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PAUL GILBERT Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY

Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) has been confirmed for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach his own unique approach to musician...

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SLAYER Members Discuss Post-Tour Plans

YeboTV, a next generation web-based TV network, has uploaded video footage of SLAYER members discussing their post-tour plans Watch the clips below. YeboTV, a next generation web-based TV network, has launched SlayerTV — featuring nothing but SLAYER live footage and interviews all day long — at this...

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MNEMIC: Singer's Illness Forces ELSROCK Cancellation

Danish modern thrashers MNEMIC have cancelled their previously announced August 25 concert at the Elsrock festival in Rijssen, Holland, due to a throat infection suffered by the group's singer Guillaume Bideau (ex-SCARVE). Commented the band: "We apologize to anyone who've bought tickets and wanted...

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KITTIE Frontwoman 'Groped' At Baltimore Concert; Band Cuts Performance Short

According to Bob Suehs of the Rock N Roll Experience web site, KITTIE frontwoman Morgan Lander was groped by a member of the audience at the band's August 19, 2007 concert at Sonar in Baltimore, Maryland, forcing the group to cut its show short. "Morgan jumped off the stage with her mic in ...

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SKID ROW Joined By CINDERELLA Guitarist?

SKID ROW has apparently tapped CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar to fill in for Dave "Snake" Sabo for the group's upcoming dates. Sabo, who works for the successful management company McGhee Entertainment (KISS, DOWN) headed up by Doc McGhee, is still said to be a member of SKID ROW, although it's not...

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NEVERMORE: Rehearsal Footage Of CHRIS BRODERICK Available

Video footage of guitarist Chris Broderick (NEVERMORE, JAG PANZER) in his Southern California studio rehearsing on July 29, 2007 for this summer's NEVERMORE shows can be viewed below. NEVERMORE members Warrel Dane (vocals) and Jeff Loomis (guitar) were the featured guests on "Metal Shop" on Seattle'...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: U.S. Dates Announced

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 04 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody’s Oct. 05 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theatre Oct. 06 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean Oct. 07 - Saint Paul, MN - Station 4 Oct. 09 - Denver, ...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Answer Fan Questions Via YouTube

SMASHING PUMPKINS have released a video of the band's leader Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin answering questions from fans who grabbed a video camera and submitted their question via YouTube. The band sifted through over a hundred questions and responded to a few of their favorites. Watch...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: 'Ire Works' Release Date Announced

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will release its new album, "Ire Works", on November 13 via Relapse Records. The CD was produced by Steve Evetts (SAVES THE DAY, EARTH CRISIS, SEPULTURA) and features the drumming of STOLEN BABIES' Gil Sharone following the departure of Chris Pennie (he now plays drums with...

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OBITUARY: 'Xecutioner's Return' Audio Sample Available

A 30-second audio sample of OBITUARY's upcoming album, "Xecutioner's Return", is available for download at Plastichead.com. Due in North America on August 28, the CD was mixed at Redroom Recorders and was mastered in June at Morrisound Studios in Tampa. The cover artwork can be viewed at this locati...

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JEFF HANNEMAN Says He Has 'Three Songs Started' For Next SLAYER Album

SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman has revealed that he has already started writing material for the follow-up to the group's "Christ Illusion" CD, which came out last year. Speaking to YeboTV, Jeff said, "I've got, like, probably about three songs started. I think we'll probably just take a couple of m...

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WITH PASSION Calls It Quits

Guitarist Jeff Morgan of the Sacramento-based technical metalcore outfit WITH PASSION has issued the following update: "Yes, it's true. September 22 [at the Underground in Roseville, California] is planned to be the last show we ever play as WITH PASSION. Many of you seem very upset by this, but it...

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THE DOORS' ROBBY KRIEGER Added To ULI JON ROTH's Sky Academy Concerts

Robby Krieger, legendary guitarist and songwriter for THE DOORS, will appear on one of this year's SKY ACADEMY concert as a guest of honor to play with ULI JON ROTH & FRIENDS. According to a posting on Roth's web site, "Last year's inspiring jam session with Robby and Uli at the UCLA featured ex...

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IAN GILLAN, JON LORD, BOB DAISLEY Featured On New THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN Album

According to TheHighwayStar.com, the new blues album by THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN featuring former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord, titled "Danger: White Men Dancing", will be released on October 1 via Edel Records. A special-limited edition version with a DVD will also be available. The album will b...

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SLAYER Frontman Says There Are No Plans For Retirement

Christine Carney of MP3.com recently conducted an interview with SLAYER frontman Tom Araya. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MP3.com: You guys have reissued "Christ Illusion" with some extra stuff on it recently. What was the motivation behind that? Araya: That was basically a record compa...