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VEXT Seeking New Bassist, Second Guitarist

Singer Tommy "Vext" Cummings (VEXT, DIVINE HERESY, SNOT) has issued the following update: Due to personal reasons, Andrew Jacobs [ex-MUTINY WITHIN] has been forced to step down from his responsibilities as the bassist of VEXT. "I love AJ like family and we all hope he can resolve the situations he's...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Lineup's First Official Live Performance: More Video Footage Posted Online

The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup made its official live debut as the headliner of the last day of this year's Halfway Jam, which took place July 26-28 in Royalton, Minnesota. Also appearing on the bill at the three-day event were ENUFF Z'NUFF, LYNCH MOB, STRYPER, BANG TANGO, TRIXTER, JACKYL, BLACKFOOT, MO...

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MASTODON And FEIST Release Digital Version Of Record Store Day Split Single 'Feistodon'

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON and Canadian singer-songwriter Feist have announced that they have released a digital version of their popular seven-inch vinyl single, "A Commotion" / "Black Tongue" via Warner Bros. Records and Cherrytree/Interscope Records. The tracks are available at all pa...

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HENRY ROLLINS Joins 'Dark Prophet' Cast

Punk rock icon, spoken-word artist and activist Henry Rollins has joined the cast of the new action-packed thriller "Dark Prophet". Rollins will play General Adam Luther, the mastermind behind Black Box. "Dark Prophet" is an original web and TV series which follows Dai Shepherd, an extraordinarily g...

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MASTODON, BRUTAL TRUTH Side Project PRIMATE Schedules In-Store Performance, Signing

Following the very recent release of their debut LP "Draw Back A Stump" internationally via Relapse Records, Atlanta grind punks PRIMATE have confirmed a local release show to unleash the beast to their local hordes. The quintet will antagonize Atlanta's most raging metallians this Friday, August 3...

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HIRAX: Studio Video Diary Part 1

Californian thrashers HIRAX recently entered Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood, California with producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, W.A.S.P. , ARMORED SAINT, DARK ANGEL, SACRED REICH, CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, D.R.I.) to begin recording their fourth full-length album for a late 2012 release via Black Devil...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Lineup Makes Its Official Live Debut At Minnesota's HALFWAY JAM (Video)

The new QUEENSRŸCHE made its official live debut as the headliner of the last day of this year's Halfway Jam, which took place July 26-28 in Royalton, Minnesota. Also appearing on the bill at the three-day event were ENUFF Z'NUFF, LYNCH MOB, STRYPER, BANG TANGO, TRIXTER, JACKYL, BLACKFOOT, MOLLY HAT...

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FOZZY Frontman: 'We Want To Be The Best Band In The World'

Jonathan Newsome of Rock. Nothing But… recently conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock. Nothing But…: Let's talk a little bit about "Sandpaper". It's the new single from you guys. I personally love t...

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BLACK SABBATH: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Paranoid' Performance From Birmingham Concert

Original BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, singer Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler performed live together for the first time in seven years on May 19, playing an intimate show at the 3,800-person O2 Academy in SABBATH's hometown of Birmingham, England. The show, which served as a warm-up f...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Into The Sun' Video Released

"Into The Sun", the new video from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be seen below. The track comes off Tarja's first-ever live solo album, "Act I", which will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-ray format via the Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in...

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ANGERTEA Completes Recording New Album

Hungarian "progressive-grunge metallers" ANGERTEA have completed recording their fourth full-length album, "Nr. 4: Songs Exhaled", for a mid-September release via the Norwegian label Smash Fabric Records. The CD, which is currently being mixed by producer Gábor Vári, features guest appearances by Bi...

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TARJA TURUNEN Talks To Italy's 'Linea Rock' About 'Act I' (Audio)

DJ Marco Garavelli of Italian web radio LineaRock.it recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, has announced the rel...

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ADRENALINE MOB's MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Feel Like I'm In The World's Most Dangerous Band'

Wojtek Gabriel of Noizz Eater recently conducted an interview with ADRENALINE MOB drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and singer Russell Allen (also of SYMPHONY X). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Noizz Eater: Many reviewers have complained about the cheesiness in the lyrics [on...

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KERRY KING, MIKE PORTNOY Added To MARSHALL 50th-Anniversary Event

The lineup for Marshall's 50th-anniversary event just got louder with the addition of more names to the already storming lineup. Former DREAM THEATER drummer and progressive metal legend Mike Portnoy joins hit songwriter and founding member of FREE, Andy Fraser, and all-round thrash metal superstar...

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GWAR Announces 'Fate Or Chaos' Tour With DEVILDRIVER, CANCER BATS

Intergalactic mutant overlords GWAR are plotting their return to the road this fall. Taking a break from working on their new album as well as an extended arctic slumber, GWAR is back with an entirely new show. Your lords and masters will be wreaking havoc across North America, with support coming f...