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Reunited SLEEZE BEEZ Announces Amsterdam Headlining Show

Reunited Dutch hard rockers SLEEZE BEEZ — who performed live this past June (see video below) for the first time since going their separate ways in 1995 (sharing the bill with AEROSMITH, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and STEEL PANTHER at the Goffertpark in Nijmegen, Holland on June 23, 2010) — have announced...

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MIKE TERRANA's 'Sinfonica' Combines Classic Music With Rock Drumming

Drummer Mike Terrana (TARJA TURUNEN, MASTERPLAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, SAVAGE CIRCUS, RAGE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has completed work on his third solo album, "Sinfonica", which contains 11 famous classical orchestral tracks accompanied by his drumming. Commented Terrana: "The idea for the 'Sinfonica' project...

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HOUWITSER: New Song Featuring KAM LEE Posted Online

"Sledgehammer Redemption", a new song from reactivated Dutch death metal veterans HOUWITSER, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. A re-recorded version of the track that originally appeared on HOUWITSER's 2009 two-track promotional CD, it features a special guest appearance by Kam...

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TARJA TURUNEN's 'What Lies Beneath': More First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"What Lies Beneath", the sophomore solo album from formerNIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Finland: #14 (first week),#7 (second week) Czech Republic: #6 Switzerland: #11 Hungary: #30 Netherlands: #45 Belgium (Flanders): #99 Belgium (Wallonia):...

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QUIET RIOT, FEAR FACTORY Drummers To Guest On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'

QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali and FEAR FACTORY's Gene Hoglan will guest on the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The interview will take place during the Sunday, September 19 broadcast from 6 to 8 p.m. EST. For information, go to this location. After the tragic passing of co-...

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TARJA TURUNEN's 'What Lies Beneath' Cracks German Top 5

"What Lies Beneath", the sophomore solo album from formerNIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, has entered the German Media COntrol chart at position No. 4. "What Lies Beneath" was released in North America on September 14 via The End Records. The CD's first single, "Falling Awake" (featuring Jason Hook f...

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ROBERT PLANT's 'Band Of Joy' Projected To Sell 40K-45K First Week

"Band of Joy", the new album from Robert Plant and BAND OF JOY — a new version of his pre-LED ZEPPELIN group which also featured the late John Bonham — is likely to sell between 40,000 and 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits ...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN, DANNY CAVANAGH: Pro-Shot Footage From Brazil Posted Online

Professionally filmed video footage of Anneke van Giersbergen (AGUA DE ANNIQUE, ex-THE GATHERING) and Danny Cavanagh (ANATHEMA, LEAFBLADE) performing the song "The Blower's Daughter" on June 3, 2010 in Porto Alegre, Brazil can be viewed below (video by Moving! Studios). Anneke van Giersbergen and Da...

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ROBERT PLANT On NBC's 'Today'; Interview, Performance Footage

Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant took part in an interview and performance on yesterday's (Tuesday, September 14) edition of NBC's "Today" show. You can watch video footage of his appearance below. "Band of Joy", the new album from Plant and BAND OF JOY — a new version of his pre-LED ZEPPEL...

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FLESH MADE SIN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Dutch extreme metallers FLESH MADE SIN are putting the finishing touches on their new album, "Delirigion", tentatively due in late 2010/early 2011 via an as-yet-undetermined record label. The follow-up to last year's "The Aftermath Of Amen" is being recorded at Aftermath Studios in Kaatsheuvel, Holl...

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JOE SATRIANI: New Single Available For Free Download

Joe Satriani's new single, "Light Years Away", is available for free download at this location in exchange for a tweet or a Facebook post. "Light Years Away" comes off "Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards", Satriani's 14th studio album, which was produced and recorded by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, METALLICA)...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'What Lies Beneath' Recording Sessions

Behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "What Lies Beneath", the sophomore solo album from formerNIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be viewed below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). "What Lies Beneath" is being released in North America today (Tuesday, September 14) via The End Reco...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Announces New Bassist

A PERFECT CIRCLE, the band led by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, PUSCIFER) and Billy Howerdel (ASHES DIVIDE),will boast a new bassist when it hits the road for a five-city tour this fall. Joining Keenan (vocals),Howerdel (guitar, vocals),James Iha (guitar) and Josh Freese (drums),will be Matt McJun...

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ROBERT PLANT: How I Got Into Rock And Roll (Video)

CNN's Becky Anderson recently spoke to former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant to find out how he got into rock and roll. Watch the short clip below. "Band of Joy", the new album from Plant and BAND OF JOY — a new version of his pre-LED ZEPPELIN group which also featured the late John Bonham ...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: 'I Was The Drum Slut Of L.A.'

Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Live-Metal.net: Have you guys ever discussed situations of reuniting with old members? Let's say, one day David [Silveria, drums] did want to come back, or Head...