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DIMEBAG Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK; Photos, Video Available

PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was posthumously inducted on Thursday (May 17) into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll (loca...

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MORBID ANGEL Guitarist Gets Philosophical

Sauli Vuoti of Imhotep recently conducted an interview with MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Imhotep: How does it make you feel that people appreciate your playing style and music so much? Trey: "I appreciate the fact that people respect me, but I leave it...

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EPICA: Dutch Tour Dates Announced

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has announced several headlining dates in its home country for January 2008. The details are as follows: Jan. 05 - Doornroosie - Nijmegen, NETH Jan. 17 - De Kade - Zaandam, NETH Jan. 18 - Bibelot - Dordrecht, NETH Jan. 25 - Burgerweeshuis - Deventer, N...

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ALICE COOPER Discusses His Radio Show

Australia's Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with Alice Cooper about his syndicated radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper". "I would say 90 per cent of my email is 'I can't believe you just played, you know, 'Lost Woman' by THE YARDBIRDS. I never thought I would ever hear that on the radio,...

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EPICA To Support SONATA ARCTICA On European Tour

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has been confirmed as the support act for SONATA ARCTICA on their upcoming European tour. The dates are as follows: Nov. 01 - Rockefeller - Oslo, Norway Nov. 03 - Lisebergshallen - Göteborg, Sweden Nov. 04 - Mejeriet - Lund, Sweden Nov. 05 - Markthalle...

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REDEMPTION Annouces Dates On DREAM THEATER Tour That Will Feature NICOLAS VAN DYK

Sean Entrikin of PRYMARY will fill in for REDEMPTION guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk for several dates on the latter band's upcoming U.S. tour with DREAM THEATER. Said Dyk: "For those of you aware of my rather demanding 'day job,' I personally will be making as many of these shows as possible....

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EPICA Announces New Album Title

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has set "The Divine Conspiracy" as the title of its new album, due August/September via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD, which is currently being mixed by Sascha Paeth, will feature a session appearance by GOD DETHRONED drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek. EPIC...

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TRIVIUM Guitarist COREY BEAULIEU Checks In From Europe

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu has issued the following update: "Checking in from Europe again! We've got a day off today so I felt like unloading some info on ya of what has been going on lately. "After the crazy Ireland and UK tour we ventured into mainland Europe for the first time headlining a...

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ANDREW W.K. To Guest On Dutch Radio Tomorrow

Andrew W.K. will be interviewed by Danny van der Ploeg of the Dutch radio station Baarn FM this Tuesday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Baarn FM will broadcast the interview throughout Holland. For the rest of the world, a webstream is listenable through WinAmp by clicking here. Andrew W.K.'s third album,...

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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Issues Update On TERROR SYNDROME Project

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has issued the following update on his TERROR SYNDROME project: "I'm sure a lot of you know that Mike [Young, bass], Dave [Young, guitar] and I all play in THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND as well. It's an amazing band and if you haven't heard of the DTB.....

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RUDY SARZO: 'RANDY RHOADS Was An Amazing Musician, Teacher, Musician, Friend'

Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE). An excerpt from the chat follows: Glam-Metal.com: Tell me what inspired you to write your [book, "Off the Rails"]? Sarzo: In the 25 years si...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist Having A 'Blast' On Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has issued the following update: "Hey everybody!! It's been awhile since my last post, so I thought I would let you know what's been going on lately. "Those of you who were on the Hagar cruise ship party the other month know that I put a little jam together ....

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DREAM THEATER: More North American Tour Dates Announced

DREAM THEATER has announced more dates for its upcoming U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off late July. Support at all shows will come from REDEMPTION (the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING)...

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NEW YORK DOLLS To Perform At 2007 JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH

Celebrating what would have been the 56th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, details for the yearly Joey Ramone Birthday Bash have now been announced. The 7th annual Bash will take place Saturday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. As in past years, tickets to the event were entirely s...

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DARK AT DAWN To Play 'Farewell' Show At Germany's ROCK HARZ Festival

German epic/power metal band DARK AT DAWN has announced that its upcoming appearance at the Rock Harz open-air festival — set to take place July 6-7 in Osterode-Dorste, Lower Saxony, Germany — will serve as its "farewell" performance. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical or...