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BEN JACKSON GROUP: New Album Preview Available
An audio preview of the forthcoming BEN JACKSON GROUP album, titled "Gold And Dragons", is available at this location. According to a press release, the CD is "a product of nearly three years of pain staking dedication and hard work and it truly explodes right through the speakers with twelve striki...January 31, 2008
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FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES Announces Fill-In Drummer For Australian Tour
Long Island post-hardcore act FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES has recruited Joe Zizzo of Victory recording artists THE SLEEPING to replace drummer Jeff Gretz on the band's upcoming Australian tour. Gretz has been forced to sit out the remainder of the band's European trek and the Australian dates after breakin...January 31, 2008
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HOUSE OF LORDS: More UK Dates Announced
Los Angeles-based rockers HOUSE OF LORDS have scheduled several UK headlining dates around their Z Rock 08 festival appearance. The group's schedule is shaping up as follows: May 13 - London, UK - Underworld May 14 - Crewe, UK - Limelight May 16 - Birmingham, UK - Z Rock 08 Fest May 17 - Sheffield,...January 31, 2008
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MEGADETH Mainman: 'This Is A New Chapter'
Headbanger's Blog recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. An excerpt from the chat follows: Headbanger's Blog: When did you start seeing signs that Glen Drover [former MEGADETH guitarist] might not be happy with what he was doing in the band? Mustaine: You know, out of r...January 31, 2008
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Punk Pioneer TUFF JEFF SALEN Dead Of Heart Attack At 55
Tuff Jeff Salen, one of the pioneers of the downtown New York punk music scene of the 1970s, died of a heart attack on Saturday, January 26. As founder and lead guitarist for the band TUFF DARTS, Salen wrote their biggest hit single, "All For The Love of Rock and Roll", which has been covered ...January 30, 2008
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POSSESSED, SADISTIC INTENT Confirmed For Norway's HOLE IN THE SKY Festival
POSSESSED and SADISTIC INTENT have been confirmed for the Hole In The Sky festival, set to take place August 27-30 in Bergen, Norway. Commented ENSLAVED's Ivar Peersen, who is one of the festival's organizers, "I've had the great pleasure in meeting both SADISTIC INTENT and Jeff Becerra [POSSESSED f...January 30, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Die Alive' Single Details Revealed
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release a new single, "Die Alive", in Europe on March 7 via Universal Music. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Die Alive (album version) 02. Die Alive (alternative version) 03. Lost Northern Star (ambience sublow mix) 04. Calling Grace (full v...January 30, 2008
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SLAYER Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
Los Angeles thrash metal legends SLAYER have been confirmed for the Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-29, 2008 in Bologna, Italy. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Friday, June 27: IRON MAIDEN AVENGED SEVENFOLD Saturday, June 28: SLAYER CARCASS MESHUGGAH TESTAMENT AT...January 30, 2008
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HYDROGYN Drummer Issues Recording Update
HYDROGYN drummer Josh Kitchen has issued the following update: "Today, I just finished tracking drums for the new HYDROGYN album ('Deadly Passions') and it will be out soon enough. I am so relieved. We started tracking on Friday, and finished the album on Saturday but one song. Sunday was taken off,...January 30, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Die Alive" Video Posted Online
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's video for her new solo single, "Die Alive", can be viewed below. The clip was shot on December 9, 2007 in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos from the video shoot at this location. Tarja Turunen will release her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. on...January 29, 2008
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SLIPKNOT Percussionist's DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS Schedules Live Appearances
DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS, the band featuring SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan, has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 10 - House of Bricks - Des Moines, Iowa Feb. 22 - Sokol Underground - Omaha, Nebraska Feb. 24 - The House of Bricks - Des Moines, Iowa DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS is: M. Shawn Cr...January 29, 2008
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Former MANOWAR Guitarist DAVID SHANKLE Shreds The Axe At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle shredding the axe at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. DAVID SHANKLE GROUP's latest album, "Hellbor...January 29, 2008
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PAUL GILBERT: New Solo Album Out Now
Guitarist Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) has issued the following update: "My brand new guitar instrumental CD is finished! It is entitled 'Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar'. It was released in Japan on January 23rd. 'Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar' will be also be released in the USA...January 29, 2008
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CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist's BEN JACKSON GROUP Putting Finishing Touches On New CD
CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson has issued the following update "BEN JACKSON GROUP [the band led by Ben Jackson] has their third record project, titled 'Gold And Dragons', at the final stage of completion. The album is a product of nearly three years of pain staking dedication and hard work and...January 29, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'My Winter Storm' Limited-Edition 2-LP Vinyl Set Now Available
UK's What Records has just released a limited-edition double-vinyl version of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new solo album, "My Winter Storm". Limited to 300 copies, the two-LP set can be ordered at this location. "My Winter Storm" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on February 26, 2008....January 28, 2008
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