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KILL DEVIL HILL/Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Schedules HARTKE-Sponsored Clinics

While on tour with KILL DEVIL HILL, Hartke artist Rex Brown (formerly of PANTERA and DOWN) will appear at clinics at the Sam Ash Music locations in Cerritos, California and Dallas, Texas. Rex will demonstrate why he exclusively uses Hartke Kilo Bass Amplifiers and HyDrive 810 Bass Cabinets live and...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Cuts To Heart Of Matter In New Episodes Of 'Blood & Guts' (Video)

The third and fourth episodes in the third season of "Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, can be seen below. Join Ian in the third episode as he cuts to the heart of the matter with Tony Gardner of Alterian, Inc. and Chucky. In the fourth...

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THE SKULL Featuring Former TROUBLE Members Performs In Hollywood

THE SKULL — the new band featuring original TROUBLE members vocaist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson alongside TROUBLE's longtime bassist Ron Holzner and SACRED DAWN guitarists Michael Carpenter and Lothar Keller — peformed at Loaded Hollywood on October 19 in Hollywood, California. Fan film...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Covers JAMES GANG Classic (Video)

Following in the footsteps of Pat Benatar/Neil Giraldo and Buckingham/Nicks but with a decidedly more funky and progressive edge, the new project from former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young and Las Vegas-bred vocalist/dancer Sherri Klein is poised to release its very first single, "Come Closer". The t...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Talks To France's TV ROCK LIVE About THE WINERY DOGS (Video)

TV Rock Live conducted an interview with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) on September 16 in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALIN...

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ANTHRAX, THE WINERY DOGS Members Talk About Upcoming 'Metal Masters 5' Clinic (Video)

The successful "Metal Masters" clinic series, which has been growing since it started four years ago, returns this January with what promises to be its most impressive concert to date. "Metal Masters 5" will take place in Anaheim, California on January 22 at the House Of Blues, marking the first tim...

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XANDRIA Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement

German symphonic metallers XANDRIA have parted ways with their singer of the past three years, Manuela Kraller. Her replacement is the "astonishing 28-year-old Dutch talent" Dianne Van Giersbergen, who also fronts the progressive metal outfit EX LIBRIS. Says Manuela in a statement: "After three year...

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Former CATHEDRAL Guitarist Joins Forces With Ex-SERPENTCULT Singer In DEATH PENALTY

DEATH PENALTY, the new band formed by ex-CATHEDRAL guitarist Garry "Gaz" Jennings, featuring Belgian female vocalist Michelle Nocon (ex-SERPENTCULT) and guests, has inked a deal with Rise Above Records. This is Gaz's first serious venture following the mournful demise of the U.K.'s doom metal giants...

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MIKE PORTNOY Interviewed By PROG ROCKS (Video)

Drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, TRANSATLANTIC, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was interviewed by Prog Rocks at the 2013 Progressive Music Awards on September 3 at London, England's Kew Gardens. Mike talked about his album influences, compared progressive music of today to yesteryear and an...

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LESLIE WEST: Second Part Of 'Still Climbing' Track-By-Track Breakdown (Video)

The second part of a track-by-track breakdown of "Still Climbing", the new studio album from Leslie West, the legendary guitarist, vocalist and original founding member of MOUNTAIN, can be seen below. The CD will be released on October 28 via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group. The CD is a testimon...

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OTHERWISE To Release Free 'Enjoy The Pain' EP

In the 18 months since the release of their "True Love Never Dies" debut, Las Vegas rockers OTHERWISE have gone from local favorites to one of America's best-selling breakout acts. Now, they're giving something back to the fans that have embraced the band and claimed them as their own. On October 31...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: MIKE MANGINI Has Certain Skills That MIKE PORTNOY Does Not

Justin Beckner of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Let's start by talking about how the new [self-titled] DREAM THEATER album came...

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Video: Original KISS Members ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Perform Together For First Time In 13 Years

Original KISS members Ace Frehley (guitar) and Peter Criss (drums) reunited on stage for the first time in 13 years last night (Wednesday, October 23) during the all-star jam at the 30th-anniversary party for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's radio show at the Hard Rock Café in New...

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'Metal All-Stars' Producers Say Tour Lineup Announcement Was 'Inaccurate And Unconfirmed'

Gabe Reed Productions and Kendra Helms Media, the producers of the previously announced Metal All-Stars tour, have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Inaccurate and unconfirmed reports were published yesterday on various Internet outlets regarding the upcoming Metal All-Stars Eur...

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Reunited SKINLESS Adds Second Guitarist

Reunited death metal assassins SKINLESS have announced the addition of guitarist Dave Matthews to the group's ranks. Matthews will join founding guitarist Noah Carpenter in full-on axe combat yet to be experienced by mere mortals. Comments Carpenter: "Yeah, yeah....his name is Dave Matthews, but I a...