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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Frontman On 'The Governor's Ball'; Audio Available
Vocalist Trevor Strnad of the Michigan-based melodic death metal band THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER was interviewed for this week's edition of the "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this location. THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has tapped former ARSIS guitarist Ryan Knight to replace John Kem...January 16, 2009
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EPICA Joined By GOD DETHRONED Guitarist
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have announced the addition of guitarist Isaac Delahaye to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "Isaac is no stranger to the band since he already replaced Ad [Sluijter, recently departed EPICA guitarist] once at a gig in France back in 2003. He also...January 16, 2009
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CHICKENFOOT 'Close To Mixing' Debut Album
According to bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),work is continuing on the debut album from CHICKENFOOT, his new collaboration with Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN),guitar legend Joe Satriani and drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS). "We're getting close to mixing this thing," he writes on his...January 15, 2009
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Former TARAMIS Drummer Dead At 43
On January 6, Dave Browne (pictured below wearing a suit),the former drummer of the Australian thrash metal bands TARAMIS, CLAUZ and NOTHING SACRED, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43. He released two albums with TARAMIS, "Queen Of Thieves" (1987) and "Stretch Of The Imagination" (1991). Iro...January 15, 2009
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SCORPIONS: New Video Interview With KLAUS MEINE Available
An 18-minute interview with SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine conducted by the band's webmaster Wolfgang Strauß on January 10, 2009 in Cologne, Germany can be viewed below. Klaus Meine last year spoke to the Birmingham Mail about his band's impressive influence, often in far-flung territories. "I've be...January 14, 2009
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METALLICA Members Talk About ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction; Video Available
METALLICA held a press conference earlier today (Wednesday, January 14) in New York City to answer questions about their upcoming induction into the the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The entire 20-minute question-and-answer session can be viewed below (courtesy of Fuse TV). A couple of excerpts from t...January 14, 2009
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IMPELLITTERI: New Song Posted Online
The title track of IMPELLITTERI's long-awaited new album, "Wicked Maiden", is available for streaming on the band's official MySpace page. Due in Japan on January 21, 2009 via Victor Entertainment, the CD, which reunites mainman Chris Impellitteri with longtime lead vocalist and writing collaborator...January 14, 2009
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SAMMY HAGAR: For SLASH To Try And Play EDDIE VAN HALEN's Stuff Was Wrong
Imhotep's Thiago Sarkis conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Imhotep: Do you understand Dave's [Lee Roth] decision to not attend the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony because VELVET REVOLVER was playing instead of VAN HALEN? Sammy...January 14, 2009
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CARDAMON Signs With FEMME METAL RECORDS
CARDAMON, the Dutch rock/metal band featuring Thomas Kalksma and Koen Romeijn from DETONATION, has signed a one-album deal with Femme Metal Records. The label will reissue the band's debut album, "The Primrose Path", which was recorded, mixed and mastered at Excess studios in Rotterdam and contains...January 13, 2009
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IMPELLITTERI: 'Wicked Maiden' Artwork Unveiled
IMPELLITTERI will release its long-awaited new album, "Wicked Maiden", in Japan on January 21, 2009 via Victor Entertainment. The CD, which reunites mainman Chris Impellitteri with longtime lead vocalist and writing collaborator Rob Rock, is "IMPELLITTERI's metal masterpiece," according to a press r...January 13, 2009
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MASTODON, DISTURBED Featured On 'Covered, A Revolution In Sound'
According to Billboard.com, Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have teamed up with ZZ TOP legend Billy Gibbons on the Texas trio's classic "Just Got Paid" and DISTURBED has covered the FAITH NO MORE hit "Midlife Crisis" for the new Warner Music Group release "Covered, A Revolution In Sound: Warn...January 13, 2009
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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI: NAMM Signing Session Announced
IMPELLITTERI mainman Chris Impellitteri will be in attendance at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He will be signing pictures on Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m. at the ENGL booth...January 9, 2009
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METAL CHURCH Singer Schedules Solo Dates In Mexico
METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe and his solo band will play the following shows in Mexico: Jan. 30 - Guadalajara, MEX @ F Bolko Jan. 31 - Mexico City, MEX @ Arena López Mateos Feb. 01 - Veracruz, MEX @ Salón Bimbo (Carnival Metal Fest) Ronny Munroe has set "The Fire Within" as the title ...January 9, 2009
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MANTIC RITUAL Drummer Checks In From ROTTING CHRIST Tour
Pennsylvanian thrash metal band MANTIC RITUAL (formerly MELTDOWN) is currently on the road in North America as the support act for Greek extreme metallers ROTTING CHRIST. MANTIC RITUAL drummer Adam Haritan has issued the following update from the road: "Opening a few shows for a legendary band like...January 9, 2009
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TESTAMENT Singer Comments On 'Christmas Metal Symphony' Concert
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy has commented on his appearance at the "Christmas Metal Symphony" show, which was held December 28, 2008 at 013, Tilburg, Holland. The concert included appearances by such renowned hard rock and heavy metal artists as Doro Pesch, Chuck Billy, Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),...January 9, 2009
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