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MEGADETH's CHRIS BRODERICK Talks Technique, Upcoming Album

Chris Parker of Boise Weekly recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the high expectations surrounding his gig as MEGADETH's seventh lead guitarist: Broderick: "I'd consider it high stress, not necessarily because o...

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NIGHTWISH Touring Vocalist Sings Classical Piece For Dutch TV Program

Acclaimed Dutch vocalist Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, AFTER FOREVER, REVAMP) sang a version of the song "Oh, Mio Babbino Caro" by classical music composer Giacomo Puccini for "Tiende Van Tijl", a show about classical music presented by Tijl Beckand. Floor says, "They invite 'pop singers' to sing a class...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks About His Inspirations, Successes, Challenges And Advice In Business

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) took part in an interview and live performance at the 2012 National Middle Market Summit on October 23-24 at Ohio State University. Presented by the National Center For The Middle Market, Ohio State Fisher College Of Business and GE Cap...

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GIANT X Featuring RUNNING WILD Members: Making oF Debut Album - Part 1 (Video)

GIANT X, the new band formed by RUNNING WILD members Rolf Kasparek and Peter J. Jordan, will release its debut album, "I", on January 18 in Germany, January 21 in the rest of Europe and January 22 in USA/Canada via Steamhammer/SPV. The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes foo...

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ROLLINS BAND: 'The End Of Silence Demos' Released On Vinyl

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has the released demo recordings for the classic third full-length album by his ROLLINS BAND, "The End Of Silence", on vinyl via his 2.13.61 record company. States Henry: "In February of 1991, my bandmates and I sought to the demo songs we had been working on for several...

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ARSIS On Lineup Changes, Upcoming Album

HardRockRVA recently conducted an interview with Noah Martin (bass) and Jim Malone (guitar, vocals) of Virginia-based melodic tech-death metal masters ARSIS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. HardRockRVA: What have you two been up to in the last year or so? Drummer Mike Van Dyne left...

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THE ACACIA STRAIN Forced To Drop Off VEIL OF MAYA Tour Following Van Accident

Massachusetts metallers THE ACACIA STRAIN have been forced to leave their co-headlining tour with VEIL OF MAYA "due to a serious van accident." According to a press release, "members of the band and crew are being treated for minor injuries." Commented THE ACACIA STRAIN frontman Vincent Bennett: "Ca...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: I've Been Obsessed With Horror For A Long Time

Kenny Herzog of The A.V. Club recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett about Kirk's book, "Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The A.V. Club: You got hooked on horror after hurting yourself and catchin...

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GIANT X Featuring RUNNING WILD Members: Audio Snippet Of New Track Available For Streaming

GIANT X, the new band formed by RUNNING WILD members Rolf Kasparek and Peter J. Jordan, will release its debut album, "I", on January 18 in Germany, January 21 in the rest of Europe and January 22 in USA/Canada via Steamhammer/SPV. An audio snippet of the track "On A Blind Flight" can be streamed us...

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OPETH Frontman Discusses Band's First-Ever 'Unplugged' Concert

Roadrunner Records recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Roadrunner Records: You played what was described as your first-ever "unplugged" show earlier this month at Union Chape...

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ELEVEN SEVEN MUSIC Expands Global Endeavors, Opens International Office In London

Leading independent rock label The Eleven Seven Music Group announces opening of a European office in December 2012 which will be developed by international music industry veteran Wally van Middendorp. Van Middendorp will help expand global initiatives, develop artists and further cement the footpri...

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Video: WENDY DIO Discusses Upcoming Guitar Auction On 'Studio 11 LA'

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, will participate in the upcoming Icons & Idols-Rock 'N' Roll Auction at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday, December 1...

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RUSH Inducted Into GUITAR CENTER's 'RockWalk' In Hollywood; Photos, Video Footage Available

Canadian rockers RUSH were inducted earlier today (Tuesday, November 20) into Guitar Center's historic RockWalk. The exclusive, invite-only induction ceremony took place at noon at Guitar Center's Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard. Legendary DJ Jim Ladd opened the event by reflecting upon RUSH'...

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WENDY DIO Says Early Detection Appears To Be Making Difference In TONY IOMMI's Cancer Recovery

Wendy Dio, the widow of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),says that BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's early detection has been key in his recovery from the early stages of lymphoma with which he was diagnosed late last year. Iommi rece...

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ENUFF Z' NUFF Singer Featured On PRIMITIVE OVERFLOW Debut

"Honor Way Down", the debut album from PRIMITIVE OVERFLOW, the progressive rock project featuring Los Angeles-based guitarist/songwriter Hoyt Binder and ENUFF Z' NUFF singer Donnie Vie, is available now from ProgRock Records. The CD features "progressive cuts with power pop hooks that both sound cur...