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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JON LORD Perform With DEEP PURPLE In Tokyo; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of DEEP PURPLE performing the classic song "Smoke On The Water" — with a special guest appearance by Yngwie Malmsteen and former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord — on April 15, 2009 at the Tokyo International Hall in Japan can be viewed below. The April 15 Tokyo concert was...April 28, 2009
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EVEMASTER Putting Finishing Touches On New Album Recordings
Finnish "dark metal" band EVEMASTER, which features in its ranks BATTLELORE's Tomi Mykkänen, is continuing work on its long-awaited new CD. According to Tomi, "Everything except synths is recorded for the album. I will transfer the material to Dan Swanö for mixing and mastering (and for adding some...April 28, 2009
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Heaven Is Gone
If TYPE O NEGATIVE fans find themselves getting anxious during the four-year breaks between albums, imagine how certain members of the band feel during their downtime. Touring with the likes of DANZIG and KINGDOM OF SORROW might have scratched an itch or two for guitarist Kenny Hickey, but apparentl...April 28, 2009
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Annihilation Complete
A godly treasure trove for a select few of us, a big fat sack of "what?" for the rest of the world, this compilation is the motherlode for obsessive fans (are there any other kind?) of this recently-reactivated St. Louis progressive thrash band. While they deservedly achieved a higher profile with l...April 28, 2009
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RUSH 'In The Studio With Redbeard'; Audio Available
According to a post on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, the members of RUSH were guests on the syndicated radio show "In The Studio With Redbeard" this past week. The program centered on the band's earlier years, specifically focusing on the 35th anniversary of the release of the debut album. The...April 27, 2009
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Reissues And Compilation Of Demos Due in May
Swedish melodic death metal masters DARK TRANQUILLITY will re-release their classic albums "Projector", "Haven" and "Damage Done" in a luxurious slipcase packaging with bonus material as well as the rarities compilation "Yesterworlds" on May 25, 2009 in Europe via Century Media Records. All releases...April 27, 2009
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BAD RELIGION: Legends Don't Fade
A new interview with the legendary punk rock band BAD RELIGION can be viewed in three parts below. Entitled "Legends Don't Fade", the footage was created, shot and edited by Zach Merck, who also did the group's "Live At The Palladium" DVD (2006). In the interview, the bandmembers talks about how the...April 25, 2009
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Joins ROCK HOUSE Roster Of Master Instructors
Rock House, the leader in music instruction, announced today that guitarist Alex Skolnick has joined its roster of master instructors. Alex is a founding member of TESTAMENT, one of the most influential metal/thrash bands of all time. He is also a member of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, the popular rock...April 23, 2009
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TOM MORELLO And BOOTS RILEY Join Forces To Form STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB
Tom Morello and Boots Riley have joined forces to form STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB. The group's anticipated self-titled debut album will be released June 16 through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. The 11-song set was produced by Tom Morello and features Boots Riley on vocals, Morello on...April 23, 2009
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NECROVILE: 'The Pungency of Carnage' Now Available
United Guttural has released the full-length debut from the Transylvanian brutal death metal act NECROVILE, entitled "The Pungency of Carnage". According to a press release, "NECROVILE's music can be described as straight forward crushingly heavy death metal. Fans of brutal acts like CANNIBAL CORPSE...April 22, 2009
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New KISS 'Elder'-Period Footage Surfaces
Previously unreleased "outtake" footage from KISS' ill-fated "Music From The Elder" period has surfaced on YouTube (see below). This is the first time in nearly 13 years that any new "Elder"-era master tapes have been discovered. The clip, which is dated January 5, 1982, features band members Gene S...April 22, 2009
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ANGER AS ART Parts Ways With Guitarist, Drummer
Los Angeles thrashers ANGER AS ART have parted ways with guitarist William Rustrum and drummer Dave Chedrick. Vocalist/guitarist Steve Gaines states, "There is no ill will or shitstorm. We all knew the chemistry wasn't right. We wish them the best with whatever other projects they do." He adds, "On...April 22, 2009
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MERAUDER Interviewed In Montreal; Video Available
HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with New York hardcore/metal veterans MERAUDER on April 16, 2009 when the band played Montreal, Quebec, Canada with THE HAUNTED. Watch the 34-minute chat below. MERAUDER recently inked a deal with Sweden's Regain Records. The band's new album, "God Is I", is sched...April 21, 2009
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DIVINE EVE Seeks Musicians
Reactivated Texas old-school death metal act DIVINE EVE is seeking a permanent bass player to replace Tyson Lueck. The band says, "The standard set by Tyson will be kept very high, and with his strong encouragement we will continue forward and keep true to his legacy with a suitable replacement. DIV...April 20, 2009
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DEVILS WHOREHOUSE: 'Blood & Ashes' Pushed Back To May
DEVILS WHOREHOUSE — the "horror-death rock" side-project of MARDUK guitarist Morgan Håkansson — has had the release date of its new full-length album, "Blood & Ashes", pushed back to May 11 from the previously announced April 13 (via Regain Records). "Blood & Ashes" track listing: 01. Oceans...April 17, 2009
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