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SEANCE: 'Awakening Of The Gods' Artwork Available

The cover artwork for "Awakening of the Gods", the new album from reactivated Swedish death metallers SEANCE, can be viewed below. The CD is tentatively due before the end of the year via Pulverised Records. SEANCE's ball-busting internationally released premiere albums, "Fornever Laid to Rest" (199...

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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH On 'Maximum Threshold' Audio Available

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was one the featured guests on the November 8, 2008 edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for download at this location. Welch's solo album, "Save Me From Myself", sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its first week of rel...

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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND: First 2009 Dates Announced

THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND — the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett — has issued the following update: "Steve Grimmett is delighted to announce two more dates for the diary. On January 23, 2009, the band will play the XIGAS Festival in Greece which will give the ba...

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SCOTT WEILAND Live Performance And CD Signing In Hollywood

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland will celebrate the release of his sophomore solo album, "Happy In Galoshes", by making an appearance at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood, California on Monday, November 24 at 9:00 p.m. Scott will perform live in the Hollywood & Highlan...

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SCOTT WEILAND: 'Happy In Galoshes' Deluxe Edition Detailed

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland will issue a deluxe edition of his second solo album, "Happy In Galoshes", through Best Buy. The two-disc set will feature 19 songs and a total of 88 minutes of music, along with a 16-page color booklet, a redemption card for a free Scott W...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Release Solo Debut In Early 2009

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young will release his solo debut, "Equilibrium", in early 2009. The CD, which was mixed by Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA, KING'S X, EXTREME, SKID ROW),will feature guest appearances by the following musicians: * Los Angeles vocal phenom Debby Holiday (JOH...

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TONY IOMMI To Join The Birmingham 'Walk Of Stars'

HEAVEN AND HELL guitarist, founding member of BLACK SABBATH, Grammy Award winner and king of heavy metal Tony Iommi will be honored on Birmingham, England's Broad Street Walk of Stars on Sunday, November 23. Following an afternoon of live music from local bands on the stage in Centenary Square, Kerr...

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WHIPLASH: '25 Years Of Thrash' DVD Details Revealed

Reactivated New Jersey metallers WHIPLASH will release a 25th-anniversary DVD in late 2009 entitled "25 Years Of Thrash". According to the group, the disc will feature "true stories that cover the band's history with Roadrunner Records and beyond, 1985-1990, 'Power And Pain', 'Ticket To Mayhem', 'In...

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SCOTT WEILAND: Special Deluxe Edition Of 'Happy In Galoshes' Available From BEST BUY

Starting November 9, you'll be able to pre-order your copy of the special deluxe edition of Scott Weiland's (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, ex-VELVET REVOLVER) sophomore solo album, "Happy In Galoshes", exclusively at BestBuy.com. The special deluxe edition of "Happy In Galoshes" includes two discs, 19 songs...

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GIRLSCHOOL: Italian Dates Announced

Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has scheduled two shows in Italy in January: Jan. 16 - Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Sound Club Jan. 17 - Teramo, Italy - Village Live Club Video footage of GIRLSCHOOL's October 28, 2008 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "e...

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CHRIS CORNELL, SCOTT IAN, TONY HARNELL React To Historic OBAMA Triumph

Several rock and metal musicians were quick to hail Barack Obama's election victory as a boost for the whole world. Tony Harnell (TNT, WESTWORLD, MORNING WOOD): "The world is changing, finally. I have hope and am really excited about the future. Love to all whoever you voted for. Obama will stand up...

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JASON BECKER's 'Collection' Out Now

Guitarist Jason Becker (DAVID LEE ROTH, CACOPHONY) has just released "Collection" on Shrapnel Records. This pure work of genius contains three new recordings totaling over 20 minutes in length and includes new performances by some of Becker's guitar buddies: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Michael Lee Firk...

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LEC ZORN Confirmed For UK's Z ROCK 2009 Festival

U.S. rockers LEC ZORN have been confirmed for the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take place May 29-30, 2009 at JB's in Dudley, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Friday, May 29: WIG WAM (NOR) TONY HARNELL (USA) STORMZONE (N. IRE) Saturday, May 30: JOHN WAITE (UK) BIG NOIZE (US...

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DAVID ELLEFSON, MARCO MENDOZA, JOEY VERA At Bass Player LIVE! Convention; Video Available

David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),Marco Mendoza (ex-THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE),Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) and Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) are among the musicians who took part in the Bass Player LIVE! convention, which was held November 1-2, 2008 at S.I.R. Studios in Hollywood, California. Com...

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BLACK CAP MINER Debut To Feature INTO ETERNITY, THREAT SIGNAL, ARSIS Members

Guitarist Dave Cardwell (THOUGHTS BETRAYED) has been selected to perform on "The Formative Years", the debut album from BYZANTINE vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda's solo project BLACK CAP MINER. A cover album of late '80s and early '90s thrash metal songs that inspired Ojeda and his bandma...