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Y&T Guitarist Interviewed On 107.7 The Bone (Video)
Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone conducted an interview with Y&T guitarist John Nymann about the band's participation in the Monsters Of Rock cruise, touring and recording, when the next Y&T album might come out, and late Y&T bassist Phil Kennemor...February 23, 2012
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ESSENCE Taps Producer PETER TÄGTGREN For New Album
Danish thrashers ESSENCE have entered Abyss Studio with producer Peter Tägtgren (MARDUK, IMMORTAL, DIMMU BORGIR, AMON AMARTH, CHILDREN OF BODOM) to begin recording their sophomore album, to be released later in the year through an as-yet-undetermined record label. Commented ESSENCE: "It is a great h...February 23, 2012
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SUFFOCATION Rumored To Have Parted Ways With Drummer MIKE SMITH
New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION have reportedly parted ways with drummer Mike Smith. Although Smith's exit from the group has not yet been officially confirmed by SUFFOCATION, the band played a couple of East Coast shows this past weekend with former member Dave Culross (MALEVOLENT CREATIO...February 22, 2012
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SPINESHANK Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
The reactivated original lineup of SPINESHANK — featuring Jonny Santos (vocals),Tommy Decker (drums),Mike Sarkisyan (guitar) and Rob Garcia (bass) — has inked a deal with Century Media Records. The band's long-awaited fourth album, "Anger Denial Acceptance", will be released in early June. Produce...February 22, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR: EDDIE VAN HALEN Doesn't Even Realize What A Great Bass Player He Had
Peter Lindblad of Goldmine magazine recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT members Sammy Hagar (vocals),Joe Satriani (guitar) and Michael Anthony (bass). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Michael, talking about how your vocals and Sammy's work together, in VAN HALEN those harmonies...February 22, 2012
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SOULFLY Frontman Recovering From Bout With Bell's Palsy
SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera is recovering from a bout with Bell's Palsy, a temporary condition that is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in the inability to control facial muscles on the affected side. Cavalera was diag...February 22, 2012
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DESTRUCTION: '30th Year Anniversary Tour' North American Dates Announced
German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will embark on the North American "30th Year Anniversary Tour" in May with support from WARBRINGER, VITAL REMAINS (who will be alternating each night) and PATHOLOGY. States DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier: "A killer package for old-school thrash and deat...February 22, 2012
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PHENOMENA's 'Awakening' Due In March
Escape Music has set a March 23 release date for PHENOMENA's "Awakening". People should learn to expect a little awe and mystery. PHENOMENA take us upon a journey where there is nothing pretty about the protagonists of the story that we shall meet along the way. The subject is good against evil. The...February 22, 2012
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RIGOR MORTIS Completes Recording New Album
The original lineup of Texan thrash metal veterans RIGOR MORTIS — Mike Scaccia (guitar),Casey Orr (bass),Harden Harrison (drums),and Bruce Corbitt (vocals) — has finished laying down 10 new songs for the band's first album since 1991's "Rigor Mortis Vs. The Earth". The group recorded the new CD a...February 21, 2012
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SLAYER Drummer's PHILM: Debut Album Details Revealed
PHILM — the Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate featuring drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER),guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE),and bassist Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) — has inked a deal with Ipecac Recordings. The band's debut album, "Harmonic", will be released on May...February 21, 2012
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CHICKENFOOT Announces 'Different Devil Tour'
CHICKENFOOT will embark on the "Different Devil Tour" in the spring. Support on the trek will come from BLACK STONE CHERRY. The dates are as follows: May 04 - Lake Tahoe, NV @ Harrah's Hotel & Casino May 05 - Lake Tahoe, NV @ Harrah's Hotel & Casino May 09 - Denver, CO @ The ...February 21, 2012
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SLASH Has 'No Idea' If Entire Original GUNS N' ROSES Lineup Will Be At ROCK HALL Induction
During a February 17 interview with Mike Jones of the Washington D.C. radio station DC101, legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was asked if there was any truth to the reports that all all five original members of GUNS N' ROSES will be present when the group is inducted into...February 21, 2012
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DYNAZTY Films First-Ever Video
Stockholm, Sweden-based rockers DYNAZTY will release their third album, "Sultans Of Sin", on February 29. The CD was produced by Peter Tägtgren at The Abyss studio and is the band's first to feature guitarist Mike Lavér, who joined DYNAZTY last November. "Sultans Of Sin" track listing: 01. Come Aliv...February 20, 2012
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
The new self-titled album from Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY can be streamed in its entirety at AOL Music. Due on February 28 in North America via Candlelight Records, the CD was recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California and was produced by the band in c...February 20, 2012
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KISS, QUEEN With ADAM LAMBERT And FAITH NO MORE Confirmed For U.K.'s SONISPHERE
The U.K edition of the Sonisphere festival has announced three headliners and the first batch of bands for its 2012 event, taking place July 6-8 at Knebworth House, with tickets available from Sonisphere.co.uk from 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 23. Shooting rockets. Blood spitting. Face Paint. Shiny...February 20, 2012