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TRENT REZNOR Offering Free Five-Song EP From 'The Social Network' Soundtrack

NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor and collaborator Atticus Ross recently composed the score for the upcoming movie "The Social Network". The much-hyped new film from "Seven" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" director David Fincher follows the controversial story of Mark Zuckerberg, the yo...

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SHAKIRA Covers METALLICA's 'Nothing Else Matters' (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of Colombian pop star Shakira performing a cover version of the METALLICA classic "Nothing Else Matters" at the opening show of her current North American tour on September 15, 2010 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be viewed below. The original version of "...

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'From The Land Of The Ice And Snow' Tribute To LED ZEPPELIN Due In October

Portland-based record company Jealous Butcher Records has set an October 12 release date for a double-disc compilation of LED ZEPPELIN cover songs, Six years in the making, "From The Land Of The Ice And Snow: The Songs Of Led Zeppelin" features more than 50 artists and bands as well as cover artwork...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist Interviewed On Tulsa's Z-104.5 THE EDGE (Video)

Chuck Stikl of the Z-104.5 The Edge radio station and contest winner Chris M. conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance when the band played the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 8, 2010. You can now watch the chat below. AVENGED SEVENFOLD had a lot to celebrat...

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MIKE PORTNOY's Sister: 'Giving Up DREAM THEATER Must Be Like Giving Up A Child' For My Brother

Mike Portnoy's sister Samantha has posted a message on the drummer's web site offering her perspective on her brother's decision to leave DREAM THEATER, the band he formed and led for 25 years. Her message follows below in its entirety. "Before I write this, understand that this is MY statement. Mik...

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FORTE To Debut New Material During Hometown Gig

New-age Nineties power metal band FORTE from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — featuring MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP bassist Rev Jones — will support ANTHRAX on September 23 at Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City. FORTE will premiere material from its forthcoming album, "Unholy War", to be released in January 2011...

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MIKE PORTNOY Discusses His Work With AVENGED SEVENFOLD In New Video Interview

The first part of an interview with former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy conducted in late August while he was on the road with AVENGED SEVENFOLD as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival tour can be viewed below. Also available is a news story on Portnoy's departure from DREAM THEAT...

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JASON BONHAM On 'Led-Zeppelin Experience': 'I Plan To Make This The Best I Can'

Pat Prince of Goldmine magazine recently conducted an interview with Jason Bonham, son of the legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Goldmine: How would you then describe the Led Zeppelin Experience, in your own words? Bonham: It wasn't really wh...

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JORDAN RUDESS: 'DREAM THEATER Is Full Of Ideas And Energy About The Future'

Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has posted the following statement on his official blog regarding the departure of drummer Mike Portnoy, the band's co-founder and leader for 25 years: "Closing this chapter is difficult because Mike and I are really close friends,...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'It Would Be A Tragedy If I Never Got To Be On Stage With DREAM THEATER Again'

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy discussed his departure from the band for the first time during an appearance on tonight's (Friday, September 10) edition of Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM. A BLABBERMOUTH.NET transcript of the chat follows below (only...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist To Guest On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show

Guitarist Zoltan Bathory of Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will guest on this weekend's (September 10-12) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. Jackie will also premiere new music from DAATH. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it ai...

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Singer JAMES LABRIE: 'We Are More Than Pumped To Continue The Legacy Of DREAM THEATER'

Three of the remaining DREAM THEATER members — singer James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess — have issued separate statements commenting further on the departure of drummer Mike Portnoy, the band's co-founder and leader for 25 years. James LaBrie: "Thought I would give...

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NOCTURNAL FEAR Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

NOCTURNAL FEAR, Detroit's war-thrash death-squad, has parted ways with longtime drummer Aggressor. His replacement, Witchhammer, is already learning the band's set and is rehearsing tracks for the group's forthcoming album, "Excessive Cruelty", to be released next year on Moribund Records. Commented...

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MIKE PORTNOY: Don't Blame AVENGED SEVENFOLD For My Decision To Quit DREAM THEATER

Drummer Mike Portnoy says that his current involvement with AVENGED SEVENFOLD had nothing to do with his decision to quit DREAM THEATER, the band he formed and led for 25 years. "I BEG of the fans to please NOT hold [AVENGED SEVENFOLD] responsible for MY decision... They are just as shocked as you g...

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MIKE INEZ, BILLY SHEEHAN To Appear At BASS PLAYER LIVE!

Bass Player LIVE! is back to bring players, manufacturers, and artists together in an intimate environment for hands-on access to the latest instruments, equipment and instruction on playing technique and application. Special guest appearances and performances will include Victor Wooten, Billy Sheeh...