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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarists Talk New Album, Technique In Video Interview

Guitarists Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE recently answered a number of questions for Fret12. You can now watch the 12-minute chat below. Joel and Adam are one of the most well-known guitar duos in today's music scene. Able to blend technicality with...

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LORDI: 'The Riff' Single Artwork Unveiled

Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI will release their new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", on March 1 in Europe (excluding Finland) via AFM Records. The CD will be made available in North America on March 19 through The End Records. The album's first single, "The Riff", will be issued on February...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Talks New Album, Upcoming GIGANTOUR And Signing With New Record Label

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was on hand yesterday (Wednesday, January 23) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, to show off his new Dean double-neck guitar. Originally a one-off which was built for Dave to play...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Unveils 'Disarm The Descent' Cover Art In New Video

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — singer Jesse Leach, guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarist Joel Stroetzel and drummer Justin Foley — have unveiled the artwork for their forthcoming album, "Disarm The Descent", in a short animated video which can be seen below. The c...

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U.D.O. Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Guitarist Igor Gianola has left U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — "due to conflicts between band appointments and his private life and business." The remainining members of the group state: "Since the business of U.D.O. develops and the band tours more...

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MEGADETH: 10 Songs Tracked For New Album So Far

MEGADETH recently resumed work on its fourteenth studio album with producer Johnny K (full name: John Karkazis),who has previously worked with DISTURBED, SEVENDUST, MACHINE HEAD and STAIND. The CD is currently being recorded at MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, Cal...

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Video: MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Introduces New DEAN Double-Neck Guitar At NAMM

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was on hand at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show today (Wednesday, January 23) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, to show off his new Dean double-neck guitar. Originally a one-off which was built for Dave to play at t...

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Video: TESTAMENT Guitarist Performs At 'Geek To Guitar Hero' Book-Launch Event In New York City

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick performed at the official launch party for his book, "Geek To Guitar Hero", this past Thursday, January 17 at Tammany Hall in New York City. Check out video footage of his performance below. "Geek To Guitar Hero" is available on paperback via Amazon. Commented Skoln...

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LORD: 'Digital Lies' Release Date Announced

Australian melodic metallers LORD have set a February 22 Australian release date of their new album, "Digital Lies". Dates for New Zealand and Japan will follow, along with announcements for distribution partners for the rest of the world. Stated LORD mainman Lord Tim: "Finally! It seems like a life...

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MEGADETH Fan Pays $11K For DAVE MUSTAINE-Designed Jackson Y2KV Prototype Guitar

A MEGADETH fan shelled out $11,300 via eBay to own an ultra-rare prototype Jackson Y2KV (J6443) guitar that was specifically created for the band's mainman, Dave Mustaine. The winning bidder will also receive a signed certificate of authenticity in return for his or her payment. Jackson Y2KV is a na...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS: Studio Report From ENGL TV

Engl's artist relations director Michael Berger recently checked in with guitarist Scott Gorham during BLACK STAR RIDERS studio session in Thousand Oaks, near Los Angeles. Check out the footage below. BLACK STAR RIDERS, the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (g...

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LOST SOCIETY: 'Trash All Over You' Single Available For Streaming, Download

Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY will release their debut album, "Fast Loud Death", on March 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (FINNTROLL, SONATA ARCTICA, OMNIUM GATHERUM) in Helsinki, Finland with producer Nino Laurenne (AMORPHIS, ENSIFERUM, LORDI) and it feature...

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MOTÖRHEAD, ANTHRAX, CANNIBAL CORPSE, PRIMAL FEAR Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of METALLICA Debut

MOTÖRHEAD, ANTHRAX, CANNIBAL CORPSE and PRIMAL FEAR are among the bands who are featured on Metal Hammer Germany's "A Tribute To Kill 'Em All" CD, celebrating the 30th anniversary of METALLICA's classic debut album. The collection features every single song from the original METALLICA LP performed b...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS: More Video Footage From The Studio

BLACK STAR RIDERS, the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums, entered a Los Angeles studio on January 7 w...

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AMON AMARTH: Photos From The Studio Posted Online

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH entered the studio earlier this month to begin recording their new album for a tentative June release via Metal Blade Records. The CD is being helmed by British producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with (MEGADETH, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY and ACC...