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SOULFLY Guitarist Confirmed For HOLIDAY SHRED FEST

SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo (ex-ILL NINO) will be performing at this year's Holiday Shred Fest on Saturday, November 19 at the Steel Music Hall in Rochester, New York. Also appearing on the bill will be "the ultimate shred master" Joe Stump and the JUDAS PRIEST tribute act XCITER, among others. For...

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The Smell of Money EP

As a band trading on suit-and-tie hypercapitalist imagery, it makes sense that HEWHOCORRUPTS are setting themselves up as premium grind providers — at eight bucks for a seven-minute EP, we're talking Starbucks-grade. Sure, there's a video and a Quicktime interview clip, but that's just the froth on...

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METALLICA: Setlist For THE ROLLING STONES Concert Revealed

According to early reports from METALLICA's support gig with THE ROLLING STONES at SBC Park in San Francisco, METALLICA performed the following set at tonight's concert: 01. Orion (first half of the song only) 02. Master of Puppets (full version) 03. No Leaf Clover 04. King Nothing 05. Fade to Black...

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KING DIAMOND: Support Acts Announced For European Tour

KING DIAMOND have announced the opening bands for their upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to take place in April/May 2006. The Scandinavian leg of the tour will feature LOCH VOSTOK and SECRET SPHERE, while support on the rest of the trek will come from GRIFFIN and one more as-yet-undisclose...

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HOLY MOSES: Complete Reissue Schedule Announced

Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES had their early albums "Finished with the Dogs" (1987) and "The New Machine of Liechtenstein" (1989) reissued through Armageddon Music in August. The CDs were digitally re-mastered and were released in the jewel-case format, with full booklets, lyrics, liner...

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More Metal Luminaries To Appear At ROADRUNNER's 25th Anniversary Concert

Jamey Jasta, host of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" and frontman for HATEBREED, has been confirmed to MC Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary concert. The show will take place on Thursday, December 15 at the Nokia Theater in Times Square, New York City. Some of the special guests confirmed to perform in...

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Schizo Deluxe

Now THIS is what I like to hear from an ANNIHILATOR album! I generally avoid repeating the press-sheet hyperbole in reviews, but master shredder Jeff Waters was not kidding when he hyped "Schizo Deluxe" as follows: "This time around I went right for the throat: 100% thrash metal with an attitude. No...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Talks About Split With EMI, New Album

Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: Your new album is coming out on a new label. Why did you part ways with EMI? Ian Paice: "Well, nowadays a lot of people are moving from one ...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer Checks In From Cleveland

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Yesterday, we spent a very uneventful day-off in Cleveland. Stayed at a Radisson right across the street from Jacob's Field, where the Indians play. Country artist Keith Urban was playing at wh...

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ILLDISPOSED Begin Recording New Album

Danish metallers ILLDISPOSED have entered Combi Sound Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Ziggy to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "1-800 Vindication", tentatively due in Europe in early 2006 via Roadrunner Records. A U.S. release has yet to be confirmed. Songtitles set to appear on...

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RUNIC Sign With MASSACRE RECORDS

Spanish death/pagan/viking/flok metallers RUNIC have inked a deal with Massacre Records. The six-piece band, whose sound is said to be similar to that of "FINNTROLL, MOONSORROW, ENSIFERUM or AMON AMARTH," will release their full-length debut, entitled "Liar Flags" on March 24, 2006. RUNIC's sole rel...

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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Double Guitar' On Display At Blue Rock Guitars in Iowa

World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio's famed Dean Mach 7 Jet Double guitar (photo) will be on display at Blue Rock Guitars in Perry, Iowa on a promotional tour to celebrate the release of Batio's "Hand without Shadows" CD. The display also coincides with the Dean Owners of...

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METALLICA: GUITAR WORLD CD-ROM Preview Available

A video preview of the special CD-ROM that is included with the January 2006 issue of Guitar World magazine, featuring METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and the 20-year salute to the band's "Master Of Puppets" album, has been posted online at this location (Quicktime required). Hammett was interviewe...

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REVEREND Guitarist: DAVID WAYNE 'Wanted Us To Keep Going'

Alternative-Zine.com recently conducted the first interview with REVEREND guitarist Davey Lee since vocalist David Wayne's (ex-METAL CHURCH) death. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Alternative-Zine.com: What is the story behind David Wayne's brother trying out for th...

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METALLICA Rehearsing For ROLLING STONES Shows: Video Available

A five-minute video clip featuring METALLICA in the rehearsal studio preparing for their upcoming shows with THE ROLLING STONES has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). METALLICA will be the special guest for the STONES as part of their "A Bigger Bang" world tour at SBC Park in San F...