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TARJA TURUNEN: Stockholm Footage Available
A three-minute video clip featuring some of the highlights of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's June 1, 2008 concert at Tyrol in Stockholm, Sweden can be viewed below. A review of the show by Mike Eriksson is available at this location. Turunen has just completed another round of European date...June 4, 2008
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GOREAPHOBIA Signs With IBEX MOON RECORDS
Philadelphia's death metal legends GOREAPHOBIA have inked a deal with Ibex Moon Records. The band will play a few select shows this year while working on new material for its first full-length recording, due out in 2009. According to a press release, GOREAPHOBIA was "one of the most important and hi...June 2, 2008
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ARSIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
Virginia-based technical death metal outfit ARSIS has parted ways with drummer Darren Cesca. According to lead guitarist/vocalist James Malone, "the reasoning behind this decision is simply differences in personalities and an overall difference in direction. Darren is an amazing musician and we harb...June 2, 2008
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Issues PROGRESSIVE NATION Tour Recap
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has issued the following recap of the Progressive Nation 2008 Tour, which also featured OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3: "Well, I guess all good things must come to an end... "I am happy to report that the inaugural run of Progressive Nation has indeed been...June 2, 2008
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SIEGES EVEN: 'Playgrounds' Track Listing Revealed
Reactivated cult German progressive metallers SIEGES EVEN will release their first-ever live album, "Playgrounds", in July via InsideOut Music. The CD will contain ten songs from the "A Sense Of Change", "The Art Of Navigating By The Stars" and "Paramount" albums recorded during the first leg of the...June 1, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Checks In From Stockholm
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has posted a new blog update from Stockholm, Sweden where she is completing the second leg of her European solo tour. A couple of excerpts follow. "Second to last concert on this tour is ahead of us tonight. I am already getting a bit sad that this leg of my ...June 1, 2008
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LIZZY BORDEN/GEORGE LYNCH Bassist Remembers MICHELLE MELDRUM
Bassist Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN, GEORGE LYNCH) has issued the following statement regarding the passing of MELDRUM/ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, who died on May 21 as a result of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her b...May 30, 2008
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NEURAXIS: New Song Posted Online
Canada's technical death metal warlords NEURAXIS have posted a new track, "Darkness Prevails", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the group's forthcoming Prosthetic Records debut, "The Thin Line Between", which is scheduled for release on July 22. The album was recorded by Jeff Fortin (ANONYM...May 28, 2008
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RUSH Donates $100,000 To Canadian Museum For Human Rights
Murray McNeill of the Winnipeg Free Press reports: The members of Canadian rock band RUSH have donated $100,000 from the sale of tickets to last weekend's Winnipeg concert to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The three band mates Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart also announced today they w...May 28, 2008
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Offering Private Lessons
Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover is offering private lessons at the Strings Attached Music Shop in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada. This comprehensive and highly specialized guitar program will be customized towards the aspiring metal and hard rock lead guitarist. These half-hour lessons are for...May 28, 2008
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SAMMY HAGAR Says Not Including MICHAEL ANTHONY In VAN HALEN Reunion Is 'Just Wrong'
Ross Cat of Best Of WNY recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Best Of WNY: Will we see premier rock 'n' roll bassist and all-around party animal Michael Anthony on the road with you again this summer? Hagar: "Mike will be popping in and ...May 25, 2008
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RUSH Frontman: 'We Ignored A Lot Of Canada To Focus On The Rest Of The World For A Long Time'
Rob Williams of the Winnipeg Free Press reports: Geddy Lee wants to apologize to Canadians. "We basically ignored a lot of Canada to focus on the rest of the world for a long time, and as our touring slowed down, we sacrificed a lot of the world," the RUSH frontman says over the ...May 23, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Milan Video Footage, Photos Available
Video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen dueting with her brother Toni on a cover of "Phantom of the Opera", as well as performing her rendition of the ALICE COOPER classic "Poison", on May 21, 2008 in Milan, Italy can be viewed below. Photos from the show are available at Musica Metal...May 23, 2008
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Final Excerpt From SLAYER Biography Now Online
Author Joel McIver has placed a third and final excerpt from his forthcoming book, "The Bloody Reign of Slayer", online at www.joelmciver.co.uk. The excerpt, which features the band and associated personnel discussing the ferocious opening tracks of the classic 1986 album "Reign in Blood", has been...May 23, 2008
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INCANTATION To Perform Special Set At CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST
Pennsylvania-based death metallers INCANTATION will play a special set at the Central Illinois Metalfest, set to take place July 18-20 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, Illinois. Commented INCANTATION guitarist John McEntee: "We are going to do for the first time ever the 'Onward to Golgotha' album live...May 22, 2008
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