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ANVIL Added To JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE Tour?
Canadian metal legends ANVIL are strongly rumored to have landed the opening slot on at least some of the shows on the upcoming JUDAS PRIEST / WHITESNAKE North American tour. So far the following JUDAS PRIEST dates have been announced (all featuring WHITESNAKE except where otherwise noted): Jul. 01...April 2, 2009
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ROB ROCK: 'The Voice Of Melodic Metal - Live In Atlanta' CD/DVD Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled
ROB ROCK's (IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) September 27, 2008 performance at the ProgPower USA IX festival at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia was recorded/filmed for a live CD/DVD release, "The Voice Of Melodic Metal - Live In Atlanta", due on May 22 via AFM Records. Rob's first official DVD release...April 1, 2009
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BEHEMOTH: NERGAL ESP Signature Guitar Unveiled
Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH has worked with ESP to develop his first-ever signature guitar. "V" shaped HEX-7 signature model will be available in LTD version, with pickups, hardware and design according to Nergal's specs. Comments Nergal: "When ESP approached me about b...April 1, 2009
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HATEBREED To Release 5 Consecutive Digital Singles From Forthcoming Covers Album
Beginning today, Connecticut-based hardcore/metal leaders HATEBREED will roll out five consecutive digital singles on iTunes from their forthcoming new covers album, "For The Lions", leading up to the album's May 5 release. The first single, the band's bludgeoning take on "Thirsty & Miserable" (...March 31, 2009
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SUFFOCATION Frontman Talks New Album
Metal Martyr recently conducted an interview vocalist Frank Mullen of legendary New York death metallers SUFFOCATION. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Martyr: You guys just signed to Nuclear Blast Records a little less than a year ago. What kind of opportunities has that maybe...March 30, 2009
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'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Commercials Unveiled
Activision has released a new set of commercials for "Guitar Hero: Metallica", including one featuring legendary NCAA coaches Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams, Rick Pitino and Bob Knight, along with members of METALLICA. Watch them below. METALLICA's very own "Guitar Hero" game, "Guitar Hero: Metallica...March 30, 2009
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BLOOD MORTIZED: Three Songs From Debut Album Posted Online
BLOOD MORTIZED, the Swedish death metal band featuring former AMON AMARTH guitarist Anders Hansson (who played on AMON AMARTH's first two albums, 1996's "Sorrow Throughout The Nine Worlds" and 1998's "Once Sent From The Golden Hall") and CRYPT OF KERBEROS drummer Mattias Borgh, has posted three song...March 29, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: Touring Band Revealed
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's band for her upcoming tour will consist of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, SAVAGE CIRCUS, ex-RAGE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - Drums Maria Ilmoniemi - Keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - Bass Alex S...March 28, 2009
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SOULFLY Performs In Denmark Without MAX CAVALERA; Video Available
SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera (guitar, vocals) was forced to miss the final show of the band's European tour last night (Friday, March 27) at Posten in Odense, Denmark after being taken ill. The rest of SOULFLY went ahead and played the gig without him, with bassist Bobby Burns assuming bass and voca...March 28, 2009
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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Talks ESP Guitars
ESP Guitars conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the first part of the chat below (second and third parts coming so...March 28, 2009
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METALLICA Drummer Sees Future For Music In 'Guitar Hero'
The Pulse of Radio reports that METALLICA are now free agents in the music industry, with the release last September of their latest album, "Death Magnetic", marking the end of the band's contract with Warner Bros. Records. Although the group has kept silent about how they plan to distribute their m...March 27, 2009
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SOULFLY's MAX CAVALERA: More Helsinki Interview Footage Posted Online
Nina Rung of Finland's Domination TV conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) when SOUFLY performed in Helsinki on March 21, 2009. Watch the five-minute chat below. Regarding the songwriting process for the next SOULFLY album, Max recently said, "I am working on new so...March 27, 2009
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KERRY KING 'Would Be Surprised' If SLAYER Ever Joined METALLICA In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Artisan News Service recently caught up with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King to find out if he ever thinks about his band eventually getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "Only because... Didn't METALLICA get in this year or last year or something? And I'm like, oh yeah, they've experien...March 26, 2009
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SARKE Featuring DARKTHRONE's NOCTURNO CULTO: E-Card Available
SARKE, the Norwegian band featuring Sarke (KHOLD, TULUS, OLD MAN'S CHILD, SENSA ANIMA) and Nocturno Culto (DARKTHRONE),will release its debut album, "Vorunah", on April 6 in Norway and April 27 in the rest of Europe via Indie Recordings. An e-card for the CD featuring audio samples of the entire al...March 26, 2009
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UNANIMATED: New Song Posted Online
UNANIMATED, the reunited Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former members of ENTOMBED and DISMEMBER, will release its new album, "In The Light Of Darkness (The Covenant Of Death)", in April via Regain Records. The CD was mixed by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studios (WATAIN, FUNERAL MIST). T...March 26, 2009
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