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Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist To Take Part In California's 'Shredstock'
Guitarist Steve Smyth (NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT),Doug Doppler (Guitar Hero),and Adrian Galysh will take Shredstock on the road across California. To add some local flavor to the tour, Steve, Doug and Adrian have launched the "YouShred at Shredstock Viral Video Contest." Three winners for each city on...June 30, 2008
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist To Speak At Christian Festival CORNERSTONE
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has issued the following update: "So it's about time some of the hard work and secret sauce of the new music comes to life! "I have been invited to speak at one of the largest Christian music festivals of the year (alongside Brian Welch, formerly of KORN). The atte...June 28, 2008
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Second RANDY RHOADS Sculpture Coming This Fall
KnuckleBonz has created a second sculpture of late guitarist legend Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) in association with the Randy Rhoads estate. The figure is sculpted and hand-painted and available only in a very limited edition of 3,000 worldwide. Each is hand-numbered and has a certifica...June 25, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: First 'Midheaven' Album Teaser Posted Online
The first of three teasers for "Midheaven", the second full-length CD from the Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed below. The 30-second clip was directed by Michael Grodner (CHIODOS, PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS). Due on August 19 via Hopeless Records, "...June 25, 2008
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MOONSPELL Frontman Talks About His Job As Book Translator: Audio Available
Italian journalist Paolo Bianco recently spoke to Fernando Ribeiro, frontman of Portuguese goth-metallers MOONSPELL. Part of the interview focused on Fernando's job as a translator of books from English to Portuguese, which culminated this year with the Portuguese version of Richard Matheson's "I Am...June 24, 2008
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DE PROFUNDIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement
London, UK-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has parted ways with drummer Sterghios Moschos (PANTHEIST). "Following his move to Canterbury, it would no longer have been possible for Sterghios to rehearse and play shows with us frequently because of the distance involved," the group writ...June 23, 2008
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JELLO BIAFRA Celebrates 50th Birthday, Debuts New Band; Video Available
DEAD KENNEDYS legend Jello Biafra celebrated his 50th birthday (and the 30th anniversary of DEAD KENNEDYS) by debuting his new band, AXIS OF EVILDOERS, via a pair of performances on June 16-17 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. A two-and-a-half-minute video report on the...June 20, 2008
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GLENN HUGHES To Perform With Unique Kiwi Band In New Zealand
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will perform with a unique, Kiwi-based band when he plays the G-TARanaki International Guitar Festival on July 19 at the New Plymouth TSB Stadium in New Zealand. Although the erstwhile DEEP PURPLE star will be utilizing his regular...June 20, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: New Song Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will release its second full-length CD, "Midheaven", on August 19 via Hopeless Records. "The album follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and gr...June 19, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: West Coast Dates With EYES SET TO KILL, FEAR AND FAITH Announced
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will team up with EYES SET TO KILL and FEAR AND FAITH for a short West Coast tour later this month. The details are as follows: June 19 - Hollywood, CA - Whisky A-Go Go June 20 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction June 21 - ...June 10, 2008
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KALEDON: 'Legend Of The Forgotten Reign' Japanese Release Date Announced
Italian power metallers KALEDON will release their new album, "Legend Of The Forgotten Reign Chapter 5: A New Era Begins", in Japan on June 27. A European release will follow later this summer via Hellion Records. KALEDON has revealed the complete track listing for the Japanese version of "Legend Of...June 10, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX: Photos From 'Hendrix Revealed: A Life Through The Lens' VIP Reception Available
The month-long Jimi Hendrix photography exhibition at the Celebrity Vault in Beverly Hills opened with a VIP reception on Thursday, May 29 to a crowd of fans and high rollers willing to spend up to $40,000 on images of the rock legend. "Hendrix Revealed: A Life Through The Lens", with works spanning...June 9, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT To Release 'Midheaven' In August
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT has set "Midheaven" as the title of its new album, due on August 19 via Hopeless Records. Although the initial sessions for "Midheaven" were helmed by veteran producer Toby Wright (METALLICA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, SOULFLY, FEAR...June 8, 2008
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KALEDON To Be Joined By 'Italian Voice Of LISA SIMPSON' At Morena Concert
Monica Ward, the Italian voice of Lisa Simpson in the American animated sitcom "The Simpsons", will join Italian power metallers KALEDON at their show on June 19 at Stazione Birra in Morena, Italy. They will perform the song "A Wounded Friend" from KALEDON's new album "Legend Of The Forgotten Reign...June 7, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Shows Off Private Guitar Collection, Talks Shop
ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has set up a page on the band's web site where he shows off his private guitar collection and offers a first look at the new Gibson Jeff Waters Flying Volt model. He also talks Eddie Van Halen, Angus Young and more. Check it out at this location. ANNIHILATOR ...June 6, 2008
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