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'Metal Rules The Globe' Authors Schedule Signing In Philadelphia
Jeremy Wallach, an anthropologist and associate professor in the Bowling Green State University department of popular culture who has served as a consultant on the Sam Dunn films "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" and "Global Metal", has penned a 400-page essay collection entitled "Metal Rules The Glob...January 5, 2012
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RUDY SARZO Talks About 30th Anniversary Of RANDY RHOADS' Death (Video)
2012 will mark the 30th anniversary of the death of OZZY OSBOURNE/ex-QUIET RIOT guitarist Randy Rhoads. Bassist Rudy Sarzo, who played with Rhoads in both Ozzy's band and QUIET RIOT, spoke to Artisan News at last month's Dimebash event about the legacy of Randy Rhoads as the anniversary of his passi...January 4, 2012
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ELUVEITIE: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"A Rose For Epona", a brand new song from Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Helvetios", which will be released on February 10 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented ELUVEITIE vocalist Christian "Chrigel" Glanzmann: "T...January 4, 2012
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New STONE SOUR Album Will Be Like PINK FLOYD's 'The Wall' Meets ALICE IN CHAINS' 'Dirt'
Corey Taylor recently spoke to Artisan News about the progress of the songwriting sessions for STONE SOUR's follow-up to 2010's "Audio Secrecy", which he says will probably be "the biggest thing we've ever done in our career." According to Taylor, STONE SOUR will hit the studio in 2012, between SLIP...January 4, 2012
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, DIMEBAG At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at a massive gathering on December 14 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Dar...January 2, 2012
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DIO: Newly Remastered Edition Of 'Holy Diver' Coming This Month
Audiophile specialty record label Audio Fidelity will release a newly remastered edition of DIO's classic debut album, "Holy Diver", in January 2012 as part of its 24K Gold Compact Disc series. This new edition promises to be a significant sonic upgrade over past releases of this timeless debut due...January 1, 2012
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DEVIN TOWNSEND's London Tetralogy Performance DVDs Due In July
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) played four shows in London in November 2011 dedicated to his tetralogy album concept — a great journey through Devin's different states of musical moods — which he started in 2009 with the al...January 1, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Painkiller' Spotlighted In 'Mars Attacks' Podcast
This month's edition of the "Mars Attacks" Classic Albums column focuses on JUDAS PRIEST's "Painkiller" album. Written comments about "Painkiller" from an assortment of people— including former JUDAS PRIEST lead singer Tim "Ripper" Owens; the album's producer, Chris Tsangarides; Kirk Windstein of CR...December 31, 2011
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Releases Studio Version Of 'The Pink Panther Theme'
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has released a studio recording of "The Pink Panther Theme", as performed live during the band's 2009-2011 tours. Featuring members of GUNS N' ROSES, this song is the ninth in a series of singles released digitally by Thal in 2011. It will be available F...December 29, 2011
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SKEW SISKIN Announces New Bassist
German female-fronted rockers SKEW SISKIN have announced the addition of bassist Jan Le Grow to the group's ranks. SKEW SISKIN states, "Jan has the right attitude and fits in the band both musically and personally." During SKEW SISKIN's bassist search, the band re-released some of the cover songs it...December 29, 2011
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COREY TAYLOR: Footage Of Atlanta 'Evening With' Tour Stop
STONE SOUR and SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor played at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia on December 12, 2011 as part of his solo tour. Called "An Evening With Corey Taylor", the concerts featured Taylor doing both spoken-word and acoustic performances, along with question-and-answer sessions with...December 28, 2011
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JAMES LOMENZO Talks DIMEBAG, RONNIE JAMES DIO At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DAVID LEE ROTH, DIO DISCIPLES, HAIL!) at a massive gathering on December 14 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and musi...December 28, 2011
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JOHN CORABI Slams BLABBERMOUTH.NET Haters: 'Grow Up!'
John Corabi, the powerhouse vocalist who fronted MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION and THE SCREAM, has slammed people who have posted unsupportive comments about his son's band on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. MUREAU, the Southern California "heavy/melodic/groove/djent" group featuring John's son Ian Corabi on drums, will ope...December 28, 2011
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MINISTRY, LACUNA COIL, EVANESCENCE Remixes Featured On 'Underworld: Awakening' Soundtrack
MINISTRY, LACUNA COIL, LINKIN PARK and EVANESCENCE are among the featured artists on the forthcoming soundtrack to the film "Underworld: Awakening". Due on January 17 through Lakeshore Records, the collection will feature the following track listing: 01. EVANESCENCE - "Made Of Stone" (Renholdër Remi...December 27, 2011
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CORONER Drummer: 'There Is Not Going To Be A New Album'
Rene Trujillo of ThrashHead.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Marquis Marky (a.k.a. Marky Edelmann) of the reunited Swiss thrash trio CORONER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ThrashHead: When you guys decided to [reform], was it just simply because there seems to be a...December 26, 2011
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