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WE CAME AS ROMANS Signs With EQUAL VISION RECORDS

Equal Vision Records has announced the signing of Detroit, Michigan's WE CAME AS ROMANS. The band — vocalists David Stephens and Kyle Pavone, guitarists Joshua Moore and Lou Cotton, bassist Andrew Glass, and drummer Eric Choi — has been extremely active since the release of its breakout EP, "Dreams"...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer Auditions For SMASHING PUMPKINS

The web site of the SMASHING PUMPKINS, who recently parted ways with longtime drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, has been updated with the following message: "In total, 12 drummers were auditioned [in Los Angeles] on Tuesday. An additional tryout could potentially be held in May due to such overwhelming resp...

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TESTAMENT Frontman To Guest On TotalRock Tomorrow

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT will be interviewed by Chloe on TotalRock tomorrow (Saturday, April 18) between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. U.K. time. You can listen to the show live via the Internet at www.totalrock.com. TESTAMENT will embark on a North American...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist To Be Interviewed On 525.com's 'Power Tracks'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson will be interviewed today (Friday, April 17) on 525.com's "Power Tracks" show at 12 p.m. PST/3:00 p.m. EST. Listen online at this location. TESTAMENT will embark on a North American headlining tour in May/June. Support on the trek will come from UNEARTH and LAZARUS...

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DRAGONLORD Announces Two Shows In California

DRAGONLORD, the California-based black metal band led by TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson, has announced the following headlining shows: April 24 – Alameda, CA – Roosters Roadhouse April 25 – Frenso, CA – The Crossroads Commented Peterson: "These DRAGONLORD shows coming up are a rare breed, as we h...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed In London; Audio Available

Peter Bailey of MetalheadzFM conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT on March 25, 2009 at the Islington Academy in London, England. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. TESTAMENT will embark on a North American headl...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Interviewed In San Jose; Video Available

Nikki Law of Bay Area Backstage conducted an interview with the long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES on April 4, 2009 when the group played the Event Center in San Jose, California with LAMB OF GOD, CHILDREN OF BODOM, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Watch the ch...

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SLASH Issues Update On Solo Album

VELVET REVOLVER and ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has posted an update on the recording process for his new solo album, which he is tracking with former NINE INCH NAILS drummer Josh Freese and ex-JANE'S ADDICTION bassist Chris Chaney. Slash writes on his MySpace page, "We've nailed four killer tr...

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THE SHOWDOWN: New Lineup Revealed

Tennessee's THE SHOWDOWN has parted ways with AJ Barrette (drums; ex-STILL REMAINS) and Eric Koruschak (bass). According to the band, "Eric and AJ decided that they wanted to spend more time with their families and other responsibilities at home, so they will not be touring with us anymore. They are...

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CHICKENFOOT: First North American Dates Announced

CHICKENFOOT, the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN),will take the stage for a limited number of North American live shows, featuring music from their self...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed At EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" on the "black carpet" of last Tuesday night's (April 7) Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. Watch the chat below. TESTAMENT will embark on a North American...

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman Interviewed At EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" on the "black carpet" of last Tuesday night's (April 7) Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. Watch the chat below. Dez also presented the "Golden God" award...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Interviewed At EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS; Video Available

MOTÖRHEAD's Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" on the "black carpet" of last Tuesday night's (April 7) Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. Watch the chat below. Lemmy also presented the "Metal Industr...

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MANOWAR Recording New Song In 15 Different Languages

MANOWAR is currently recording a song from its new album in 15 (and counting) different languages. Stay tuned for video clips of each version as they are recorded with an in-depth look at Eric Adams' odyssey into the world of multi-lingual vocals! This song, in its entirety, will debut, along with n...

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KISS Members Greet Fans In Santiago; Video Available

Video footage of KISS drummer Eric Singer and bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons greeting fans outside their hotel in Santiago, Chile can be viewed below. KISS kicked off its South American tour on April 3, 209 at the sold-out, 18,000-capacity Municipal De La Florida in Santiago. The group's setlist incl...