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METALLICA: Exclusive Versions of 'Suicide And Redemption' To Be Featured On 'Guitar Hero III'

In a monumental first for the gaming and music industries, METALLICA's highly anticipated ninth studio album "Death Magnetic" will be available in its entirety as downloadable content for Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock day and date with the album release this Friday,...

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BURST: Another New Song Posted Online; Studio Footage Available

Sweden's BURST has posted a new track from its forthcoming album, "Lazarus Bird". The song "I Exterminate The I" can be heard now via the band's MySpace page. BURST will release "Lazarus Bird" via Relapse Records on the following dates: USA: September 16 Germany: September 19 Rest of Europe: Septemb...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist On Touring, Longevity And NWOBHM

Ilikemusic recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Ilikemusic: You're coming to the end of a massive global tour with WHITESNAKE. Has touring changed over the years? Do you still enjoy it? Vivian: "Yeah, I think we still...

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TESTAMENT, QUO VADIS Guitarists Featured On This Week's 'The Metal File'

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and QUO VADIS axeman Bart Frydrychowicz were interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. Download the show as an MP3 file at this location. TESTAMENT's latest album, "The Formation of Damnation", debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top...

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THE PLASMARIFLE Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Montreal metal band THE PLASMARIFLE has amicably parted ways with drummer Sean Connors and has replaced him with Alexandre Dupras. Commented vocalist Maynard Moore (formerly of NEURAXIS): "Sean is leaving the band for personal reasons. We are very sad to see him leave; he is a great friend and drumm...

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NIGHTWISH: Montreal Photos Posted Online

MetalUniverse.net has posted high-quality photos of NIGHTWISH's September 1, 2008 sold-out performance in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. NIGHTWISH has just released a digital-only collection of demos and B-sides titled "The Sound of Nightwish Reborn", available through all digital service providers. This...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On Unreleased OZZFEST Documentary 'We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll'

Sharon Osbourne has commented on the current status of Penelope Spheeris' Ozzfest documentary "We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n' Roll". Shot in the late '90s, the film has never seen wide release and has been held up in what has been reported as "music copyright issues." Responding to an article that w...

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THE PLASMARIFLE: New Album Delayed

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based metallers THE PLASMARIFLE have pushed back the release date of their new album, "While You Were Sleeping the World Changed in an Instant", to October 14 from the previously announced September 30 (via Siege of Amida/Ferret Music). According to the band, the delay was c...

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NIGHTWISH: Pro-Shot Footage From Holland's LOWLANDS Festival Available

Professionally filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's performance at this year's Lowlands festival, which was held August 15-17 in Biddinghuizen, the Netherlands can be viewed below. NIGHTWISH will release a digital-only collection of demos and B-sides titled "The Sound of Nightwish Reborn", available...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On LOADED And VELVET REVOLVER

ThisIsNottingham.co.uk recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/LOADED and ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his side project LOADED: "LOADED has been something I've had for years. When GUNS N' ROSES ended, the first thing I did was retu...

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LORDI: New Costumes Unveiled

Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI have released the first photo (see below) of their new costumes via their official web site. All the costumes were designed by the group's mainman Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) and his wife and required several months to complete. Mr. Lordi's costume alone we...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: New Song Available For Free Download

"Tragic Kingdom", a new song from British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH, has been made available for free download at this location (free registration required). The track comes off the group's new album, "Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder", which will be released on October 28 via Roadrunner Reco...

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LORDI Exploring Horror Themes On 'Deadache'

Finnish monster rockers LORDI will release their fourth studio album, entitled "Deadache", in the U.S. on October 28 and internationally in the same week. The Nino Laurenne-produced album, much like its predecessors, is catchy, melodic hard rock, but this time around there is a rougher edge to the m...

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NIGHTWISH: Video Interview With TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Available

Capital Chaos conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen on May 22, 2008 at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California. Watch the six-minute chat below. In celebration of NIGHTWISH returning for its final U.S. tour in support of the band's latest album, "Dark Passion Pl...

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THE PLASMARIFLE: New Album Trailer Posted Online

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based metallers THE PLASMARIFLE have posted a trailer (see below) for their new album, "While You Were Sleeping the World Changed in an Instant", which is scheduled for release on September 30 via Siege of Amida/Ferret Music. The CD was recorded by Bart Frydrychowicz (NECRON...