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DIMEBAG Photo Book Due In November

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul is tentatively slated to publish a large-sized photo book on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on November 18. The book was compiled by Vinnie and his father Jerry Abbott and has been in the works for more than a yea...

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LEMMY Performs 'God Save The Queen' With CAMP FREDDY; Video Available

MOTÖRHEAD bassist/vocalist Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister joined CAMP FREDDY onstage at the Paramount Studios backlot in Hollywood, California this past Monday night (September 29) for a rendition of the SEX PISTOLS classic "God Save the Squeen". Watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. A rev...

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AIRBOURNE Discusses Recording WWE Theme; Opening For THE ROLLING STONES

Metal Injection has posted a new video interview with Joel O'Keeffe (vocals/lead guitar) and Ryan O'Keeffe (drums) of the Australian hard rock band AIRBOURNE conducted at this summer's Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. They discussed recording the theme song for Ken Kennedy of the WWE, BBQing at Rock...

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GRIM REAPER Back Catalog Being Reissued In Japan

According to CDJapan.co.jp, the back catalog from classic British heavy metallers GRIM REAPER will be reissued in Japan on October 22 via RCA/BMG. "See You in Hell" (1984),"Fear No Evil" (1985) and "Rock You to Hell" (1987) feature JVC K2 24-bit remastering and are available for pre-order at this l...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer To Tour With Tribute Band

According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice will take part in a short European tour with PURPLE tribute act PURPENDICULAR in December 2008. The first of the confirmed dates is in Innsbrück, Austria on December 18, to be preceded by a drum cl...

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SEVENTH ANGEL Cancels UK Gig

The reformed British metal band SEVENTH ANGEL has cancelled its previously announced October 4 concert at Hobbits in Weston-Super-Mare, UK "due to illness." The group says, "We are really sorry about this and hope we can get this rescheduled." SEVENTH ANGEL is currently working on a new, as-yet-unti...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Bassist's Tribute Shows Cancelled

According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, former PURPLE bassist Nick Simper's previously announced tribute shows to DEEP PURPLE's original lineup — which were supposed to be held in Austria and Germany during November with the Austrian rock band NASTY HABITS — have bee...

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JON LORD, BRUCE DICKINSON Perform With DEEP PURPLE In London

According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site The Highway Star, PURPLE was joined by former keyboardist Jon Lord for five songs at this year's Sunflower Jam 2008 on Thursday, September 25 at the Porchester Halls, London, England. This marked the first time that Lord has performed with the band...

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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Interviewed At UK's ROCK OF AGES; Video Available

THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, was interviewed by "Angel Of Metal" at the Rock Of Ages Fest 2008, a charity event in aid of cancer research which was held on September 6-7 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. Watch the chat bel...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer 'Burns Down The House' At Charity Auction

According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site The Highway Star, a quiet family dinner next to a charity event at a Portuguese resort Santa Barbara De Nexe turned into an impromptu performance for PURPLE singer Ian Gillan. The Portugal News Online reports: "As diners dug deep in their pockets fo...

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DOUBLE DRAGON To Support THE HAUNTED In Australia

Adelaide, Australia's DOUBLE DRAGON has been confirmed as main support on THE HAUNTED's upcoming Austrlian tour. DOUBLE DRAGON will also play with the legendary metal act CARCASS in Adelaide on October 10 at HQ complex. DOUBLE DRAGON supporting THE HAUNTED: Nov. 08 - Brisbane, The Arena Nov. 09 - Sy...

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ANTHRAX: Footage From Japanese Concert Posted Online

Video footage of ANTHRAX performing its classic song "Caught In A Mosh" on August 15, 2008 at Club Citta in Kawasaki, Japan can be viewed below. ANTHRAX made its first-ever appearance in Korea as the headliner of the 10th annual Dongducheon Rock Festival on August 17 in Dongducheon. In a recent inte...

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MOONSTONE PROJECT Guitarist Jams With BLUE ÖYSTER CULT In Milan

On September 17, legendary New York rockers BLUE ÖYSTER CULT played in Milan, Italy at the Live Club. MOONSTONE PROJECT guitarist Matt Filippini joined them for a jam on their song "Then Came The Last Days Of May" (from 1972's "Blue Öyster Cult"). They played an extended 10-minute version. Matt says...

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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': More Details Revealed

On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, will release one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". It's an all-star assemblage as members of such great hard rock bands as FOO FIGHTERS, QUEENSRŸCHE, DIO, ALICE C...

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METALLICA: Backstage Interview From KERRANG! AWARDS Available

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's acceptance speech at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards — which was held in London on August 21 — can be viewed below. The five-minute clip also includes a short backstage interview with the band. Hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, Kerrang! Awards saw MET...