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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was a guest on "Maximum Threshold" this past Saturday night (May 17). Bumblefoot discussed the release of his new solo album, "Abnormal". He talked about what went into the development of the CD and played a few KISS songs for the listeners. He was on fo...

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WAYSTED Confirmed For UK's HARD ROCK HELL II Festival

WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),has been confirmed for the Hard Rock Hell II festival, set to take place December 5-7, 2008 at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, UK. The Hard Rock Hell II festival billing is s...

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The Glory Years

Ian Gillan is a true blue heavy metal icon. His work in DEEP PURPLE, including the seminal "Machine Head" album and much later on albums like "Perfect Strangers" after the reformation, will probably always define a good chunk of his legacy. His voice is unlike any in metal and hard rock, and his pat...

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Korven Kuningas

At this point in their careers, Finnish folk-metal maestros are well beyond the point where they'll be gaining or losing fans with each new release. For five years and five albums now, founder/mastermind/guitarist/vocalist Joone Jäverlä has stayed steadfastly true to his vision of delivering convent...

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Sweden Rocks

In 1978 Epic Records released what is arguably one of the greatest live hard rock albums of all time, TED NUGENT's "Double Live Gonzo". The classic lineup of The Nuge (lead guitar/lead vocals),Derek St. Holmes (rhythm guitar/lead vocals),Rob Grange (bass),and the late Cliff Davies (drums) will ne...

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Cataract

If you happen to work out, even including a daily walk through the neighborhood or some quality time spent with your treadmill, then you know that certain styles of metal turn you from overweight sucker of wind into Olympian. Fire-breathing thrash, especially the newer-school variety from the likes...

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Dark Deceiver

Since 1993 brothers Jasun (guitar) and Troy Tipton (mega bass) have steered a vessel called ZERO HOUR through every trend imaginable with their concoction of musically accomplished heavy progressive metal. Those that have followed the band are well aware of brother Troy's immense bass talents and th...

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BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE: Tour Dates Announced

Atlanta, Georgia's BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE will team up with BENEATH THE SKY, SEA OF TREACHERY and AFTERIMAGE for the "Peel Your Wig Back" tour in June. Confirmed dates are as follows: June 14 - Dayton, OH - The Attic Club June 15 - South Bend, IN - The Underground Cafe June 16 - Cleveland, OH ...

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DRAWN AND QUARTERED's K.S. KUCIEMBA Offering Guitar Lessons

Guitarist/songwriter K.S. Kuciemba of the Northwest death metal band DRAWN AND QUARTERED has posted the following message on the group's MySpace page: "Any guitar enthusiast that would like group or one-on-one lessons can contact me during the tour and we'll schedule a session. Contact me with your...

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ANAAL NATHRAKH: Canadian Dates Cancelled

British extreme metallers ANAAL NATHRAKH have issued the following update: "Owing to circumstances not related to the band themselves and entirely outside of the band's control, ANAAL NATHRAKH have been forced to pull out of their imminent Canadian shows at the 11th hour. "To reiterate this was not...

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GOD FORBID: Performance Footage Of New Song Available

Video footage of New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID performing a new, as-yet-untitled track off the group's upcoming CD can be viewed below (courtesy of Metal Injection via Metal Nick). The clip was shot at the Baltimore, Maryland stop of the band's current In Thrash We Trust tour, also featuring DE...

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CONCERTO MOON Confirmed For BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL

CONCERTO MOON from Japan is confirmed for its first U.S. appearance at the second annual Bay Area Rock Festival. Led by guitar maestro Norifumi Shima, the group is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the self-proclaimed leading hard rock band of Japan by releasing a new studio album and a CD/DVD ret...

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TESLA: 'Comin' Atcha Live! 2008' Delayed

TESLA's third DVD, "Comin' Atcha Live! 2008", has had its release date pushed back to July 15 from the previously announced June 24. The disc will be released on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings label (in partnership with Ryko Distribution). "This DVD marks a new era creatively for TESLA...

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METALLICA's New Album To Be Mixed By GREG FIDELMAN

METALLICA has tapped Greg Fidelman an engineer/producer who has worked with current METALLICA producer Rick Rubin on albums for the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT and AUDIOSLAVE, among others to mix its much-anticipated new album, due out in September. During a May 14 interview wi...

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GOD FORBID: DVD-Release Shows Announced

New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID will celebrate the release of the group's first-ever DVD, "Beneath the Scars of Glory and Progression" (cover artwork),with three headlining shows with ARSIS and LIGHT THIS CITY. The dates are as follows: June 13 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ June 14 - Penn...