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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'Dreams Can Definitely Come True'

Sterling Whitaker and Jeb Wright of "Long Live Rock" recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. (Note: The interview was conducted before the announcement that drummer Mike Por...

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SERJ TANKIAN: Entire 'Imperfect Harmonies' Album Streaming Via iPhone App

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and political activist Serj Tankian is streaming his brand-new album, "Imperfect Harmonies", in its entirety via his official iTunes app one week before the album is released by Serjical Strike/Reprise Records on September 21. "This is definitely a headphon...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'What Lies Beneath' Recording Sessions

Behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "What Lies Beneath", the sophomore solo album from formerNIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be viewed below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). "What Lies Beneath" is being released in North America today (Tuesday, September 14) via The End Reco...

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OPETH: Another 'Royal Albert Hall' DVD Preview Clip Posted Online

Another snippet from the extra footage that is included on OPETH's "In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall" DVD can be viewed below. The clip takes us behind the scenes at the show and we see part of the interview with frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt and hear him talk a little about the experience of .....

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NIGHTWISH Singer Says New Album Is Turning Out To Be 'Something Very Special'

On Wednesday, September 8, singer Anette Olzon of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH began laying down vocal tracks on a demo recording of the songs that will appear on the group's next studio album. The pre-production sessions for the new CD are taking place in "the deepest countryside o...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Hit By Flying Cup Of Beer In Norway; Video Available

Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was hit by what appears to have been a plastic cup filled with beer during his September 10, 2010 headlining performance at Byscenen in Haugesund, Norway. Owens had just started playing his cover vers...

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JON LORD To Perform Entire 'Sarabande' Suite

According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has revisited his "Sarabande" suite from 1975 and plans to perform it live this fall. "Sarabande" is one of Jon Lord's most successful and most loved orchestral works. "In Budapest on the 18th of this month, I am playing the 'Saraband...

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OPETH: Clip From On-The-Road Documentary Posted Online

A clip from the the behind-the-scenes documentary, "On Tour with Opeth", which appears on OPETH's "In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall" DVD can be viewed below. The DVD is scheduled for release on September 21 via Roadrunner Records. Twenty years and nine records into their legendary career, OP...

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THE BURNING: First Studio Webisode Released

Hard-hitting Danish four-piece THE BURNING will release its new album, "Hail The Horde", in Europe on October 25 via Massacre Records. The cover art was created by Brent Elliot White, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, DEATH ANGEL and WHITECHAPEL. "Hail The Horde" was produced by Jacob Bredahl...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Backing Band Confirmed

Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has confirmed the musicians that will be backing him on his upcoming European tour. They are as follows: * Andy Boss (PAUL DI'ANNO, ABSOLUTE STEEL) - Guitar * Jon Vegard (PAUL DI'ANNO) - Guitar * Are...

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APOCALYPTICA Performs At 99X Studios In Atlanta (Video)

Video footage of the Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA performing an "acoustic" version of Grieg's "In The Hall Of The Mountain King" for a group of Lassiter High School orchestra students on August 30, 2010 at the studios of the 99X radio station in Atlanta, Georgia can be viewed below. "7th...

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VITAL REMAINS: Mexican Shows Canceled

Guitarist Tony Lazaro from U.S.-based death/black metallers VITAL REMAINS has issued the following update: "As the leader of VITAL REMAINS and on behalf of the whole band, it is with deep regret that I hereby inform all of you that as consequence of information broadcasted through several news media...

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OPETH: 'In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall' DVD Preview Clip Available

Professionally filmed video footage of OPETH performing the song "Dirge For November" on April 5, 2010 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England can be viewed below (courtesy of Classic Rock magazine). The clip comes off the band's "In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall" DVD, which is due on Se...

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DIMMU BORGIR To Tour North America With ENSLAVED, BLOOD RED THRONE

Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR will embark on a 32-date North American tour in November/December. Support on the trek will come from countrymen ENSLAVED and BLOOD RED THRONE, plus DAWN OF ASHES from Los Angeles. Confirmed tour dates are as follows: Nov. 05 - The Palladium - Worcest...

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MONSTER MAGNET: Pro-Shot Footage Of AREA 4 Festival Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of MONSTER MAGNET's August 21, 2010 performance at the Area 4 festival in Lüdinghausen, Germany can be viewed below. MONSTER MAGNET will release its long-awaited new album, "Mastermind", this October via Austria's Napalm Records.. In celebration of the record's im...