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One Million Dollar Guitar To Be Sold As Part Of DIMEBAG Art Tribute?

ArtDaily.com reports that a one-of-a kind, handpainted guitar (photo) by modern art superstar Mark Ryden — which is part of an art exhibit called Six-String Masterpieces, a tribute to late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — could become the most expensive guitar ever sold when i...

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UNEARTH Parts Ways With Drummer, GENE HOGLAN Steps In

Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH have parted ways with drummer Mike Justian. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Last night [Thursday, May 10] marked the end of the line for Mike Justian with UNEARTH. There are many reasons why we decided it was time to move on without him...

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'Six-String Masterpieces' Benefit Auction Now Live on eBay's Live Auction Site

Six-String Masterpieces, a charitable art exhibit that pays tribute to heavy-metal's most influential guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and supports music education in public schools, is now live and open for bidding on eBay's live auction site. The exhibit features over 60 electric guitars; hand-...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary To Be Shown At New Haven Underground Film Festival

"Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — will hit Meriden, CT this Saturday, May 12 as part of the New Haven Underground Film Festival. The movie screens at 5:30 p.m. at the...

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SOULFLY's MARC RIZZO Announces Dates With FLAW, SWITCHED

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo has signed with the Mustang Agency (BOBOFLEX, FLAW, SWITCHED) to book him for solo tours when SOULFLY is on break. The fruits of this union are already coming to bear with a tour alongside FLAW and SWITCHED that starts May 11 and goes to July. Confirmed dates so far: May...

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MACHINE HEAD To Play One-off Headlining Show In Pittsburgh

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will play a one-off headlining show on Sunday, May 13 in Pittsburgh, PA at the Rex Theater with BLACKMARKET BODYPARTS and TYRANT. In contrast to MACHINE HEAD's current slot on the HEAVEN AND HELL tour, the band will be playing a full set, so be sure to c...

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MACHINE HEAD: More Banner Contest Winners Announced

Throughout the duration of the HEAVEN AND HELL tour, Roadrunner Records and MACHINE HEAD have announced that they will be scanning the crowd for fan-made banners. The fan(s) with the best banner will be granted backstage access to meet the band, and have photos of them and their banner posted on Roa...

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A BAND CALLED PAIN To Release Debut Album In July

San Francisco-based metal outfit A BAND CALLED PAIN will release its album debut album, "Broken Dreams", on July 3 via Hiero-Imperium (distributed by Fontana/Universal). The CD's first single will be "The Pieces", a "stand-out tune that highlights the band's distinctive heavy/rock sound," according...

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K.K. DOWNING, GLENN TIPTON, BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY Collectible Figures On The Way

KnuckleBonz, Inc., which has produced resin sculptures of such renowned heavy metal/hard rock musicians as JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, and late PANTERA axeman "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has issued the following press release: KnuckleBonz, Inc. announce...

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SOULFLY Live At Spain's VIÑA ROCK; Video Available

A video clip of SOULFLY performing the SEPULTURA classic "Refuse/Resist" at the XII Festival Arte-Nativo / Viña Rock festival on April 28 at the Recinto de Festivales of Benicàssim, Spain has been posted online at YouTube. SOULFLY is continuing to tour in support of its latest album, "Dark Ages", av...

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DIMEBAG's Estate Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit Over Alrosa Shootings

According to The Columbus Dispatch, the estate of "Dimebag" Darrel Abbott, the DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist who died in a 2004 shooting at Alrosa Villa, has reached a settlement in its wrongful-death lawsuit against the Columbus, Ohio nightclub. The lawsuit was dismissed this week after Abbott's...

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UNEARTH Checks In From DIMMU BORGIR Tour

UNEARTH has checked in with the following update: "So far the DIMMU BORGIR tour has been a damn good one. Thanks to everyone of the UNEARTH faithful who have come out to support us on this eclectic bill. We have another three weeks left on this tour, so if it comes near you make sure ...

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VINNIE PAUL: 'Being Able To Perform In Front Of People Is The Ultimate High'

Rick Florino of Maximum Ink music magazine recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Maximum Ink: Was it hard to step back behind the kit? Vinnie: After the events of December 8, 2004, I didn't...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist Says This Is Not A One-Time Project

FMQB recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The news recently broke that Jerry Montano [bass] left [HELLYEAH]. What happened? Tom: All I can say about it is that it's a real personal matter and we just had to move o...

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MACHINE HEAD: 'Aesthetics Of Hate' Video To Debut On This Weekend's 'Headbangers Ball'

MACHINE HEAD's new video, "Aesthetics of Hate", will debut on this weekend's (May 5) edition of "Headbangers Ball". The program airs Saturdays on MTV2 beginning at 10:00 p.m. EST. Check local listings for more details. The full-length, uncensored version of the "Aesthetics of Hate" video is now avai...