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PRO-PAIN Announces New Drummer

Florida-based hardcore/metal veterans PRO-PAIN have added drummer Rick Halverson to their lineup. Rick is best known for his work with Omaha thrashers NARCOTIC SELF, STEPHEN PEARCY (RATT) and the power metal group CELLADOR. Halverson states: "PRO-PAIN is a phenomenal band to be working with. I'm rea...

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EXODUS On 'Chaos With Full Metal Jackie'; Audio Available

Guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Tom Hunting of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS were the featured guests on the December 7, 2008 edition of Indie 103.1 FM's specialty metal program "Chaos with Full Metal Jackie". The interview is now available for streaming at this location. "Let Ther...

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ARCHITECTS: 'Early Grave' Video Available

"Early Grave", the new video from the British modern metal band ARCHITECTS, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's forthcoming album, "Hollow Crown", which is scheduled for release on January 26, 2009 via Century Media Records. The clip was created by up-and-coming director Adam Powell,...

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STRYPER: Miniature Replica Model Signature Guitars Available

Reactivated Christian hard rockers STRYPER are selling 10-inch handcrafted miniature replica model signature guitars (with stand and strap included) at their official online shop. They are detailed models made from mahogany wood. The following guitars are on offer, individually and as a set of five:...

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SLAYER: Video Interview With TOM ARAYA Posted Online

Cristiane Richardson, a Brazilian who presents the weekly heavy metal radio show "Sonic Attack" from London, conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya on October 31, 2008 when the band visited the U.K. as part of the "Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" tour with MASTODON, TRIVIUM and...

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JIMMY PAGE, JIMI HENDRIX, EDDIE VAN HALEN, STEVE VAI Among 'Chop Shop''s Top Guitarists

Envision Radio Networks' "Chop Shop" guitar show has announced "The Chop Shop's Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time", a newly published list of the all-time greatest guitar players. Program host Steve Black (WRIF-FM) assembled a panel of music industry experts to help choose the list fe...

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Former CELTIC FROST Frontman Invited To 1349 Recording Session

Former CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has issued the following update: "I will return to Norway tonight [Tuesday, December 16] for most of the remainder of December, following an invitation by [Norwegian black metallers] 1349 to visit them in the studio during the re...

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AEROSMITH Bassist Looks Back At Historic Academy Of Music Show In NYC; Video Available

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton was interviewed by the band's official fan club, AeroForceOne, about the group's historic gig at New York City's Academy Of Music on December 3, 1972 opening up for legendary rockers HUMBLE PIE (also on the bill was EDGAR WINTER'S WHITE TRASH). Watch the video at this...

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RUSH Guitarist On Touring With KISS, Playing More Obscure Songs And Future Plans

Greg Prato of UGO.com recently conducted an interview with RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. UGO.com: Any obscure songs that you'd like to see make their way into the set in the future? Alex Lifeson: I'm always toying with that idea — of really doing a ...

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DEADLOCK Parts Ways With Bassist

German melodic death metal hopefuls DEADLOCK have parted ways with bassist Thomas Huschka. "Due to some musical and personal differences, we agreed with him that it's better to make a cut," the band said in a statement. "There's no shittalking whatsoever, no bad mood or angry feelings. We just decid...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says AXL ROSE 'Sounds Amazing' On 'Chinese Democracy'

Bassist Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, LOADED, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was interviewed this morning (Friday, December 12) by "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" on the Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether he's heard the new GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese De...

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ANVIL: 'The Story of Anvil' Book Due In March

According to Amazon.com, Bantam Press has set a March 12, 2009 release date for the book version of "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", a mockumentary-like true account of fiftysomething Canadian heavy-metal practitioners Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner who, after a desultory European tour with their b...

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SCOTT WEILAND: 'Missing Cleveland' Video Available

"Missing Cleveland", the new video from STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Kevin Kerslake, who has previously helmed videos for such artists as THE USED, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, ATREYU, PAPA ROACH and VELVET REVOLVER. The song co...

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THE ALIEN BLAKK Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, is currenty laying down bass and guitar tracks for the bonus material for the group's already lengthy sophomore album. The recording sessions for the CD have been going on since March and the effort is said to be almost near completio...

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METALLICA, DROWNING POOL, AC/DC Among Songs Most Used As Torture By U.S. Military Interrogators

U.S. military interrogators have often blasted music at detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. According to the British law group Reprieve, these are among the songs they have used most frequently: * METALLICA - "Enter Sandman" * DROWNING POOL - "Bodies" * AC/DC - "Shoot to Thrill" * AC/...