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SLASH And Friends Perform In Las Vegas; Review, Photos Available

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was joined by all-star lineup of musicians — including VELVET REVOLVER bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, plus Joe Perry (AEROSMITH),Rick Nielsen (CHEAP TRICK),Courtney Love (HOLE),and Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY) — for a special performanc...

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ROB HALFORD Says New Single 'Get Into The Spirit' Is 'A Real Ball-Crusher'

Greg Prato, the Long Island, New York-based journalist whose writing has appeared in All Music Guide, Classic Rock and Goldmine magazines, conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford on September 30, 2009 in New York City. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Q: How did the new...

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SCAR SYMMETRY To Perform At DreamHack Convention

Swedish progressive melodic death metallers SCAR SYMMETRY have been confirmed to perform at this year's winter edition of DreamHack, the world's biggest digital convention event. DreamHack is set to take place November 26-29, 2009 at Elmia in Jönköping, Sweden. SCAR SYMMETRY will perform on the main...

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GODSMACK: New Video Interview Posted Online

Altitude TV recently conducted an interview with Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin of GODSMACK. Topics discussed include how they stayed relevant, their upcoming album, and their love for Johnny Drama and the show "Entourage". Watch the four-minute chat below. GODSMACK capped its acclaimed tour with MÖT...

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SEVENTH VOID To Support TYPE O NEGATIVE

SEVENTH VOID — the new band featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly — will support TYPE O NEGATIVE on the following dates: Oct. 16 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom Oct. 17 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Oct. 18 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater Oct. 20 - Cleveland,...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Madrid Photos Posted Online

MetalSymphony.com has uploaded photos of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's September 27, 2009 concert at Sala La Riviera in Madrid, Spain. Also available are pictures of support act KINGS OF MODESTY and ASPERA. Check them out at this location. Tarja's setlist was as follows: 01. Enough 02. My...

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HALFORD: Two 'Winter Songs' Tracks Available For Purchase

Just in time for the 2009 holiday season comes a release that is sure to grab the attention of heavy metal fans worldwide, as legendary singer Rob Halford debuts his first holiday CD "Halford III - Winter Songs" on his new label Metal God Records distributed globally by ADA Global/Warner Music Group...

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IRON LAMB Signs With PULVERISED RECORDS

IRON LAMB — the new Stockholm, Sweden-based band formed by underground metal veterans Johan Wallin (GENERAL SURGERY, SCURVY, BOMBSTRIKE, ex-REPUGNANT),Grga Lindström (ex-REPUGNANT),Thomas Daun (DISMEMBER, ex-REPUGNANT, ex-INSISION) and Daniel Ekeroth (TYRANT, ex-INSISION, ex-DELLAMORTE, author of...

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SEVENDUST Taps DISTURBED/STAIND Producer For New Album

Atlanta's SEVENDUST has issued the following update: "We've been writing and recording demos with Corey Lowery [former member of DARK NEW DAY, STEREOMUD and STUCK MOJO and brother of SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery] engineering, which have been amazingly productive and creative, over the past few m...

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SLASH Confirms Lineup For Mirage Concert

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has revealed the lineup of musicians who will join him for his all-star concert in Las Vegas on October 2. The concert, billed "Slash & Friends", celebrates the 20th anniversary of Las Vegas hotel, casino and white tiger playground the Mirage. Acc...

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STEVE HARRIS-Owned EDDIE'S BAR To Re-Open In May

According to a posting on IRON MAIDEN's official web site, Eddie's Bar — the Santa Barbara De Nexe, Portugal bar owned by IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — is "only closing for the winter and will re-open again May 2010 for the summer months, May - September." A posting on Eddie's Bar's official .....

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FALL OF THE IDOLS, ATLANTEAN KODEX Pull Out Of HAMMER OF DOOM; DAWN OF WINTER Steps In

FALL OF THE IDOLS and ATLANTEAN KODEX have been forced to pull out of the Hammer Of Doom festival, set to take place October 17, 2009 at Posthalle in Würzburg, Germany. Replacing them on the bill will be the legendary German doom band DAWN OF WINTER. The complete festival billing is now as follows:...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE Announces 'California Love Tour' Dates

Los Angeles metallers WINDS OF PLAGUE will embark on the "California Love Tour" in November with support from STICK TO YOUR GUNS, SLEEPING GIANT, OCEANO and CIRCLE OF CONTEMPT. Commented WINDS OF PLAGUE vocalist Johnny: "We are extremely pleased to be able to finally bring the complete WINDS OF PLAG...

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SAVATAGE: CRISS OLIVA Guitar Effects Unit Being Auctioned

An Ibanez DM1100 guitar effects unit that once belonged to late SAVATAGE guitarist Criss Oliva is being auctioned via eBay. A description of the item reads as follows: "The unit has been thoroughly tested and it works perfectly but shows obvious wear from being on many SAVATAGE world tours. It's mis...

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PAPA ROACH, JET To Team Up For Co-Headlining Tour

Rock bands PAPA ROACH and JET will usher in winter 2009 with a co-headlining tour of the U.S. The affordable and eclectic rock show with a festival feel starts off in late October through the end of November and offers four bands for less than forty dollars. Tickets to the first two announced dates...