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CHICKENFOOT: Footage Of JOE SATRIANI's Online Video Chat
CHICKENFOOT guitarist Joe Satriani took part in a video online chat yesterday (Saturday, January 7) using Google+'s "Hangouts" feature. Check out footage of the question-and-answer session below. CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "III", sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of relea...January 8, 2012
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SLEEPY HOLLOW To Film 'Spiral Effect' Video
Reunited heavy metal band SLEEPY HOLLOW will film a video for the song "Spiral Effect" on location in Middletown, Delaware between February 2 and February 3. The track comes off the group's new album, "Skull 13", which will be released in March through Pure Steel Records/High Roller Records. The cli...January 7, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist
Guitarist Rich Ward (STUCK MOJO, FOZZY) and bassist Paul DiLeo (FOZZY) have left ADRENALINE MOB, the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP). Ward has released the following statement...January 7, 2012
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Norway's TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK Pays Tribute To Fallen CRIMSON GLORY Singer
Trond Nicolaisen, manager and co-songwriter of the Norwegian metal project TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK, has issued the following update: "Late 2008/early 2009 we recorded 'Red Sharks' for an upcoming CRIMSON GLORY tribute album called 'The Revenge Of Azrael'. We were asked to contribute with a track by metal...January 7, 2012
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CHICKENFOOT To Take Part In Online Video Chat
CHICKENFOOT will take part in a video online chat today (Saturday, January 7) using Google+'s "Hangouts" feature. Bassist Michael Anthony is going to be "hanging out" at 12 p.m. PST, with guitarist Joe Satriani set to follow him at 12:30 p.m. PST. The band states, "[Drummer] Kenny [Aronoff] is going...January 7, 2012
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SLAYER Drummer's PHILM Mastering Debut Album For IPECAC RECORDINGS
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) — is mastering its debut album for an early 2012 release via Ipecac Recordings. Dave says, "I can't wai...January 6, 2012
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Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer Explains His Departure
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "Well, I guess I will shed a little light without going too deep. "As some of you may know, I've had a pretty interesting couple of years, to say the least, battling with some per...January 6, 2012
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TAPROOT To Release 'Episodes' In February
Ann Arbor, Michigan hard rock band TAPROOT will release its new album, "Episodes", on February 28 via Victory Records. TAPROOT's last CD, "Plead The Fifth", came out in May 2010 through Victory. The effort was recorded on farm in Sullivan, Michigan with producer Tim Patalan (SPONGE, LOVEDRUG). TAPRO...January 6, 2012
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SATARIEL Rejoined By Founding Guitarist
Swedish melodic death metallers SATARIEL have announced the return of guitarist and founding member Mikael Granqvist to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "When Mike decided to quit after recording the 'Chifra' EP, we lost an important creative force and also a big part of the SATARIEL spirit. I...January 6, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB To Release Full-Length Debut In March
ADRENALINE MOB — the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward — will release its full-length debut, "Omertá", on March 13 via the...January 5, 2012
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Parts Ways With Singer HOWARD JONES
Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have released the following statement: "To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we've had him in the band. Out of respect...January 4, 2012
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HOTEL DIABLO Schedules Tempe In-Store
HOTEL DIABLO, the new band featuring vocalist Rick Stitch (LADYJACK, ex-ADLER'S APPETITE),guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.),will make an in-store appearance that will include an acoustic performance at Naked Dave's Music in Tempe, Arizo...January 4, 2012
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METALLICA: Official 45-Minute Video Recap Of Final 30th-Anniversary Show
METALLICA has posted a 45-minute video recap of the fourth and final intimate show at the Fillmore in San Francisco as part of the week-long celebration of its 30th anniversary as a band for fan club members only. Check it out below. Former METALLICA members Dave Mustaine (currently in MEGADETH),Ja...January 3, 2012
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces U.S. Headlining Tour
Following a short batch of dates with CLUTCH in December, Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will embark on a U.S. headlining tour this March. Set to commence on March 1 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the trek will hit 15 cities — including two performances at this ye...January 3, 2012
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, DIMEBAG At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at a massive gathering on December 14 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Dar...January 2, 2012
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