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X JAPAN Mainman Issues Statement Regarding Former Bassist's Passing
X JAPAN mainman Yoshiki has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's former bassist Taiji Sawada: "Receiving the news of Taiji's death has left me speechless. I don't know how to cope with the loss yet. "Playing at the Nissan Stadium together last year brings memories as...July 18, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'Temple Of Rock' Artwork Unveiled
"Temple Of Rock", the new album from legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, will be released on September 7 in Japan. The CD will arrive in the U.K. on September 26 The CD will reportedly feature guest appearances by the following musicians: * Rudolf Schenker (SCORPIONS) - Guitar * Pete Way (UFO) - B...July 18, 2011
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MALICE Guitarist Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold' (Audio)
Guitarist Jay Reynolds of reunited Los Angeles heavy metal legends MALICE was interviewed on the July 16, 2011 edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below.July 18, 2011
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Brooklyn's NATUR Signs With EARACHE RECORDS
Earache Records has announced the signing of Brooklyn's heavy metal warriors NATUR to a worldwide recording deal. Formed in 2008, NATUR channels the old-school, high-energy sound reminiscent of legendary artists JUDAS PRIEST, MERCYFUL FATE, and MOTRHEAD with New York intensity. The band has already...July 16, 2011
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ARMS OF THE SUN: Studio Footage Posted Online
ARMS OF THE SUN the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-based band featuring Lance Harvill on vocals and guitar, and Ben Bunker (GRYN) on guitar and John Luke Hbert on drums will release its debut album on July 19. A two-and-a-half-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the al...July 15, 2011
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BLACK 'N BLUE, HEMOPTYSIS Featured ON 'Heavy Metal' Magazine's 'Gates' Soundtrack
Heavy Metal magazine has announced the final artist lineup for its soundtrack to "Gates", titled "Volume 1 - Ascension", due on August 9. All net proceeds from the sale of the audio companion to the comic will benefit the Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund". Ronnie James Dio appeared o...July 14, 2011
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INSOMNIUM: 'One For Sorrow' Release Dates Announced
Finnish melodic death metallers INSOMNIUM will release their new album, "One For Sorrow", on October 12 in Finland, October 17 in the rest of Europe and October 18 in North America via Century Media Records. The CD was recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden with sound engineer Daniel Antonsson (also bassist...July 14, 2011
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CITY OF FIRE Seeking Funding For Second Album
CITY OF FIRE, the band featuring Burton C. Bell (FEAR FACTORY),bassist Byron Stroud (FEAR FACTORY, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD),guitarist Terry Murray, guitarist Ian White, and drummer Bob Wagner, is seeking funding for its second studio album through the fundraising web site PledgeMusic.com. Commented th...July 14, 2011
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METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, SLIPKNOT, RATT Members To Guest On 'That Metal Show'
VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" is back in Los Angeles and ready to shake things up for lucky season eight on Saturday, August 20 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Members of some of the biggest metal acts, including METALLICA and SLIPKNOT, grace the "That Metal Show" stage to give viewers a true power hour that al...July 13, 2011
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LESLIE WEST Says He 'Cried A Couple Of Times' After Having Half Of His Leg Amputated
Legendary guitarist and MOUNTAIN founder Leslie West tells Billboard.com in a new interview that his upcoming album and concert tour have given him incentive to recover from having the bottom half of his right leg amputated last month. "I don't think there is another attitude," West tells Billboard....July 12, 2011
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WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
After devoting late winter season to writing and recording, WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM is in the final stages of completing its fourth full-length opus of epic, earthen black metal ceremony. For over six months the Weaver brothers, Aaron and Nathan, have been immersed in the painstaking writing and r...July 11, 2011
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ARMS OF THE SUN To Release Debut Album This Month
ARMS OF THE SUN the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-based band featuring Lance Harvill on vocals and guitar, and Ben Bunker (GRYN) on guitar and John Luke Hbert on drums will release its debut album on July 19. Bassist Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) left ARMS OF THE SUN in February over "business and creative"...July 11, 2011
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SOILWORK Drummer Joins POWERMAD
Technical thrash metallers POWERMAD have secured the percussion talents of Dirk Verbeuren (SOILWORK) for their next full-length album. Dirk is now a permanent member of POWERMAD and is writing material for the CD with Joel DuBay (vocals, guitars),Todd Haug (guitars) and Jeff Litke (bass) in hopes o...July 8, 2011
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STEELWING To Enter Studio In August
Swedish metallers STEELWING will enter the studio in August to begin recording their sophomore album for an early 2012 release via NoiseArt Records, a division of Rock The Nation. In other news, the band has issued the following update: "The winged assassins are gearing up for a brief but intense fe...July 8, 2011
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LESLIE WEST To Make First Post-Leg Amputation Public Appearance At 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'
Legendary guitarist and MOUNTAIN founder Leslie West will make his first public appearance following the amputation of his right leg just above the knee with the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City the afternoon of August 13. West will make a private appearance to jam with each camper band a...July 8, 2011
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