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THEM Feat. SYMPHONY X, SUFFOCATION Members To Release 'Sweet Hollow' Album

THEM, the new U.S. metal band featuring bassist Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and drummer Kevin Talley (SUFFOCATION),has inked a deal with Belgium's Empire Records. A limited-edition tour CD called "Fear Them", will be available on THEM's U.S./Canadian tour as the support act for German power metallers...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members For East Coast Tour

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will embark on the "Destination (Almost) East Coast" tour this spring. The seven-day trek kicks off March 31 in Providence, Rhode Island, followed by stops in Poughke...

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RIVERSIDE Guitarist PIOTR GRUDZINSKI Dead At 40

RIVERSIDE guitarist Piotr Grudzinski has died, according to a statement on the Polish progressive rock band's web site. He was 40 years old. In a short message, the surviving members of the group say: "In our deepest pain and disbelief, we would like to inform you that our dearest friend and brother...

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DAVE LOMBARDO To Play Drums For SUICIDAL TENDENCIES On MEGADETH Tour

Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo will sit behind the kit for SUICIDAL TENDENCIES when the latter band hits the road as the support act for MEGADETH beginning on February 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. SUICIDAL TENDENCIES says in a statement: "You know what that means... It's gonna be CYCO and BRUTAL!!!...

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Video: FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Performs At 'Guitar Gods Festival'

Video footage of Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — performing at last night's (Friday, February 19) Guitar Gods Festival in Miami Beach, Florida can be seen below. As previously repor...

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Video: METAL CHURCH Plays First Show With Singer MIKE HOWE In More Than 20 Years

Singer Mike Howe played his first show with METAL CHURCH in more than twenty years last night (Friday, February 19) at D & R Theatre in Aberdeen, Washington. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Howe, who previously fronted METAL CHURCH from 1988 until 1994, is featured on...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist RICK VAN ZANDT Forced To Sit Out Shows; Temporary Replacement Announced

METAL CHURCH lead guitarist Rick Van Zandt had to go in for emergency eye surgery to repair a detached retina and will be unable to join the group on the road for several weeks. His bandmates say: "We are happy to announce that we have enlisted ex-FIREWOLFE guitar player Paul Kleff who dropped every...

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VENOMOUS CONCEPT: 'Anthem' Video Released

"Anthem", the new video from VENOMOUS CONCEPT — the international grind punk "supergroup" featuring BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp and bassist Danny Lilker alongside NAPALM DEATH members Shane Embury (bass) and Danny Herrera (drums),plus guitarist John Cooke — can be seen below. The song is take...

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ALICE COOPER Is Working On Two New Albums

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has told ABC News Radio that he is working on a new solo album and is planning a follow-up to HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES' self-titled debut record, which came out last fall. "So, I'm working on two albums at once right now," he explained, adding, "And I'm gonna be on two ...

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METAL CHURCH: 'XI' Album Trailer Featuring New Song 'Reset'; Tour Dates Announced

Hard rock titans METAL CHURCH will release their new album, "XI", on March 25 via Rat Pak Records. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and co-produced by Chris "The Wizard" Collier, the band's eleventh studio release also marks the return of legendary vocalist and frontman Mike Howe. A new trailer for "XI"...

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FALLUJAH: 'The Void Alone' Lyric Video Released

Progressive death metallers FALLUJAH will release their third full-length album, titled "Dreamless", on April 29 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The official lyric video for the song "The Void Alone", taken from "Dreamless", can be seen below. "Dreamless" was recorded at Sharkbite Studios with prod...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Announces Short North American Headlining Tour

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will embark on a mini North American headlining tour from April 15 to April 24. Gus said: "I'm very excited to play my first U.S. and Canada shows ...

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Video: Tandem Skydiving With LAMB OF GOD And MEGADETH Drummer CHRIS ADLER

Skydive Perris has uploaded video footage of LAMB OF GOD and MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler's tandem skydive on February 12 with Mike Hoyt. Check out the clip below. Adler recently spoke about how he is handling pulling double duty with MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD. He said: "It's been a challenge, becaus...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Talks Return Of Singer MIKE HOWE, Illegal Music Downloading (Audio)

METAL CHURCH founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke to Metaleater's Tony Antunovich a few days ago about the band's much-anticipated new album, "XI", the return of vocalist Mike Howe, touring plans, illegal downloading and several other topics. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud...

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Video: DAVE LOMBARDO's DEAD CROSS Performs On 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

Fan-filmed video footage of DEAD CROSS performing aboard the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which set sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on February 4 and returned on Monday, February 8, can be seen below. DEAD CROSS is the new "punk" outfit featuring former SLAYER and PHILM drummer Dave Lomb...