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TERROR SYNDROME Overcoming Studio Mishaps

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has issued the following update on the status of the as-yet-unreleased debut album from his Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based band TERROR SYNDROME: "It's been an interesting few weeks or so since our hard drive fizzed on us. We lost some o...

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MELDRUM: More Tour Dates Announced

MELDRUM, the Swedish/American band led by former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum (wife of EUROPE axeman John Norum),has scheduled the following dates: Nov. 16 - Pub Anchor - Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 17 - Pub Anchor - Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 23 - Prismasalen - Västeras, Sweden Nov. 28 - Le Picc...

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TESTAMENT: New Album Title Revealed

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT have set "The Formation of Damnation" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in early 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band is currently recording the drums tracks with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) a...

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THIN LIZZY's JOHN SYKES: 'PHIL LYNOTT Had The Presence Of A Thousand Men'

Mike Elliott of KomodoRock.com recently conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY guitarist John Sykes. An excerpt from the chat follows: KomodoRock.com: I know it's always been said that you guys won't do an album. Is that still the case? Sykes: I don't feel it's right. This incarnation of the band is...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Teach At Hollywood's GIT

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young will join the Guitar Institute of Technology teaching staff at Hollywood, California's Musicians Institute in January 2008. Musicians Institute offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in contemporary music performance, recording, guitar making, music business...

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DISFEAR Unveils Album Details

DISFEAR, the Swedish "crust rock" outfit featuring former AT THE GATES/THE CROWN vocalist Tomas Lindberg and ex-ENTOMBED guitarist Ulf "Uffe" Cederlund, has unveiled details of its new album, entitled "Live The Storm". The follow-up to 2003's "Misanthropic Generation", "Live The Storm" was recorded...

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NEVERMORE Frontman Taps JAMES MURPHY, JEFF LOOMIS For Solo Album

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has tapped James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) and Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE) to play guest solos on his upcoming solo album, which is tentatively due in early 2008. Dane has written about eight tracks with former SOILWORK guitarist-turned-producer Peter Wichers...

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ROB HALFORD Joins 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK In Scoring 'Talking Metal On Fuse' Theme Song

JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford has contributed lyrics and vocals to "Metal" Mike Chlasciak's theme music for the "Talking Metal on Fuse" TV show, which will debut Friday, November 9 at 12:30 a.m. ET/9:30 p.m. PT on Fuse. Also directly involved in creating the theme music were producer Roy Z. and...

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MARKY RAMONE Confirmed For DUBAI DESERT ROCK FEST

According to Phride.com, Marky Ramone — the drummer of the iconic punk group the RAMONES — has been confirmed for next year's Dubai Desert Rock Fest, set to take place March 7-8, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ramone has promised to fill his set — which will take place on March 8 ...

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DETHKLOK Live In Albuquerque; Video Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of DETHKLOK — the stars of the animated Cartoon Network "Adult Swim" program "Metalocalypse" — performing live at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM on October 29, 2007 can be viewed below (courtesy of "AAAA"). Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, DEATH, S...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: Arizona, California Dates Announced

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — has scheduled two U.S. dates in December. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Dec. 01 - Pima County Fairgrounds, Tuscon, AZ Dec. 31 - Mixes, Concord, CA Jan...

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PROSTHETIC RECORDS To Reissue Two TESTAMENT Albums

Prosthetic Records has announced reissues from Bay Area metal legends TESTAMENT. Both to feature new liner notes, 1997's "Demonic" was remastered and 1999's "The Gathering" will include the previously only available in Japan, "Hammer Of The Gods". Both will see a worldwide release through the label...

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THE ABSENCE: New Drummer Announced

Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE has announced the addition of former YETI drummer Chris Pistillo to the group's ranks. Commented THE ABSENCE guitarist Patrick Pintavalle: "[Chris] may not be as well known… yet. However, he is wicked awesome on the skins and he actually plays blast beats and has super q...

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ANGEL OF EDEN To Release Debut This Month

ANGEL OF EDEN, the brainchild of Swiss guitarist Roger Staffelbach (ARTENSION),will release its debut album, "The End of Never", on November 16 via Lion Music. Acclaimed for his unique style, aggressive rhythm playing and his considerable soloing skills over seven albums with prog metallers ARTENSI...

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DETHKLOK, PARADISE LOST Members To Guest On Tonight's 'Chaos With Full Metal Jackie'

DETHKLOK co-creator Brendan Small and members of PARADISE LOST and will be the featured guests on Indie 103.1 FM's specialty metal program "Chaos with Full Metal Jackie" tonight (Sunday, November 4) at 10:00 p.m. PST (1:00 a.m. EST Monday morning). To listen to the show live via the Internet, go to...