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ADAGIO Guitarist Working On Instrumental Solo Album
Guitarist Stéphan Forté of French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO is currently writing material for an instrumental solo album. "It's been a very long time since I wanted to do this," Forté said in a statement. "I've started to work on the first ideas a couple of years ago and am now spending 100% of...May 31, 2010
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Y&T Frontman Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold'
Y&T guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti was interviewed on the May 29 edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "I'm Coming Home", the new video from Y&T, is available for viewing below. The song comes off the band's first...May 30, 2010
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Vocalist on Songwriting Process, PAUL GRAY's Passing
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with singer Ivan Moody of Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did you feel a real sense of freedom making "War Is the Answer"? Moody: I did! Especially a...May 29, 2010
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SLIPKNOT Releases 10-Minute PAUL GRAY Tribute Video
SLIPKNOT has posted a 10-minute tribute video to the band's late bassist Paul Gray, featuring previously unseen footage. Check it out below. Private funeral services for Gray were held on Friday (May 28) in Des Moines, Iowa. Paul was found dead in a hotel room in a Des Moines suburb on Monday (May 2...May 29, 2010
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STONE SOUR Is 'Profoundly Saddened' By Loss Of PAUL GRAY
STONE SOUR — the band featuring SLIPKNOT members Corey Taylor (vocals) and Jim Root (guitar) — has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "We are profoundly saddened by the loss of Paul Gray. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and his...May 25, 2010
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SLIPKNOT Holds News Conference To Address Passing Of Bassist PAUL GRAY
The eight surviving members of SLIPKNOT just held a news conference at Wells Fargo Arena in the band's native stomping grounds of Des Moines, Iowa to address the death of their bassist, Paul Gray. Also present at the event was Gray's brother Tony and widow Brenna, who spoke briefly at the end of the...May 25, 2010
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RUSH: New Album Title Announced
Anthem/Atlantic recording group RUSH has announced the upcoming release of their eagerly anticipated new single. "Caravan" — which will be featured on the legendary band's forthcoming album, "Clockwork Angels" — will be available at all DSPs on June 1 and serviced to radio simultaneously. "Caravan"...May 25, 2010
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SLIPKNOT Bassist Found Dead
According to the Des Moines Register, Urbandale, Iowa police are investigating the death of SLIPKNOT's bass guitarist at a local hotel. Paul Dedrick Gray, 38, of Johnston was found dead at approximately 10:50 a.m. today by an employee at TownePlace Suites (pictured below),8800 Northpark Drive, poli...May 24, 2010
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AEROSMITH Getting Paid $1 Million For New York State Fair Performance
According to Syracuse.com, the New York State Fair will pay AEROSMITH a guaranteed $1 million this summer, making them the highest-paid performers in the fair's history. The previous highest guarantee was $800,000 paid to country stars Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift in 2008. If the August 26 grandst...May 24, 2010
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STONE SOUR Members Answer More Fan-Submitted Questions
STONE SOUR is currently in the final stages of completing its third album, "Audio Secrecy", which is due for release this summer via Roadrunner Records. Lead singer Corey Taylor and drummer Roy Mayorga recently took time out from the recording sessions to answer a few fan-submitted questions. Tackli...May 20, 2010
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COREY TAYLOR Talks About New STONE SOUR Album
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to MTV News about "Audio Secrecy", the new album from his other band, STONE SOUR. "It's so good, man," he said. "Every song has a catchy hook — even the heavy stuff — every song is loaded with melody. It's still got the attitude, but it's there. ...May 18, 2010
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Exclusive: SOULFLY's 'Omen' Available For Streaming In Its Entirety
SOULFLY's seventh album, "Omen", is now available for streaming in its entirety at this location. The CD will be released on May 25 via Roadrunner Records. Frontman Max Cavalera fuels "Omen" with the same blood, fire and spirit that made him a genre icon with SEPULTURA, SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRA...May 18, 2010
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: DIO Was One Of The Strongest And Most Consistent Singers Of All Time
Corey Taylor of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR released a statement to Billboard.com regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). He called Dio "one of the strongest, purist and consistent singers of all time. Ronnie sang like he l...May 17, 2010
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RUSH: 'Beyond The Lighted Stage' DVD, Blu-Ray Bonus Disc Details Revealed
Universal Music Group, in association with Banger Films, has announced the feature length DVD and Blu-ray release of the critically acclaimed, award-winning documentary "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage" on June 29 in North America and July 5 in the U.K. The film made its world premiere in April at th...May 17, 2010
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RAVAGE Frontman: 'The Metal World Will Never Be The Same'
Al Ravage, the singer of Boston, Massachusetts metallers RAVAGE, has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The metal world will never be the same. Ronnie James Dio has died. "I remember f...May 16, 2010
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