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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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NICKO MCBRAIN, JASON BITTNER, PAPA ROACH To Perform At DRUM-OFF '08 Grand Finals
PAPA ROACH, Nicko McBrain of IRON MAIDEN and Jason Bittner of SHADOWS FALL are among the scheduled performers at the Drum-Off '08 grand finals, set to take place Saturday, January 10, 2009 at The Music Box at Fonda Theater in Hollywood, California. For 20 years, Guitar Center has been committed to p...November 21, 2008
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GAIA EPICUS To Release New Album In December
Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS will release their new album, "Damnation", on December 8 via Epicus Records. "Damnation" will feature guest appearances from the following musicians: Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) Dominique Leurquin (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, LUCA TURILLI'S DREAMQUEST) Renato...October 12, 2008
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LAMB OF GOD's ADLER, DARKEST HOUR's PARRISH To Judge 'Guitar Center Drum-Off '08'
LAMB OF GOD's Chris Adler and DARKEST HOUR's Ryan Parrish will be at the Richmond, Virginia Guitar Center this Tuesday, October 14 to judge the "Guitar Center Drum-Off '08". According to a posting on the DARKEST HOUR MySpace page, "The rock starts at 6:20 so come on down and party Parrish style!" Gu...October 10, 2008
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ILIUM: New Album To Feature MASTERPLAN/Ex-RIOT Singer MIKE DIMEO
Australian power metal band ILIUM has issued the following update: "The new [ILIUM] album to be released who knows when (hopefully not too far away) will be called 'Ageless Decay'. It will contain 12 songs, which means thirteen paintings by Dimitar Nikolov (the artist who did the front cover for 'Ve...September 21, 2008
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PARADOX: Rare Live, Demo Recordings Posted Online
Long-running German metallers PARADOX are streaming three "rarities" via their MySpace page: * "Kill That Beast" (live at Dynamo 1988) * "Pray To The Godz Of Wrath" (live at Dynamo 1988) * "Collision Course" (demo version 1999) PARADOX will enter the studio in early 2009 to begin recording its next...September 17, 2008
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GAIA EPICUS: Touring Lineup Revealed
Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have revealed their touring lineup in support of their upcoming album, "Damnation". It is as follows: Thomas Chr. Hansen - guitar/vocals Ole A Myrholt – drums Hans Åge Holmen – bass Lasse Jensen (OCEANS OF TIME) - guitar Says the band, "We hope to see you all so...August 15, 2008
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PARADOX: HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival Cancellation Explained
Long-running German metallers PARADOX have issued the following update: "After [guitarist/vocalist Charly Steinhauer was diagnosed with] an abdominal hernia, this year's Headbangers Open Air had to be cancelled. Sorry to all fans! PARADOX will play Headbangers Open Air 2009! In the meanwhile, a spec...August 11, 2008
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