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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN's Workshop In São Paulo, Brazil
Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's March 21 guitar workshop in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. Marty's latest solo album, "Inferno", sold around 2,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 186 on The Billboard 200 c...March 24, 2015
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LARS ULRICH Is To Blame For Lack Of Bass On METALLICA's '…And Justice For All' Album: Mixing Engineer
In a brand new interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, Steve Thompson, a prominent music producer who has worked with a vast array of rock icons, including GUNS N' ROSES (on "Appetite For Destruction"),KORN (on "Follow The Leader") and SOUNDGARDEN (on "A-Sides") spoke about the mixing sessions for META...March 23, 2015
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Raise the Dead: Live at Wacken
There's just no stopping Uncle Alice. While it's already been four years since his last studio recording, the highly entertaining sequel album "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", Alice Cooper is enjoying a revival in comic book form with a new series through Dynamite Comics. He also has another live package t...March 23, 2015
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Suspended at Aphelion
Virginia-based WHILE HEAVEN WEPT consists of the core seven players of Rain Irving (lead vocals),Jim Hunter (bass),Jason Lingle (keys/vocals),Scott Loose (electric guitar),Tom Phillips (electric and acoustic guitars and synths),Michelle Schrotz (keys/vocals) and Trevor Schrotz (drums/percussion...March 23, 2015
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Former TRIVIUM Drummer NICK AUGUSTO's New Band CORROSION Releases 'Prone To Dreams' Song
Drummer Nick Augusto didn’t waste any time after being unceremoniously ditched mid-tour by his former teammates TRIVIUM. Returning home to Boca Raton, Florida, he immediately started working on a new project with his high school buddy and guitar aficionado Christopher Cussell (BEFORE THE MOURNING)....March 17, 2015
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Former FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer KELLY SMITH: 'I Had At One Time Considered The End'
Drummer Kelly Smith, who left veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM in November 2014 to focus on caring for his family, has issued the following update: "When I made my decision to step away from FLOTSAM, life was crushing me and my family, with crisis of family deaths (father-in-law [in Augu...March 17, 2015
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT 'Couldn't Wait Any Longer' To Release New Solo Album
On March 10, Jason Saulnier of Music Legends conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about how long it took for him to complete his recently released tenth CD, titled "Little Brother Is Watching", T...March 17, 2015
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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN's Workshop In Volta Redonda, Brazil
Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's March 6 guitar workshop in Volta Redonda, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil can be seen below. Marty's latest solo album, "Inferno", sold around 2,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 186 on...March 16, 2015
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THE CIRCLE Featuring SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY, JASON BONHAM To Release 'At Your Service' Live Album
THE CIRCLE, the combo consisting of legendary rocker Sammy Hagar alongside Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson will release a concert album, "At Your Service", on May 19 in both digital and physical packages. Recorded live on tour in 2014, this release documents the blistering performance...March 15, 2015
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VINNY APPICE, BUMBLEFOOT, TONY FRANKLIN, GLEN SOBEL To Be Inducted Into 'RockGodz Hall Of Fame'
RockGodz Hall Of Fame has announced its second induction ceremony and show featuring a host of new inductees, including guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal from GUNS N' ROSES; Vinny Appice, drummer for BLACK SABBATH and DIO; bassist Tony Franklin, formerly with THE FIRM and Jimmy Page; Glen Sobel, drumm...March 12, 2015
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: New Video Footage From The Studio
Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE recently entered the studio with producer Colin Richardson (CARCASS, FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD) and producer/engineer Carl Bown to begin recording their fifth album for a tentative summer release. Several video clips from the studio can be seen below. BULLET...March 9, 2015
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'Motley Crews Heavy Metal Grill' Food Truck Explodes In Minnesota; 2 People Hurt, Homes Damaged
According to StarTribune.com, a Motley Crews Heavy Metal Grill food truck exploded late Friday night (March 6) in Lakeville, Minnesota, damaging up to 20 homes and injuring two people. Police suspect the blast, which happened just after 11 p.m., was related to a propane tank on the truck. "My kids a...March 7, 2015
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MALEVOLENT CREATION Completes Work On 'Dead Man's Path' Album
Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION have completed work on their twelfth album, "Dead Man's Path", due later in the year via Century Media. MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist and founding member Bret Hoffmann previously stated about the band's new record deal: "I am very excited and extremely...March 4, 2015
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ATHEIST's KELLY SHAEFER To Play Cop In New Movie 'Rocky Mountain Fast Guy'
Kelly Shaefer of Florida-based technical metal pioneers ATHEIST has been cast in a small role as a cop in the directorial debut of his longtime friend John McElroy. Shooting for Kelly's part in the film, called "Rocky Mountain Fast Guy", concludes Sunday on location in the middle of Florida. Says Ke...March 4, 2015
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Prepares To Record New Album, Hit The Road
Veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have announced the first wave of confirmed club and festival dates for their upcoming 2015 European tour that is scheduled to start in May and run through August. The trek will mark the band's return to Europe, coming off the heels of 2012's "Ugly Noise"...March 3, 2015
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