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METALLICA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX Perform 'Helpless' At 'Big Four' Show In Germany (Video)
The "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX kicked off their European tour earlier tonight (Saturday, July 2) at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The highly anticipated onstage performance of the "Big Four" bands at the same time happened near the end o...July 2, 2011
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SAXON: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
British heavy metal legends SAXON have scheduled the following U.S. tour dates: Sep. 28 West Hollywood, CA - The Key Club Sep. 29 - Santa Rosa, CA - The Last Day Saloon Sep. 30 - Sacramento, CA - The Boardwalk Oct. 01 - Santa Clara, CA - The Avalon Oct. 02 - Santa Ana, CA ...July 1, 2011
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SLAYER Guitarist's 'Favorite Things'
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently revealed some of his "favorite things" for the Spin.com web site. A few samples follow below. Favorite Song: "'Becoming' by PANTERA. Whenever you get asked a question like that this, the answer is whatever comes to mind first. But it's PANTERA and [guitarist] Dim...June 30, 2011
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ROGER GLOVER's 'If Life Was Easy' Album: Audio Preview Available
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover's new solo album. "If Life Was Easy", is scheduled for release in Europe on July 11 via earMUSIC/Edel. The follow-up to 2002's "Snapshot" was reportedly recorded in 2007 but is only now surfacing. It features Roger's daughter Gillian Glover, with lead vocals by Ronni...June 30, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Illness Forces Postponement Of Stuttgart Show
Tonight's (Thursday, June 30) BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION concert at Killersberg in Stuttgart, Germany has been moved to July 11 due to the band's vocalist/bassist, Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),"being very under the weather." According to a statement released by the group, "Glenn...June 30, 2011
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SOLITUDE AETURNUS: 'In Times Of Solitude' Compilation Due In July
Massacre Records has set a July 15 release date for a new compilation from Texas doom metal veterans SOLITUDE AETURNUS. Entitled "In Times Of Solitude", it features "demos, early days footage and rare tracks," according to a press release. A song from the collection, "It Came Upon One Night", is now...June 30, 2011
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Learn To 'Shred' Like SLAYER's KERRY KING
Lick Library is now shipping "Quick Licks In The Style Of Kerry King Thrash Metal Key: E Minor". This new guitar tuition DVD helps you learn the best Kerry King killer licks in easy to follow lessons, where you can practice along with the professional backing track included with the DVD. Kerry King,...June 29, 2011
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Early Recordings From KING DIAMOND Drummer MATT THOMPSON Available For Free Download
Auspicious Records has announced the release of multiple recordings from early-'90s progressive power metal band AUTUMN SILENCE, three of which feature KING DIAMOND/SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD drummer Matt Thompson. You can download them for free at this location. "In 1995, I did a project with my friend Ri...June 28, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Shows Being Filmed For Blu-Ray Release
According to a new Twitter post from bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),the shows on the current BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION tour are being professionally filmed for Blu-ray release in October. BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION is the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring the...June 28, 2011
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LAMB OF GOD's CHRIS ADLER Comments On TESTAMENT Guest Appearance
LAMB OF GOD's Chris Adler will make a special guest appearance on a couple of bonus tracks on the forthcoming album from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT. The rest of the drums tracks on the CD are being laid down by Gene "The Atomic Clock" Hoglan (ex-DARK ANGEL, ex-STRAPPING Y...June 27, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES Live In Bochum: Video Footage, Review Available
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JU...June 26, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist: I Think K.K. DOWNING Had Just Had Enough
Express & Star recently conducted an interview with bassist Ian Hill of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the departure of founding guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing: "It came as bombshell to all of us. "I think Ken had just had enough. He'd g...June 24, 2011
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PITCHBLACK Frontman Explains 'You're F**king Below Me' Video
"You're Fucking Below Me", the new video from Danish modern "melodeath thrashers" PITCHBLACK, can be viewed below. The clip is said to be have the same visual outline as the cover for the band's sophomore album, "The Devilty", which was banned by a German distributor. "In the video you see an orthod...June 24, 2011
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FATES WARNING To Begin Work On New Album
Progressive metallers FATES WARNING will play a handful of shows in Europe this summer, including a support slot at DREAM THEATER's August 2 concert at Terra Vibe in Athens, Greece. Commented guitarist Jim Matheos: "We're looking forward to playing in Europe again this summer, particularly Headbange...June 23, 2011
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KING DIAMOND Musicians Featured On New MARYANN COTTON Single
Four musicians who performed on KING DIAMOND's 1990 album, "The Eye" guitarists Andy La Rocque and Pete Blakk, bassist Hal Patino and drummer Snowy Shaw are featured on "Get It On", the new single from Patino's son, 20-year-old Danish rock singer Maryann Cotton (born Jackie Patino). The track will b...June 22, 2011
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