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Rise to Dominate

Every once in a while you put in a CD and moments later your jaw has dropped to the floor and you find yourself uttering things like, "Jesus Christ!" There is something about the disruptive shock to the system that the heavy-as-fuck blast of pure American-style death metal on "Rise to Dominate" from...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Schedules European Tour Dates

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has scheduled the following shows in November/December: Nov. 25 - D - Berlin Columbia Club Nov. 29 - HU - Budapest Petöfi Hall Dec. 10 - D - Köln Live Music Hall Dec. 13 - NL - Amsterdam Melkweg Dec. 18 - CH - Zürich X-Tra Turunen has revealed the ...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Attends VAN HALEN Rehearsal: 'The Kings Are Back!!!!'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "I went to see VAN HALEN rehearse last night. They were fucking amazing (ear-boners). Seriously, the hair on my arms was standing up. Dave [Lee Roth] sang great, Eddie [Van Halen] was shredding, Alex [Van Halen] is a fucking monster and Wo...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Walk Alone' Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's video for the song "I Walk Alone", can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Berlin, Germany with director Jörn Heitmann, who previously worked with NIGHTWISH on the "Sleeping Sun" clip in 2005. The "I Walk Alone" single will be released mid-October Universal...

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MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT Not Splitting After All

Dayton, Ohio-based sludge metal act MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT appears to have changed its mind about calling it quits and has announced that it has been rejoined by original guitarist Alex Vernon (who co-wrote and played on "Time and Withering" and the band's split release with fellow Dayton-ites KENOM...

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DESPISED ICON: Drum Clips Posted Online

Montreal metallers DESPISED ICON are currently annihilating crowds throughout the U.S. on tour alongside SUICIDE SILENCE, WINDS OF PLAGUE and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. This marks the group's fourth North American tour this year in support of its latest album, "The Ills of Modern Man". The group also rec...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Announces Band Lineup For Upcoming Shows

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has revealed the lineup of the backing band that will accompany her for the "warm-up concerts" that will take place in November/December in Germany, Russia, Belgium, Finland and other European countries. It will be as follows: Bass: Doug Wimbish Guitars: Alex Sc...

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RUSH Lighting Director To Answer Fans' Questions

The Canadian Music Scene web site will host a question-and-answer session with RUSH lighting director Howard Ungerleider. You can submit your question at this location. The Canadian Music Scene web site adds: "Here is your chance to submit your question to Howard 'Herns' Ungerleider. RUSH fans will...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER: Australian Tribute Gig To Be Held In December

An Australian tribute gig to late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner will be held on December 13 at the Live House, Lewisham Hotel in Sydney. Rock Feast will host the event. Band confirmations and other details regarding the tribute will be posted at this location. Back in December 200...

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NIGHTMARE Members To Guest On French National Radio

Tonight's (September 11-12) episode of France's "Sous Les Etoiles Exactement" national radio program, airing from 1 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on France Inter will feature an interview with NIGHTMARE's Yves Campion (bass) and Alex Hilbert (guitars). Three songs from the new NIGHTMARE album "Genetic Disorder"...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer To Take Part In London Meet-And-Greet

Ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will take part in a meet-and-greet session organized by the U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine. Rock Sound is offering lucky readers the opportunity to hear tracks from Turunen's new solo album, watch the video for her new single, and put their questions to the woman hersel...

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RUSH: Audio Interviews With NEIL PEART, ALEX LIFESON Available

U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock has posted audio interviews with RUSH members Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson, conducted earlier this year in San Francisco. Listen to the interviews online: Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson. RUSH's 18th studio album, "Snakes & Arrows", debuted at No. 3 on the Billboar...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: New Single Available For Streaming

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new single, "I Walk Alone", is available for streaming on the Spainish web site Rafabasa.com. A video for the song was recently shot in Berlin, Germany with director Jörn Heitmann, who previously worked with NIGHTWISH on the "Sleeping Sun" clip in 2005. The si...

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VAN HALEN Rehearsal Report: Photos Available

The VAN HALEN Yahoo! list has been updated with the following fan report from a VAN HALEN rehearsal that took place Saturday night (September 8) in the Los Angeles area (rumored to be the Los Angeles Forum): "On Saturday night a friend of mine got me in to see a VAN HALEN rehearsal in Los ...

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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO's West Coast Dates With RODRIGO Y GABRIELA Cancelled

ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO's (the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick) previously announced West Coast dates with the guitar duo RODRIGO Y GABRIELA have been cancelled. According to a posting on RODRIGO Y GABRIELA's web site, "Gabriela is suffering from exhaustion after a...