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SAMMY HAGAR Joins JOE SATRIANI On Stage In Oakland (Video)

Sammy Hagar joined his CHICKENFOOT bandmate Joe Satriani on stage last night (Thursday, January 13) during Satriani's headlining concert at the Fox Theatre in Oakland, California to perform two songs — "Foxy Lady" and "Going Down". Video footage of Hagar's appearance can be viewed below (courtesy of...
January 14, 2011
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI At Last Night's 'Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same' (Video)

Video footage of QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali performing a drum solo at last night's (Wednesday, January 12) "Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same: A Double Encore!" event at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below. Due to the overwhelming success and positive feedback from the a...
January 13, 2011
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Artist Explains Decision To Update DEATH 'The Sound Of Perseverance' Cover Art

Martin Geramita of Reign In Art conducted an interview with acclaimed heavy metal cover artist Travis Smith about the decision to update the artwork for DEATH's seventh and final album, "The Sound Of Perseverance", which will be reissued on February 15 in North America (February 21 internationally)...
January 13, 2011
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Interviewed By Mexico's SEARCH & DESTROY (Audio)

Mexico's Search & Destroy recently conducted an interview with drummer Craig Nielsen of Arizona metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. Driven Music Group, the label created by former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, has announced a licensin...
January 12, 2011
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HELLFIGHTER: 'Damnation's Wings' Release Dates Announced

HELLFIGHTER, the band formed by ex-members of cult U.K. thrashers XENTRIX, will release its debut album, "Damnation's Wings", via Heavy Metal Records on the following dates: Europe (via Plastic Head distribution): February 28th U.S., Canada (via MVD distribution): April 5 The album will also be rele...
January 12, 2011
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Midnight Wraith

Stormspell Records has carved out a nice little niche for itself, specializing exclusively in traditional/classic heavy metal, thrash, and doom. The winners are picked with consistency and DARKBLACK's "Midnight Wraith" provides yet another case in point. Though not quite as stellar as some of the la...
January 11, 2011
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DAVE LOMBARDO, SAMANTHA MALONEY Added To 'Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same: A Double Encore!

Canadian blues rock singing sensation Sass Jordan, SLAYER's Dave Lombardo, former HOLE/MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Samantha Maloney and world-renowned drummer Jojo Mayer have been added to the lineup of musicians taking part in "Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same: A Double Encore!", which will take place on...
January 11, 2011
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CHRIS DEGARMO And MICHAEL WILTON Reunite On Stage At Seahawks Vs. Saints Game (Video)

A special live musical performance by Michael Wilton (QUEENSRŸCHE),Chris DeGarmo (ex-QUEENSRŸCHE),Mike Inez (ALICE IN CHAINS) and Ben Smith (HEART) took place this past Saturday, January 8 at the Seattle Seahawks playoff game (half time) against the New Orleans Saints at Seattle's Qwest Field. Low...
January 11, 2011
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POWER QUEST: 'Blood Alliance' Release Dates Announced

U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will release their new album, "Blood Alliance", via Napalm Records on the following dates: Japan, Southeast Asia: January 26 (through Marquee/Avalon) Spain, Finland, Sweden: March 23 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: March 25 Rest of Europe: March 28 USA,...
January 11, 2011
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Colorado's IMMORTAL DOMINION Completes Work On 'Primortal'

Fort Collins, Colorado-based metallers IMMORTAL DOMINION will release their third full-length album, "Primortal", on March 22 via 427 Records. The CD was helmed by renowned metal producer Sterling Winfield (MERCYFUL FATE, PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN, HELLYEAH). Comprised of Ray Smith (vocals),Brian Villers...
January 11, 2011
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APOCALYPTICA Says It Was Not Directly Involved In RAMMSTEIN Lawsuit

Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA has released a statement clarifying a report that was originally published on the German web site Anwalt24.de which indicated that the band was forced to pay 45,000 euros (approximately $59,000) in damages to German industrial rockers RAMMSTEIN. According to t...
January 10, 2011
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St. Louis Drummer CHAD SMITH Ready To Reunite With GEEZER BUTLER's GZR

D.X. Ferris of the Riverfront Times last month spoke to the veteran St. Louis drummer Chad Smith (not the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS percussionist of the same name) about Chad's involvement with BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler's GZR project. An excerpt from the chat follow below: Riverfront Times: Ho...
January 9, 2011
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KERRY KING Performs SLAYER Classic With DAVE LOMBARDO's PHILM (Video)

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King joined PHILM — the Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate featuring drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER),guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE),and bassist Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) — on stage last night (Saturday, January 8) at Guitar Center's Drum...
January 9, 2011
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GREY SKIES FALLEN: 'Along Came Life' EP Available On iTunes

New York metal band GREY SKIES FALLEN has made its new EP, "Along Came Life", available via iTunes. The artwork for the group's first release since 2006's "Two Way Mirror" was handled by Travis Smith, who has previously worked with OPETH, NEVERMORE, AMORPHIS and KING DIAMOND, among many others. "Alo...
January 7, 2011
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THE IRON MAIDENS With Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Perform JUDAS PRIEST Classic (Video)

THE IRON MAIDENS, the world's only female tribute to the legendary heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, saved the day in Redondo Beach, California last Sunday night. Original IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno and his backing band (composed of members of ICARUS WITCH) were scheduled to perform at Brixton/Di...
January 7, 2011