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F**K THE FACTS: Pre-Production Version of New Song Posted Online

Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS has uploaded a pre-production version of a new song entitled "Vangorge" to the band's MySpace page. According to guitarist Topon Das, "This track was created during our 14-day road trip to write our new album 'Disgorge Mexico' using pre-production recordin...

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UFO Guitarist To Guest On New DESTRUCTION Album

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has contributed a few solos to the title track of the forthcoming DESTRUCTION album, "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." More details will be revealed soon. DESTRUCTION entered Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark on April 21 with producer Jacob Hansen to begin recording "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O....

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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time

Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...

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MOONSPELL Performs On Portuguese TV; Video Available

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL performed their new single "Scorpion Flower" and the group's singer, Fernando Ribeiro, took part in a short interview with the Portuguese TV station RTP1 this past Saturday, May 17. Watch footage of the interview and performance below. MOONSPELL's video for the track "...

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...Of Frost and War

Writing lyrics about war in death metal is nothing new. It is the forte of bands like JUNGLE ROT and BOLT THROWER, who continue to do it very well. But I can't recall a death metal album in recent memory that was as thoroughly (I presume) researched, written in such detail, and as effectively presen...

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German 'A Capella Metal Band' VAN CANTO Covers METALLICA's 'Battery'; Video Available

German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO which consists of five singers and one drummer (no guitars, no bass, no keyboards) has released the video for its cover of METALLICA's "Battery". Watch the clip at MyVideo.de. It can also be viewed below. VAN CANTO's debut album, "A Storm To Come", was releas...

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ROB ZOMBIE's JOHN 5: Details Of 'Guitar Center Sessions' In-Store Appearances Revealed

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 will discuss and perform music from his upcoming fourth solo album, "Requiem", during a string of exclusive in-store appearances in early June. In the next installment of the "Guitar Center Sessions" series, Guitar Center welcomes guitar virtuoso John 5...

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SEVERE TORTURE: More Tour Dates Announced

Dutch death metal band SEVERE TORTURE has scheduled the following dates: May 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Neurotic Deathfest, 013 Jun. 07 - Wachenroth, Germany - Suffering Life Festival, Das Gelande Jun. 13 - Den Haag, Netherlands - NK Grunten, Club Bazart Sep. 20 - Prenzlau, Germany - Filthrock Fest...

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JOEY RAMONE: 2008 'Birthday Bash' Details Revealed

Celebrating what would have been the 57th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash will take place Monday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced that, as part of the eighth annual Bash,...

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LENG TCH'E Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement

Belgian razorgrind warriors LENG TCH'E have issued the following update: "Today is another step in the never ending evolution of LENG TCH'E. Boris [Cornelissen, vocals] has decided to step down and will be replaced by Serge Kasongo from southern Belgian band ACKROS. None of our upcoming shows will b...

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UFO's VINNIE MOORE Schedules Guitar Clinics

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has scheduled the following guitar clinics: May 24 - Sarasota, FL - Sam Ash Music May 25 - Seminole, FL - Seminole Music & Sound May 30 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Arena May 31 - Valparaso, Chile - Teatro Municipal For more information, go to this location. Lacey ...

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METAL CHURCH Singer Discusses Upcoming Album

Metal Monthly recently conducted an interview with METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe. An excerpt follows. Metal Monthly: Would you say it [the forthcoming METAL CHURCH album "This Present Wasteland"] is more progressive like "A Light In The Dark" or is it more reminiscent of the old school roots of M...

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VAN HALEN, LINKIN PARK Set For 'Guitar Hero IV'

According to the latest issue of Game Informer, VAN HALEN, THE EAGLES, LINKIN PARK and SUBLIME have been confirmed for the fourth installment of the Guitar Hero video game, with developer Neversoft confirming master tracks shall be used for all available songs. Aside from the special-editions of Gui...

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VAN HALEN Filming Shows For Concert DVD

VAN HALEN is reportedly filming select shows on its current tour for an upcoming DVD release. Last night's (May 13) concert at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey was the first performance to be filmed, according to singer David Lee Roth. Eddie Van Halen recently spoke to People magazine...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: New Audio Interview Available

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 was a guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show last night (May 13). John 5 spoke about his upcoming fourth solo album, "Requiem", due on June 3 via 60 Cycle Hum. He said that this new record will be different from the other albums, for which he did most of...