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Excerpts From 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book Posted Online
Two excerpts from Joel McIver's twelfth book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", have been placed online at the U.K.-based author's web site. Chosen at random from the 100 entries, the excerpts discuss the guitar genius of the late Chuck Schuldiner of DEATH and Kirk Windstein of DOWN. "The 100 Gre...January 7, 2009
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: Signed Guitar Being Auctioned
According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News And Tour Information web site, German producer/guitarist Siggi Schwarz is auctioning legendary guitarist Michael Schenker's (ex-SCORPIONS, UFO) Dean V on eBay. The guitar, which was autographed by Michael, was used during the recording sessions for...January 4, 2009
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GENERAL SURGERY: Split CD/LP With BUTCHER ABC Finally Released
Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY have issued the following update: "The story goes back all the way to 2003 when we got asked by then Escorbuto Recordings president Johan Wallin if we would be interested in doing a split with Japanese gore maniacs BUTCHER ABC. Naturally, we were...January 3, 2009
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DENDURA Parts Ways With Bassist
DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has parted ways with bassist Jason Stevens. He explained in a statement, "DENDURA is on an exciting and difficult journey; a journey where soul-searching is required and utmost dedication is expected. For those of you t...January 3, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Pens Foreword To AL ATKINS' Autobiography
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill has penned the foreword to original PRIEST singer Al Atkins's autobiography, titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest and Heavy Metal". The book, which was was written with Neil Daniels — a freelance rock writer and heavy metal fan who befriended Atkins d...January 3, 2009
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SWITCHBLADE Preparing To Release 'Invictus Infinitum'
Sydney, Australia-based metallers SWITCHBLADE are preparing to release their second album, entitled "Invictus Infinitum". The follow-up to 2005's "The End Of All Once Known" was mixed by Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, NILE) and will feature "nine tracks of blistering guitar solos, relentle...January 3, 2009
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THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER Guitarist Begins Work On New Material
Guitarist Kinky Pork Cream of the Canadian cult metal band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) has issued the following update: "We finally have a new album and we are working on a tour of Europe for this summer. Also there are plans for many more Canadian dates. Hopefully these plans go thro...January 2, 2009
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TIWANAKU: New Demo Tracks Posted Online
TIWANAKU, the central Florida-based metal band featuring Wade Black (CRIMSON GLORY) on vocals, Emo Mowery (ex-NOCTURNUS) on guitar/vocals and Mike Estes (BURNING INSIDE, ACHERON) on guitar, has posted two new demo tracks on its official web site. Check out "Playing God" and "Ghost War" at this locat...January 2, 2009
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ROBERT PLANT, FREDDIE MERCURY, AXL ROSE, IAN GILLAN Among 'Greatest Voices in Rock'
According to U.K.'s Daily Mail, LED ZEPPELIN's Robert Plant has topped a poll of the greatest voices in rock organized by digital radio station Planet Rock. QUEEN's Freddie Mercury came second, Paul Rodgers of FREE came next while THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey came fifth. The only female voice on t...January 2, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Auctioning Backup Server For Official Web Site
The backup sever (see photo below) used for the official MÖTLEY CRÜE web site from 2002 to 2005 (also used to host guitarist Mick Mars' and singer Vince Neil's official web sites) is being auctioned on eBay. Current bid is $162.50. The auction ends on January 8 at 11:27:55 PST. MÖTLEY CRÜE in ...January 2, 2009
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RESISTANCE Announces New Guitarist
Los Angeles metallers RESISTANCE have recruited guitarist Burke Morris as the replacement for Dave Watson (DEATHRIDERS, HIRAX),who left the band last year. According to the group, "Burke has a writing style different from our own, which is what we were wanting. We have been looking to add more vari...January 1, 2009
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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available
Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND were the featured guests on this past Saturday's (December 27) edition of...December 29, 2008
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HURTLOCKER To Enter Studio Next Month
Chicago's HURTLOCKER will enter the studio on January 17, 2009 to begin demoing some of its new material for Napalm Records. HURTLOCKER was recently rejoined by vocalist Grant Belcher. In addition, the band has recruited a new bassist in the shape of Pat Neary (formerly of THE WAKING). HURTLOCKER's...December 28, 2008
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PAMELA MOORE, MALICE IN WONDERLAND To Guest On Tonight's 'Maximum Threshold'
Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — and Norwegian hard rock band MALICE IN WONDERLAND will guest on tonight's (Saturday, December 27) edition of the "Maximum Th...December 27, 2008
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GENERAL SURGERY: New Album Details Revealed; Audio Available
Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY will release their new album, "Corpus In Extremis: Analysing Necrocriticism", in March 2009 via Listenable Records. The CD was self-produced by the band at Off Beat studio in Stockholm and was mastered at Tailor Maid in Stockholm by Peter In De B...December 19, 2008
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