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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says Playing With HAIL! 'Has Been A Blast'

HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — will play the first of five shows in Chi...

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MASTODON's BRENT HINDS At GIBSON Booth At NAMM; Video Available

Video footage of MASTODON's Brent Hinds playing a '61 Robby Kreiger reissue SG guitar at the Gibson booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. A teaser clip...

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THE ANSWER: New Song Available For Free Download

THE ANSWER, four lads hailing from Downpatrick in Northern Ireland who have been busy fulfilling their duties as the opening act for the North American leg of AC/DC's Black Ice world tour, have made their new song "Demon Eyes" available for free download at Spin.com. The track comes off the band's f...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, ANDREAS KISSER, DAVID ELLEFSON: First HAIL! Band Photos Available

The first photos of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — can be viewed below....

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DISTURBED, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LACUNA COIL: First 'Music As A Weapon IV' Date Released

Ticketmaster has released the first date for the Music As A Weapon IV tour, featuring headliners DISTURBED alongside KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LACUNA COIL and CHIMAIRA. Saturday, March 21 McElroy Auditorium Waterloo, Iowa A poster for the tour can be found below. In addition to the main-stage acts, there w...

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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist's HDK: Audio Samples Available

A two-minute trailer for "System Overload", the forthcoming debut album from HDK (formerly HATE DEATH KILL) — the Dutch project led by AFTER FOREVER co-founder, main songwriter and guitarist Sander Gommans — can be viewed below (courtesy of D'images). The clip features audio samples of various track...

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MASTODON Interviewed At NAMM: Video Available

Possum of Altitude conducted an interview with Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the five-minute chat below. A teaser clip of the new MASTOD...

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AC/DC, IRON MAIDEN Nominated For BRIT AWARDS

According to Times Online, AC/DC and IRON MAIDEN scooped three nominations between them in the shortlists for the 2009 Brit Awards. IRON MAIDEN is nominated in the "British Live Act" category while AC/DC is up for the "International Group" and "International Album" awards, winning recognition for th...

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HELIX: 'No Rest For The Wicked'-Era Lineup To Reunite For Recording Session

The "No Rest For The Wicked"-era (1983) lineup of the Canadian hard rock band HELIX will reunite for a one-off recording session where they will be laying down a cover version of AC/DC's "It's a Long Way To The Top If You Wanna Rock And Roll". According to singer Brian Vollmer, "everyone will be the...

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KISS 'All But Confirmed' To Play Halifax In July

According to New Brunswick, Canada's Times & Transcript, KISS is all but confirmed to play an outdoor show at the Halifax Commons on Saturday, July 18, while the City of Moncton has made it public that it is in negotiations with AC/DC for an outdoor concert at Magnetic Hill. The province has a ....

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BILLY JOEL Covers AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' In Florida; Video Available

Video footage of "piano man" Billy Joel performing a cover version of the AC/DC classic "Highway To Hell" on Friday, January 16 at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida can be viewed below. One of Joel's roadies sang the song while Billy played rhythm guitar. Billy Joel was previously joined by AC/DC...

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THE ANSWER: Three Songs From Forthcoming Album Posted Online

THE ANSWER, four lads hailing from Downpatrick in Northern Ireland who have been busy fulfilling their duties as the opening act for the North American leg of AC/DC's Black Ice world tour, have posted three tracks from their forthcoming second album, "Everyday Demons", on their MySpace page. Check o...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS: New Video Interview Available

Undercover has posted a recent interview with original AC/DC singer Dave Evans. Watch the chat in six parts at this location. (Note: For parts 2-6, scroll through menu on the right.) Dave Evans' latest album, "Judgement Day", was released in Australia in July 2008 through MGM. The follow-up to 2003'...

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BEYOND FEAR: Two Rare Shows Announced

BEYOND FEAR, the band fronted by Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),has scheduled the following shows: Feb. 19 - El Paso, Texas - Club 101 Feb. 21 - Chihuahua, Mexico - Arena Chihuahua Owens, guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER,...

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MASTODON's NAMM Schedule

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Their schedule is as follows: Saturday, January 17: 12:00 noon - MASTODON band signing at Shure 1:...