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CANDY STRIPER DEATH ORGY Guitarist Loses Cat, Guitars, Memorabilia In Fire

According to UnionLeader.com, Eric Paone, the 41-year-old guitarist for the CANDY STRIPER DEATH ORGY, lost three of his six guitars, including his Kerry King Flying V signature series electric guitar and nearly $3,000 in other equipment, in a a raging house fire Friday night in Newton, New Hampshire...
March 13, 2012
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CONFESSOR: Collection Of Early Demos To Be Made Available In May

"Uncontrolled", a compilation of all three demo taptes from the acclaimed Raleigh, North Carolina-based progressive doom metal band CONFESSOR, will be relased on May 8 via Divebomb Records. CONFESSOR made a name for itself by writing unapologetically heavy riffs, with a unique flare for timing chang...
March 13, 2012
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ENGEL: 'Blood Of Saints' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Gothenburg, Sweden-based metallers ENGEL will release their third album, "Blood Of Saints", on May 18 via Season Of Mist. The CD was recorded at Antfarm studios in Aabyhøj, Denmark. According to the group, the new album "is going to be a good mixture between both [previous ENGEL efforts] 'Threnody'...
March 13, 2012
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JAMES LOMENZO Talks HAIL!, WHITE LION, DAVID LEE ROTH, MEGADETH In New Video Interview

On March 4, Dani Buarque of the "Lokaos Rock Show" conducted an interview with bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) about HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEP...
March 13, 2012
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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Bassist To Release TRIOSCAPES Debut

TRIOSCAPES, the new project featuring bassist Dan Briggs (BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME),will release its debut album, "Separate Realities", on May 8 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. TRIOSCAPES started in the summer of 2011 when bassist Briggs contacted Walter Fancourt (tenor...
March 13, 2012
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SOIL: 'Re-LIVE-Ing The Scars' DVD Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Chicago heavy rockers SOIL will release their first-ever DVD, entitled "Re-LIVE-Ing The Scars", on May 8 via Bieler Bros. Records. The two-disc set, which was recorded live on October 14, 2011 at Electric Ballroom in London, England, will contain an audio CD version of the same concert. Also include...
March 12, 2012
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HAIL!: Buenos Aires Concert Footage Posted Online

Video footage of HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH) — performing on March 6, 201...
March 11, 2012
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DRIVER Completes Work On 'Countdown'

Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has completed work...
March 11, 2012
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KING'S X Frontman Issues Update On JERRY GASKILL

Jerry Gaskill, drummer for legendary rockers KING'S X, suffered a heart attack February 26, and was rushed to the hospital where he underwent an emergency operation. In a new Facebook posting, KING'S X frontman Doug Pinnick states about Gaskill's current condition, "Saw Jerry and he smiled and gave...
March 11, 2012
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NAPALM DEATH Bassist Sounds Off On Illegal Music Downloading, Band's Early Years

Thiago Sarkis of Brazil's Roadie Crew magazine recently conducted an interview with bassist Shane Embury of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH. Several excerpts from the chat follow below. On the metal and punk roots of NAPALM DEATH: Shane: "Well, this lineup of the band has been together since...
March 11, 2012
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DEFTONES Frontman Ties The Knot

DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno married his longtime girlfriend Risa Mora, this past Wednesday, March 7 in Hawaii. This is the 38-year-old Moreno's second marriage. Moreno has two sons — Kristian and Jakobi — from his marriage to Celeste Schroeder. DEFTONES last year began laying the groundwork for i...
March 10, 2012
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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'There's Been No Communication About Anyone Playing' At GN'R Rock Hall Induction

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke to RollingStone.com about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The 27th annual ceremony will be held on April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio, home to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum. Also scheduled to be inducted .....
March 9, 2012
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IN MOURNING: 'The Weight Of Oceans' Audio Samples Available

"The Weight Of Oceans", the third full-length album from Swedish progressive death metallers IN MOURNING, will be released on April 18 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was recorded in late 2011 at the Abyss and Black Lounge studios in Sweden with engineer Jonas Kjellgren. The cover art was created by K...
March 9, 2012
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HAIL! In São Paulo: Video Interview, More Performance Footage Available

On March 4, Edu Rox of the "Lokaos Rock Show" conducted an interview with guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA) about HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),Kisser, drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBID...
March 8, 2012
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MELVINS Tour Van Featuring KURT COBAIN's KISS Artwork Up For Online Auction

A tour van formerly used by MELVINS and featuring exterior artwork by late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain is currently up for sale on eBay. Known as the "Melvan," the 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van served as the main vehicle for the band through many of their touring days. The eBay listing describes t...
March 7, 2012