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EXODUS Frontman Prepares For Third Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip

Rob Dukes, lead singer for Bay Area thrash progenitors EXODUS and a motorcycle enthusiast, will soon embark on his third cross-country trip by bike. He's scheduled to depart from New York City on Sunday, August 30. A question-and-answer session with Dukes regarding the experience follows below. Q: T...

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POWER QUEST To Introduce New Singer At London Gig

U.K. metallers POWER QUEST will support former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen on October 19 at O2 Academy Islington, London, England. This will be POWER QUEST's first show with the band's as-yet-to-be-announced new frontman and rhythm guitarist. Commented keyboardist Steve Williams: "We are looking...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Guests On RODRIGO Y GABRIELA's DIMEBAG Tribute; Audio Available

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA — the dynamic Mexican duo who became international world-music superstars with their self-titled album of aggressive acoustic guitars and irresistible Latin rhythms — will release its new studio CD, entitled "11:11", on September 8 through ATO Records. The album was recorded in Ix...

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HATEBREED: New Song Available For Streaming

A new HATEBREED song, "In Ashes They Shall Reap", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the Connecticut hardcore/metal masters' self-titled new album, which is scheduled for release in North America on September 29 via E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records). The effort...

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GEORGE LYNCH Talks LYNCH MOB With HARDROCK HAVEN; Audio Available

John Kindred of Hardrock Haven recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). The chat is now available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. Audio samples of all 13 songs that appear on LYNCH MOB's comeback studio album entitled...

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More BLACK SABBATH Expanded Reissues Coming In September

According to Drowned In Sound, legendary heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH will have five more albums from its back catalogue reissued on September 21 through Universal Music in the U.K., with all five being made into deluxe editions with extras and incentives to purchase, such as new photos and liner...

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REVOLTING COCKS: Audio Samples From Upcoming Remix Album Available

REVCO (p/k/a REVOLTING COCKS),the long-running side project from Al Jourgensen (MINISTRY) and a slew of collaborators over the outfit's twenty-plus-year history, will release a remix record titled "Sex-O MiXXX-O" on September 29 via Al's own 13th Planet Records. The ten-track album couples longtime...

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BEATALLICA: 'Hero Of The Day Tripper' Video Released

"Hero of the Day Tripper", the new video from the Milwaukee-based band BEATALLICA — a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA — can be viewed below. The song comes off BEATALLICA's new album, "Masterful...

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GOD DETHRONED Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Dutch melodic death metal band GOD DETHRONED will embark on a headlining tour of North America in support of its newest album, "Passiondale". Also taking part in the trek, which is scheduled to start on September 30, are ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, AUGURY and Metal Blade labelmates WOE OF TYRANTS. Commented G...

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HATEBREED: New Album Details Revealed

Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED will release their self-titled new album in North America on September 29 via E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records). The effort will be available on CD, digital download, vinyl and special edition with a bonus 65-minute DVD. The follow-up to 2006's "Supremacy"...

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MASTER: New Album Artwork Unveiled

Legendary death metal veterans MASTER have set "The Human Machine" as the title of their tenth full-length album. The band has also tapped in Israeli artist Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, AGHORA, TO-MERA, GWAR, SICKENING HORROR) to work on the CD's visual aspects. The cover artwork for "The Human Machine...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Remembers LES PAUL

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following message on his official blog: "The words 'Les Paul,' for those of us who grew up after the '60s, brought to mind the guitar that bore his name. This guitar was symbolic of the of the notorious rock bands who wielded it, such as LED ZEPPELIN,...

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BOIL: New Album Title Announced

Danish progressive hard rockers BOIL, who feature in their ranks a former member of KOLDBORN, have tapped renowned producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HATESPHERE) to master their sophomore album, "A New Decay". The CD was tracked over a two-month period at Sleepwalker Studios. Mixing for the effort wa...

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SILENT CIVILIAN Commences Work On Sophomore Album, Prepares To Hit The Road

SILENT CIVILIAN, the band led by SPINESHANK vocalist Jonny Santos, has entered the studio to commence recording its sophomore album for an early 2010 release via Mediaskare/Century Media. In addition, the band will kick off a massive North American headlining run on August 24. Commented Santos: "Get...

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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Joins ROCK HOUSE

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson has joined Rock House's roster of master instructors. Production on Eric's Rock House products is expected to begin later this year. All Rock House instructional products are distributed through Hal Leonard Corp. 1-800-554-0626. Each of Eric's DVDs is expected to co...