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GREAT WHITE Singer Forced To Miss Redondo Beach Concert, XYZ's TERRY ILOUS Steps In

Due to a "medical emergency," GREAT WHITE's Jack Russell was reportedly forced to sit out last night's (Thursday, August 12) concert at the Brixton in Redondo Beach, California. His replacement for the show was Terry Ilous of XYZ. Steve Brownlee, manager for Joshua Peraha and the band JOSHUA, tells...

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SLIPKNOT's JORDISON: RHYTHM Magazine Honor 'Is Bigger Than A GRAMMY To Me'

Joey Jordison of SLIPKNOT has commented on being named the greatest drummer of the last quarter of a century by the readers of U.K.'s Rhythm magazine. Jordison received 37 percent of the votes, with more than 38,000 people selecting him as their favorite drummer of the last 25 years. Joey said, "I'm...

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ENGEL Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

ENGEL — the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES) and vocalist Mangan Klavborn — has parted ways with drummer Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen and has replaced him with Jimmy Olausson. Commented the band: "...

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CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR: 2010 Nominees Announced

AC/DC, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, KISS and SLASH are among the nominees at this year's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The ceremony — held by Classic Rock magazine and hosted by legendary rocker Alice Cooper — will take place on Wednesday, November 10 at London, England's Roundhouse venue. Commented Cla...

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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist To Guest On AC/DZ Debut

Rob Cavestany (DEATH ANGEL) has been added to the list of guitarists who will lay down guest solos on the forthcoming debut album from AC/DZ, the San Francisco Bay Area-based AC/DC tribute band formed by legendary thrash singer Steve "Zetro" Souza (TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, EXODUS, LEGACY) and exe...

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ZAKK WYLDE Counts Down 'Top 10 Guitar Albums Of All Time'

Video footage of Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) counting down the "Top 10 Guitar Albums Of All Time" as selected by the editors of Gibson.com has been posted on YouTube. Watch the clip below to hear Zakk's comments on the following classics: 01. VAN HALEN - "Van Halen" (1978) 02. TH...

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ADRIFT FOR DAYS: Debut Album Out Now

Sydney, Australia-based psychedelic stoner/doom outfit ADRIFT FOR DAYS, which features former members of EBOLIE, INTREPID, THE CAPTAINS PACKAGE and KILL A CELEBRITY, has just released its 71-minute debut album, "The Lunar Maria". The CD was tracked at The Brain Studios, with additional recording, mi...

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TODAY IS THE DAY's 'In The Eyes Of God' To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks, DVD

TODAY IS THE DAY's classic "In The Eyes Of God" album will be reissued this September via Relapse. The remastered, re-packaged album includes six bonus demo tracks and a full-length DVD exclusive to this reissue. The DVD was complied by TODAY IS THE DAY mastermind Steve Austin and features rare live...

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MICHAEL MONROE To Be Joined By NASTY SUICIDE For ANKKAROCK Performance

A very special show will take place this Sunday, August 15 as guitarist Nasty Suicide takes the stage with his former HANOI ROCKS bandmate Michael Monroe at the Ankkarock festival in Korso, Vantaa, in the greater Helsinki area of Finland. Steve Conte, Michael's regular guitarist, has had to cancel t...

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LILLIAN AXE Singer RONNY MUNROE Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies'

On July 12, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with former METAL CHURCH and current LILLIAN AXE vocalist Ronny Munroe. You can now listen to the chat below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. EST on CIFA 104.1 FM in Nova Scotia an...

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THE BLACK CROWES: 'Croweology' Lands In U.S. Top 15

"Croweology", the first-ever double album of all acoustic material from THE BLACK CROWES, sold around 21,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 13 on The Billboard 200 chart. Released on August 3 via band's label Silver Arrow through Megaforce Records,...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist Performs At GearHounds Guitars & Music Gear (Video)

QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton appeared on the GearHounds Guitars & Music Gear "GearHounds Live" stage on July 21. Michael was there to perform a short set, sign autographs, and take pictures. Video footage of his performance can be viewed below. The long-awaited debut album from Wilton's...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: Video Interview Posted Online

Metal Sickness conducted an interview with bassist Liam Wilson and guitarist Ben Weinman of mathcore band THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN on June 20, 2010 at Hellfest in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's new album, "Option Paralysis", entered the o...

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GOTTHARD Singer's Guardian Angel

Vocalist Steve Lee of Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD has released the following statement: "I want to inform you that I have been involved in a horrible car crash in Italy on Saturday, August 7 while I was on my way home from a little vacation. A car crashed into us on the motorway near Firenze, ...

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DRAGONLAND Guitarist Issues New Album Update

Guitarist Olof Mörck of Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND has issued the following update: "There has passed some time since we published a demo teaser track for all of you to hear, and first of all; the reactions up 'till this day have been nothing short of amazing; thank you for your continued su...