, 2009
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ANTAGONIST Introduces New Guitarist
Since the fall release of its Prosthetic debut "Exist", produced by Fred Archambault (DEFTONES, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ALICE COOPER),the Los Angeles-based ANTAGONIST has toured steadily throughout the western United States, and the band will continue to do so throughout the spring. Lead shredder/vocali...March 20, 2009
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ASYLUM: New Song Posted Online
ASYLUM, the Illinois-based project featuring Markus Johansson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass guitar),has uploaded a new track called "Eternal" to its MySpace page. The track was mixed by Orlando Villasenor at Everlong Recording Company in San Antonio, Texas and is the first song wi...March 18, 2009
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Report: METALLICA 'Confirmed' To Perform At SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
Austin360.com reports that Austin Powell of The Austin Chronicle says he's received confirmation from the METALLICA camp that the metal superstars will indeed be playing Austin's legendary venue Stubb's on Friday, March 20 at 10:00 p.m. as part of the Guitar Hero: Metallica showcase during the Texas...March 12, 2009
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GAIA EPICUS: New Album Title Revealed
Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have issued the following update: "It has only been a few months since the release of 'Damnation' [GAIA EPICUS' fourth album] but the plans for album number five is already in progress. Thomas [C. Hansen, guitar] has already written around seven-eight songs for...February 22, 2009
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TRIBUZY Preparing To Enter Studio
TRIBUZY, the project led by Brazilian singer Renato Tribuzy, is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording its new studio CD. Renato states, "We finally finished selecting the 11 tracks that will be on our next album. I know that we took longer than expected, but we had 28 songs to choose from...February 4, 2009
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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess taking part in a Roland product demo at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) on January 16, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. Jordan Rudess' latest solo CD, "The Road Home"...January 18, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Schedules NAMM Appearances
DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has scheduled the following appearances at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which is held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California: Friday, January 16: * Roland Product Demo – 3:00 p.m. (Roland Performanc...January 14, 2009
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MASTERPLAN Guitarist: We Are Not Searching For A New Singer
MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow has commented on the band's split with vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS). DiMeo joined MASTERPLAN in 2006 for the recording of the "MK II" album and the subsequent tour. Grapow, who was member of HELLOWEEN between 1989 and 2001, stated: "Mike is still our fri...January 12, 2009
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Vocalist MIKE DIMEO Confirms Split With MASTERPLAN
Vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS) has confirmed that he has parted ways with MASTERPLAN, the melodic metal band led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow. Mike writes on his MySpace page, "I have nothing but profound respect for them and continue to wish them nothing but success in the f...January 11, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST's K.K. DOWNING, GLENN TIPTON Talks 'Nostradamus', Metal Guitar
Greg Prato of GuitarSite.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarSite.com: How did the idea of "Nostradamus" come up? Downing: I thought if we don't do [a concept album] now, maybe we won't...January 9, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Schedules NAMM Appearances
ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Michael will take part in signing sessions at the Dean Guitars, Randall Amplifiers and Zo...January 3, 2009
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NICKO MCBRAIN, CARMINE APPICE To Be Inducted Into Guitar Center’s Drum-Legends Hall Of Fame
After months of local and regional competitions held at each of Guitar Center's 214 stores across the country, the top six undiscovered drummers in the nation have been selected from a field of nearly 5,000 competitors. The six finalists will go head to head on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Guitar C...December 3, 2008
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ANTHRAX Drummer To Judge Guitar Center Drum-Off Regional Finals In Chicago
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante will be one of the special guest judges for the Chicago-area regional finals of the Guitar Center Drum-Off, set to take place December 2 in Chicago, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. More information can be found on the poster below. The Drum-Off '08 grand finals will be held on...November 25, 2008
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