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ANNIHILATOR: Cover Of EXCITER Classic Posted Online
ANNIHILATOR's cover version of EXCITER's "Heavy Metal Maniac", featuring guest appearances by former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Alan Johnson, has been posted on ANNIHILATOR's MySpace page. The song was originally included on the Japanese version of ANNIHILATOR's new album, "Met...July 7, 2007
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CANNIBAL CORPSE: Iceland Video Interview, Concert Footage Available
CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster was interviewed last weekend for the web TV show "Sleepless in Reykjavík" about the two concerts the band played in Iceland. Watch the 11-minute report — which includes footage of CANNIBAL CORPSE performing in Reykjavík — at YouTube. To celebrate Metal Blade's 25...July 6, 2007
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BLACK SABBATH, NIRVANA, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Songs Confirmed For ROCK BAND Game
According to ShackNews, a total of eight songs have been revealed for inclusion in Harmonix Music Systems' ambitious upcoming rhythm game Rock Band. Of the eight listed songs, an impressive six are drawn from the master tapes of each band's original recording: THE WHO's "Won't Get Fooled Again", DAV...July 5, 2007
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RUSH To Guest On 'Sound Off With Matt Pinfield'
RUSH members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will appear on HDNet's "Sound Off with Matt Pinfield" this coming Sunday (July 8) at 8:30 p.m. EST (with rebroadcasts at 12:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. EST). For more information, click here. RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was the featured guest on "The Hour" on Ju...July 5, 2007
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BLOODHORSE Signs With TRANSLATION LOSS RECORDS
Boston, Massachusetts-based band BLOODHORSE has inked a deal with Translation Loss Records. The group's Translation Loss debut release, "EP", was recorded solely by the band, mastered at M-Works in Massachusetts and will be issued on July 24. Clocking in at about 37 minutes, "EP" will "floor the roc...July 4, 2007
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'Rock Band' Game Takes Core Premise Of 'Guitar Hero' And Expands It Tenfold
The first glimpse at the upcoming multi-instrument video game Rock Band has been posted at YouTube. Check out a rendition of GUNS N' ROSES' "Welcome to the Jungle" at this location. The game will feature additional tracks from the QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, BLACK SABBATH, NIRVANA, WEEZER and many more...July 4, 2007
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TESTAMENT Members Comment On NUCLEAR BLAST Deal
TESTAMENT members Chuck Billy (vocals) and Eric Peterson (guitar) have commented on their new deal with Nuclear Blast Records. "We are very happy that we are signed to one of the best metal labels in the world. It's a great feeling that we are in a house that will not crumble," said Billy. "This is...July 4, 2007
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Report: 'Arenas On Hold' For Fall VAN HALEN Tour
Ray Waddell of Billboard.com reports that a proposed summer amphitheater tour by a reunited VAN HALEN that was derailed when guitarist Eddie Van Halen checked into rehab now looks like it may be resurrected as a fall arena run. Several arena holds are in place in major markets for potential VAN HALE...July 3, 2007
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OBSCURA To Team Up With AGONIZE For European Tour
German death metal band OBSCURA will team up with AGONIZE from Bosnia & Herzegovina for a 23-date European tour in September. Confirmed "The Blasting Diversity Tour 2007" dates are as follows: Sep. 07 - Athens, Greece - AN Club Sep. 08 - Thessaloniki, Greece – [to be announced] Sep. 09 - Skopje,...July 2, 2007
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ENTOMBED: Video Footage From METALTOWN Festival Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of ENTOMBED performing at the Metaltown festival on Saturday, June 30 in Gothenburg, Sweden has been posted at YouTube. The title track from ENTOMBED's upcoming album, "Serpent Saints - The Ten Amendments", has been posted on the Candlelight Records USA MySpace page. Due in...July 2, 2007
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VAN HALEN To Hit The Road In September?
According to MelodicRock.com, VAN HALEN is preparing to hit the road in the U.S. beginning in September. The group's lineup for the trek is expected to include David Lee Roth (vocals),Eddie Van Halen (guitar),Alex Van Halen (drums) and Eddie's 16-year-old son Wolfgang Van Halen (bass). Wolfgang Va...July 2, 2007
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WRETCH To Release 'Make This Garden Burn' CD At HEADBANGER'S OPEN AIR Festival
Cleveland band WRETCH will release a new CD on Auburn Records, entitled "Make This Garden Burn", to support its appearance at this year's Headbanger's Open Air Festival. The 13-track disc is a specially-priced collection of previously unreleased new songs, demos, album outtakes and live tracks. The...July 1, 2007
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DESPISED ICON: Audio Interview With ALEX ERIAN Available
An audio interview with DESPISED ICON vocalist Alex Erian conducted by "The Governor's Ball" is available for download at this location. DESPISED ICON wraps up a highly successful North American tour this week alongside THE RED CHORD and THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD. The trek marked the band's first...July 1, 2007
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Selling Gear
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued the following update: "After so many years in the music biz, it's gotten to the point that I honestly have more gear than I know what to do with. I've been thinking about doing this for a few years now and am finally ready. "A part of me didn't ...June 29, 2007
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Drummer JOHN MACALUSO To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold'
Drummer John Macaluso (ARK, TNT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, STARBREAKER) will guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show on Saturday, June 30 at 8:00 p.m. EST. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and successful bands as well as interviews, news and m...June 29, 2007
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