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DRAGONFORCE: 'The Power Within' First-Week Sales Revealed

"The Power Within", the new album from British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE, sold 5,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 74 on The Billboard 200 chart. DRAGONFORCE's previous CD, "Ultra Beatdown", opened with 24,000 units back in September 2008 to...

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DREAM THEATER Begins Writing Material For Next Album

According to a new Facebook posting by guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, "writing for the next DT album officially commenced while in Osaka [Japan] the other day." He adds, "Jet lag seems to open up one's creative channels." When asked why new DREAM THEATER drummer M...

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EVERY TIME I DIE Rig Rundown (Video)

On March 11, PremierGuitar.com's Chris Kies was on location at People's Court in Des Moines, Iowa where he caught up EVERY TIME I DIE's Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams and talked to them about their touring setup, which includes ESP guitars, Gibson, Marshall, Orange, Bison amps, Boss, Line 6, EMG,...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Interviewed On Brazil's 'Wikimetal' (Audio)

Brazil's Wikimetal podcast conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian ahead of the band's April 27 concert at HSBC Brasil in São Paulo with MISFITS. You can now stream the podcast using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Ian interview begins around the 19-minute mark.) As previously...

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LAMB OF GOD Drummer Interviewed In Mexico (Video)

Search & Destroy conducted an interview with drummer Chris Adler of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD when the band played in Mexico City on April 10. You can now watch the chat below. LAMB OF GOD was forced to cancel its shows scheduled for March 7 in Auckland, New Zealand and March ...

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CHICKENFOOT: Video Footage Of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Display

A short video clip of the new CHICKENFOOT display at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. CHICKENFOOT will embark on the "Different Devil Tour" in May. Support on the trek will come from BLACK STONE CHERRY. CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "III", sold 42,000 copies...

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ANTHRAX To Support MOTÖRHEAD On U.K. Tour

ANTHRAX will support MOTÖRHEAD on their annual fall U.K. tour in November. The dates are as follows: Nov. 05 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall Nov. 06 - Manchester, UK - 02 Apollo Nov. 08 - Newcastle, UK - City Hall Nov. 09 - Glasgow, UK - 02 Academy Nov. 11 - Leicester, UK - ...

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EPICA: 'Storm The Sorrow' Video Released

"Storm The Sorrow", the new video from Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA, can be seen below. Also available are photos from the video shoot. The clip, which deals with facing your demons, shows the band in a way you have never seen them before," according to a press release. "Storm The...

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NIGHTWISH Singer Checks In From European Tour

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off the current leg of their European tour on April 10 in Gothenburg, Sweden. In a new posting on her official blog, NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon writes, "So, time to write some words about how the tour is going after these first shows. "Well, it...

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DREAM THEATER: Beijing Concert Canceled

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have been forced to cancel their May 5 concert in Beijing, China Beijing after the organizers were unable to secure the necessary working visas in time for the band to properly enter the country. The group states, "We at DREAM THEATER are truly sorry for any in...

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MESHUGGAH's TOMAS HAAKE Featured On Cover Of DRUM! Magazine

MESHUGGAH drummer, lyricist, and vertigo-inducer Tomas Haake is featured on the cover of Drum! magazine's May 2012 issue (#191),available at newsstands now. Assistant editor Andrew Lentz attanded the January listening party for the band's new album in Fullerton, California, braved the noise level a...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Recruits Former DESPISED ICON Bassist

Michigan's unstoppable sons of molten melodic death metal THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have announced the addition of bassist Max Lavelle (BURN IN SILENCE, GORATORY, DESPISED ICON) to the group's ranks. THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's latest album, "Ritual", sold 13,000 copies in the United States in its first...

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TRIVIUM Bassist To Take Part In Online Chat

Bassist Paolo Gregoletto of Florida metallers TRIVIUM will take part in an online chat on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. EST. More information is available at this location. TRIVIUM's latest album, "In Waves", sold 22,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position...

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EPICA Singer Hit In Face By Flying Drumstick: Video Available

According to Musica Metal, EPICA singer Simone Simons was hit in the face by a flying drumstick that slipped out of drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek's hands during the opening song of the band's April 17 concert at Alcatraz in Milan, Italy. Simone briefly left the stage to regain her composure before re...

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ICED EARTH To Begin Writing New Material In The Fall

ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer has issued the following update: "Just wanted to write a thank you to all the fans on the last leg of the tour. You guys were amazing every single night, no matter where in the world we were. It was a truly special run, and one that will remain high ...