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JON OLIVA'S PAIN To Enter Studio In March

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by the SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has issued the following update: "JON OLIVA'S PAIN is deep into pre-production for our fourth release, due out later this year. 13 songs are on the table, with another six still in their infancy. Expect us to deliver another 60-plu...

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NAMM 2009: Video Footage, Photos Posted Online

SatomiMusicumentary has posted an eight-minute report on this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The clip includes footage of more than 50 artists, including the following: Gene Simmons (KI...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Issues Update On Upcoming Essen Performance

On February 3, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will perform The Concerto for Group and Orchestra with the Philharmonic Orchestra Hagen at Grugahalle in Essen, Germany. He will be joined by special guest vocalists Steve Balsamo and Kasia Laska. Lord commented in a posting on his official web...

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DEICIDE, SAMAEL, VADER, DEVIAN: Photos, Video Footage From Milan Available

Italian news blog Musica Metal has uploaded photos of the Milan, Italy stop (January 18) of the Winterfest '09 tour, featuring DEICIDE, SAMAEL, VADER and DEVIAN. Fan-filmed video footage of DEICIDE and SAMAEL's performances can be watched below. DEICIDE's current touring lineup includes returning gu...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New Video Interview Available

The members of JON OLIVA'S PAIN offered a track-by-track breakdown of their latest album, "Global Warning", during a recent interview with MetalExpressRadio.com. Watch the chat in five parts below. "Global Warning" was released in the U.S. in May 2008 via Locomotive Records. The CD features a guest...

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Former KORN Guitarist Holding Open Auditions For Bandmembers

The Arizona Review reports that former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has seemingly reconsidered holding closed-only band auditions; opting instead to allow anyone with talent the chance to audition for a spot in his band. For more information, go to www.brianheadwelchband.com. Welch's solo album...

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DEICIDE, SAMAEL, VADER, DEVIAN, ORDER OF ENNEAD: Haarlem Photos Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of DEICIDE, SAMAEL, VADER, DEVIAN and ORDER OF ENNEAD taken at the January 9, 2009 stop of the "Winterfest 2009" European tour at Patronaat in Haarlem, The Netherlands can be found at Metal-Experience.com. One of the pictures can be viewed below. DEICIDE's current tou...

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DEATH ANGEL Announces New Bassist

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have announced the addition of bassist Sammy Diosdado to the group's ranks. Sammy is a Bay Area native who previously played with the San Francisco hardcore band THE SICK and is a member of the rock and roll outfit ALL TIME HIGHS which is fronted by...

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DEICIDE Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have inked a new worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band has been working on its new album at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, CHIMAIRA) and is looking at a summer release. Bassist/vocalist Gle...

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DORO PESCH Performs With HOLY MOSES In Germany; Video Available

German "metal queen" Doro Pesch joined HOLY MOSES on stage during the German thrashers' December 26, 2008 performance at Pitch Black in Niederkrüchten, Germany for two tracks ("Celebrate" and "All We Are") in celebration of HOLY MOSES frontwoman Sabina Classen's 45th birthday. Fan-filmed video foota...

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OBITUARY's RALPH SANTOLLA To Tour Europe With DEICIDE

OBITUARY guitarist Ralph Santolla has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that he will play guitar for DEICIDE on the Florida-based death metal veterans' upcoming "Winterfest 2009" European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on January 8 in Tilburg, Netherlands. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Gets Pelted With Pies For 45th Birthday; Video Avialable

Video footage of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich getting pelted with pies for his 45th birthday at the conclusion of the band's December 20, 2008 concert at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California can be viewed below. (Go to the 7:17 mark for the pie portion of the clip.) Quality photos of the show ar...

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STEVE STEVENS, BILLY RAY CYRUS Perform With STEEL PANTHER At Gibson 'Dark Fire' Launch Party

Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL) and Billy Ray Cyrus joined the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band STEEL PANTHER (formerly known as METAL SKOOL) to perform a rendition of the BILLY IDOL classic "Rebel Yell" at the Gibson "Dark Fire" launch party on December 15, 2008 at the Gibson Beverly Hills Showroom in...

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Former KORN Guitarist Holding Auditions For Touring Band

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has issued the following update: "I am very happy and excited to announce that over the Christmas holidays I will be holding closed auditions for potential band members to hit the road with in 2009. If all goes well with the auditions, look for an announcemen...

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PAUL STANLEY Performs 'Lick It Up' With STEEL PANTHER; Video Available

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley joined the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band STEEL PANTHER (formerly known as METAL SKOOL) to perform a rendition of the KISS classic "Lick It Up" at the Gibson "Dark Fire" launch party on December 15, 2008 at the Gibson Beverly Hills Showroom in Beverly Hills, C...