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MARTY FRIEDMAN Pens Japanese Pop Hit

According to a posting on former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site, Japanese pop superstar KOTOKO's new single, "Kirei na Senritsu" — which was written by Friedman and features a guest appearance by the guitarist — entered the Japanese pop chart at No. 18 this week. "Kirei na Sen...

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TESTAMENT: 2007 'Live At The Independent' Official 'Bootleg' DVD Now Available

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT are currently offering a new "bootleg" in DVD format for sale in the "Merch" section of the group's official web site. "Live at the Independent" (view cover here) was filmed on January 27, 2007 at The Independent in San Francisco, California by Walter Morga...

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SADUS: More Tour Dates Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers SADUS have lined up the following dates as part of their "Fuera Por Sangre Tour 2007": Mar. 30 - Riverside, CA USA @ Tremors Mar. 31 - Santa Ana, CA USA @ Galaxy Theatre * Apr. 18 - Caracas, Venezuela Apr. 19 - Quito, Ecuador Apr. 20 - Cali, ...

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The Spitfire Collection

First and foremost, let it be known that the stone-cold zero (NA) rating above has nothing to do with TESTAMENT as a musical entity, or about the music on this CD. You'd have to be a dick not to show some respect for their (ahem) legacy — they're one of the few bands of their ...

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SANCTITY: 'Beneath The Machine' MP3 Available For Download

Asheville, North Carolina-based classic metal quartet SANCTITY has posted an MP3 of its song "Beneath the Machine" at this location. The band filmed a video for the track last month with director Ramon B. (who also helmed the band's "Zeppo" video). Pictures from the video set taken by photographer M...

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TESTAMENT To Enter Studio In June

TESTAMENT's current lineup — drummer Nick Barker (DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) alongside original members Alex Skolnick (guitar),Greg Christian (bass),Eric Peterson (guitar) and Chuck Billy (vocals) — is currently working on new material for an upcoming CD release. Guitarist Eric Peterson exclai...

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GODHEAD In Studio Recording Acoustic Material

In between tours, GODHEAD has been in the studio recording accoustic versions of several new (and older) songs. One of these sessions was video taped and uploaded on YouTube for the fans' enjoyment. Check it out at this location. GODHEAD's video for the song "Push" — featuring guest appearances by f...

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AC/DC: 2005 Video Of BRIAN JOHNSON, CLIFF WILLIAMS Performing At Benefit Concert Available

A video clip of AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams performing the band's classic song "Back in Black" at a Hurricane Katrina benefit concert in 2005 has been posted online at www.acdc-live.com. AC/DC guitarist Angus Young was presented with the "Legend" award by Kerrang! magazine at the...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Record Live Album On European Tour

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Be a part of Marty's upcoming live album! Marty will be recording the shows on his upcoming European tour (starting March 31st) for his new live album to be released later this year. Be there,...

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QUIET RIOT Drummer Mourns Passing Of BILLY THORPE

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued the following update: "Sad News: Singer/Guitarist Billy Thorpe passed away in his homeland of Australia on February 28. Billy was a great person, very talented and I was fortunate enough to have recorded with him in 1982 for his 'East Of Eden's Gate' reco...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING: 'I Just Won A GRAMMY — I Don't Got To Do Sh*t'

antiMusic/Thrashpit's Billy Gamble caught up with SLAYER as they roared through Rhode Island earlier this month, fresh off their Grammy win. He spoke with guitarist Kerry King about their outing with UNEARTH, the current state of metal, the Grammys, Dave Lombardo and why SLAYER never followed metal...

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JERRY CANTRELL, DUFF MCKAGAN To Perform With CAMP FREDDY In Miami

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will perform at th...

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DAVID LEE ROTH: Classic Recordings To Be Reissued

On April 3, 2007, Friday Music will re-release three much-sought-after classic recordings from the legendary DAVID LEE ROTH Warner Brothers catalog: "A Little Ain't Enough" (FRM 1054),"Your Filthy Little Mouth" (FRM 1055) and the highly collectable "Sonrisa Salvaje" (FRM 1053) ("Eat 'Em and Smile"...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Is 'Looking Forward' To VAN HALEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog: "Last Friday [Feb. 23] one of my dreams came true as I got to jam with three fantastic guitar players, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons and Jimmy Vaughn! It was for an event here in L.A. at the Peterson Automotiv...

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G Seeks Singer For GOADED Project

Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has left EPIC and is currently putting together a new version of the band GOADED. Tracy is seeking a lead singer in the PANTERA/GODSMACK vein but "with his own style." All submissions should be sent to: Goaded P.O. Box 3882 Industry CA 91744 or call (626) 821-3142...