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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY Completes Drum Tracks For New AVENGED SEVENFOLD Album
DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy has finished laying down drum tracks for the new AVENGED SEVENFOLD album. Portnoy was filling in for James "The Rev" Sullivan, who died in late December. Mike said, "What an amazing and emotional experience! "Me and Zacky [Vengeance, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist] celebrat...February 24, 2010
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Possessor
While all these various "old-school" and "retro" movements going on these days are great for those of us who thrive on the glory that was yesterday's metal, the bands who champion these scenes don't have much going for them in the way of originality. Sure, the power does make up for lack of progress...February 23, 2010
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Desolation of Eden
This is not good. Though deathcore has become the new "nu metal" to the traditionalist head banger, there are bands out there that that do it quite well and that write music with an ear toward the maintenance of aggression without any sacrifice of suitable songwriting dynamics. Utah's CHELSEA GRIN i...February 23, 2010
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Death Begins
As I was sifting through the day's pile of promotional CDs and realizing again that it would be nearly impossible to give much "ink" to even a fraction of the numerous unsigned band releases that arrived, I happened to notice the phrase "Roman Fuckin Metal" on the back cover of one of the discs. At...February 23, 2010
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NIGHTWISH Singer Scraps Solo-Album Plans
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has scrapped her previously announced plans to release a solo album. She writes on her official blog, "The factors [that contributed to my decision] are mainly that I want to focus on my family during this break from NIGHTWISH. I am sure I will do a solo some other time...February 23, 2010
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ZZ TOP, GODSMACK, BUCKCHERRY, TESLA Confirmed For This Year's ROCKLAHOMA
Festival organizers announced today the much-anticipated return of Rocklahoma, set for Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-30, 2010 in Pryor, Oklahoma. The new, captivating line-up for Rocklahoma highlights some of the biggest rock bands in the United States from the '80s, '90s and today! Established in 20...February 22, 2010
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FIVE STAR PRISON CELL To Enter Studio Next Week
Australian metallers FIVE STAR PRISON CELL will enter Sing Sing South Studios in Melbourne on March 1 to begin recording their third album, entitled "Matriarch". The band states, "We are very excited and sincerely feel this is our strongest work to date. The group adds, "This album has been two year...February 22, 2010
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY To Take Part In DRUM CHANNEL's 'DC Live' Event
On Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. PST, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will join Terry Bozzio (FRANK ZAPPA, MISSING PERSONS) on DC Live — a Drum Channel event. During the show, hop on the Drum Channel chat to ask Mike Portnoy all of your questions. To get on the chat, simply click on the ...February 20, 2010
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AC/DC Frontman Talks Cars
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson tells Examiner.com.au that he is using his visit to Australia to make a three-part film on his travels. The project sees him drive in three countries. In Sydney he cruises through the city to Bondi Beach, in the U.K. across the north of England, and in the U.S. through ....February 19, 2010
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ALICE COOPER's 'Welcome To My Nightmare' Show Heading To Broadway?
Legendary rockers Alice Cooper told RollingStone.com that he is in talks to develop a Broadway show. One of the ideas is to redo the concept from the 1975 album and tour for "Welcome To My Nightmare". "Do it in a set show, do it all out rock," he said, "so you're in a ...February 19, 2010
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SERJ TANKIAN: Performance Clip From 'Elect The Dead Symphony' DVD Posted Online
SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian has just released a performance clip of "Empty Walls" (see below) from his upcoming "Elect the Dead Symphony" CD/DVD release, due in stores on March 9 via b>Serjical Strike/Reprise Records. "Elect the Dead Symphony" captures Tankian's March 16, 2009 performanc...February 19, 2010
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ROBERT PLANT, PINK FLOYD, STATUS QUO Featured On 'Live At Knebworth' CD Reissue
On March 23, Eagle Rock Entertainment will drop a British bombshell when the "Live at Knebworth" two-CD hits stores [MSRP $17.98]. On June 30, 1990, the best of the Brits flooded the Knebworth House in Hertsfordshire to perform a benefit concert for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and the Brit School...February 18, 2010
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Is 'Honored' To Be Playing With AVENGED SEVENFOLD
Orange County, California hard rockers AVENGED SEVENFOLD have tapped DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy to play on their forthcoming album following the recent passing of AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan. Commented Portnoy: "Even under normal circumstances I would've been happy to help t...February 18, 2010
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Taps DREAM THEATER Drummer For New Album
Orange County, California hard rockers AVENGED SEVENFOLD have tapped DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy to play on their forthcoming album following the recent passing of AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan. "[We] want our fans to know that with Jimmy in our hearts, our journey to record ha...February 17, 2010
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CANCER BATS: 'Sabotage' Video Released
Canada's hardcore/metal band CANCER BATS has posted the video for its cover of the BEASTIE BOYS classic "Sabotage". Head over to this location to check out the clip. Once you get to the site, you have to do a little work to see the video, but it is well worth it. CANCER BATS ...February 17, 2010
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