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Former OPETH Drummer Joins Forces With SADUS Bassist

Swedish drummer Martin Lopez (ex-OPETH, AMON AMARTH) has joined forces with bassist Steve DiGiorgio (SADUS, TESTAMENT, DEATH, ICED EARTH),vocalist Joel Ekelöf (WILLOWTREE),and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis in a brand new project called SOEN. According to Martin (pictured below),the band's music "will...

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JON LORD Dedicates Song To RONNIE JAMES DIO During Norwegian Performance

Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord performed at the Nidarosdomen cathedral in Norway along with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Torodd Wigum, on Sunday evening, May 23. Lord was joined by Martin Axenrot and Martin Mendez of OPETH, with Steve Balsamo, who played and sang the role of Jes...

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New DANZIG CD Available At Upcoming Concerts Before Release Date

As if nine special tour dates to usher in the release of "Deth Red Sabaoth" wasn't enough, the DANZIG June concerts trek just got even better. "Deth Red Sabaoth" will be released on June 22, but those fans who have a ticket to any of the East Coast dates scheduled prior to June 22 (see ...

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LD/50 Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

LD/50, the San Francisco, California-based band featuring Glen Alvelais (TESTAMENT, FORBIDDEN) on guitar, Clark Brown (GEEZER) on vocals, and Terry Goss (SCORCHED-EARTH POLICY) on bass, has parted ways with drummer Jeremy Colson (STEVE VAI, MARTY FRIEDMAN) and has replaced him with Burton Ortega (KA...

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PITCH BLACK FORECAST Added To FEAR FACTORY Dates

PITCH BLACK FORECAST, the project featuring vocalist Jason "J" Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),drummer Gene Hoglan (FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard (NDE),bassist Steve Rauckhorst (INTEGRITY, KE...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Completes Mixing New Album

Vocalist Jeffrey Nothing (a.k.a. Jeffrey Hatrix) of the Ohio-based alternative metal band MUSHROOMHEAD was interviewed by Nic and Big J on the May 23 edition of "The Morning After" show, which airs on the Boise, Idaho radio station KQXR 100.3 The X Rocks. The chat, which took place at the fourth ann...

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L.A. GUNS Guitarist TRACII GUNS Interviewed In Buenos Aires

Glamnation Party conducted an interview with L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns on Saturday, May 22 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Watch the chat below. Glamnation Party takes place every month in Buenos Aires and features live performances by the best bands from Argentina and the rest of the world. Last...

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DÉTENTE: 'In God We Trust' Video Released

"In God We Trust", the new video from reunited California metallers DÉTENTE — featuring original members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) alongside new vocalist Tiina Teal — can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Decline", which is sched...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer JOHANSSON Rejoins KINLIN

Drummer Patrick Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, W.A.S.P.) has rejoined the Florida-based hard rock band KINLIN. He replaces Ali Nassar, who recently left the group to "pursue other musical avenues," according to a press release. Also newly added to KINLIN's current lineup is bassist Steve Gammon of G-S...

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DÉTENTE Bassist Recovering From Surgery

Reunited California metallers DÉTENTE — featuring original members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) alongside new vocalist Tiina Teal — have issued the following update: "Bassist Steve Hochheiser is recovering from surgery to remove his gallbladder. "As many of...

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Former W.A.S.P. Members Rejoin Forces In W.A.S.

Chris Holmes (guitar; ex-W.A.S.P.),Randy Piper (guitar; ANIMAL, ex-W.A.S.P.),Steve Unger (bass; ex-METAL CHURCH),Rich Lewis (vocals; ANIMAL) and Stet Howland (drums; ex-W.A.S.P.) have joined forces in a brand new band called WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.). The group's debut album, "Purgatory", has...

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ANGER AS ART Frontman Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Vocalist/guitarist Steve Gaines of California thrashers ANGER AS ART has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Last Sunday, I was on the phone and online with so many people, and a lo...

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AL ATKINS' HOLY RAGE Completes Work On Debut Album

HOLY RAGE, the U.K. metal band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has completed work on its debut album, "Just Don't Run". A late 2010 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label is expected. A short trailer for "Just Don't Run" can be viewed below. HOLY RAGE recently announced...

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ARMORED SAINT Members To Guest On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show

ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera and ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush will guest on this weekend's (May 21-23) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com....

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POWER QUEST's STEVE WILLIAMS Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Steve Williams of U.K.-based metallers POWER QUEST has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Well, it's five days on from hearing the terrible, saddening news of the passing of Ronnie...