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Former BLUE MURDER Keyboardist NIK GREEN Dies After Battle With Cancer

Ex-BLUE MURDER keyboardist Nik Green died last night after a battle with cancer. His passing was confirmed in a tweet from former BLUE MURDER bassist Tony Franklin, who called the keyboardist "a gentle soul and huge talent." He added in a separate tweet: "[Nik's] contribution to BLUE MURDER was huge...

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ADRENALINE MOB Guitarist MIKE ORLANDO Joins Brazil's NOTURNALL

ADRENALINE MOB and SONIC STOMP guitarist Mike Orlando has joined NOTURNALL. The Brazil-based band, which features drumming sensation Aquiles Priester (ex-ANGRA, PRIMAL FEAR) alongside Thiago Bianchi on vocals, Fernando Quesada on bass and Junior Carelli on keyboards, backed Orlando during his SONIC...

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FEAR FACTORY Filming Music Video For 'Expiration Date'

Los Angeles industrial metallers FEAR FACTORY are filming a music video for their song "Expiration Date" with director Tommy Jones (KATAKLYSM, SOILWORK, LAMB OF GOD, CARCASS, TESTAMENT) of Videohammer Studios. The clip is expected to make its online debut in the coming weeks. "Expiration Date" is ta...

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CANDLEBOX: New Song 'I've Got a Gun' Available For Streaming

CANDLEBOX, the influential rock band from the powerful '90s Seattle music movement, returns with its long-overdue sixth album, "Disappearing In Airports", on April 22 via Pavement Entertainment. The CD showcases the group's introspective and poetically candid songwriting with their signature musical...

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SEETHER's SHAUN MORGAN Accepts 'Artistic Expression'Award

Earlier this week in Las Vegas, SEETHER front man Shaun Morgan received the respected "Artistic Expression" award at the Awards Of Excellence from the National Council For Behavioral Health for his outstanding work as a suicide prevention advocate. The National Council For Behavioral Health is the u...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Don't Consider Myself A Great Drummer'

Spain's RockMAP recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being named "best drummer" by various magazines and web sites: Portnoy: "...

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WICKED MARAYA's 'Lifetime In Hell' To See Light Of Day In May

After an 18-year break, WICKED MARAYA is back with two new songs, a new video, and a new/old album: "Lifetime In Hell", their 1991 unreleased first recording with legendary producer Jim Morris, will finally see light of day on May 6 via Massacre. Three years before the release of their critically ac...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF Says METAL CHURCH Was 'A Big Joke' To NIRVANA: 'F**k Those Guys'

METAL CHURCH founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Talk Toomey" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. Speaking about METAL CHURCH's relationship with the bands from the early Seattle "grunge" scene like NIRVANA, Kurdt said: "I know...

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Punk Veterans DAYGLO ABORTIONS Return With 'Armageddon Survival Guide'

Few punk bands have remained in business for as long as the veteran Canadian trio DAYGLO ABORTIONS has. Since 1979, the band (in one configuration or another) has been offering up no-holds barred punk rock, as well as some truly over-the-top (and unforgettable) album cover artwork/images. And the la...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Feat. Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO: Video Of San Francisco Concert

Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo is sitting behind the kit for SUICIDAL TENDENCIES during the latter band's North American tour as the support act for MEGADETH. Fan-filmed video footage of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' February 29 performance at The Warfield in San Francisco, California can be seen below....

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FALLUJAH: Second 'Dreamless' Making-Of Video Posted Online

Progressive death metallers FALLUJAH will release their third full-length album, titled "Dreamless", on April 29 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The second in series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Dreamless" can be seen below. "Dreamless" was recorded at Shar...

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ACE FREHLEY To Discuss 'Origins Vol. 1' Album At 'BackStory' Event In New York City

BackStory has teamed up with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley for a live interview event focusing on his new album, "Origins Vol. 1", on Wednesday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m. at AOL studios in New York City. Guests will enjoy a seat at an exclusive live interview, a limited-edition autographed poster,...

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ACE FREHLEY: Quality Footage Of Beverly Hills Concert

Heavy Metal Greg has uploaded video footage of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's March 5 concert at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Check out the clips below. Frehley will release "Origins Vol. 1", a collection of twelve newly recorded classics from Ace's formative years featuring so...

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NIRVANA's KRIST NOVOSELIC Guests On MELVINS' 'Basses Loaded' Album

MELVINS, who have a history of imaginative lineup changes, feature not one, but six different bass players on their appropriately titled new album "Basses Loaded", due on June 3 via Ipecac Recordings. The collection features Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover joined by NIRVANA's Krist Novoselic, REDD KROS...

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RIVERSIDE Guitarist PIOTR GRUDZINSKI Died Of Cardiac Arrest

Polish progressive rock band RIVERSIDE has released the following statement regarding the passing of their founding member and guitarist Piotr Grudzinski: "On behalf of the family and our own, we would like to thank everyone for the support and your presence in those difficult moments. Piotr passed...