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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist SLASH Discusses Making Of 'Libertad'

Guitarist magazine recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Guitarist: What can we expect from you on "Libertad"? Slash: "I actually spent from August to when the record was finished listening to nothi...

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The Craft of Contradiction

It becomes immediately apparent from the orgasmic shredding heard on the instrumental opener ("Enduring the Illusion") of ESTUARY's "The Craft of Contradiction" that the Cincinnati band has taken is mix of death and thrash metal to new heights. "To Exist and Endure" spoke vociferously to the band's...

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SAVATAGE Guitarist Comments On RIAA's Attempt Raise Royalty Rates For Internet Broadcasters

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery appeared on "The Classic Metal Show" on Saturday, May 5 to promote his latest solo release, "Pins & Needles". During the course of the discussion, Caffery was asked about his take on the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) an...

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SOLEMNITY Adds New Guitarists

Germany's SOLEMNITY has announced the addition of guitarists Robin Fischer (ex-HAGGARD, RED TO GREY) and Frank Pané (ex-VALLEY'S EVE, RED TO GREY, BURN) to the group's ranks. The band has written more than two dozen songs for its new album, which it plans on recording this summer. SOLEMNITY's limite...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Discusses 'From Darkness To Light' Composition

According to The Highway Star, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has posted the following update on the Runboard's Deep Purple Fan Forum regarding premiering a new composition called "From Darkness To Light" at the Hell Music Festival 2007 in Trondheim, Norway on Sunday, July 1: "'From Darknes...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Discusses Upcoming Album

Baconmusic's James Allman recently conducted an interview with legendary SCORPIONS lead guitarist Matthias Jabs. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Baconmusic: Can you start by talking me through the writing and recording process for the brand new album "Humanity Hour 1"? Matthias: "Yes, we have r...

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SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist RAY WEST: More Tour Dates Announced

SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West has annnounced his East and West Coast tour dates: May 06 - Cat Club, Hollywood, CA May 09 - The Joint, Beverly Hills, CA May 11 - Paladino's, Tarzana, CA May 13 - The Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, NV May 16 - The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ May 17 - ...

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MACHINAE SUPREMACY Finishes Filming 'Through The Looking Glass' Video

Swedish metallers MACHINAE SUPREMACY have finished filming a video for the song "Through the Looking Glass". The track comes off the group's Spinefarm Records debut, a remixed version of their indie album "Redeemer", which was released on November 8, 2006. According to Spinefarm, MACHINAE SUPREMACY...

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GALLOWS To Release 'Orchestra Of Wolves' In North America

England's vicious hardcore act GALLOWS will release its debut album, "Orchestra of Wolves", in North America on July 10 through Epitaph Records. Originally released in the U.K. in 2006, the record will feature three brutal new tracks, including a cover of BLACK FLAG's classic "Nervous Breakdown". Cr...

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STEVE VAI: 'Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2' Double-Live CD Due In June

Epic Records has announced a June 26 release for "Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2", a double-live CD capturing legendary guitarist Steve Vai's electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. The two-disc set spotlights rare material culled from five European performances, a studio...

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NEVERLAND Project Featuring Appearance By EVERGREY Singer; Audio Available

Three short audio samples from the NEVERLAND project, the collaboration between Turkey's progressive power metal band DREAMTONE and Greek artist Iris Mavraki, have been posted on the NEVERLAND MySpace page. The tracks available for preview are as follows: "World Beyond These Walls" * "Reversing Time...

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KITTIE Clips Featured In 'America's Hot Musician' Opening Theme

"America's Hot Musician", the "American Idol"-like competition for instrumental musicians debuting on the Oxygen network in July, has released its opening theme with clips from the KITTIE video "What I Always Wanted" via its web site at www.americashotmusician.org. The clips will be shown in a Jumbo...

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SPREAD EAGLE Frontman To Be Backed By GEORGE LYNCH, PAUL STANLEY Guitar Techs On Tour

George Lynch's (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) and Paul Stanley's (KISS) guitar techs — Gerry Ganaden and Francis Stuart, respectively — are among the musicians that will be backing SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West on his upcoming West Coast solo trek. The band lineup will consist of Andrew Freeman (GEORGE LYNCH)...

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RAGE: Photos From Moscow Concert Posted Online

Russia's Darkside e-zine has uploaded a number of photos of German power metallers RAGE performing last night (Friday, April 27) in Moscow with the the Belarus symphonic orchestra (Lingua Mortis Orchestra). Check out the pictures at this location. RAGE's setlist for the performance was as follows: 0...

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EDENBRIDGE: Samples Of Previously Unreleased Songs Available

Audio samples of four previously unreleased and/or rare EDENBRIDGE songs — "Thin Red Line", "The Silent Wake", "Images In The Sand" and "The Whisper Of The Ages" (originally issued as the Japanese bonus track on the "Arcana" CD) — have been posted online at this location. All three cuts are included...