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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Resumes Work On HDK Project

AFTER FOREVER guitarist/songwriter Sander Gommans has resumed work on his HDK project while awaiting the release of the recently completed new AFTER FOREVER album. HDK, whose musical direction is being described by Gommans as "modern trash/death metal with a lot of melodic influences," has laid down...

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DARKANE Begins Work On New Album

DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström has posted the following message on his official web site: "It's been quite quiet (haha) from DARKANE this autumn. In September we played a sold-out show together with SOILWORK at the Tivoli in Helsingborg, and after that we have been working on the new (fifth)...

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EPICA Taps GOD DETHRONED Drummer For Upcoming CD

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have issued the following update: "We are very happy to announce that Ariën van Weesenbeek will be the drummer on the next EPICA album. For those who aren't familiar with him yet, Ariën is the drummer of the Dutch death metal band GOD DETHRONED (who, by...

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Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist Destroys 'Fallen' Platinum Award; Video Available

A video has surfaced on YouTube this weekend that shows "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson riding in the back of a van with former EVANESCENCE guitarist Ben Moody and known adult filmmaker and singer for SOCIETY 1, Matt Zane, allegedly en route to "vandalize" EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee's house. T...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN: The Ball Is In DAVE LEE ROTH's Court

Eddie Van Halen spoke to Guitar World magazine about the current status of VAN HALEN following the departures of vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony. Rumors continue to swirl that original singer David Lee Roth, who was replaced by Hagar in the mid-1980s, will return to the fold, despit...

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INTRONAUT: Van Breakdown Forces Show Cancellations

California-based progressive metal/rock band INTRONAUT — featuring drummer Danny Walker (formerly of California grinders UPHILL BATTLE),Sacha Dunable (ex-guitarist for L.A. doomsters ANUBIS RISING) and Leon del Muerte (former IMPALED guitarist/EXHUMED bassist) on guitars and vocals, and bassist Joe...

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'Classic Guitar Legends' Photographs By ROSS HALFIN

Cult Art has announced plans to release a collection of legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin's classic rock photographs on canvas. The collection, which includes such legends as Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Angus Young, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Clark and Michael Schenker, is available as a box...

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CANDIRIA: New Album 'On Hold'

CANDIRIA guitarist John Lamacchia has issued the following update: "If you are not already aware, Ken Schalk has left the band. It's heart-breaking, I know, but he needed to explore new things. So Ken, we wish you all the best. "The new album, 'Kiss the Lie', is now on hold because of the lack of .....

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STREAM OF PASSION Announces European Tour Dates

STREAM OF PASSION, the new band featuring AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen, has issued the following update: "STREAM OF PASSION had such a blast playing for the fans during the last two tours and the Mexico gig that they immediately started looking for a way to get together again, and play live once...

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FU MANCHU Frontman Comments On VAN HALEN, CARS Covers

FU MANCHU — recently described by the Los Angeles Times as "Southern California sludge-merchants (who) deliver riff-heavy rock straight out of the '70s" — have frequently covered other artists’ music over the course of their career. In addition to their well-known take on BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's "Godzill...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist To Take Part In Glendora's VILLAGE ART WALK

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony's web site has been updated with the following message: "The city of Glendora is holdilng their annual Village Art Walk to promote an interest in and appreciation of the arts. Michael is taking part in the festivities and will have a collection of his basses...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Issues Update On TERROR SYNDROME Solo Project

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, here it is, the last update for 2006! Got a studio update for you all on my solo/side project TERROR SYNDROME and some related RVP session news. "First of all, the TERROR SYNDROME album...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Be Honored For Promoting Tourism In Los Cabos, Mexico

According to MensNewsDaily.com, former VAN HALEN lead singer Sammy Hagar will be honored tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 5) for promoting tourism in Los Cabos, Mexico. Mayor Luis Armando Diaz will attend the event, which will showcase more than 20 local restaurants and several jazz, salsa and rock bands. A...

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Ex-MARDUK Vocalist LEGION Issues Update On ELIZIUM Project

Former MARDUK vocalist Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted) has issued the following update on his ELIZIUM project (formerly REBELANGELS): "We have written a shitload of new material that we are currently rehearsing and honing. Once we put down our flag with a first album we wanna make it stick! It's been s...

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Want To Shred Like YNGWIE? Study The Science Of Speedy Picking

Chris Harris of MTV.com reports: A few years ago, when Troy Grady's relationship with his longtime girlfriend ended, he decided to start his own band — thinking, of course, that it would be an excellent way to pick up girls. But it had been years since he had even touched a guitar, having ...