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Golf Legend Enlists IRON MAIDEN Drummer
According to Thaindian.com, golf legend Nick Faldo, who is also the captain of the European team, has enlisted IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain to be part of his backroom staff to prepare for battle against the Americans in Kentucky later this year. TheSun.co.uk reports that Faldo told BBC commenta...July 22, 2008
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DE PROFUNDIS Announces New Drummer
London, UK-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has announced the addition of drummer Nick Tingle to the group's ranks. "We were extremely impressed by his professional attitude, superb technical ability and fantastic feel for music," the group writes in a statement. "Nick is a trained mus...July 21, 2008
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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS: New Song Posted Online
North American black metal band ABIGAIL WILLIAMS has posted a new track entitled "Into The Ashes" on its MySpace page. The song comes off the group's full-length debut, "In The Shadow Of A Thousands Suns", which is expected this fall via Candlelight Records. The initial recording sessions took place...July 21, 2008
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Ex-NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available
Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT and current THE ESSENESS PROJECT guitarist Steve Smyth was a guest on last night's (Saturday, July 19) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio program dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and successful bands as we...July 20, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: Second 'Midheaven' Video Teaser Available
The second of three teasers for "Midheaven", the sophomore full-length CD from the Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed at this location (Quicktime required). THE HUMAN ABSTRACT has just released a four-song EP exclusively via Hot Topic stores. The CD...July 20, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: New Japanese Release Date Announced For Studio CD
According to HMV Japan, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will release his new studio album in Japan on August 27. The LP's limited edition will feature the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (fully compatible with standard CD players) plus a bonus DVD containing interviews with Yngwie Malmsteen...July 20, 2008
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Ex-NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold' Tomorrow
Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT and current THE ESSENESS PROJECT guitarist Steve Smyth will guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show on Saturday, July 19 at 8:00 p.m. EST. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and successful bands as well as inte...July 18, 2008
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MANOWAR's New Album To Include Tie-In Novel, Feature Film And Video Game
A seven-minute video clip conaining highlights from this year's Magic Circle Festival, which was held July 9-12 in Bad Arolsen, Germany, can be viewed below. Over 35,000 rabid fans braved the cold winds and rain to witness the "Spectacle of Might" known as MANOWAR and their special guests between Ju...July 16, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX Guitar Set To Sell For $1 Million
UrbanPlanet reports that the iconic guitar from Jimi Hendrix's legendary 1967 performance in London is set to go to auction this September. Experts claim the burnt guitar will reach a staggering sale of $1 million. Way back in 1967, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix performed a one off show in the UK at th...July 16, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT To Release EP Via Hot Topic
Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will release a four-song EP on July 15 exclusively via Hot Topic stores. The CD will feature the following tracks: 01. Counting Down The Days 02. Echoes Of The Spirit 03. Vela, Together We Await the Storm (Remix by Tim Lambesis) 0...July 9, 2008
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TED NUGENT: Audio Interview Available
A 15-minute audio interview with rock legend Ted Nugent conducted last month by Anne Carlini on Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). The historic 6000th concert of Ted Nugent's career took place Friday, July 4 in front of a packed house filled with thousan...July 9, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Appear At Fender University As 'Visiting Professor'
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is inviting fans to join him at Fender University on August 21-24, 2008 at the home of Fender guitars in Corona, California. Yngwie will attend Fender University as a "visiting professor" where he'll spend time with students playing guitar, talking techni...July 8, 2008
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TED NUGENT Celebrates 6000th Show With Fellow Michiganiacs
"The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame loses credibility every time you do another ass-kickin' concert," said Toby Keith in a congratulatory message to Ted Nugent for the historic 6000th concert of his gravity-defying career. It took place Friday, July 4 in front of a packed house filled with thousands of...July 8, 2008
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Porn Company Says JIMI HENDRIX Estate 'Failed' To Prove It's Not JIMI In Sex Video
The estate of rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix has flunked a challenge to prove that a controversial video depicting him in a sexual escapade with two women is not really him, according to Vivid Entertainment, which released the DVD in May. Vivid co-chairman Steven Hirsch said his offer of $100,000...July 8, 2008
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Ex-MEGADETH/Y&T Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Interviewed; Audio Available
Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (F5, ex-SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, ALICE COOPER, Y&T, MEGADETH) appeared on the terrestrial version of "The Classic Metal Show" this past weekend to discuss F5 and his numerous other projects. Listen to the 20-minute chat below. DeGrasso, 45, was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania...July 7, 2008
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