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MARTY FRIEDMAN Pens Japanese Pop Hit

According to a posting on former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site, Japanese pop superstar KOTOKO's new single, "Kirei na Senritsu" — which was written by Friedman and features a guest appearance by the guitarist — entered the Japanese pop chart at No. 18 this week. "Kirei na Sen...

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FEAR FACTORY Drummer's 3VOLUTION PRODUCTIONS Up For Two G.A.N.G. Awards

FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera's company 3volution Productions is up for two Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) awards in the following categories: * "Best Original Vocal - Pop" (for "All My Life" - Battlefield 2: Modern Combat) * "Best Arrangement Of A Non-Original Score" ("All Along the Wat...

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Guitarist RON JARZOMBEK Issues Update On BLOTTED SCIENCE Project

BLOTTED SCIENCE, the instrumental extreme metal project featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE),and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS, JORDAN RUDESS),is putting the finishing touches on its debut album, entitled "The Machinati...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Record Live Album On European Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Be a part of Marty's upcoming live album! Marty will be recording the shows on his upcoming European tour (starting March 31st) for his new live album to be released later this year. Be there,...

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ROTTING CORPSE Confirmed For Texas' DONNAPALOOZA METALFEST

Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE — whose original lineup included SOLITUDE AETURNUS founder John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler — has been confirmed for the Donnapalooza Metalfest, set to take place Saturday, April 28 at the Lone Star Country Club in Coppell...

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JOEY VERA, JASON MCMASTER: New Audio Interviews Available

Shockwaves/HardRadio podcast #10 features an interview with revered bassist Joey Vera, who discusses his past and present with ARMORED SAINT, his new solo project A CHINESE FIREDRILL, his involvement with FATES WARNING and SEVEN WITCHES, his current production projects, as well as his pre-ARMORED SA...

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SKINLAB, RE:IGNITION Confirmed For MILWAUKEE METALFEST XIX

San Francisco Bay Area metal favorites SKINLAB have announced that they will officially hit the road in May following a three-year hiatus, including a stop at Milwaukee Metalfest XIX, which is scheduled to take place May 11-12 at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, WI. Bassist/vocalist Steev Esqui...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Confirms Band Lineup, Dates For European Solo Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will embark on a European solo tour in April. Joining Marty in his touring band will be guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER),drummer Jeremy Colson and bassist Chris Catero. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 01 - NL - Lantaarn, Hellendoorn Apr. 02 -...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Japanese TV Appearances Detailed

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Those of you with access to Japanese TV be sure not to miss Marty's Friday night appearances on two consecutive weeks of Tamori Club's 'Sola Mimi Awards' on February 2 and February 9! A special...

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Top 20 'Greatest Guitar Solos Ever': Videos Available

Video links to the top 20 of the Guitar World magazine "100 Greatest Guitar Solos Ever" have been posted online at CityRag. Listen and watch the musical genius and mastery that made these classics famous! Top 20 "Greatest Guitar Solos Ever": 01. Stairway To Heaven - Jimmy Page 02. Eruption - Edward...

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Legend EP

Much-hyped Arizona lads putting a more pit-friendly face on black metal, basically welding together the style with Gothenburg thrash and a bit of hardcore. The results, while still fairly conventional and perhaps not deserving of the kudos they've so far received, do show scads of potential and lay...

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ODIOUS MORTEM Completes Work On New Album; Audio Available

Santa Cruz, CA-based technical death metal outfit ODIOUS MORTEM has completed work on its new album, "Cryptic Implosion", due on April 24 via Willowtip Records. The follow-up to 2005's "Devouring the Prophecy" was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios. High-quality v...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: More Japanese TV Appearances Announced

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "[On] January 17th at 10:00 p.m. Marty faces off with variety duo 'Ori-Raji' on Fuji Television. On another program, 'Takeyama Sensei?!', Marty finds himself at Japan's top 'Maid Café' in Akihab...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: First European Solo Tour Dates Announced

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will embark on a European solo tour in April 2007. Joining Marty in his touring band will be guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER),drummer Jeremy Colson and an as-yet-undetermined bassist. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 01 - De Lantaarn - Hellend...

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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Seeks Guitar Player For DARK FUNERAL Tour

Phoenix-based extreme metal band ABIGAIL WILLIAMS is in need of a guitar player for its upcoming U.S. tour with DARK FUNERAL and ENSLAVED. Tryout requests will be taken via e-mail at [email protected]. Listen to the songs on the group's MySpace page and be sure you're skillful enough befor...