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GEOFF TATE Working On 'Stupidly Heavy' QUEENSRŸCHE Album

Guitarist Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN, SPIRALARMS) and drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) are among the featured musicians on the forthcoming album from the new lineup of the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. The CD, which is currently being mixed by Jason Slater, is...
February 23, 2013
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER: New Jam Footage, Video Interview Posted Online

Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, TESTAMENT, EIDOLON) has returned from Colorado when he filmed his first instructional video for JamPlay. He says: "[It] was a great experience. Had a blast!" A mini-jam segment and interview that Drover did with JamPlay on location while shooti...
February 23, 2013
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ANTHRAX, HALESTORM Members Featured In 'Revolver Golden Gods' Commercial

The official three-minute commercial for the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented By Epiphone — which will take place Thursday, May 2, at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles — can be seen below. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live on national television through AXS...
February 22, 2013
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HEAVEN'S BASEMENT: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'I Am Electric' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "I Am Electric", the new video from U.K. hard rockers HEAVEN'S BASEMENT, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in East London with director Ben Unwin. Commented the band: "This is the first video we shot in England, which made it even more special for us...
February 22, 2013
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KROKUS Unveils Four-Legged Mascot

Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS have unleashed a new star — described as "a super-cool dog" — with their new album, "Dirty Dynamite", due out on February 22 in Europe via Sony Music and in North America on March 5 via The End Records as a digital download, regular CD and limited-edition double vinyl...
February 22, 2013
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THE NEW BLACK: 'Count Me In' Video Released

"Count Me In", the new video from German heavy rockers THE NEW BLACK, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's third album, "III: Cut Loose", which will be released on March 15 via AFM Records. The effort will be made available in different configurations, including a "big, fat digipak" with...
February 22, 2013
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SUFFOCATION: 'As Grace Descends' Video Released

New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION filmed a video for the track "As Grace Descends" on January 5 at Duff's Brooklyn in in Williamsburg, New York. The clip, which can now be seen below, was directed by Tommy Jones, who has previously worked with KATAKLYSM, SOILWORK and DEATH ANGEL, among other...
February 22, 2013
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JOE SATRIANI To Release 'Unstoppable Momentum' Album In May

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT) has issued the following update: "Now that the asteroid has safely passed us by, I feel it's time to break my cyberspace silence and let you all know what I've been up to these last few months. "After returning home from the last of three incredible G3...
February 21, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman: 'I'm Almost 50 Yet I Feel Like I've Lived The Life Of A Man Who Is Almost 90'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's autobiography, "Honestly", went to editing last week. There is a 12-song solo record to go hand in hand with the release of the book. Writing on the band's Facebook page, Sweet states: "Writing and finishing my autobiography has gone WAY beyond my expectations, good...
February 21, 2013
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Video: SOUNDGARDEN Talks Gear With PREMIER GUITAR

On February 1, Premier Guitar 's Chris Kies was on location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Eagles Ballroom where he caught up with SOUNDGARDEN's Kim Thayil, Chris Cornell and Ben Shepherd to find out all the gear they're using during the "King Animal" tour. Check out the footage below. SOUNDGARDEN r...
February 21, 2013
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FREEDOM CALL: 'Ages Of Light' Anniversary Best-Of Album Detailed

German metallers FREEDOM CALL will release an anniversary album, "Ages Of Light", on April 26 in Germany, April 29 in the rest of Europe and May 7 in North America via SPV/Steamhammer. "Ages Of Light" is a best-of double album filled to the brim with 18 of the most important songs from the band's hi...
February 21, 2013
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Video: KROKUS Members Talk About Decision To Cover THE BEATLES Classic

Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS will release their new album, "Dirty Dynamite", on February 22 in Europe via Sony Music and in North America on March 5 via The End Records. The band has recorded another cover song inspired by their time at Abbey Road Studios in London, England. KROKUS covers the ear...
February 21, 2013
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HUNTRESS Taps Artist VANCE KELLY For Sophomore Album

Los Angeles-based, occult-themed, female-fronted traditional heavy metal band HUNTRESS has entered the studio with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SHADOWS FALL, HATEBREED, MUNICIPAL WASTE) to begin recording its sophomore album for a late 2013 release. The cover artwork for the CD will once again be...
February 20, 2013
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Video: DAVE GROHL Talks About SOUNDGARDEN's 'By Crooked Steps'

Reunited grunge legends SOUNDGARDEN tapped FOO FIGHTERS frontman and documentary director Dave Grohl to get behind the camera on December 18, 2012 and shoot the band's new video for its song "By Crooked Steps". The clip, which casts SOUNDGARDEN as a "Sons Of Anarchy" type of biker gang and also feat...
February 20, 2013
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Films Instructional Video

Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, TESTAMENT, EIDOLON) has returned from Colorado when he filmed his first instructional video for JamPlay. He says: "[It] was a great experience. Had a blast!" A podcast interview Drover did with JamPlay on location while shooting the video can b...
February 20, 2013