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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Backing Band Confirmed
Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has confirmed the musicians that will be backing him on his upcoming European tour. They are as follows: * Andy Boss (PAUL DI'ANNO, ABSOLUTE STEEL) - Guitar * Jon Vegard (PAUL DI'ANNO) - Guitar * Are...September 8, 2010
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SLAYER Drummer Interviewed By CHICKS WITH GUNS Magazine
Jason Coldiron of Chicks With Guns magazine recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. The chat can now be viewed below. SLAYER performed the song "Hate Worldwide" on the August 10 edition of NBC-TV's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". "Hate Worldwide" was nominated for a 2010 G...September 8, 2010
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THE ABSENCE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Enemy Unbound' Video Shoot
Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for the title track of "Enemy Unbound", the forthcoming third album from Tampa, Florida melodic thrashers THE ABSENCE, can be viewed below. "Enemy Unbound" is scheduled for release on September 14 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was once again recorded...September 8, 2010
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ANVIL At Seattle's BUMBERSHOOT Festival: Interview, Performance Footage
The Seattle Times reporter Jonathan Zwickel conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL at the Bumbershoot festival on Monday, September 6 in Seattle, Washington. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is performance footage from the e...September 8, 2010
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RUSH: '2112 & Moving Pictures' DVD/Blu-Ray Due This Month
It's been a banner year for the award-winning "Classic Albums" series. The most recent editions explore ground-breaking releases by TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS and BLACK SABBATH. The latest edition tackles not one, but TWO epic albums from progressive rock powerhouse RUSH. "Rush: 2112 & Movi...September 7, 2010
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PRO-PAIN's 'Absolute Power' To Receive U.S. Release This Month
"Absolute Power", the thirteenth full-length album from crossover veterans PRO-PAIN, will now be released in North America on September 28 via Regain Records. According to a press release, the CD "explores several sides to the tried-and-true American unit's somewhat patented sound. While a vast chun...September 7, 2010
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VEGA Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of VEGA, the new U.K.-based melodic rock band featuring former KICK vocalist Nick Workman alongside the successful and respected songwriting partnership of Tom and James Martin (HOUSE OF LORDS, TED POLEY, KHYMERA, SUNSTORM) and drummer Dan Chantrey. Accord...September 7, 2010
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MIND KEY Announces New Drummer
Italian progressive metallers MIND KEY have announced the addition of drummer Mirkko De Maio to the group's ranks. The band states, "We're happy because we think that Mirkko is the right man for his musical background, his experience (although he's quite young) and mainly for his incredible energy a...September 7, 2010
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Talks 'American Carnage' Tour In New Video Interview
Roadrunner Records conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King prior to the band's August 12, 2010 performance at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey as part of the "American Carnage" tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT. You can now watch the chat below. SLAYER performed the song...September 6, 2010
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist, Bassist To Sit Out European Tour
Due to undisclosed "personal obligations," guitarist Tom McDyne and bassist Kevin Rothney will be unable to join JON OLIVA'S PAIN — the band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva — for the group's upcoming European tour, which kicks off at the end of the month. They will be temporarily replaced b...September 4, 2010
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Former KOLDBRANN Drummer Joins SEMARGL
Norwegian drummer Tom V. "Fordervelse" Nilsen (ex-KOLDBRANN, ARVAS) has joined the Norwegian-Ukrainian pop black metal band SEMARGL. He made his live debut with the group when they headlined the Music Bike Ukraine festival this past July in the city of Uzhgorod. Shortly after, SEMARGL played the Dev...September 3, 2010
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SLAYER Guitarist Talks About Peforming Entire 'Seasons' Album, Touring With METALLICA
Tom Trakas of the None But My Own blog recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. None But My Own: The "World Painted Blood" era officially begins in the U.S. after several setbacks. The European shows you've done have also incl...September 3, 2010
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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist: 'Black Metal Will Never Again Be The Same As It Was Back In The '90s'
ThrashHits.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Galder (real name: Tom Rune Andersen) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ThrashHits.com: Having just heard the [new DIMMU BORGIR album "Abrahadabra"], it seems safe to say...September 3, 2010
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HEATHEN: Mexican Dates Canceled
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have been forced to cancel their previously announced Mexican shows (October 15 in Monterrey and October 16 in Mexico City) because "agreed financial obligations" were not met by "the local promoter," according to a statement released by the band. The group a...September 2, 2010
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MIND KEY Parts Ways With Drummer
Italian progressive metal band MIND KEY has parted ways with drummer Andrea Stipa. A replacement skinsman has not yet been announced. Commented the group: "It's always difficult to part from a friend, but for the band's sake maybe it's the best decision. "We wanna thank Andrea for his musical contri...September 2, 2010
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