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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN In Pre-Production For New Solo Album
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following information: "Marty has begun writing music and basic pre-production for his next album — stay tuned here for progress reports and details that you can only get at this site… "We are pleased to announce Marty's e...February 13, 2005
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RHAPSODY To Release New Single In April
When the Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY first met the legendary actor Christopher Lee in December 2003 during the recording of their current album "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret", no one really knew what could come of this collaboration. It was only after Lee himself, being a ta...February 10, 2005
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Blessed Black Wings
Clattering right into the massive "Devilution", a drum-driven barn-burner worthy of MOTÖRHEAD, HIGH ON FIRE up the adrenaline level on third full-length, "Blessed Black Wings". The Steve Albini recording leaves all the rough edges, managing to sound massive and metallic and dirty and grimy all at on...February 9, 2005
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WITHIN Y Announce New Guitarist
WITHIN Y, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, have announced the addition of guitarist Niknam Moslehi to the group's ranks. Moslehi joins the band as the replacement for Niklas Almen, who left the group late last year. As previously repored, WITHIN Y re...February 7, 2005
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SOUL SIRKUS, FIREHOUSE, PINK CREAM 69 Confirmed For THE GODS Festival
According to MelodicRock.com, SOUL SIRKUS, FIREHOUSE and PINK CREAM 69 are among the bands confirmed for the Gods 2005 Festival, set to take place May 6-7 at The Town & Country Club in Bradford (formerly known as Penningtons),U.K. This year's event is presented as a co-production between Firewo...February 7, 2005
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TESLA Promising Fan Interaction For Acoustic Tour
TESLA are promising fans a special night for their upcoming acoustic tour, which starts February 20 in Killington, Vermont. Lead singer Jeff Keith told Launch Radio Networks that there will be comfortable furniture on hand, because some audience members will be on stage with the band. "We're probabl...February 3, 2005
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PAUL GILBERT: New Solo Album Details Revealed
RACER X/ex-MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert has set "Space Ship One" as the title of his new solo album, due in Japan on March 26. U.S. and European release dates have yet to be confirmed. Commented Gilbert: "All the songs are brand new tunes of mine, except for 'It's All Too Much', which is a ...February 3, 2005
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World's Largest Collection Of JIMI HENDRIX Memorabilia To Be Auctioned
The following press release was issued by the Prudent Press Agency: Jimi Hendrix is the ultimate rock icon — his influence still resonating throughout music, fashion and popular culture, nearly 35 years after his untimely death. In November Cooper Owen auctioned the first selection of lots from this...February 2, 2005
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KATAKLYSM Honored At FIFTH ANNUAL CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM are among the nominees in the "Favorite Metal Artist/Group" category at the Canadian Independent Music Awards ("The Indies"),set to be held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on Wednesday, March 2 at 9:00 p.m. "The Indies" will serve as the official CMW (Ca...January 31, 2005
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KYLESA Complete Work On New Album; Audio Available
Savannah GA's crust-metal-punk hybrid KYLESA have completed work on "To Walk A Middle Course" with producer Alex Newport (MELVINS, AT THE DRIVE-IN, NAILBOMB, THE LOCUST). The album is set for release on March 22 through Prosthetic Records. You can sample the track "In Memory" here. The band will emb...January 31, 2005
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Pre-Order JUDAS PRIEST Album And Get Free Collectors Postcards
JUDAS PRIEST unleash their outstanding new studio album "Angel of Retribution" on March 1 (one day earlier internationally). In addition to the standard CD album, a limited edition version will also be made available. This limited edition version will be packaged in deluxe "Hard Back Book" packaging...January 31, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Guitar Pedal Available From DIGITECH
According to Axetopia.com, DigiTech has introduced the Jimi Hendrix Experience Artist Series Pedal (photo). Working closely in conjunction with Eddie Kramer, the legendary recording engineer and producer who captured Hendrix's amazing talent on the albums that redefined the role of the electric guit...January 27, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS Busted For Drugs
According to an article in Wednesday's (Jan. 26) edition of the Finnish newspaper Ilta Sanomat, HANOI ROCKS were busted on the Norwegian border for having marijuana aboard their tour bus. When questioned about the drugs — which were present in sufficient quantity for the Norwegian authorities to pro...January 26, 2005
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ESP Announces New JAMES HETFIELD Signature Guitar Model
James Hetfield, one of the founding members of rock icons METALLICA, has created his fifth signature guitar model. The Truckster is a new ESP Signature Series guitar that is precisely based on Hetfield's personal custom ESP. "The Truckster offers every minute detail of James' ESP, down to the 'aging...January 23, 2005
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Web Site Picks Top 10 PANTERA Songs Of All Time, Offers Explanation For Each Track's Inclusion
Blistering.com has compiled a list of the Top 10 PANTERA songs of all time as voted on by the web site's writing staff. A detailed commentary and description of each track by Jay Rajiva is also included. Top 10 PANTERA songs of all time, according to Blistering.com: 01. Strength Beyond Strength (fro...January 23, 2005