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STRATOVARIUS Launches Drummer Search
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update: "We have now played the final Latin America gigs with [drummer] Jörg Michael, who is leaving the band after 16 years. "2011 started with the release of the 'Elysium' album and was a long year with a long world tour together wit...March 8, 2012
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FIREWIND: 'Few Against Many' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND, who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. , will release their new album, "Few Against Many", in Europe on May 21 via Century Media Records and in North America on May 22 through DisManic, Inc. via eOne Distribution. The CD was mixed by Jason...March 7, 2012
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'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars' Tour: Tentative Setlist Revealed
Comprised of musicians from some of the biggest bands in recent rock history, the Rock 'N' Roll Allstars tour will hit the road in South and Central America in April/May. Described as a live show unlike any before, Rock 'N' Roll Allstars will include appearances by the following musicians: * Gene Si...March 7, 2012
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MAX CAVALERA Talks About His Signature ESP Guitar In New Video Interview
A five-and-a-half-minute video clip of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA) talking about his signature ESP guitar can be seen below. When asked in a 2005 interview what prompted him to start exclusively playing a four-string guitar, Max said, "I don't do leads, ya know? More than...March 7, 2012
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Season Ten Of VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Guests Announced
Season ten of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" kicks off on Saturday, March 31 and featured guests include IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith (making his first appearance on the program),METALLICA's Lars Ulrich, MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, Alice Cooper and former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted. "I've know...March 7, 2012
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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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