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Hex

It takes balls the size of church bells to refer to your own band as the "evil BEATLES." To actually back that statement up, and then some, requires the kind of talent that comes down the pike once, maybe twice a decade, if we're lucky. BIGELF backs it up, and then some, on an album ...

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NIGHTWISH: Third 'Dark Passion Play' U.S. Tour To Kick Off In August

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH are planning to undetake a third U.S. tour in support of their new album, "Dark Passion Play", beginning at the end of August 2008 and running through the end of September. In other news, VIP tickets for NIGHTWISH's concerts in Quebec City (May 9),Edmon...

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SLASH On GUNS N' ROSES, Dating Porn Stars And Playing With MICHAEL JACKSON

Metro.co.uk recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metro.co.uk: What was the high point of your time in GUNS N' ROSES? Slash: The whole thing was a high point. It was the best thing I could have got involved w...

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NIGHTWISH: Oslo Footage Posted Online

Quality fan-filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's December 2, 2007 concert at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway can be viewed below (courtesy of "froskest"). NIGHTWISH will release a "platinum" edition of its latest album, "Dark Passion Play" (release date to be confirmed),which will include all 13 songs...

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EVERY TIME I DIE Guitarist Defends Singer's PANTERA Jam With FALL OUT BOY

EVERY TIME I DIE guitarist Andy Williams has addressed the apparent backlash against his band that was created when the group's lead vocalist Keith Buckley performed a cover of PANTERA's "Walk" with the pop-punk band FALL OUT BOY during a show in Buffalo, New York. Commenting on the performance — wh...

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NIGHTWISH Debuts New Stageshow In Copenhagen; Video Available

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off their European tour Wednesday night (November 28) at KB Hallen in Copenhagen Denmark. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed below (courtesy of "Merlin2090"). As previously reported, NIGHTWISH will take part in a signing session...

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JIMI HENDRIX: 'American Landing' Exclusive Broadcast Premiere Available

Hobnox-Channel Mi145 is celebrating what would have been guitar legend Jimi Hendrix's 65th birthday with an exclusive broadcast premiere of the revolutionary documentary "American Landing: Jimi Hendrix Live at Monterey". "American Landing" follows Hendrix's journey from his initial success in Europe...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Bassist: No New Album Before 2009

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE bassist Mike D'Antonio has told Billboard.com that his group is unlikely to release a new studio album before 2009. "We are considering starting an album at the end of next year at this point," D'Antonio said. "We're not gonna stop touring on this record ('As Daylight Dies') until...

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NIGHTWISH Schedules Gothenburg Signing Session

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will take part in a signing session at Media Markt in Gothenburg, Sweden on Friday, November 30 beginning at 5:30 p.m. NIGHTWISH will release a "platinum" edition of its latest album, "Dark Passion Play" (release date to be confirmed),which will include...

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GAIA EPICUS: 'Victory' Album Limited Edition Featuring Bonus Track Available

Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have made their latest album, "Victory", available in a special limited edition featuring a bonus track — a cover version of the song "What Else Is There?" from the Norwegian synth/pop band RÖYKSOPP. To order a copy, visit the Epicus Records webshop. GAIA EPICUS...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Platinum' Edition Of 'Dark Passion Play' To Include Five Bonus Tracks

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release a "platinum" edition of their latest album, "Dark Passion Play" (release date to be confirmed),which will include all 13 songs from the original version plus five bonus tracks: 01. Erämaan Viimeinen (new track) 02. The Escapist (new track)...

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Former THE DARKNESS Members Launch STONE GODS

When the rock 'n' roll rollercoaster that was THE DARKNESS came to an abrupt and messy halt with the departure of Justin Hawkins, the remaining members of the band — guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Richie Edwards and drummer Ed Graham — were staring premature retirement in the face. But when rock 'n'...

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PAUL GILBERT Working On New All-Instrumental CD

Acclaimed guitarist Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) has issued the following update: "It's November, 2007 and I'm back in the recording studio making a brand new CD! After the success of the 'Get Out Of My Yard' CD and playing on G3 this year, I am feeling inspired and still very much in the ...

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Sworn to a Great Divide

SOILWORK sounds like SOILWORK at this point — whether that's a good thing to you or not is another story, but the fact remains that you could pick this CD out of a lineup in about three notes. For all the talk of returning to form or getting heavier, the band still builds what amount ...

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Faith

Despite his success as a producer, it's hard not to feel kinda bad for Waldemar Sorychta. The German guitarist has spent years playing in bands like GRIP INC. and DESPAIR to little acclaim and less sales, while the bands he records (THE GATHERING, LACUNA COIL, TIAMAT, MOONSPELL, etc.) go on to world...