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STEVEN ADLER Cancels ADLER'S APPETITE European Tour Due To 'Personal Issues'

ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, has cancelled its previously announced European tour. The official ADLER'S APPETITE MySpace page has been updated with the following statement: "We sincerely apologize to all our friends and fans for the cancellation of thi...

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DREAM THEATER Came Close To Firing Singer JAMES LABRIE

According to UK-based music journalist Dave Ling, Rich Wilson's upcoming official book on DREAM THEATER, "Lifting Shadows", contains some shocking bombshells, such as that the prog-metal masters came close to axing singer James LaBrie back in 2002. "Towards the end of the 'Six Degrees of Inner Turbu...

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ALICE COOPER: Photos, Video Footage From Moscow Concert Posted Online

Russia's HeadBanger.ru webzine has uploaded photos of ALICE COOPER's November 21, 2007 concert at Club B1 Maximum in Moscow. Check them out at this location. Fan-filmed video footage from the gig can be viewed below. ALICE COOPER's setlist for the Moscow show was as follows: 01. Intro 02. It's Hot T...

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BLACK TIDE: Video Interview Available

Miami, Florida-based hard rock band BLACK TIDE (formerly RADIO) was recently interviewed by Buzznet. Watch the five-minute report below. BLACK TIDE has just released its first EP, entitled "Shockwave". Available for purchase at Hot Topic, the two-song disc includes the propulsive title track, "Shock...

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JIMI HENDRIX: 65th Birthday Bash To Take Place Next Week

Jimi Hendrix lives! With a new CD, DVD, and an illustrated biography, it's like he never left. On November 27, 2007, Hendrix, who some have called the world's greatest guitarist, would have turned 65 years old, and to celebrate this milestone, Hendrix biographer Steven Roby will be hosting a free He...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Selling 'Precious Amplifier Pieces'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "Since a majority of my time these days is spent playing nylon-string classic and flamenco guitars, I've decided to part with my most precious amplifier pieces. A part of me didn't want to let go of these items, many of which have...

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THRESHOLD Keyboardist Producing POWER QUEST

THRESHOLD keyboard player Richard West has just returned home to the UK from Remaster Studios in Italy where he's been co-producing the fourth POWER QUEST album. POWER QUEST is the brainchild of ex-DRAGONFORCE keyboard player Steve Williams and the band recently signed with Napalm Records, home of s...

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PARADISE LOST Performs 'Gothic' In Springfield; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of UK gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST performing the song "Gothic" during their headlining set Sunday night (November 18) at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia can be viewed below (courtesy of servantofthebones). PARADISE LOST filmed the newest promotional video for the "In R...

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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS: New Live Recording Posted Online

North American black metal band ABIGAIL WILLIAMS recently posted a live recording of its first show since reforming earlier in the fall. The concert took place in the group's new home — Cleveland, Ohio — at Peabody's Downunder opening for friends ENSLAVED, THE FACELESS, ARSIS, and THE AGONIST. Check...

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BLACK TIDE: 'Shockwave' EP Now Available

Miami, Florida-based hard rock band BLACK TIDE (formerly RADIO) has just released its first EP, entitled "Shockwave". Available for purchase at Hot Topic, the two-song disc includes the propulsive title track, "Shockwave", as well as the JUDAS PRIEST-like "Warriors of Time", exclusive video footage,...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Teach At Hollywood's GIT

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young will join the Guitar Institute of Technology teaching staff at Hollywood, California's Musicians Institute in January 2008. Musicians Institute offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in contemporary music performance, recording, guitar making, music business...

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AEROSMITH Frontman To Appear At 'Champagne Ball - Ride For Children' Event

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler will appear at the Champagne Ball - Ride for Children dinner/auction event at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Friday, December 7 to auction off a Red Wing Motorcycle Company designed guitar to benefit the Ride for Children charity. The highest bidder not...

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DEMIRICOUS Parts Ways With Management; Is Forced To Cut Tour Short

Indianapolis, Indiana-based thrashers DEMIRICOUS have parted ways with their management and have subsequently been forced to leave their tour with DYING FETUS and SKELETONWITCH. "We are not happy to leave this tour, but have to clean house and get our career and finances back under our control," sta...

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Former ALL THAT REMAINS Bassist Joins SHE IS A LIAR

SHE IS A LIAR, the metal/hardcore band whose members reside in New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey, has issued the following update: "Recently, our guitarist and founding member Cory decided to leave the band in order to pursue his career in law. Cory was the only original member and without him,...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Performs With PEARL ADAY In England; Video Available

Video footage of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and Jim Wilson of MOTHER SUPERIOR performing alongside singer Pearl Aday — Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — on October 31, 2007 at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England can be viewed below. As previously reported, Ian, Ted...