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Former SEPULTURA Drummer To Guest On New STRIFE Album
Los Angeles-based hardcore band STRIFE will head down to Brazil next week to start recording its as-yet-untitled new full-length album. The group has enlisted longtime friend Igor Cavalera (SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) to play drums on the CD, which will be produced by TERROR drummer Nick Jett (T...February 1, 2012
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MATT SORUM Selling Personalized Autographed VELVET REVOLVER Drum Sticks
Rock drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT) is selling personalized VELVET REVOLVER drum sticks for $75 via his official web site. Zildjian Matt Sorum Velvet Revolver Drumsticks are the preferred sticks of the volcanic VELVET REVOLVER drummer. Each stick features oversized pro...February 1, 2012
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FURYON: Making Of 'Gravitas' Part 1 (Video)
The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Gravitas", the debut album from U.K. metallers FURYON, can be seen below. The CD will be released on March 23 in Europe and March 27 in North America via Frontiers Records. FURYON is a new band from the U.K....February 1, 2012
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Selling California Home For $1.8 Million
According to the Los Angeles Times, guitarist-songwriter Billy Howerdel (A PERFECT CIRCLE, ASHES DIVIDE) has put his Studio City house on the market at $1.799 million. The property, which Howerdel bought in 2008 for $1.685 million, features 10-foot ceilings, formal dining and living rooms, three fir...January 31, 2012
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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Start Writing New Album In May
Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM are scheduled to commence the songwriting sessions for their next album late spring, according to the band's bassist, Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith). Speaking to Plug'd In Magazine, Henkka stated about CHILDREN OF BODOM's plans for the immediate futu...January 31, 2012
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MATT SORUM's Art Collection: First 50 Pieces Completed
Legendary drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) has finished the first 50 of his 100 "Epic Rhythm Canvases." Described as "massive, abstract and unprecedented," each piece in this collection by Sorum is a drum performance captured through rhythmic light with time manipulation effective...January 30, 2012
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Makeup-Less KING DIAMOND Performs Surprise Three-Song Set In Dallas (Video)
Legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) played a surprise three-song set this past Friday, January 27 at Tree's in Dallas, Texas during the "5th Annual Nomad Recording Studio Throwdown". King, who appeared without his trademark makeup, was joined for the perfor...January 30, 2012
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TRIVIUM Performs Acoustic Cover Of IRON MAIDEN Classic (Video)
TRIVIUM guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy, guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto stopped by the studios of the the Tampa Bay radio station 98 Rock in their home state of Florida to perform acoustic versions of their songs "Built To Fall" and "Dying In Your Arms", as well as a cover versi...January 30, 2012
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MATT SORUM Says There Has Been No Discussion About VELVET REVOLVER Reuniting With SCOTT WEILAND
VELVET REVOLVER reunited with singer Scott Weiland for a one-off performance at the January 12 "Love You Madly: A Concert For John O'Brien" at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. The band played a four-song set — including a cover version of the PINK FLOYD classic "Wish You Were Here"...January 29, 2012
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'Lemmy' Documentary Nominated For Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award
The documentary on MOTÖRHEAD singer and bassist Lemmy Kilmister, "Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch", has been nominated for a Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award in the "Best Sound Editing In A Documentary Feature Film" category. Greg Olliver, the film's co-director and also ed...January 27, 2012
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AUTOPSY: 'All Tomorrow's Funerals' Cover Artwork, Track Listing
Legendary San Francisco Bay Area gore grind act AUTOPSY will release its new collection, "All Tomorrow's Funerals", on February 28 via Peaceville Records. This monstrous 22-track effort contains all of AUTOPSY's EPs remastered by the bandmembers themselves, as well as new cuts. Everything from "Retr...January 27, 2012
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Reunited BYZANTINE Preparing To Record New Studio Album
West Virginia metallers BYZANTINE have officially reformed almost four years to the day since their last album, "Oblivion Beckons", was released. The group's 2012 lineup is as follows: Chris Ojeda: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Tony Rohrbough: Lead Guitar Michael Cromer: Bass Matt Wolfe: Drums Commented Oje...January 27, 2012
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KING DIAMOND To Present Awards At '5th Annual Nomad Recording Studio Throwdown'
Legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) will present awards at the "5th Annual Nomad Recording Studio Throwdown" on Friday, January 27 at Tree's in Dallas, Texas. Scheduled performers include BORN & RAISED, SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD (featuring KING DIAMOND drumme...January 25, 2012
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JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Covers PINK FLOYD's 'Wish You Were Here' (Video)
JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE made its live debut on January 14 at the Rock-n-Roll GangStar Apparel Pre-NAMM Festival & Jam at Delzano's in Redondo Beach. Joining singer Jack Russell for the performance were Derrick Pontier, (former drummer for GREAT WHITE),Dario Seixas (former bassist for FIREHOU...January 25, 2012
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TERROR: 'The New Blood' Video Released
"The New Blood", the new video from the Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's fifth album, "Keepers Of The Faith", sold around 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 11 on the Top New Artist...January 23, 2012
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