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EDDIE VAN HALEN In 'Two And A Half Men'; Photos Available

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen will play himself in an episode of "Two and a Half Men" when the CBS comedy returns September 21. Executive producer Chuck Lorre approached the guitarist after learning he was a big fan of the sitcom. "He was gracious enough to do a cameo, which is really cool," L...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Comments On Japan/Taiwan Tour Rumors

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Thal" Bumblefoot has commented on online reports that the band will perform in Japan and Taiwan in December. He says in a statement, "Hundreds of people have been writing, wanting to know about GN'R's future touring plans. I'm not the guy to ask about ongoing bizz — if a...

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NONPOINT: 40 Songs Written For New Album

Florida's NONPOINT has issued the following update: "We want to thank all of you for the amazing feedback you have given us on our new song 'Shadow'. That was the very first song we wrote with Zach [Broderick, guitar]. We have written close to 40 more since then and the material just kept growing. "...

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ACE FREHLEY's 'Anomaly' Projected To Sell 12K-15K First Week

According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's new solo album, "Anomaly", is on track to sell between 12,000 and 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. In addition to the standard CD release, un...

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HYPOCRISY: 'A Taste Of Extreme Divinity' Trailer Available

A trailer for "A Taste Of Extreme Divinity", the new album from HYPOCRISY, the Swedish extreme metal band led by guitarist/vocalist Peter Tägtgren (also of PAIN),can be viewed below. "A Taste Of Extreme Divinity" is scheduled for release in Europe on October 23 and in the U.S. on November 3 via Nuc...

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DARK FUNERAL: New Album, Bonus DVD Details Revealed

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL will release their new album, "Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus", on November 18 via Regain Records. The CD was recorded at Abyss Studio in Grangärde, Sweden with famed engineer and legendary producer Peter Tägtgren (PAIN, HYPOCRISY). Nine songs are featured on the effo...

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EXODUS Frontman's GENERATION KILL: 'Hate' Video Posted Online

GENERATION KILL, the new crossover metal outfit featuring EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, has uploaded another demo track, entitled "Depraved Indifference", to the band's MySpace page. A promotional video from the GENERATION KILL song "Hate" can be viewed below. The clip was shot on August 29 at Olive's...

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THE AMENTA Parts Ways With Vocalist, Bassist; Replacements Announced

Sydney, Australia's extreme metal unit THE AMENTA has parted ways with vocalist Jarrod Krafczyk and bassist Dale Harrison. The two have been replaced by Cain Cressall (MALIGNANT MONSTER) and Dan Quinlan (PAIN DIVISION),respectively. THE AMENTA will showcase its new lineup at the Against The Grain f...

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SKYFIRE: First 'Esoteric' Webisode Released

Swedish progressive death metallers SKYFIRE have posted the first in a two-part series of webisodes in which members Martin Hanner (bass, keyboards),Johan Reinholdz (guitar),Andreas Edlund (guitar, keyboards),and Joakim Karlsson (vocals) sit down to discuss the group's upcoming album, "Esoteric"....

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EDDIE VAN HALEN: New Photos Posted Online

Several new photos of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen — including two pictures from his 5150 Studios in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, California — have been posted on his official MySpace page. Check them out at this location. Eddie Van Halen recently told Rolling Stone that he un...

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LORD: 'New Horizons' Video Released

"New Horizons", the new video from Australian metallers LORD, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's latest album, "Set In Stone", which was released in the band's home country in late August via Riot! Entertainment. According to frontman Lord Tim, the clip "has footage from all of the t...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'My Olive Branch Is Always Extended' To VINNIE PAUL

Dave Wedge of BostonHerald.com recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On his years fronting PANTERA: "Those were the best days of my (expletive) life, really. I think, of course, of what could have been...

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ACE FREHLEY To Discuss New Album During Appearance At L.A.'s The Grammy Museum

Be among the first to hear legendary rock guitarist Ace Frehley discuss his first new album in 20 years, "Anomaly", on September 14, the day before its release. Before an intimate audience of 200 in the The Grammy Museum's Grammy Sound Stage in Downtown Los Angeles, hear Frehley in conversation with...

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DARKOLOGY Signs Worldwide Record Deal

DARKOLOGY, the Texas-based band featuring guitarist Michael Harris (VITALIJ KUPRIJ),drummer Brian Harris (ex-FIREWIND),bassist Mike Neal and vocalist Kelly "Sundown" Carpenter (BEYOND TWILIGHT, OUTWORLD),has signed a worldwide deal with an as-yet-undisclosed record label. The group's forthcoming...

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AEON Joined By Former SATYRICON Bassist

Swedish death metallers AEON have parted ways with bassist Max Carlberg and replaced him with Victor Brandt (TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER, ex-SATYRICON) Commented the band: "First of all, we want to state that Max is a great bass player and a real nice person. Unfortunately, he couldn't handle the life on th...