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SLASH Recalls Hearts Scare At MICHAEL JACKSON Show

Paul Cole of the U.K.'s Sunday Mercury reports that former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash faced a medical crisis of his own while appearing at Michael Jackson's 40th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden. Slash — whose real name is Saul Hudson — reveals that it was his...

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HEATHEN Schedules California, Arizona Dates

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN will play three shows in September: Sep. 04 - The Rock - Tucson, AZ Sep. 05 - U.B.s - Mesa, AZ Sep. 06 - Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA All dates are on sale now exclusively via EnterTheVault.com until July 6 at which ...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage From Milan Available

Official Metallica.com footage from METALLICA's June 22, 2009 concert in Milan, Italy — including clips of pre-show meet-and-greets, tuning-room jams and the actual performances — can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Your Life 02. The End Of The Line 03. Disposab...

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LOUDNESS: 'Munetaka Higuchi: Forever Our Hero' DVD Out Now

Japanese metallers LOUDNESS have just released a new concert DVD, "Munetaka Higuchi: Forever Our Hero". The footage was filmed/recorded at a tribute show in memory of late LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi, which was held on February 14, 2009 at C.C. Lemon Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Released in Japan on...

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AC/DC, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, HEAVEN & HELL Among 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour' Nominees

The nominations for the 2009 Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards staged by Classic Rock magazine were unveiled today by legends of rock parody SPINAL TAP. The band took time out of rehearsals for their show at Wembley Stadium next week to announce the shortlists for the six public voted categories at...

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FEAR FACTORY Explains Tour Cancellation

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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MACHINA: New Single To Be Mixed By TOBY WRIGHT

MACHINA, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based band featuring former EVANESCENCE and current WE ARE THE FALLEN members John LeCompt and Rocky Gray, has issued the following update: "We are entering the studio to mix the first single from the soon-to-be-released [MACHINA debut album], 'To Live And Die In T...

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METALLICA: Milan Photos Available

Italian news blog Musica Metal has uploaded 25 high-quality photos from METALLICA's show in Milan, Italy, which was held earlier tonight (Monday, June 22) at the sold-out Mediolanum Forum. A couple of the pictures can be viewed below. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Your Life 0...

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'New' FEAR FACTORY Lineup Cancels Debut Gig; Entire German Tour Called Off

According to Sergi Ramos of The Metal Circus, the much-anticipated debut performance by the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in additio...

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STEVE VAI Talks 'Alien Guitar Secrets'

Master guitarist and composer Steve Vai brought his Alien Guitar Secrets master class to this year's London Guitar Show (as part of the London International Music Show 09),which was held June 11-14, 2009 at ExCel in London, England. During the event, Vai sat down with MusicRadar to talk Alien Guita...

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NIGEL DUPREE Interviewed; Video Available

Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, recently conducted an interview with Nigel Dupree, the son of JACKYL's Jesse James Dupree and frontman of the NIGEL DUPREE BAND. The chat, which includes a brief appearance by Nigel's father, can be viewed b...

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'Brütal Legend' Creator Explains Why RONNIE JAMES DIO Is No Longer Involved With Game

Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend game creator Tim Schafer has confirmed that the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has been cut out of the game's voice cast and has been replaced with Tim Curry, a movie actor best known for his...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Performs With RAVEN In Tokyo; Photos Available

Japanese hardcore metal fans got a huge surprise when former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took the stage with legendary NWOBHM band RAVEN in Tokyo on June 11. He joined them during the encore for RAVEN staples "Don't Need Your Money" and "For The Future". RAVEN has been cited several times by M...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO No Longer Part Of 'Brütal Legend' Game

The management for legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the producers of the upcoming Brütal Legend game have decided to cut Dio's contributions out of the game, and have replaced him with Tim Curry, a...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Discusses His Involvement In 'Brütal Legend' Game; Video Available

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was interviewed by G4tv.com at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3),one of the biggest events in the annual gaming calendar, which was held June 2-4, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Halford spoke about his involvement in the upcoming Brütal Leg...