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ELDRITCH Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH has issued the following update: "Due to personal problems and to other different point of views, ELDRITCH decided to replace the drummer Dave Simeone with the young and talented Raffahell Dridge. This is another important loss in the band's history...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers U2's 'Beautiful Day'; Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "The next small MP3 snippet [from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' covers album] 'Beautiful Day' was originally done by U2. I always liked this song as it has a great melody. We're playing it more aggressive than the original and 'Va...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist Looking Forward To Hitting The Road In October

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has issued the following update: "The fall is coming, and as most of you know, Sammy [Hagar] and I will be hitting the road in October. I'm looking forward to getting out there and partying it up with everybody! "I've put a little thing together with Sammy's...

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Report: VAN HALEN Tour To Be Announced Next Week

According to Ray Waddell of Billboard.com, sources say a Hollywood press conference in one week will announce a 50-date American arena tour by VAN HALEN to begin in early October. The tour will feature founding VAN HALEN members David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen, with Eddie's son Wo...

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Ex-PESTILENCE Singer MARTIN VAN DRUNEN Joins BUNKUR

Dutch extreme doom metal band BUNKUR has tapped legendary vocalist Martin van Drunen (ASPHYX, PESTILENCE, BOLT THROWER, DEATH BY DAWN, HAIL OF BULLETS) for its upcoming album, "Nullify", and future gigs. The band has also recruited Wannes Gubbels (PENTACLE, ASPHYX) as a session bassist. "Nullify" wi...

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Ex-THE GATHERING Singer's New Band AGUA DE ANNIQUE To Release Debut In October

Former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen will release the debut album from her new band AGUA DE ANNIQUE, entitled "Air", on October 30 via The End Records. Currently available for streaming on the band's official web site (in the "Listen" section) are two full-length tracks — "Day after Ye...

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ILL NINO: 'The Record Is Finally Done And We Couldn't Be Happier'

ILL NINO has issued the following update: "Just wanted to let everyone know what's going with our new album 'Enigma'. The record is finally done and we couldn't be happier. All of us feel that 'Enigma' is by far our best effort to date; it fuckin' rules. "After five months of working on 'Enigma', th...

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HAIL OF BULLETS Featuring GOREFEST, PESTILENCE Members: New Song Posted Online

HAIL OF BULLETS, the new band featuring GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby, THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens, former PESTILENCE/ASPHYX singer Martin Van Drunen and former HOUWITSER bass player Theo van Eekelen, has posted a brand new, unmixed song on its MySpace page. Commented the group:...

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EPICA: 'Never Enough' Video Available

EPICA's new video, "Never Enough", has been released and can be viewed below. The song comes off the Dutch symphonic metal band's new album, "The Divine Conspiracy", due in North America on August 28 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD will be issued in in Europe on September 10 (September 7 in German...

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METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE: Solo Tracks Posted Online

METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe has posted three solo tracks from the "Internal Quest" demo on his MySpace page. Check out the songs "How Many Lives", "Always" and "Desperate Man" at this location. Munroe has finalized the lineup for his solo project. He has recruited his former ROTTWEILLER bandm...

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LED ZEPPELIN, QUEEN, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC Among Top '20 Greatest Guitar Solos'

The Pulse Of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: A new list of the 20 Greatest Guitar Solos has been compiled by the staff of Britain's Q magazine, naming David Gilmour's solo in PINK FLOYD's "Comfortably Numb" the greatest guitar solo in rock. Coming in at No. 2 was Brian May's lead wor...

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NIGHTWISH Singer To Guest On New BROTHER FIRETRIBE CD

BROTHER FIRETRIBE, the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, is hard at work with its second album. A total of 10 songs were demoed for the CD and drums for the entire LP have already been recorded. Guitars have been completed for eight songs, five five of which al...

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DELAIN Parts Ways With Guitarist

According to Metalrage, DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has parted ways with guitarist Ray van Lente. No further information is currently available. DELAIN released a new single...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's 'Off' Night In Manchester Ends In 'Lots Of Boos,' Says Concertgoer

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker apparently had another "off" night Sunday (July 29) when he and his band performed at the Manchester Apollo in England. Although the Manchester gig didn't quite approach the disastrous proportions achieved by Schenker's performance at the Rock & Blues Custom...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE mainman Josh Homme and guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen were the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, July 30. The program is now available for streaming at this location. QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's new album, "Era Vulgar...