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Former PARADISE LOST Drummer To Appear On CREATION'S TEARS Debut

Former PARADISE LOST/MARSHALL LAW drummer Lee Morris will make his return to the heavier end of the musical spectrum when he appears on the debut album, "Methods To End It All", from Northern Ireland's melodic melancholy metallers CREATION'S TEARS. The CD is being recorded with producers Jens Bogren...

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Ex-DEATH Guitarist: CHUCK SCHULDINER 'Was My Best Friend, My Brother'

Wes Cambron of the Tampa Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with former DEATH/CONTROL DENIED guitarist Shannon Hamm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Tampa Metal Music Examiner: Late last year you suffered a serious heart attack. How are you feeling today? Shannon:...

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PSYOPUS Guitarist Releases Instructional Book

Guitarist Christopher "Arpmandude" Arp of the Rochester, New York-based tech grindcore/hardcore outfit PSYOPUS has released a new instructional book, entitled "Exploding Fingers: Finger Tapping Mastery For The Electric Guitar". According to a postng on the PSYOPUS MySpace page, "The purpose of this...

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HEATHEN: Two New Songs Available For Streaming

Two new songs from San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN — "Dying Season" and "Control By Chaos" — are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Both tracks appear on the group's long-awaited new album, "The Evolution Of Chaos", which will be released in the U.S. on February 16. It can...

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HEATHEN: 'The Evolution Of Chaos' U.S. Release Moved Up To February

"The Evolution Of Chaos", the long-awaited new album from reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN, has had its U.S. release date moved forward to February 16 from the previously announced March 31. It can now be pre-ordered at Amazon.com. "The Evolution Of Chaos" was released in Japan o...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: Audio Sample Of Another New Song Available For Streaming

A 90-second audio sample of another new JON OLIVA'S PAIN song, "The Evil Within", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's fourth album, "Festival", which is scheduled for release on February 19 via AFM Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows...

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VH1 CLASSIC And MARK BURNETT Team Up For 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Put away your sleeping bags and flashlights and pack up your guitar and drumsticks, as it's going to be blood, sweat, and tears when VH1 Classic takes you on the adventure of a lifetime with the new original series "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp". Production is set to begin on the series in February 20...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Tapes Appearance On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was in New York City last night (Tuesday, January 12) to tape the first episode of Season 4 of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show". VH1 Classic set trends and broke molds three seasons ago when it mixed the best of "The View" with "Headbangers' Ball" to create "That Metal...

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GOTTHARD's 'Need To Believe' Certified Platinum In Switzerland

"Need To Believe", the latest album from Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD, has been certified platinum in the band's home country for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. The group was presented with the platinum-award plaques (see photo below) this past Saturday (January 9) at the "Swiss Awards 2009"...

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TOMMY LEE, JASON BONHAM, BRANN DAILOR Perform At DRUM-OFF Grand Finals; Video Available

Guitar Center today announced Ramon Sampson as the winner of its Drum-Off, the search for the nation's top undiscovered drummer. Performing in front of a capacity crowd this past Friday, January 8 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, 19-year-old Ramon Sampson from Cordova, Tennessee beat out four...

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TOMMY LEE At CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW In Las Vegas; Video Available

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer and METHODS OF MAYHEM mastermind Tommy Lee dropped by The Public Record booth at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, January 9. Watch video footage of his appearance below. METHODS OF MAYHEM's "Public Mayhem" album collaboration project w...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New Audio Sample Available

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will release its fourth album, "Festival", on February 19, 2010 via AFM Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Lies 02. Death Rides A Black Horse 03. Festival 04. Afterglow 05. Living On The Edge 06. Looking For Nothi...

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Ex-ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist: 'When They Asked Me To Leave The Band, It Broke My Heart'

Former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr is featured as a cast member for the new season of the VH1 reality series "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew". Hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, the season consists of eight episodes that follow the real-life experiences of celebrity patients undergoing detoxification...

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TOMMY LEE Rehearsing For 'Drum-Off Grand Finals'; Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee and the STREET DRUM CORPS' Frank Zummo will present "Bezerk" — an exclusive project commissioned by Guitar Center, featuring some of today's top drummers and artists — as part of the upcoming Drum-Off Grand Finals, taking place January 8 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Artists...

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CLOVEN HOOF: 'Throne Of Damnation' EP Now Available

NWOBHM legends CLOVEN HOOF have decided to release a five-song EP entitled "Throne Of Damnation" by popular demand. It will contain three new songs — "Prime Time", "Running Man" and "Freak Show" — along with reworked versions of "Whore of Babylon" and "Night Stalker", the latter of which is featured...