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'Swedish Death Metal' Book Author To Guest On SIRIUS' 'Bloody Roots'
Daniel Ekeroth, author of the massive new book "Swedish Death Metal", will appear on this week's "Bloody Roots" show on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack channel. Learn how the assassination of the prime minister and the death of METALLICA's Cliff Burton in Sweden in the 1980s gave rise to the wo...July 31, 2008
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Former METAL MANIACS Editor JEFF WAGNER To Author History Of Progressive Metal
Bazillion Points Publishing has announced the first definitive book on the elusive world of progressive metal, written by esteemed metal crusader and prog manic Jeff Wagner. Scheduled for release in autumn 2009, the book will detail the common movements of pioneers like OPETH, WATCHTOWER, VOIVOD, AT...July 31, 2008
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RED RIVER REVIVAL Preparing For EP Release
RED RIVER REVIVAL, the new band featuring former members of SUPERJOINT RITUAL and ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER, has issued the following update: "We are happy to announce that our debut five-song EP will soon be available. We had the incredible fortune of having Jeff Tomei, world-famous cool guy, who's had a...July 31, 2008
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NEVERMORE To Play Upcoming Shows As Four-Piece
Jorge Ciudad of Chile's Revista Bulldozer conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarrist Jeff Loomis this past Monday (July 28). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his forthcoming solo debut, "Zero Order Phase": Loomis: "I wanted to do something like this for a really long time, since I...July 30, 2008
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LAZARUS A.D. Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Kenosha, Wisconsin's LAZARUS A.D. Originally known simply as LAZARUS, the band has been pummeling audiences with their brand of modern thrash since the spring of 2005. Have no doubts that LAZARUS A.D. is a thrash band, but merely in attitude as their...July 30, 2008
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NEVERMORE Singer Discusses Solo Album
Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Metal Exiles: Why a solo album now? Warrel Dane: Because I can. (laughter) The reason that this came about is that when we were touring for "The Godless Ende...July 30, 2008
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TRIVIUM: 'Kirisute Gomen' Art Available
The artwork for "Kirisute Gomen", the first song to be released from TRIVIUM's new album "Shogun", can be viewed below. The track will be available for 24 hours as an MP3 download from all Roadrunner and TRIVIUM web sites from Thursday, July 31 at midnight EST (5:00 a.m. UK time). The download prece...July 30, 2008
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KEKAL Completes Work On New Album
Indonesian metal band KEKAL has completed work on its new album, "Audible Minority". According to a press release, "the title 'Audible Minority' is based to the fact that the music on the album has mapped itself into the extreme minority status; something beyond recognition of the musical norms. 'Au...July 30, 2008
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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer Issues Update On FREAKSHOW Project
Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued the following update on his FREAKSHOW project which also features guitarist/vocalist Markus Allen Christopher (M!SS CRAZY) and guitarist Jeff LaBar (CINDERELLA): "I am really pleased and amazed about all the wonderful attention that the FREAKSHOW p...July 30, 2008
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TRIVIUM: New Song To Be Made Available For Download This Week
"Kirisute Gomen", the first track from TRIVIUM's new album "Shogun", will be available for 24 hours as an MP3 download from all Roadrunner and TRIVIUM web sites from Thursday, July 31 at midnight EST (5:00 a.m. UK time). The download precedes two upcoming single releases. August 11 will see the digi...July 29, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD Mainman, THIN LIZZY Guitarist To Guest On SUNSHINE RADIO This Weekend
MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister and THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham will be the featured guests on UK's "The Rock Show" on Sunshine Radio with Jeff Collins on Sunday, August 3 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (UK time). Lemmy will talk about the writing and recording of MOTÖRHEAD's new albu...July 28, 2008
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Taking Leave Of Absence From Teaching At Musician's Institute
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "First off, I wish to thank everyone for their interest in private guitar instruction. I didn't expect such an overwhelming response! And thanks again for your patience regarding my delayed response. I will be taking a leave of ab...July 26, 2008
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CARCASS: Los Angeles, Atlanta Dates Added
Reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have scheduled the following North American dates so far: Sep. 05 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Sep. 06 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre Sep. 07 - Montreal, QC @ Medley Sep. 08 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House Sep. 09 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom...July 26, 2008
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QUEENSRŸCHE Backing Vocalist PAMELA MOORE Interviewed At ROCKLAHOMA; Video Available
Glam-Metal.com conducted an interview with singer Pamela Moore — best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's epic sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — at this year's Rocklahoma festival, which was held July 9-13 in Pryor, Okl...July 26, 2008
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Drummer JEFF MARTIN Says He Was Fired By DOKKEN Following West Palm Beach Concert
After DOKKEN's July 23 concert at Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, the group's frontman Don Dokken decided to change drummers mid-tour. Jeff Martin, who has sat behind the kit for some of the greatest guitar players in history — including Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Michael Schenker...July 25, 2008
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