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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Featured In 'Tension: 25 Years Underground' Documentary
There is nothing more exciting than being on the threshold of a new type of music. "Tension: 25 Years Underground", a documentary by Rudy Childs, takes us back to 1978 when teenagers Tom Gattis and Marty Friedman (later of HAWAII and MEGADETH) met and formed the rock band DEUCE (later known as TENSI...March 7, 2012
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Talks 'The Dark Roots Of Earth' Album In New Interview
Guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT recently spoke to Maximum Metal about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album, "The Dark Roots Of Earth". "It was supposed to be out in late April but may [finally get released] in May, hopeful...March 6, 2012
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THE CULT Frontman On New Album: 'I Think We Went Back To A Place Of Instinct'
One of the finest British rock acts to have enjoyed worldwide success over the last few decades, THE CULT will release its first studio album in five years, "Choice Of Weapon", on May 22 via the band's new label Cooking Vinyl. "Choice Of Weapon" is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2007 rele...March 6, 2012
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PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, MACALPINE, SHERINIAN At 'Drum Off Grand Finals'; Pro-Shot Footage Available
Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),bassist Billy Sheehan (STEVE VAI, DAVID LEE ROTH),guitarist Tony MacAlpine (neo classical-metal style, STEVE VAI) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, PLANET X, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) performed on January 14, 2012 at the twenty-t...March 6, 2012
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FIREWIND's 'Burning Earth' Reissued With Bonus Tracks
"Burning Earth", the second album from Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND — who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. — has just been reissued on Leviathan Records in the U.S. and Hydrant Records in Japan. The reissue was remastered and includes three previously unavilable bonu...March 6, 2012
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Former MONTROSE Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE MONTROSE
Vocalist Robert "Bob" James, who replaced Sammy Hagar in MONTROSE and sang on the band's albums "Warner Bros. Presents" (1975) and "Jump On It" (1976),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA): "I am sorry...March 6, 2012
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SOMETHING UNTO NOTHING To Play First Show Tonight
SOMETHING UNTO NOTHING (S.U.N.),a name all together fresh and rooted in rock 'n' roll, is setting onto the music scene breaking the social traditions that have become the rock norm. Headed up by the whiskey-soaked voice of Sass Jordan, a Canadian icon and Juno Award winner, with music partner, reno...March 6, 2012
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KORN Drummer Interviewed On 94.9 K-ROCK (Audio)
Jake Serd of Centrill 74 Entertainment conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier for 94.9 K-Rock when the band performed at the Congress Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on February 24. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):March 5, 2012
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SYMPHONY X: 'Iconoclast' Drum-Cam Footage From Kansas City
Drum-cam footage of SYMPHONY X's Jason Rullo playing "Iconoclast" — the title track of the band's latest studio album — is available for viewing below. The clip was filmed by Sick Drummer Magazine on February 26 at the Midland Theater in Kansas City. SYMPHONY X's ninth studio album, "Iconoclast", so...March 5, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN, CHICKENFOOT, SLIPKNOT Members To Appear At Marshall Amps' 50-Year Anniversary
Iconic British brand Marshall, the world's most famous and revolutionary amp producer, celebrates its Golden Anniversary year cementing its place in musical history. To celebrate 50 legendary years of musical innovation, Marshall is taking over Wembley Arena for a full-on rock and roll riot on Satur...March 5, 2012
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BIOHAZARD In Melbourne, Australia During SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL (Video)
New York hardcore/metal veterans BIOHAZARD have posted behind-the-scenes footage from their March 2 performance at this year's Soundwave Festival in Melbourne, Australia. Check it out below. BIOHAZARD's new album, "Reborn In Defiance", was released in Europe on January 20 via Nuclear Blast Records....March 5, 2012
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Defender, Redeemist
BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH is an inducer of earthquakes. You will feel the earth shift beneath your feet on this sucker. Don't cast aspersions about the "self-released" tag either. New kids, unknowns, or otherwise, "Defender, Redeemist" does more than hold its own against the commercially established and...March 4, 2012
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SLASH, ALTER BRIDGE, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Members React To RONNIE MONTROSE's Passing
Several rock and metal musicians have reponded to the news that legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose died after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. Montrose passed away yesterday (Saturday, March 3) at the age of 64. Myles Kennedy (ALTER BRIDGE, SLASH): "Sad to hear Ronnie Montrose passed away....March 4, 2012
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MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN Talk UNISONIC, Perform Acoustically In Spain (Video)
MariskalRock.com conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC members Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen during their recent promotional tour of Spain. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. In addition to Kiske and Hansen, UNISONIC features in its ranks Dennis Ward (bass) a...March 3, 2012
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SYMPHONY X: New Video Interview With RUSSELL ALLEN
The Metal Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com conducted an interview with vocalist Russell Allen of North America's progressive metal masterminds SYMPHONY X on February 21 at City National Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. SYMPHONY X's ninth studio album, "Iconocla...March 3, 2012
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