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LAMB OF GOD: Official 'Resolution' Guitar Tab Book Released
Hal Leonard has released the official, note-for-note matching guitar tab book for "Resolution", the latest album from Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD. It is now available for purchase from MusicDispatch.com. "Resolution" sold around 52,000 copies in the United States in its first week of re...May 31, 2012
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Has 'Eight Songs Done In Pre-Production' For Next Album
According to a new video message from drummer Kelly David Smith of long-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, the band has "about eight songs [for the next album] done in pre-production." The group is hoping to complete all tracks by the middle of the summer for a tentative late 2012/early 2...May 31, 2012
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SLAYER' S KERRY KING Picks His Favorite BLACK SABBATH Song (Video)
Ahead of BLACK SABBATH's history-making Download festival appearance, the massive, 172-page new issue of Metal Hammer is a tribute to the legendary heavy metal act, paying homage to one of the greatest, heaviest and most influential bands to ever walk this earth. Metal Hammer talks to SABBATH member...May 31, 2012
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STRYPER, Ex-TNT Singers Perform BOSTON, JUDAS PRIEST Classics (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of former TNT singer Tony Harnell performing the BOSTON classic "More Than A Feeling" with the help of STRYPER/ex-BOSTON frontman Michael Sweet on May 24 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City can be seen below. Harnell opened for STRYPER at the concert and joi...May 31, 2012
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SABATON: 'Carolus Rex' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Carolus Rex", the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, sold around 950 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 29 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as thos...May 30, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD To Play Rare Club Gig For 'YouTube Presents'
In partnership with YouTube, DEF LEPPARD will play a one-time exclusive "YouTube Presents" club gig at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California on June 6 at 2:30 p.m. PST. Fans will get in for FREE on a first-come-first-served basis. The performance will be followed by a question-and-answer...May 30, 2012
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KING KOBRA Recording New Album
KING KOBRA is busy recording the follow-up to last year's successful self-titled album for an early 2013 release via Frontiers Records. Commented guitarist David Michael-Phillips: "We’ve got a high-energy combination of the classic KING KOBRA sound mixed with some of our favorite (heavy) influences:...May 30, 2012
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GRAND MAGUS: 'The Hunt' Audio Samples, Track-By-Track Description
Swedish heavy rockers GRAND MAGUS released their new album, "The Hunt", in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD's cover artwork was created by Arik Roper (CATHEDRAL, HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP),who also handled the art on GRAND MAGUS' "Iron Will" LP. "The Hunt" track listing: 01. Starlight S...May 30, 2012
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SLAYER Putting Finishing Touches On Two New Songs For Late Summer Release
Earlier this week, Metalhead.ro conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. When asked about the progress of the recording sessions for SLAYER's next release, Araya said, "We went [into the studio] in April. [Guitarist]...May 30, 2012
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SHINEDOWN Drummer Says BRENT SMITH Is In Best Shape Of His Life
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch said in a new interview with Alternative Addiction that his ability to stay on an even keel has enabled him to remain in the band longer than any other member except frontman Brent Smith. Kerch explained, "I'm a pretty solid, stable pers...May 29, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Talks About His 'Live At My Steinway' Concert Event (Video)
Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER will hold a live Internet concert event, "Live At My Steinway", on Sunday, June 3 at 4:00 p.m. EST at Stageit.com. A four-minute video interview with AOL's Noisecreep in which Rudess talks about the upcoming performance can be seen...May 29, 2012
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Former OPERATIKA Guitarist Launches PSYCHOPRISM
Former OPERATIKA guitarist Bill Visser has joined forces with singer Jess Rittgers in a new band called PSYCHOPRISM. The group's musical style is described as "modern power metal with shred guitar and vocals that resemble KING DIAMOND and QUEENSRŸCHE." PSYCHOPRISM is currently working on a demo and...May 28, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE Says Next BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Studio Album Won't Arrive Until 2014
On Friday, May 25, Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's Metalshrine conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalshrine: Are you gonna do something with Kerry King [SLAYER]? Zakk: Well, I mean, I always talk with Kerry...May 28, 2012
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KATATONIA: New Album Title, Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA have set "Dead End Kings" as the title of their new album, due on August 28 (one day earlier internationally) via Peaceville Records. The CD, which will feature a guest appearance by Norwegian singer Silje Wergeland (THE GATHERING),was recorded over a two-month period...May 28, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN's 'The Number Of The Beast' Voted Best British Album Of Past 60 Years
IRON MAIDEN's classic 1982 LP "The Number Of The Beast" was named best British album of the past 60 years in an HMV poll to mark the Diamond Jubilee. IRON MAIDEN's third full-length effort, which saw the recording debut of vocalist Bruce Dickinson, and the final appearance of drummer Clive Burr in t...May 28, 2012
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