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STRATOVARIUS Drummer Quits
Drummer Jrg Michael has announced his plans to leave the Finnish melodic metal band STRATOVARUS for personal reasons. Jrg, who has been in the group for sixteen years, will play all the remaining tour dates until the end of January, and will celebrate with a special Finnish "Farewell Jrg" tour from...September 15, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY To Play With STONE SOUR At ROCK IN RIO Festival
Drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) will sit behind the kit for STONE SOUR during the band's appearance at the Rock In Rio festival on September 24 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.. STONE SOUR's regular drummer, Roy Mayorga, is currently home and anxiously awaiting the...September 14, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER's KENDRICK, SPREITZER Relaunch Online Guitar Community
DEVILDRIVER guitarists Jeff Kendrick and Mike Spreitzer are a dual threat, and we're not just talking about the pair's onstage and recorded prowess. The guitarists are asserting themselves in the online space, officially relaunching their web site property www.allaxess.com. The site is shaping up to...September 14, 2011
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GIRLSCHOOL Frontwoman Comments On 'Hit And Run Revisited' Album
Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL recently re-recorded their classic 1981 album "Hit And Run" to celebrate the LP's 30th anniversary. "Hit And Run Revisited" will be released on September 26 via Wacken Records through UDR as a digipack, LP and digital download. "Hit And Run" was origina...September 14, 2011
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GIRLSCHOOL: 'Hit And Run Revisited' Audio Samples Available
Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL recently re-recorded their classic 1981 album "Hit And Run" to celebrate the LP's 30th anniversary. "Hit And Run Revisited" is out now via Wacken Records as a digipack, LP and digital download. "Hit And Run" was originally made available in March 1981,...September 9, 2011
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Ex-KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Walk In Support Of 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer'
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss and his wife Gigi will walk again this year in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event will take on place Sunday, October 16 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, go to this location. While some men feel em...September 9, 2011
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End Time
BRUTAL TRUTH didn't just return to the convoluted scene with the amazing "Evolution Through Revolution". They knocked it flat on its back, stomped it to smithereens, and left a trail of sweet smelling smoke and a wave of maniacal laughter. There is grindcore and then there is BRUTAL TRUTH. "End Time...September 6, 2011
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PARADISE LOST, MY DYING BRIDE, AT THE GATES Members Join Forces In VALLENFYRE
Century Media Records has revealed more details about its latest signing, the U.K. death metal band VALLENFYRE. The group is the brainchild of Gregor Mackintosh, songwriter and guitarist of PARADISE LOST, and features members of MY DYING BRIDE, AT THE GATES and DOOM. VALLENFYRE just released the "De...September 2, 2011
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ANTHRAX, FEAR FACTORY, HADES Members Discuss QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's 'Deaf' Album (Audio)
On the latest episode of the "Mars Attacks" podcast, Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Gene Hoglan (DETHKLOK, TESTAMENT, FEAR FACTORY, DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH),Alan Tecchio (HADES) and Mark Strigl discuss QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's "Songs For The Deaf" LP. The podcast, which forms part of th...August 31, 2011
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Cancer-Stricken Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Thanks Fans For Their Support
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord, who recently revealed that he is fighting cancer, has released the following statement: "Just a quick line or two from an absolutely overwhelmed, gratified and humbled musician. "Your responses to the news of my condition have touched my heart in a way that h...August 30, 2011
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Watch 'The Pit: A Film About Crowd Surfing'
Relentless Energy Drink has just released the fifth entry in the 2011 Short Stories film competition, which focuses on crowd surfing and the connection between bands and fans through the mosh pit. Directed by Dave Depares, "The Pit: A Film About Crowd Surfing" introduces us to the fans who risk ejec...August 28, 2011
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BRUTAL TRUTH: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Echo Friendly Discharge", a brand new song from the seminal grindcore/extreme metal outfit BRUTAL TRUTH, can be streamed at SickDrummerMagazine.com. The track comes off the band's new full-length album, "End Time", which will be released on September 27 in North America via Relapse Records. The CD...August 26, 2011
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NIRVANA 'Nevermind' Producer Says Working With KURT COBAIN Was 'A Pain In The Ass'
Released in September 1991, NIRVANA's sophomore album and major label debut elevated Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl from a critically acclaimed Aberdeen, Washington, cult band to generational spokesmen who'd unwittingly created a cultural shift and musical touchstone. Rising to No. 1 th...August 25, 2011
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SAMMY HAGAR, JOE SATRIANI To Perform At 'B.R. Cohn Charity Fall Music Festival'
Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar will perform at the 25th annual B.R. Cohn Charity Fall Music Festival. The weekend-long event, which runs from September 23 to September 25, also includes a Gala Charity Auction Dinner, featuring celebrity chef Guy Fieri, and the Celebrity Golf Classic. The 25th annual B...August 20, 2011
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NIRVANA Bassist Among Musicians Performing Entire 'Nevermind' Album At Benefit Concert
Twenty years after its release, NIRVANA's "Nevermind" classic album will be performed live in its entirety each song played by a different Seattle group on September 20 at the Sky Church venue at the Experience Music Project. Performers include NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic, members of THE FASTBAC...August 18, 2011
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