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OATH TO VANQUISH: 'Executive Onslaught' Video Posted Online

Lebanese death metallers OATH TO VANQUISH have unveiled their first-ever video clip for the track "Executive Onslaught" from their debut album. It has been posted online at YouTube.com. The clip was directed and produced by U.S. filmmaker Vince Brusio and features footage taken from their European t...

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VAN HALEN: '1984' Expanded Classic Album Edition Guitar Tabs Now Available

According to Harmony-Central.com, Alfred has expanded the Classic Album Edition series with the new Piano/Vocal/Chords and Authentic Guitar TAB Editions of VAN HALEN's smash hit record "1984". One of VAN HALEN's most famous records, "1984" includes the hit songs "Panama", "Hot for Teacher", "I'll Wa...

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GUNS N' ROSES: New BUMBLEFOOT Special Podcast Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 125 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this special episode, titled "Mr. and Mrs. Bumblefoot", hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and his wife Jen on location at Bumblefoot's recording studio. Intervi...

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EPICA, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA will embark on a North American headlining tour in September. Support at the shows will come from the Austrian/American "epic metal" band VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 05 - West Springfield, VA, Jaxx Sep. 06 – Hartford...

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New VAN HALEN Compilation In The Works?

According to MelodicRock.com, VAN HALEN will likely play two dates in Las Vegas at The Pearl at The Palms Casino on April 27-28 before kicking off a full North American tour sometime late spring. A list of 17 VAN HALEN tour dates was posted online over the weekend, but those are now said ...

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We Must Obey

Their sound and van-tastic look may peg them as 1970s worshipers, but it seemed for a while like Orange County stoner rockers FU MANCHU would end up more associated with the 1990s. After prodigious output in the previous decade, including breakout albums like "In Search Of…" and "The Action Is Go",...

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This Is Your Pig's Portrait

It's usually a bad sign when a band insists on peculiar spelling or punctuation to "properly" display their name. It's the_Network. if you're keeping track, and they're hardcore to the core, complete with ironic song titles, maudlin testimonials to love of friends and scene in the thanks list, and s...

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SINISTER Confirmed For MINNEAPOLIS MAYHEM 4 Festival

Dutch death metallers SINISTER have been confirmed for the Minneapolis Mayhem 4 festival, set to take place May 12 at the Station-4 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also scheduled to appear are Swedish death/thrashers RAISE HELL. This year will only be a one-day event. Other acts will be announced soon. F...

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EPICA: U.S. Headlining Dates Announced

According to The Vault, Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has lined up the following North American dates in the fall: Sep. 06 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT Sep. 07 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY Sep. 09 - HighLine Ballroom - New York City, NY Sep. 18 - Pearl Room - ...

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REDEMPTION: 'The Origins Of Ruin' Release Date Announced

REDEMPTION, the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING, will release its third CD, "The Origins of Ruin", on April 3 via Inside Out Music. Injecting traditional progressive metal with an u...

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SAMMY HAGAR Adds To His Growing Empire

From international rock legend, to tequila connoisseur to restaurateur, Sammy Hagar can now add racecars to his expanding list of assets and expertise. The infamous "Red Rocker" and American Spirit's Jon Lewis announced today that they have partnered as co-owners of the racecar to be campaigned by T...

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GLENN HUGHES To Appear At Hollywood's MUSICIANS INSTITUTE

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) has been invited to appear at a private event at the Hollywood, California-based Musicians Institute. The Musicians Institute is one of the world's most innovative professional music schools dealing with modern, commercial...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Honored With Dutch 'Export Prize' For Fourth Year In A Row

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION has been awarded the Dutch Export Prize (Buma Cultuur Exportprijs 2006) for the fourth time in a row. The Export Prize is an annual award that is given out by Buma Cultuur to the Dutch artist who has sold the most records/DVDs abroad. Buma...

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DIAL Featuring Former PAIN OF SALVATION Bassist: Live Debut Planned For HEDWAY Festival

Dutch/Swedish alternative rock band DIAL, featuring bass player/vocalist/guitarist Kristoffer Gildenlöw (formerly of PAIN OF SALVATION),vocalist/bassist LiLo and guitarist Rommert van der Meer, will make its live debut at the the Headway progressive rock and metal festival, which will celebrate its...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN On Reunion With DAVID LEE ROTH: 'Everything Is Up In The Air'

Brian Hiatt of RollingStone.com reports: The reunion that VAN HALEN fans have been awaiting for twenty-two years began in December, when David Lee Roth walked into Eddie Van Halen's Hollywood home studio. There he rejoined the band for a rehearsal, singing fourteen VAN HALEN classics. "They totally...