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METALLICA's MICHAEL JACKSON Tribute At Germany's SONISPHERE; Video Available
METALLICA played a snippet of MICHAEL JACKSON's "Beat It" before going into QUEEN's "Stone Cold Crazy" during last night's (July 4) Sonisphere concert in Hockenheim, Germany. Frontman James Hetfield stated that "Beat It" features "a main influence" on METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett's playing, pres...July 5, 2009
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DARKEST HOUR's SCHLEIBAUM Talks Guitarist Split, New Album
Christopher Porter of the Washington Post Express recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mike Schleibaum of Washington D.C. metallers DARKEST HOUR. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Washington Post Express: What really happened with Kris and DARKEST HOUR? Schleibaum: Let's put...July 4, 2009
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REX BROWN Discusses End Of PANTERA, Forthcoming DOWN Album
Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex Brown. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On PANTERA's influence on younger bands: "We were the kings of metal forever. A lot of bands were influenced by PANTERA back in the day. I'm not patting myse...July 4, 2009
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SUBSIGNAL: 'Beautiful & Monstrous' Track Listing Revealed
SUBSIGNAL, the new German band featuring former SIEGES EVEN members Arno Menses (vocals) and Markus Steffen (guitar),has finished recording its debut album, entitled "Beautiful & Monstrous", for a late September release via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. The CD was helmed by co-producer Kristian...July 3, 2009
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THE DEFILED Arrested In Germany
London metallers THE DEFILED are currently on the road with STATIC-X in Europe, where they had a little trouble with the law in Germany, resulting in two members being arrested and the band having to lay out a small fortune in fines. Commented bassist Drex Exel: "Within two hours of arriving in Germ...July 2, 2009
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SAMMY HAGAR's Former Malibu Beach House For Sale
Joe Wertz of StyleCrave reports that a California beach house once owned by former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar is for sale. A description of the property reads as follows: "A rustic getaway with a staircase that descends onto the Pacific sand, home has uninterrupted ocean views and a historic quirk...July 2, 2009
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THE GATHERING: Video Footage, Photos Of GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance Available
Video footage of Dutch/Norwegian rock band THE GATHERING's June 26, 2009 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be viewed below. Photos of the concert have been posted on the group's web site. Commented keyboardist Frank Boeijen: "Last time we played a festival had been two...July 1, 2009
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MASTERS OF REALITY To Release 'Pine/Cross Dover' In August
MASTERS OF REALITY will release its long-awaited sixth studio album, "Pine/Cross Dover", on August 24 via Brownhouse/Mascot Records. "Pine/Cross Dover" was recorded at the Hacienda in North Hollywood, California and features guest appearances by EAGLES OF DEATH METAL bassist Brian "Big Hands" O'Conn...July 1, 2009
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STREAM OF PASSION Keyboardist, Vocalist Perform At ArtEZ Conservatory; Video Available
Keyboardist Jeffrey Revet of the Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION — which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON) — has issued the following update: "About two weeks ago, on June 11, I passed my final exam for the study Music Technology at the Ar...July 1, 2009
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CHICKENFOOT: Madrid Show Canceled
CHICKENFOOT — the new supergroup featuring Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — has issued the following statement: "We are sorry to inform our Spanish fans that CHICKENFOOT cannot perform tomorrow night in Madrid due to a...June 30, 2009
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Admits to Spinning MICHAEL JACKSON in His Cassette Deck
Guitarist Alex Skolnick of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT has admitted to Noisecreep that Michael Jackson's music had a profound effect on him during his teenage years. "When 'Thriller' came out in 1983, Michael Jackson had been someone my peers and I mistakenly thought of as...June 30, 2009
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed
Finland's HardcoreSounds.Net conducted an interview with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER vocalist Trevor Strnad and guitarist Ryan Knight at the 12th annual Tuska open-air metal festival, which was held June 26-28, 2009 at Kaisaniemi in Helsinki, Finland. Watch the chat in two parts below. Also available is...June 30, 2009
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CHICKENFOOT: Quality London Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of CHICKENFOOT's June 25, 2009 headlining performance at Shepherd's Bush in London, England can be viewed below (courtesy of "Chromeboy2003"). CHICKENFOOT members Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN)...June 29, 2009
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REDEMPTION: 'Snowfall On Judgment Day' Video Teaser Available
REDEMPTION — the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING — will release its fourth CD, "Snowfall on Judgment Day", on September 29 (one day earlier internationally) through Inside Out Music. The album...June 29, 2009
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Weds Girlfriend
People.com reports that guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen married Janie Liszewski, his girlfriend of three years, Saturday night (June 27). The ceremony took place in the garden of his seven-acre estate in the hills above Studio City, Calif., starting at 7 p.m., when Liszewski walked down the aisle to...June 28, 2009
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