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In the mood for some loopy, out-to-lunch, impossibly happy virtuoso power metal? And you've already worn out your GAMMA RAY albums? While the world has soiled its collective drawers over the likes of DRAGONFORCE, French power metallers HEAVENLY have been quietly (sales and acclaim-wise, at least) be...

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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist SLASH Discusses Making Of 'Libertad'

Guitarist magazine recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Guitarist: What can we expect from you on "Libertad"? Slash: "I actually spent from August to when the record was finished listening to nothi...

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OZZFEST Announces STATIC-X As Final Main-Stage Act On This Summer's Tour

Ozzfest alumni STATIC-X is the last band to join the Ozzfest revolution by signing on for this year's historic "Freefest." They, along with OZZY OSBOURNE, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and others, will give fans the rock experience of their lives at a price that's hard to beat. As previously announced, the...

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Switzerland's GREENFIELD FESTIVAL: More Bands Announced

More bands have been confirmed for the Greenfield Festival, set to take place June 15-17 in Interlaken, Switzerland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 30 SECONDS TO MARS DIE HAPPY FIVE O'CLOCK HEROES FLOGGING MOLLY FRANK BLACK HAYSEED DIXIE HEAD AUTOMATICA HINDER HOUSTON SWING ENGINE IL...

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TOOL Extends Current North American Swing

Launch Radio Networks reports: TOOL keeps tacking shows onto its current North American tour, which now extends into mid-July. According to LiveDaily.com, the quartet has added concerts in Montreal; Boston; Portland, Maine; Fort Worth, Texas and others to its schedule. The trek, which began in late...

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS: 'Hour Of Despair' DVD Details Revealed

Metal Mind Productions will release SOLITUDE AETURNUS' first DVD, entitled "Hour of Despair", in Europe on June 11. MVD will issue the DVD in the U.S. on June 26. "Hour of Despair" will include concert footage shot on February 12 at Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland. The DVD will also feature an interv...

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SAVATAGE Guitarist Comments On RIAA's Attempt Raise Royalty Rates For Internet Broadcasters

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery appeared on "The Classic Metal Show" on Saturday, May 5 to promote his latest solo release, "Pins & Needles". During the course of the discussion, Caffery was asked about his take on the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) an...

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SOLEMNITY Adds New Guitarists

Germany's SOLEMNITY has announced the addition of guitarists Robin Fischer (ex-HAGGARD, RED TO GREY) and Frank Pané (ex-VALLEY'S EVE, RED TO GREY, BURN) to the group's ranks. The band has written more than two dozen songs for its new album, which it plans on recording this summer. SOLEMNITY's limite...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Discusses 'From Darkness To Light' Composition

According to The Highway Star, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has posted the following update on the Runboard's Deep Purple Fan Forum regarding premiering a new composition called "From Darkness To Light" at the Hell Music Festival 2007 in Trondheim, Norway on Sunday, July 1: "'From Darknes...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Discusses Upcoming Album

Baconmusic's James Allman recently conducted an interview with legendary SCORPIONS lead guitarist Matthias Jabs. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Baconmusic: Can you start by talking me through the writing and recording process for the brand new album "Humanity Hour 1"? Matthias: "Yes, we have r...

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SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist RAY WEST: More Tour Dates Announced

SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West has annnounced his East and West Coast tour dates: May 06 - Cat Club, Hollywood, CA May 09 - The Joint, Beverly Hills, CA May 11 - Paladino's, Tarzana, CA May 13 - The Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, NV May 16 - The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ May 17 - ...

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ALICE COOPER Putts Swing In Youth Fundraising

John Leptich of EastValleyTribune.com reports: Where there's Alice Cooper, there's always fun. The rock 'n' roll legend and Paradise Valley resident really likes playing golf and having a good time. More importantly, he enjoys helping Valley youth. Put those elements together and you get the 11th an...

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MACHINAE SUPREMACY Finishes Filming 'Through The Looking Glass' Video

Swedish metallers MACHINAE SUPREMACY have finished filming a video for the song "Through the Looking Glass". The track comes off the group's Spinefarm Records debut, a remixed version of their indie album "Redeemer", which was released on November 8, 2006. According to Spinefarm, MACHINAE SUPREMACY...

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GALLOWS To Release 'Orchestra Of Wolves' In North America

England's vicious hardcore act GALLOWS will release its debut album, "Orchestra of Wolves", in North America on July 10 through Epitaph Records. Originally released in the U.K. in 2006, the record will feature three brutal new tracks, including a cover of BLACK FLAG's classic "Nervous Breakdown". Cr...

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STEVE VAI: 'Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2' Double-Live CD Due In June

Epic Records has announced a June 26 release for "Sound Theories Vol 1 & 2", a double-live CD capturing legendary guitarist Steve Vai's electrifying collaboration with the Netherlands Metropole Orchestra. The two-disc set spotlights rare material culled from five European performances, a studio...