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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD: Performance Footage Of New Song Available

Earlier this year, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord performed a new composition — actually a work in progress — titled "Air on the Blue String" at "Zermatt Unplugged". Swiss TV filmed the show and you can watch the new track at JonLord.org. "Air on the Blue String" was in part inspired by ...

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BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE: 'Dichotomy' Release Date Announced; New Webisode Available

Atlanta, Georgia-based metallers BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE recently entered a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada studio with producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR) to begin recording their third album. Entitled "Dichotomy", the CD will be released on November 25 via S...

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ICED EARTH: 'The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)' Audio Samples Available

Audio samples of ICED EARTH's new full-length studio album, "The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)", have been posted online on the group's MySpace page. "The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)" will be released through SPV Records on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerla...

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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Book-Release Parties/Exhibits in Sweden, Holland Announced

American documentary photographer Peter Beste — who visited Norway thirteen times in seven years while working to develop the definitive photodocumentation of Norwegian black metal scene for his book "True Norwegian Black Metal" — has scheduled the following exhibits/book-release parties: Sep. 14-21...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer: 'We're Not The Most Fashionable Unit Touring Out There In The World'

DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the band's upcoming shows in Israel. The legendary British rock act has booked three shows at the Caesarea Amphitheater on September 7, 8 and a return engagement on September 18, and they've added an even larger show at The Hangar in Te...

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BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE: Studio Webisode #3 Available

Atlanta, Georgia-based metallers BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE recently entered a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada studio with producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR) to begin recording their third album. Tentatively titled "Dichotomy", the CD will be released later this...

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LEMMY, DIO, IOMMI, ALICE COOPER, GEOFF TATE Featured On 'Metal Christmas' Album

Santa Claus is barreling on into town... like a freekin' runaway freight train! Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen have just finished the mastering of one of the most amazing Christmas albums! Christmas, you say? These days you gotta start early to get the word out! Recorded in the 101-degree Van Nuys, Ca...

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ULI JON ROTH: Japanese Tour Dates Announced

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth will release his first real rock record since 1985's "Beyond The Astral Skies" in Japan on August 20 via Marquee Records. The European and USA releases will follow a month later on SPV. Entitled "Under A Dark Sky", the CD is the first official release in the long-aw...

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SILENT FORCE Guitarist Schedules Dutch Workshop

SILENT FORCE/VOODOO CIRCLE guitarist Alex Beyrodt will take part in a Fender guitar workshop on August 30 at Music Vriese in Doetinchem, Holland. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. Alex Beyrodt has completed work on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. VOODOO CIRCLE...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER, ULI JON ROTH To Support SCORPIONS In UK

According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News And Tour Information web site, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (ex-SCORPIONS, UFO) and Uli Jon Roth will support the SCORPIONS (featuring Michael's brother Rudolf on guitar) on the German hard rock band's UK tour in October. The dates are as f...

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ULI JON ROTH Bringing 'Sky Academy' Seminar To Arizona

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will bring his Sky Academy seminar to Arizona at the end of September. The five-hour seminar, which will be similar to the format of Sky Academy New Zealand, will take place on September 29, 2008 at the Clubhouse (1320 E. Broadway Rd.) in Tempe. Paid a...

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ARKAEA Featuring FEAR FACTORY Members: Widget Available

A widget for ARKAEA — the new band featuring FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) alongside vocalist Jon Howard (THREAT SIGNAL) — is available below. ARKAEA will release its debut album on March 3, 2009 via Koch Records. The CD promises to be as pummeling...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Tour With TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

Legendary vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will sing on the upcoming TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA winter tour beginning November 1. Jeff will be part of the West Coast production (as TSO is split in two). According to Jeff's official newsletter, "Jeff is thrilled to be part...

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ICED EARTH Mainman Talks About Songwriting Process For New Album

Metal-Experience.com recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer. An excerpt from the chat follows. Metal-Experience.com: Did you run into any difficulties when Matt (Barlow, vocals) rejoined the band? Schaffer: No. Because, contrary to what people think, the songwriting doe...

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CLUTCH: Entire 'Full Fathom Five: Audio Field Recordings' CD Available For Streaming

Maryland rockers CLUTCH will release their first-ever live DVD, "Full Fathom Five: Video Field Recordings", on August 12 via the group's newly launched Weathermaker Music label. The band will also release a live companion CD, "Full Fathom Five: Audio Field Recordings", on the same day. All tracks on...