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TAKEN: B-Sides Collection Due In March; Reunion Shows Planned

Melodic hardcore band TAKEN, which split up in 2004, is planning several reunion shows in March of 2008 in celebration of the release of a B-sides collection. Due in March via Goodfellow Records, "This Is Forever: A Taken B-Sides Collection" features the band's original 1998 demo, their seven-inch a...

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DREAM THEATER: New Interview With JORDAN RUDESS Posted Online

MusicPlayers.com has posted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The discussion covers the musical direction chosen for his new solo CD, "The Road Home", the guest contributions to the project, the ongoing evolution of Jordan's keyboard setup, programming, and technical style....

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DREAM THEATER's 'Progressive Nation' Tour To Feature OPETH, 3 And BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME

New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "Progressive Nation", a package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who expla...

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DESPISED ICON: New Video Report Posted Online

Montreal metallers DESPISED ICON recently annihilated crowds throughout the U.S. on tour alongside SUICIDE SILENCE, WINDS OF PLAGUE and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY, garnering a whole new legion of diehard fans. This trek marked the group's fourth North American tour this year in support of the band's lates...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Schedules Online Chats

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess will take part in two online chats tomorrow, September 11 (at 3:00 p.m. EST and 8:00 p.m. EST) in celebration of his new solo album release, entitled "The Road Home". For more information, and to take part in the chats, click here. A 20-minute audio interview...

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STATIC-X Frontman: 'I'd Stay On Tour For The Rest Of My Life If I Could'

Jeff Hahne of CreativeLoafing.com recently conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On lineup changes: "I always make the KISS comparison. Tony [Campos, bass] and myself are like Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. You know, KISS can always go...

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SLAVIOR Performs First Sold-Out Club Gig In Japan

SLAVIOR — the band featuring ex-FATES WARNING/WARLORD drummer Mark Zonder, current MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist Wayne Findlay, RING OF FIRE/STEVE VAI bassist Philip Bynoe and TRIBE OF GYPSIES vocalist Greg Analla — played the first of two club shows to a sold-out Dress, Akiba in Tokyo last night...

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SLAVIOR: Material For Second Album 'Is Coming Along Very Well'

SLAVIOR drummer Mark Zonder (ex-FATES WARNING) has issued the following update: "We will be leaving Monday (August 20) for a week-long trip in Japan. We will be doing some press, a TV show or two, a couple acoustic in-store gigs and two live electric shows. Ryo, keyboard player from SPOCK'S BEARD, w...

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MEGADETH Mainman Names New Stallion

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Well, yesterday I saw the paperwork from FHANA (Freisian Horse Association of America) to put a mmicrochip into my stallion (baby colt, really) and his name was on the papers, fo...

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AMARAN'S PLIGHT Featuring SILENT FORCE, SHADOW GALLERY Members: Debut CD Out Now

U.S. progressive rock label ProgRock Records has just released the debut CD by AMARAN'S PLIGHT, the new band featuring vocalist DC Cooper (ex-ROYAL HUNT, SILENT FORCE),guitarist Gary Wehrkamp (SHADOW GALLERY),drummer Nick D'Virgilio (SPOCK'S BEARD, KEVIN GILBERT, TEARS FOR FEARS, GENESIS) and bass...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Schedules Signing Session In Illinois

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess will take part in a signing session at: Sam Ash Music 7780 South Cicero Ave. Burbank, IL 60459 708-499-3485 Date: Friday, August 10, 2007 Time: 12 noon to 1 p.m. For directions and more information, visit Sam Ash Music's web site. Magna Carta Records has set a...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist's New Solo Album Samples Available

Magna Carta Records has set a September 12 release date for the new solo album from DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess, entitled "The Road Home". Having been influenced by classic progressive acts such as GENESIS, YES and GENTLE GIANT, Rudess revisits some of the great songs from those bands wi...

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METAL CHURCH Frontman Sings SAVATAGE Classic With JON OLIVA'S PAIN; Video Available

METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe joined JON OLIVA'S PAIN on stage at Bay Area Rock Fest on May 5, 2007 in San Francisco for a rendition of the SAVATAGE classic "Hall of the Mountain King". Watch video footage of this classic performance below. Bay Area Rock Fest was a two-day progressive rock and...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'It's Scary How Gullible And Easily Fooled The Press Is!'

METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield has released the following statement via the group's official web site: "In the last few weeks there have been a lot of rumors flying around saying that I was detained by airport security in London while on tour in Europe. I'm here to tell you that it neve...

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METALLICA Frontman Comments On 'Taliban-Like Beard' Rumor

Finland's MTV3 conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield in Helsinki on Sunday, July 15. Watch the interview in two parts: Part#1, Part#2. During the chat, Hetfield was asked about the report that he was detained by U.K. airport security earlier in the month on his way to perform...