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SCORPIONS Guitarist: We Wanted To 'Make A Masterpiece For Our Own History'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: At what point did you first realize the group had the potential to become an international success? Rudolf: "I noticed very much from the middle...

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THE GRIEVING PROCESS's Brush With Death

New Jersey-based death metallers THE GRIEVING PROCESS had a brush with death last night when fire engulfed the hotel they were resting in after playing with SUICIDE SILENCE as part of their U.S. tour. The band's first tour across the U.S. was nearly their last. Drummer Senen said, "Half the guys are...

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INVITRO's MIKEY DOLING And BRAD DUJMOVIC To Produce Debut CD From UNSET

INVITRO guitarist Mikey Doling and bassist Brad Dojmovic have entered Hancock Park Studios in Los Angeles, CA with San Diego, CA-based UNSET to produce the group's upcoming debut album. UNSET was formed in 2004 by guitarist Ian Alexander and vocalist Frank W. Torres. Since their formation the band h...

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THE AUTUMN OFFERING: Another New Song Posted Online

Daytona Beach, Florida's THE AUTUMN OFFERING has posted another new track, entitled " From Atrophy To Obsession ", on its MySpace page. Also available at the same location is previously released song "The Castaway". Both cuts come off the group's new album, "Fear Will Cast No Shadow", due on October...

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ICED EARTH: Pro-Shot WACKEN Footage, Video Interview Available

Professionally filmed video footage of ICED EARTH performing the song "Ten Thousand Strong" at this year's Wacken Open Air festival has been posted online. The five-minute clip, which includes a short interview with the group's leader Jon Schaffer, can be viewed below (Note: the footage originally a...

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BIOMECHANICAL Recruits Former DRAGONFORCE Bassist

U.K. epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL have announced the addition of bassist Adrian Lambert (SON OF SCIENCE, ex-DRAGONFORCE, INTENSE) to the group's ranks. "His fast and furious bass style is exactly what the band was looking for!" BIOMECHANICAL said in a statement. BIOMECHANICAL will release its...

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MANDY LION Schedules Hollywood Gig

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) will perform at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California on Hollywood Blvd. on October 27 at 11:00 p.m. sharp. "It has been a while since my last performance in LA... new drummer, new bassist, new CD and so on," says Mandy. "This will be the first ti...

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Signed METALLICA Guitar Auctioned For VH1 Save The Music Foundation

A Gibson guitar signed by METALLICA was among the items auctioned on Thursday, September 20 as part of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation 10th anniversary gala, which celebrated ten years of successfully restoring music education programs in public schools across the country. The event, hosted by Mar...

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DEATHSTARS To Support KORN In Europe

Swedish industrial goth metal band DEATHSTARS will support KORN on their upcoming European tour. The dates are as follows: Jan. 13 - UK - Dublin - Ambassador Jan. 14 - UK - Dublin - Ambassador Jan. 16 - UK - Newcastle - Academy Jan. 17 - UK - Glasgow - Academy Jan. 19 - UK ...

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BIOMECHANICAL: 'Cannibalised' Release Date Announced

U.K. epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL will release their new album, "Cannibalised", on February 11, 2008 through Earache Records. "Cannibalised" was mixed by famed producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST). An exclusive advance track, entitled "Fallen In Fear", is available on the band's MySpace...

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PICTURE OF THE MOON Replaces MECHANICAL POET At PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival

Dutch band PICTURE OF THE MOON has replaced MECHANICAL POET on the billing of the ProgPower Europe festival, which is set to take place October 6-7 in Baarlo, Holland. The festival running order is now as follows: Friday, October 5 (pre-party - doors open at 20.00): PICTURE OF THE MOON: 21.30 - 22.4...

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FEAR FACTORY's CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Selling JACKSON Seven-String Guitar

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has issued the following statement: I got a silverburst Jackson seven-string COW model for sale. You can see a picture of it in my pic section [on Christian's MySpace page] except this is a seven-string model. 81-7 EMG pick up bolt-on neck. Comes with a...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Take Part In 'Durham Concerto' Performance

According to TheHighwayStar.com, Durham Concerto by former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will be performed by the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Mischa Darmev) at the Durham Cathedral in England on October 20. Jon will take part in the performance as a soloist playing Hammond. Dur...

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Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked

A guy like Jon Schaffer hasn't survived twenty years of lineup changes and a tooth-and-claw battle for survival in the music industry by being unsure of himself. As the profile of ICED EARTH has slowly increased over the years, he has finally reached a plateau where he can tackle a project ambitious...

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OCEANS OF SADNESS Replaces AGHORA At PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival

Miami, Florida-based prog-metallers AGHORA have been forced to cancel their appearance at the ProgPower Europe festival, which will be held in early October in Baarlo, Holland. Belgian band OCEANS OF SADNESS — which released its latest album "Mirror Palace" earlier this year — is the confirmed repla...