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DEVIN TOWNSEND Interviewed By 'Metalheadz' (Video)
Peter Bailey of the "Metalheadz" radio show conducted an interview with Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 13-15, 2010 at Catton Hall in Derbyshi...October 2, 2010
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VOLBEAT Frontman: 'METALLICA Take Good Care Of Their Support Bands'
Cygnus of Sonic Shocks recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Shocks: What do you feel about the very good reception that the [new VOLBEAT] album ["Beyond Hell/Above Heav...October 1, 2010
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, HAIL OF BULLETS, KYLESA, Others Confirmed For MARYLAND DEATHFEST
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY ("Animosity" lineup),HAIL OF BULLETS, DEAD CONGREGATION, DROPDEAD, KYLESA, REGURGITATE, NOCTURNAL, ACID WITCH, FUNEBRARUM, CITIZENS ARREST, BAD ACID TRIP, HATRED SURGE and MASAKARI have been confirmed for Maryland Deathfest IX, set to take place May 27-29, 2011 at Sonar in B...October 1, 2010
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INDRAMA: New Lineup Announced
Drummer Morten Lowe Sorensen (MERCENARY, THE ARCANE ORDER, AMARANTHE),bassist Loic Colin (SCARVE, ONE-WAY MIRROR, WATCHA) and guitarist Ben Antonio (NO RETURN) have joined INDRAMA, the French metal band led by guitarist/vocalist Gwen Kerjan. The group will enter Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark in l...October 1, 2010
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ZODIAC MINDWARP & THE LOVE REACTION: New Song Available For Streaming
"Stark Von Oben", a brand new song from ZODIAC MINDWARP & THE LOVE REACTION, is available for streaming at SleazeRoxx.com. The track comes off the band's new album, "We Are Volsung", which will be released in North America on October 12 via SPV/Steamhammer. A U.S. tour will follow in January/Feb...September 30, 2010
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QUIET RIOT, FEAR FACTORY Drummers Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem' (Audio)
QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali and FEAR FACTORY's Gene Hoglan were the featured guests on the September 19, 2010 edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. After the tragic passing of co-founding QUIET RIOT...September 30, 2010
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It's Official: TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Joins Cast Of 'Rock Of Ages'
According to the Los Angeles Times, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will join the Broadway cast of the hit '80s hair-metal musical "Rock Of Ages" for an 11-week run starting October 11. Snider will take over the part of Dennis, the owner of the Bourbon Room, which was played by Adam Dannheisser i...September 30, 2010
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FEAR FACTORY, HIGH ON FIRE To Join Forces For 'The Industrial Discipline Tour'
FEAR FACTORY will team up with HIGH ON FIRE for "The Industrial Discipline Tour" of Europe in December. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 04 - Gruenspan - Hamburg, Germany Dec. 05 - 013 - Tilburg, Holland Dec. 06 - Den Atelier - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Dec. 07 - Trix - Antwerp, Belgium Dec. 0...September 30, 2010
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PHILIP ANSELMO: PANTERA 'Helped Change The Production Of Heavy Metal Records'
U.K.'s The Skinny recently conducted an interview with DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Skinny: Is [PANTERA's] "Cowboys From Hell" an album you can listen back to and appreciate as a listener today? Anselmo: To be honest with you, when we we...September 30, 2010
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ANGEL WITCH, SODOM, DORO, MAYHEM, THE HAUNTED, Others Confirmed For France's HELLFEST
ANGEL WITCH, BAD BRAINS, DORO, THE HAUNTED, MAYHEM, SODOM, THERION and TRIPTYKON are among the confirmed bands for next year's edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 17-19, 2010 in Clisson, France. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGEL WITCH BAD BRAINS BELPHEGOR CHURCH OF MISERY...September 30, 2010
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Japan's METAL SAFARI Releases Long-Awaited Sophomore Album
Japanese extreme metallers METAL SAFARI will finally release their long-awaited sophomore album, "Prisoner", via Spiritual Beast Records. Centered around award-winning future guitar hero Hiro, emotional screaming beast Ina, and young powerhouse drummer Yazu, along with their big friend Jun on bass,...September 30, 2010
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MEGADETH Mainman Walks TOTAL GUITAR Through Fiery Riff From 'Hangar 18'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Claire Davies of U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine about the creation of the fiery riff for the song "Hangar 18" off MEGADETH's 1990 album "Rust In Peace". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Total Guitar: "Hangar 18" is bursting with monster...September 29, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN: Band Lineup For European Tour Revealed
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the lineup of musicians who will join her on her upcoming European tour. Turunen's band will be as follows: * Tarja Turunen - Voice * Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, SAVAGE CIRCUS, RAGE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - Drums * Christian Kretschmar (SCHILLER) - Keybo...September 29, 2010
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THAYER To Discuss BLACK 'N BLUE's OREGON MUSIC HALL OF FAME Induction On KNAC.COM
BLACK 'N BLUE will reform the classic lineup of Tommy Thayer, Jaime St. James, Pete Holmes, Patrick Young and Jeff Warner for an appearance at the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame. BLACK 'N BLUE is also among the inductees at this year's event, which will be held on October 9 at the Roseland Theatre in ...September 29, 2010
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JIMMY PAGE And EDDIE VAN HALEN Top 'Greatest Guitar Solo' List
According to The Pulse of Radio, Jimmy Page's 1971 solo to LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway To Heaven" topped the Gibson.com list of the "Top 50 Guitar Solos Of All Time." Coming in at No. 2 is Eddie Van Halen's 1978 groundbreaking instrumental "Eruption" from VAN HALEN's self-titled debut, with Jimi Hendri...September 29, 2010
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