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VINNY APPICE Performs With SIN CITY SINNERS; Video Available

Legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) joined Las Vegas, Nevada's SIN CITY SINNERS — which consists of Brent Muscat (formerly of FASTER PUSSYCAT),Todd Kerns (AGE OF ELECTRIC),Mike Eliis, and Rob Cournoyer (RAGING SLAB) — for the following shows: Oct. 02...
October 23, 2009
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THE WILDHEARTS: European Dates Announced

U.K. long-running rockers THE WILDHEARTS have scheduled the following European tour dates: Dec. 02 - Stockholm, Sweden - Göta Källare Dec. 03 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers Dec. 05 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock Dec. 09 - Tampere, Finland - Klubi Dec. 10 - Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi Dec. 1...
October 23, 2009
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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: Video Of Blumenau Workshop Available

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser took part in a workshop on October 14, 2009 at Carlos Gomes theatre in Blumenau, Brazil. Watch video footage of his appearance below. Kisser's solo debut, "Hubris I & II", was released on June 15 via Holland's Mascot Records. A two-disc set, the self-produced e...
October 22, 2009
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SMASHING PUMPKINS: 'Gish'-Era Instruments Being Auctioned For Charity

THE BACKWARDS CLOCK SOCIETY — featuring Billy Corgan of the SMASHING PUMPKINS, Kerry Brown of ANCIENT CHINESE SECRETS and Mark Tulin of the ELECTRIC PRUNES — will headline a benefit concert Sunday, November 8 at the Echoplex in Los Angeles to raise money for Laura Masura. The former head of the SMAS...
October 21, 2009
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GWAR Announces Special 'Meat And Beat' Sessions

As GWAR's 25th anniversary "Lust In Space" tour enters its second colossal month, GWAR — in an act of unassailable magnificence — proclaims a series of special "meat and beat" sessions to be held at a select number of venues on the remainder of the tour. Certain specially selected (selected by them...
October 20, 2009
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ANTHRAX: Video Footage From Japan's LOUD PARK Festival Posted Online

Video footage of ANTHRAX — featuring vocalist John Bush (ANTHRAX's singer from 1992 to 2005) — performing the song "Only" at this year's installment of the Loud Park festival on October 17 at Makuhari Messe, a convention center in Japan located in the western region of Chiba Prefecture, close to Tok...
October 20, 2009
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SERPENTCULT: New Album Title Announced

SERPENTCULT, the Belgian band featuring former members of THEE PLAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and WELKIN, has set "Raised By Wolves" as the title of its second album, tentatively due in the spring of 2010 on Rise Above Records. The CD will once again be recorded at Priory Studios in Birmingham, England with pr...
October 20, 2009
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'I Get Very Bored And Distracted Very Easily'

Fender.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Fender.com: As a founding member of DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW, it's very interesting that you have also become so successful in a...
October 20, 2009
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DEATHSTARS: Munich Footage Available

Video footage of DEATHSTARS' October 16, 2009 performance in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). "Night Electric Night", the third album from DEATHSTARS, landed at position No. 51 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums...
October 20, 2009
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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Issues Update On Concert DVD, Upcoming 'Spirit' Reissue

Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has posted a lengthy update on the band's official web site. A few excerpts from his message follow below. On PRIMORDIAL's forthcoming concert DVD, which was filmed on January 24, 2009 at the Button Factory in Dublin, Ireland:...
October 20, 2009
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ROUGH SILK's FERDY DOERNBERG To Release Solo Album

English/German slide guitar/keyboard player and singer/songwriter Ferdy Doernberg (ROUGH SILK) has completed work on his new solo album, "Travelling Light", for a December release via Rebellion Records. Most of the CD was recorded at Ferdy's studio (the Droehnwerk) in Bad Nenndorf, with additional r...
October 20, 2009
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TWISTED SISTER Drummer To Perform With SIN CITY SINNERS This Weekend

TWISTED SISTER drummer A.J. Pero will join Las Vegas, Nevada's SIN CITY SINNERS — which consists of Brent Muscat (formerly of FASTER PUSSYCAT),Todd Kerns (AGE OF ELECTRIC),Mike Eliis, and Rob Cournoyer (RAGING SLAB) — for the following shows: Oct. 16 - Railhead @ Boulder Station - Las Vegas, NV Oc...
October 14, 2009
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SHADOW GALLERY: 'Digital Ghosts' European Digipack Detailed

SHADOW GALLERY, widely considered a major and innovative force within the realms of progressive rock and metal, will release its sixth studio effort, "Digital Ghosts". on October 26 in Europe and November 3 in North America via InsideOut Music. After the tragic passing of lead singer Mike Baker in O...
October 13, 2009
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DEREK SHERINIAN Featured On RELOCATOR Debut

Influenced by both modern and classic artists like UK, PLANET X, RUSH and ALLAN HOLDSWORTH, RELOCATOR have developed their own purely instrumental style. After a transformation from an unstable "full" local band into an international project, RELOCATOR are finally about to deliver their long-overdue...
October 12, 2009
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High Speed G.T.O.

So was it the album cover that tipped you off that WHITE WIZZARD is comprised of NWOBHM devotees? The IRON MAIDEN-style lettering of the song titles on the back cover? The band members' photos perhaps? If you pine for the golden age of heavy metal, then "High Speed G.T.O." is your ticket. This is me...
October 11, 2009