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TESSERACT To Release Acoustic EP
U.K. progressive metallers TESSERACT are working on an acoustic EP, tentatively titled "Perspective", for a spring release via Century Media Records. The effort will contain reworked versions of tracks from the band's debut album, "One", plus "a very special" cover version. Commented TESSERACT bassi...January 24, 2012
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VEIL OF MAYA: More New Album Details Revealed
Chicago-based extreme progressive metal titans VEIL OF MAYA will release their third full-length album, "Eclipse", on February 28 via Sumerian Records. Produced by djent hero Misha Mansoor of PERIPHERY, the CD is "a stunningly concise yet diverse metal record, packed full of death-metal chops, tech-...January 24, 2012
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DEVILDRIVER Guitarists' NAMM Clinic (Video)
Jeff Kendrick and Mike Spreitzer of California metallers DEVILDRIVER took part in a clinic on January 20 at the Korg booth at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California...January 22, 2012
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STAR MONARCHY: 'Monarchy' Lyric Video Released
The official lyric video for "Monarchy", the first single from STAR MONARCHY, the new project launched by bassist Ray Riendeau (HALFORD, JAMES LABRIE),can be seen below. The track, which was mixed and mastered by Derek Taylor at Milo studios in Texas, features the following musicians: * Dan Tompkin...January 18, 2012
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OBSCURA, THREAT SIGNAL Members Added To STAR MONARCHY Project
Alex Rudinger (THREAT SIGNAL) and Hannes Grossmann (OBSCURA, BLOTTED SCIENCE) have been added to the list of musicians who will contribute to "Volume 1", the debut album from STAR MONARCHY, the new project launched by bassist Ray Riendeau (HALFORD, JAMES LABRIE). The release will feature songs writt...January 13, 2012
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT Goes On Hiatus
California metallers THE HUMAN ABSTRACT appear to have gone on indefinite hiatus following the band's recent split with both vocalist Travis Richter and eOne Music, the label that released the group's third full-length album, "Digital Veil". In a recent post on his Facebook page, THE HUMAN ABSTRACT...January 2, 2012
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PERIPHERY Drummer Launches BANDHAPPY Online Music Education Service
Scheduled to launch in early 2012, the Bandhappy online music community, founded by PERIPHERY drummer Matt Halpern, promises to "reshape how music teachers and students connect in a first-of-its-kind music community." Bandhappy will offer either in-person lessons or online lessons anywhere on the pl...December 15, 2011
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NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL 2012 Billing Announced
MassConcerts has announced that the 14th annual New England Metal & Hardcore Festival will take place the weekend of April 20-22, 2012. The New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, the largest and most successful metal festival in the United States, has presented some of the biggest and up-and...December 12, 2011
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PERIPHERY Begins Recording New Album
Maryland-based experimental, progressive metal band PERIPHERY has entered the studio to begin recording its sophomore full-length album for an early 2012 release via Sumerian Records. Commented guitarist Jake Bowen: "We've got a ton of new songs ready that we can't wait for you guys to hear. "We'll...November 21, 2011
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PERIPHERY Bassist Quits
Bassist Tom Murphy has announced his departure from the Maryland-based experimental, progressive metal band PERIPHERY. He says in a statement, "I have had so many unforgettable experiences and have met so many wonderful people while playing with the band and just want to say thank you to all the fan...November 15, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER's KENDRICK Talks About His Online Guitar Community In New Video Interview
A two-and-a-half-minute video clip of DEVILDRIVER guitarist Jeff Kendrick talking to ARTISTdirect about www.allaxess.com, the online guitar community he started with fellow DEVILDRIVER axeman Mike Spreitzer can be seen below. AllAxess.com is shaping up to become a premier online guitar community, a...November 15, 2011
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Backstage With PERIPHERY
In the 10-minute clip below, Misha Mansoor, founding guitarist of the Maryland-based experimental, progressive metal band PERIPHERY, walks you through the backstage area of the New York stop of the just-completed "Frak The Gods" tour, which also featured STRAY THE PATH (subbing for THE HUMAN ABSTRAC...October 19, 2011
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PERIPHERY Announces New Guitarist
Maryland-based experimental, progressive metal band PERIPHERY has announced the addition of guitarist Mark Holcomb to the group's ranks. Holcomb previously had a project with PERIPHERY axeman Misha Mansoor called HAUNTED SHORES and was the fill-in guitarist on PERIPHERY's "Frak The Gods" tour. Comme...October 18, 2011
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SOILWORK Frontman Added To STAR MONARCHY Project
Bjrn "Speed" Strid (vocals; SOILWORK) and Sean Dailey (vocals; THE BETTER DEATH) have been added to the list of musicians who will contribute to "Volume 1", the debut album from STAR MONARCHY, the new project launched by bassist Ray Riendeau (HALFORD, JAMES LABRIE). The release will feature songs wr...October 14, 2011
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Former SCAR SYMMETRY Singer To Release Solo EP
Swedish guitarist/vocalist Christian lvestam (SOLUTION .45, MISERATION, TORCHBEARER, ex-SCAR SYMMETRY) has inked a deal with Pivotal Rockordings for the release of his first solo EP, entitled "Self 2.0". The EP will be made available exclusively in all major web-retail outlets and streaming services...October 10, 2011
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