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EXODUS 'Almost Done' Recording New Album

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS entered Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California on June 10 with producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY) to begin recording their new album for a late 2007 release via Nuclear Blast Records. According to guitarist Lee Altus...

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Legendary MAIDA VALE Studios To Close

According to NME.com, the BBC is planning to close its famous Maida Vale studios in west London — where such rock heavyweights as LED ZEPPELIN, IRON MAIDEN and NIRVANA have laid down sessions — explaining it's not suitable for the "21st-century digital age." The closure of the studio, which was home...

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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist Schedules Asian Clinics

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li has scheduled the following clinics in Asia: July 14 - Thailand, Bangkok - Main Auditorium A.U.A Center July 15 - Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - MCA Hall July 16 - Malaysia, Johor Baru - Jotic Auditorium July 17 - Indonesia, Bandung - Grand Pasundan Convention Hotel July 18...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Vocalist, THE CURSED Guitarist To Guest On 'The Classic Metal Show'

QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate, THE CURSED guitarist Dan Lorenzo and MASTERPLAN/ex-RIOT vocalist Mike DiMeo will be the featured guests on next weekend's (July 7) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The program airs live Saturdays between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com....

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Build a Nation

It gives me no pleasure to trash a BAD BRAINS album. The band's importance in the hardcore, punk and metal genres cannot be overstated, and their body of work has remained impressive through years of personal turmoil. Despite reports of vocalist H.R. looking and sounding pretty haggard at recent reu...

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VELVET REVOLVER Confirms Special Hollywood Club Show

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on June 20, VELVET REVOLVER has confirmed that it will celebrate the release of the group's new album, "Libertad", by playing a special intimate club show at Whisky A Go Go on Thursday, July 5. There are only a few ways you can get tickets in advance: * With purcha...

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A LIFE ONCE LOST Completes Work On New Album

Philadelphia, PA rock powerhouse A LIFE ONCE LOST has completed work on its new album, entitled "Iron Gag". Set for a September 18, 2007 release, "Iron Gag" was self-produced by the band and mastered at West West Side Music by the venerable Alan Douches. The follow-up to 2005's "Hunter" "delivers a...

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RUSH: U.S. 'Snakes & Arrows' Concert Attendances Revealed

The following are some of the early RUSH "Snakes & Arrows World Tour" concert grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: RUSH Venue: HiFi Buys Ampthitheatre City/State: Atlanta, GA Date: June 13, 2007 Gross Sales: $505,255 Attendance: 8,998 Capacity: 15,949 Artist/Event: RUSH Venu...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Shows Off His Tequila; Video Available

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil was at Gary's Liquors in West Roxbury, Massachusetts earlier this month to promote his three types of tequila called Vince Neil's Tres Rios. Watch a Boston.TV report on the event at this location. In an interview with the West Roxbury & Roslindale Transcript, Neil s...

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DOWN Bassist: New CD Is Band's 'Most Amazing And Classic' Record' To Date

DOWN bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA) has commented on the group's third full-length album, tentatively titled "Down III". Producer Warren Riker (CROWBAR, SUBLIME) is helming the effort, for which the band had reportedly composed more than 18 tracks. Said Brown: "In a few short moons you will be heari...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Guitarist Performs On Atlanta's 99X; Video Available

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello stopped by the 99X Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on June 21, 2007 to perform a couple of songs from his THE NIGHTWATCHMAN project and to take part in an interview with Sean, Leslie and Jenners of the "New Morning X". Watch the interview and performances a...

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GENE SIMMONS On CBC's 'The Hour'; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was the featured guest on "The Hour" last night (Monday, June 25). The program, which airs on CBC in Canada, is hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. The 14-minute interview is available for viewing at this location. Variety reported earlier in the month that A&E...

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THE FLUFFY JACKETS Demos Featuring NEIL MURRAY Now Available

London-based hard rock outfit THE FLUFFY JACKETS has posted two songs featuring a guest appearance by legendary BLACK SABBATH/WHITESNAKE bassist Neil Murray. Check out a high-octane cover version of NAZARETH's "Salty Salty" (from NAZARETH's 1986 album release "Cinema") and a self-penned southern blu...

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Reunited MALICE Cancels European Gigs, Announces West Coast Dates

Reunited Los Angeles heavy metal legends MALICE have issued the following update: "Due to unfortunate circumstances, the reunited MALICE will not be able to play in Europe this summer. The shows at London Underworld and the Headbangers Open Air festival in Germany are now postponed until next year....

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VELVET REVOLVER: Video Interview With DUFF MCKAGAN Available

A recent video interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, conducted by Metal Hammer U.K., has been posted online in two parts: Part#1, Part#2. The behind-the-scenes, making-of-video for the new VELVET REVOLVER single "She Builds Quick Machines" has been posted online in th...