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Former NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS Announces Touring Lineup
Former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has been added to the 24-date, coast-to-coast U.S. tour with PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, THE SAFETY FIRE and TODAY I CAUGHT THE PLAGUE. Jeff has revealed the quality players he's enlisted to accompany him on the stage: * Joe Nurre (SHADED ENMITY) - Guitar * Gr...February 3, 2012
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LOU REED To Perform 'Lulu' Material On European Tour
Former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed will embark on the "From VU to LULU" European tour in the summer. The trek will start in Luxembourg on Wednesday, June 6 and will take in several festivals, including Switzerland's Caribana, France's Montereau, Berlin's Citadel and Slovakia's Pohoda. L...February 2, 2012
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THE DARKNESS: Video For Brand New Song Released
The video for "Nothin's Gonna Stop Us", the first new song in six years from reunited British rockers THE DARKNESS, can be seen below. "Nothin's Gonna Stop Us" was recorded and produced by the band and Nick Brine in Norfolk, England and mixed in Austin, Texas by Chris "Frenchie Smith". The video for...February 1, 2012
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PARADISE LOST: 'Tragic Idol' Cover Artwork Unveiled
British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will release their new album, "Tragic Idol", on April 24 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media Records. The CDwas recorded in part at The Chapel studios in Lincolnshire, England and features cover art by by Parisian designer Valnoir, who has...February 1, 2012
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PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, JEFF LOOMIS Join Forces For North American Tour
PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, JEFF LOOMIS, and THE SAFETY FIRE will joined forces for a North American tour in March/April. The month-long run kicks off in Chicago, Iliinois on March 25 and wraps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 22. The dates are as follows: Mar. 25 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Loung...February 1, 2012
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CHICKENFOOT Soars At Mainstream Radio With New Single 'Different Devil'
Two weeks after its release, "Different Devil", the new single from CHICKENFOOT, the supergroup featuring guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Chad Smith, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and frontman Sammy Hagar, is already at #17 with a bullet on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock Chart and #7 on th...January 31, 2012
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PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION: Debut Album To Receive U.S. Release In April
"Awoken Broken", the debut album from PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION, the project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and SIKTH frontman Mikee Goodman, will be released in the U.S. on April 17 through Spinefarm Records. The CD, which will be made available in Europe on February 27, was produced by A...January 31, 2012
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Former NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS: New Solo Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has set "Plains Of Oblivion" as the title of his sophomore solo album, to be released on April 10 in North America (one day earlier in Europe) via Century Media Records. The CD was produced by Aaron Smith (7 HORNS 7 EYES) and features cover artwork by Colin Mar...January 30, 2012
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JOHN SYKES Says His Collaborative Project With MIKE PORTNOY 'Didn't Work Out'
Guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) has commented on the dissolution of his much-hyped collaborative project with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB). Portnoy and Sykes announced they were working together during a July 2011 taping...January 30, 2012
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SHINEDOWN Announces 2012 'Avalanche Tour'
Atlantic recording group SHINEDOWN has announced plans to headline this year's eagerly awaited Avalanche Tour. The North American trek — presented by Zippo and produced by Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc. — gets underway on March 27 at The Grove in Anaheim, California and then continues through l...January 30, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR On New VAN HALEN: 'I Think There's Zero Inspiration And Zero Creativity'
Radio Metal recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Radio Metal: These past years, you and [CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist] Michael Anthony have spoken out about how disappointed you were by VAN HALEN and you've both...January 30, 2012
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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE: Quality Whisky A Go Go Footage Available
Quality video footage of the reformed Minneapolis, Minnesota-based hard-rock/industrial act AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE performing on January 24 at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. Having survived severe addictions, countless tours, the major label minefield, and the death of...January 30, 2012
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Former NEVERMORE Guitarist To Guest On 7 HORNS 7 EYES Debut
Progressive atmospheric death metallers 7 HORNS 7 EYES will release their debut full-length album, "Throes Of Absolution", in North America on April 24 via Century Media Records. The CD, which features a guest appearance by guitarist Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE),has been many months in the making. Co...January 28, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN: Video Footage Of NAMM Q&A, Acoustic Performance
Guitar virtuoso and singer/songwriter Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) took part in a question-and-answer session and acoustic performance at the Korg booth at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention which took place January 19-...January 28, 2012
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KATATONIA To Enter Studio On Monday
Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA have issued the following update: "It's been a busy time lately and the hard work has finally paid off. We have now thirteen songs in the bag, and hey, that means the recording of our new album can and shall begin. We're starting with the drums on Monday and we'll be ....January 27, 2012
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