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SONIC SYNDICATE Replaces DARK TRANQUILLITY At Sweden's CLOSE-UP BÅTEN
SONIC SYNDICATE has replaced DARK TRANQUILLITY on the billing of the Close-Up Båten cruise. DARK TRANQUILLITY will embark on a U.S. tour with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in February. As a result, DARK TRANQUILLITY was forced to cancel its previously announced appearances in Sweden (i...January 6, 2010
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KISS Featured On 'Nightline'; Video Available
KISS was featured on last night's (Tuesday, January 5) edition of the ABC News program "Nightline". The award-winning show went on tour with the iconic rock band and offered viewers a sneak peek into the musical and marketing genius that is KISS. Watch the segment below. KISS' new album, "Sonic Boom...January 6, 2010
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ELLEFSON: 'Unless An Artist Is Actually Giving A Song Away For Free, You Should Pay For It'
Sonic Excess recently conducted an interview with bassist David Ellefson (F5, HAIL!, ex-MEGADETH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: You wrote a book "Making Music Your Business: A Guide For Young Musicians", but not from an on-and-off stage perspective or about bass tec...January 5, 2010
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SCAR SYMMETRY: New Video Interview Posted Online
Sonic Excess conducted an interview with Swedish progressive melodic death metallers SCAR SYMMETRY on October 29, 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany. The chat can now be viewed below. SCAR SYMMETRY's latest album, "Dark Matter Dimensions", was released on October 2, 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records. SCAR SYMM...January 5, 2010
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GUNFIRE 76: New Touring Lineup Announced
WEDNESDAY 13's latest project, GUNFIRE 76, will kick off the "This Is Rock N Roll" tour on January 8 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The band's lineup for the trek will consist of the following musicians: Wednesday 13 - Vocals Roman Surman - Guitar Jack Tankersley (BULLETS AND OCTANE) - Guitar Nate Mano...January 5, 2010
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BEHEMOTH: Audio Interview With ORION Posted Online
Sonic Excess conducted an interview with bassist Orion (real name: Tomasz Wróblewski) of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH on October 29, 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany. The chat can now be streamed below. In a recent interview with PyroMusic.net, BEHEMOTH vocalist/guitarist Adam "Nergal" Darski stated...January 5, 2010
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GUNS N' ROSES: Osaka Concert Footage Posted Online
Video footage of GUNS N' ROSES' December 16, 2009 concert at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Chinese Democracy 02. Welcome To The Jungle 03. It's So Easy 04. Mr. Brownstone 05. Shackler's Revenge 06. If The World 07. Richard Fortus Guitar...January 4, 2010
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Former MANOWAR Guitarist DAVID SHANKLE Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies'
Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with former MANOWAR and current DAVID SHANKLE GROUP (DSG) guitarist David Shankle on December 14, 2009. Listen to the chat in two parts below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. EST on CIFA 104.1 FM in...January 3, 2010
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HOSTILE CELL: New Album Release Date Announced; Performance Footage Of New Song Available
Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal/rock band HOSTILE CELL will release its sophomore album, "The Deafening", on April 6 via the group's own Coreshot Productions (with distribution through Plugged Records). 15 songs were recorded for the follow-up to the band's self-titled debut, which will feature a gue...January 2, 2010
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SONIC SYNDICATE Taps Producer TOBY WRIGHT For New Album
Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE will enter the studio next week with producer Toby Wright (KORN, SLAYER, MÖTLEY CRÜE, KISS, FEAR FACTORY, IN FLAMES, STONE SOUR, OZZY OSBOURNE) to begin recording their new album for a tentative May release via Nuclear Blast Records. SONIC SYNDICATE's "Burn T...January 2, 2010
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SLASH, DUFF MCKAGAN, DAVE NAVARRO, TOM MORELLO: Interviews From LAYN Benefit Posted Online
Red Carpet Roxy conducted separate interviews with Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION) and Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE) at a benefit concert on November 22, 2009 at the Avalon in Hollywood, California. The s...January 1, 2010
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DAVID SHANKLE GROUP Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement
DAVID SHANKLE GROUP (DSG),the band led by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle, has parted ways with vocalist Kyle Michaels (MASI, RAVAGE, GEEZER BUTLER) and has replaced him with Warren Halvarson. According to a press release, Warren is "one the foremost singers in the Chicago metal scene and ha...December 30, 2009
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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Talks Next Album
David Marchese of Spin.com recently conducted an interview with Mike Shinoda, LINKIN PARK's resident rapper and sonic mastermind. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Spin.com: Tell us about the new album. Shinoda: Well, Rick Rubin is producing it. I'd say we're about halfway done. I'm really hap...December 29, 2009
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DRAGONFORCE: New Audio Interview With HERMAN LI Available
Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with guitarist Herman Li of British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE during the band's recent U.K. tour. The 11-minute chat is now available for streaming at this location. DRAGONFORCE will have its first two studio albums — "Valley Of The Damned" a...December 28, 2009
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Skandinavisk Misantropi
The blood-red cover is not the only thing that will make you feel ill at ease and a little bit freaked out about SKITLIV's "Skandinavisk Misantropi". Face the facts, both vocalist/guitarist/mind-fucker Maniac (ex-MAYHEM) and guitarist/vocalist Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING) are both involved. You couldn...December 28, 2009
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