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TESTAMENT Guitarist Schedules YAMAHA Acoustic Guitar Clinics
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has scheduled the following Yamaha acoustic guitar clinics this week: Tuesday, May 6 Cascio's Interstate Music 13829 W. National Ave. New Berlin, WI Wednesday, May 7 Poppler's Music 4924 Highway 2 West Grand Forks, ND Thursday, May 8 Groth Music 8056 Nicollet Ave S...May 6, 2008
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BAD RELIGION: 'New Maps Of Hell' Reissue To Include Bonus Material
The revered punk band BAD RELIGION is set to reissue last year's acclaimed "New Maps of Hell" with expanded features and bonus material on July 8. Lifelong dissenters and noted critics of the current administration (2004's "The Empire Strikes First" was a direct critique of Bush's pre-emptive policy...May 5, 2008
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NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS And MySpace Team Up For Worldwide Band Contest
Nuclear Blast Records is offering YOUR metal band the chance to sign a worldwide record deal! In a unique contest in collaboration with MySpace, unsigned metal bands from around the world will have the opportunity to win a contract with one of the leading labels for (extreme) metal music. How can yo...May 5, 2008
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THE WILDHEARTS: Cover Of WARREN ZEVON's 'Carmelita' Posted Online
Long-running UK rockers THE WILDHEARTS will release "Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before Vol. 1" digitally on May 19. The 12-track album is a collection of covers from some of THE WILDHEARTS' favourite bands and will be available exclusively to download worldwide from all major (and not-so-major...May 5, 2008
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GOJIRA To Open For METALLICA In France
French metallers GOJIRA have been confirmed as the opening act for METALLICA on Thursday, August 14 at Grand d'Arras in Arras, France. METALLICA has not played in France since its 2004 concert at the Parc des Princes and 25,000 people are expected to attend the Arras show. This will also be GOJIRA's...May 5, 2008
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DEMON HUNTER, LIVING SACRIFICE: 'Stronger Than Hell Tour' Trailer Available
A trailer for DEMON HUNTER's upcoming "Stronger Than Hell Tour", which is scheduled to kick off at the end of the month in Seattle, can be viewed below. "The 'Stronger Than Hell Tour' will definitely be an amazing experience for everyone involved," said singer Ryan Clark, who co-founded DEMON HUNTER...May 3, 2008
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New BRUTAL TRUTH, AGENTS OF SATAN Material Featured On 'This Comp Kills Fascists' Compilation
In the tradition of the legendary "Cry Now, Cry Later" compilations of the '90s, PIG DESTROYER/AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED's Scott Hull has brought together some of the very best of today's underground grindcore, hardcore, and power violence bands for volume one of "This Comp Kills Fascists". "This Comp K...May 2, 2008
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VAN HALEN: Pro-Shot Footage From Dallas Posted Online
Dallas, Texas TV station TXA 21 has posted professionally filmed video footage of VAN HALEN performing the classic song "You Really Got Me" on April 24, 2008 in Dallas. Watch the clip at this location. Eddie Van Halen recently spoke to People magazine about his health in the wake of the March 2008 ....May 2, 2008
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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist Checks In From The Road
Guitarist Rob Cavestany of DEATH ANGEL has checked in from the "In Thrash We Trust Tour" with GOD FORBID, SOILENT GREEN and LIGHT THIS CITY: "First night of the 'In Thrash We Trust Tour', right on the heels of our European tour, and we are ready to kick ass for another month straight! It feels ...May 1, 2008
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LORDI's EUROVISION Song Featured On German 'Hits' Compilation
According to Oikotimes.com, LORDI's Eurovision-winning song "Hard Rock Hallelujah" is featured on a new German collection titled "Die Grten Grand Prix Hits Aller Zeiten" (The Greatest Grand Prix Hits Of All Times),due on May 2 via Sony BMG. The two-CD set includes 40 German and international songs...May 1, 2008
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STUCK MOJO Announces Support Acts For U.S. Tour
Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have issued the following update: "STUCK MOJO, when first starting out, received some high-profile tour opportunities to open for some great bands; some of it was luck, some of it was based on sheer talent. We have never forgotten those experiences, and today, i...May 1, 2008
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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Headline BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums),John Petrucci (guitar) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) alongside progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame and legendary hard rock singer...April 30, 2008
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EXTREME Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Vocalist Gary Cherone of the reunited Massachusetts hard rockers EXTREME featuring original members Nuno Bettencourt, Cherone, Pat Badger and new sticksman Kevin Figueiredo has issued the following update: "The [new EXTREME] record is finished except for one lead vocal and a few backgrounds. Nuno is...April 29, 2008
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THE SWORD Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
According to Metal Hammer, Austin, Texas-based quartet THE SWORD has been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDS...April 29, 2008
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Hate Takes its Form
"Hate Takes its Form" from Denmark's DAWN OF DEMISE is a refreshing take on death metal. It is an example of understanding that "heavy" does not only mean relentless blasting, inhuman speed, or over the top technicality. The band takes a modern, groovy and violent approach with a lot of mid-tempo se...April 28, 2008
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