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AEROSMITH And 'Guitar Hero' Offer Fans The Chance To Be The Opening Act On Summer Tour

Well, rock superstardom is now within your grasp courtesy of AEROSMITH and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. In groundbreaking fashion, America's greatest rock ‘n roll band and the mega-popular video game franchise are giving fans the chance to be the opening act for the massive Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Present...

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CYNIC's PAUL MASVIDAL: 'I Don't Think I'm Capable Of Writing Really Simple, Simple Music'

Christopher Porter of Washington Post Express recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal of the reunited progressive rock/metal band CYNIC. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Washington Post Express: Where did your interest in chromaticism come from? Masvidal...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Live In Buenos Aires; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul D'Anno's May 2, 2009 concert at Pergamino in Buenos Aires, Argentina can be viewed below (courtesy of "iron12xeneixe"). In a recent interview with PyroMusic.net, Paul Di'Anno stated about the status of his new solo album, "We started to reco...

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HAMMERFALL: 'Metalheadz' Interview Available For Streaming

An interview with Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL conducted at the inaugural installment of the Hammerfest festival (which was held April 24-25 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales, United Kingdom) is available for streaming on the MySpace page of Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom's "Metalheadz" sho...

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BURST: Stockholm Show Available For Streaming

A professional audio recording of BURST's March 24, 2009 concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden was broadcast on P3 Live on Swedish national radio (Sveriges Radio) on May 7. The program is now available for streaming at this location. BURST's latest album, "Lazarus Bird", was released last Septembe...

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THE BERZERKER Courting Controversy With Underage Lesbian Anthem And Clip

Australian industrial death metallers THE BERZERKER, internationally renowned as one of the most brutal extreme metal bands performing today, are no strangers to controversy. With five albums of extreme brutality, nightmarish lyrics, and worldwide tours chequered by audience riots, they have won the...

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THERION Announces New Members

Mainman Christofer Johnsson of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION had a meeting with singer Thomas Vikström (ex-CANDLEMASS) several weeks ago and offered him permanent status in the band. Commented Christofer: "Thomas is, besides being a very warm and nice person, an incredibly talen...

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NAZXUL Signs With MORIBUND RECORDS

Moribund Records has announced the signing of the legendary Australian black metal outfit NAZXUL. The group's highly anticipated comeback album, "Iconoclast", will be released later this summer. The band's first new studio release in more than a decade, "Iconoclast" "carries all the hallmarks of cla...

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UFO Puts 40th Anniversary Celebrations On Ice

Veteran British rockers UFO have decided not to celebrate their 40th birthday this year — because lead singer Phil Mogg doesn’t want his band to end up like STATUS QUO. Speaking to Classic Rock magazine, Mogg said, "We are not in our 40th anniversary. STATUS QUO does that. We don't. No. Do you ...

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RAMMSTEIN: European Tour Announced

German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have announced the following European dates: Nov. 08 - Portugal Lisbon Pavilhão Atlântico Nov. 10 - Spain Madrid Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid Nov. 12 - Spain Barcelona Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona Nov. 14 - Spain Bilbao Bizkaia Arena Nov. 16 - Fr...

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REVOCATION Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS

Relapse Records has announced the signing of the Boston-based metal band REVOCATION. The group is currently recording its second full-length album, "Existence Is Futile", at Damage Studios in Southbridge, Massachusetts with Pete Rutcho for a fall 2009 release. Commented REVOCATION guitarist/vocalist...

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PAUL DI'ANNO: Japanese Dates Announced

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has scheduled two Japanese shows in October. The details are as follows: Oct. 11 - Tokyo Classic Rock Jam, KoseiNenkin Hall - Tokyo, Japan Oct. 17 - Club Citta, Kawasaki - Tokyo, Japan In a recent interview with PyroMusic.net, Paul Di'Anno stated about the stat...

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VELVET REVOLVER's DAVE KUSHNER Interviewed In Las Vegas; Video Available

During the hiatus of VELVET REVOLVER, guitarist Dave Kushner was asked to fill in on guitar for the "Monster Circus" show in Las Vegas while Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS) was off doing a GRAND FUNK RAILROAD gig. Gus Griesinger from BackstageAxxess.com talked to Kushner about his participation in the show a...

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STEELHEART Frontman To Guest On 'Music Mix USA'

On May 19, STEELHEART vocalist Miljenko Matijevic will appear on "Music Mix USA", a music series in which the featured band of the week hosts the episode. STEELHEART's "LOL" video will be shown during the program and a new Dean guitar signed by the band will be given away. For more information, visi...

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Former URIAH HEEP Tour Manager Dies

Legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP have issued the following update: "It is with much regret that we inform you of the death of Peter Gibbs. Peter was the tour manager during the 'High And Mighty' era (1976) of URIAH HEEP's history and is listed on this album as the tour manager on the r...