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QUIET RIOT Guitarist Schedules NAMM Appearances
QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi will take part in a couple of autograph sessions for Paul Reed Smith Guitars during this year's NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. His schedule is shap...January 9, 2008
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THE ABSENCE Holding Open Auditions For New Drummer
Tampa, Florida-based melodic thrash metal band THE ABSENCE is currently holding open auditions for a new, full-time drummer. Besides great playing ability, these other standard requirements apply: * Must be at least 18 years old. * Must be able to play to a metronome. * Must be able to learn and pla...January 9, 2008
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TRIVIUM Issues NAMM, DEAN GUITARS, DDRUM Update
Orlando metallers TRIVIUM have issued the following update: "We hope all is well and you enjoyed your hoilday season, all is well on this end looking forward to the New Year writing, jamming and recording. "This past week we had the pleasure of visiting the Dean Guitars and Ddrum HQ in Tampa and che...January 8, 2008
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CRASHDIET: New Dates Announced
Swedish/Finnish glam rockers CRASHDIET have scheduled the following dates: Feb. 07 - Sälen, Sweden @ HC Feb. 16 - Skövde, Sweden @ Younomia (all ages) Feb. 27 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Tyrol (w/ HARDCORE SUPERSTAR) Mar. 01 - Göteborg, Sweden @ Lisebergshallen (w/ HARDCORE SUPERSTAR) CRASHDIET's sophomor...January 8, 2008
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QUIET RIOT Drummer Schedules NAMM Signing Sessions
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali will take part in the following signing sessions at this year's NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California: Saturday, January 19: Vic Firth Drum Sticks (Booth...January 8, 2008
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EXHORDER: Rare Studio Footage Posted Online
Rare video footage of long-defunct New Orleans metallers EXHORDER — cited by many as the originators of the riff-heavy power-groove approach popularized by PANTERA — putting the finishing touches on their classic debut album, "Slaughter In The Vatican", in August 1990 at Morrisound Recording in Tamp...January 6, 2008
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FISSION: New Album Title Announced
FISSION, the collaboration between BORKNAGAR/VINTERSORG frontman Andreas Hedlund (a.k.a. Vintersorg) and VINTERSORG live session drummer Benny "Hägge" Hägglund, has set "Pain Parade" as the title of its second album, due later in the year via Aphotic Records. The CD will be mixed beginning on Februa...January 4, 2008
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QUIET RIOT Drummer Creates Personal Tribute To Late Singer KEVIN DUBROW
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has posted an audiovisual tribute to his late bandmate, QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow, who died in late November of an accidental cocaine overdose. Watch it at Banali's newly revamped official web site. Dubrow was found dead Nov. 25 at his Las Vegas home. He was 52...January 3, 2008
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KING DIAMOND Guitarist To Guest On ASYLUM Debut
Andy La Rocque of KING DIAMOND is the latest member to make an appearance on the debut album from ASYLUM, the Illinois-based project featuring Marcus Johnson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass). Also contributing to the CD are Kevin Talley (DAATH, ex-CHIMAIRA, DYING FETUS, MISERY INDEX)...January 3, 2008
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MASTERY Parts Ways With Guitarist, Drummer
Toronto-based "instrumetal" thrash band MASTERY has announced the departure of guitarist Jeff Dormar and drummer Kevin Joy. "Due to personal and musical differences it was in the best interest of the band to let guitarist Jeff and drummer Kevin Joy go their separate ways," says MASTERY guitarist Mar...January 2, 2008
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ADRIFT Schedules More Dates
ADRIFT, the Tampa-based heavy rock band featuring Jack Owen of DEICIDE/CANNIBAL CORPSE fame, has scheduled the following dates: Jan. 05 - Orlando, FL @ The Haven Jan. 12 - St. Augustine, FL @ Club Fusion Jan. 26 - Seminole, FL @ Boomerz Boiler Room ADRIFT recently posted the song "Pushed Aside", fro...January 2, 2008
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INQUESTED Signs With MONDONGO CANIBALE RECORDS
Norwegian thrashers INQUESTED have inked a deal with the Spanish label Mondongo Canibale Records to release their debut album, entitled "The Red Chambers". According to a press release, the band "displays a powerful, technical and melodious metal provided with strength, virtuoso solos, sharp guitars...January 1, 2008
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FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES Announces LOONEY TUNES Benefit In-Store Performance
FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES will take part in a January 8, 2008 benefit performance for the Looney Tunes CD store in their hometown area of Long Island, NY. A massive fire destroyed the store, which is family-owned and has been in business for over 35 years, last August. The store has been rebuilt and re-o...December 31, 2007
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THE ABSENCE Guitarist Working On Solo Album
Peter Joseph, guitarist for Tampa, Florida-based melodic thrashers THE ABSENCE, has begun pre-production on his debut solo release, due out summer 2008. The album will be tracked at various studios in Florida and mixed at Black Lounge (Sweden) by Jonas Kjellgren (CARNAL FORGE, SCAR SYMMETRY). Studio...December 31, 2007
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DREAM THEATER Drummer On New Album's Internet Leak: 'I Understand The Fans'
Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Imhotep: How did you feel when you learned that "Systematic Chaos" had leaked onto the web weeks or months after its release? What's your opinion on this whole MP3-file...December 31, 2007
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