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DREAM THEATER Singer: 'This Album Really Brought Us Closer Together'
Mike Sullivan of ExploreMusic conducted an interview with vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER on October 6, 2011 at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. DREAM THEATER's new album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", sold 36,000 copies in the...October 18, 2011
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Joins Brand New 'Supergroup' TRED
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has been named the lead singer of TRED, the new band featuring bassist Rudy Sarzo (BLUE YSTER CULT, OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO),...October 18, 2011
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DEZ FAFARA Says COAL CHAMBER Is 'Not Even Discussing' Any Other Tours After SOUNDWAVE
Alternative Music Hub recently conducted an interview with Dez Fafara (DEVILDRIVER, COAL CHAMBER) about COAL CHAMBER's upcoming reunion tour as part of Australia's Soundwave Festival. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Alternative Music Hub: How excited are you to play as COAL CHAMBER again?...October 17, 2011
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ALEISTER WILD Guitarist In Coma After Altercation With Bassist
According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, the lead guitarist of the Colorado Springs-based rock band ALEISTER WILD remained in a coma Wednesday after getting knocked unconscious by the band's bass player. The incident happened early Saturday morning outside Union Station, a Colorado Springs tavern...October 17, 2011
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LION'S SHARE Continuing Work On New Material
Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have issued the following update: "The songwriting for the seventh LION'S SHARE album is going great. So far we have music and vocal melodies written for six new songs that we are really excited about." LION'S SHARE's critically acclaimed "Dark Hours" album...October 17, 2011
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'Beavis And Butt-Head' Creator Discusses Possiblity Of Metal Videos Appearing On Show Again
Metal Injection was part of a roundtable discussion with "Beavis And Butt-Head" creator Mike Judge during the New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 15. Mike answered questions about the show, including the creative process, the possibility of new metal videos appearing on the program, if any bands...October 17, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT: 'Three And A Half Letters' Video Released
"Three And A Half Letters (I Need A Job)", the new video from CHICKENFOOT, can be seen below. The song comes off the group's sophomore album, "III", sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's self-titled debut...October 17, 2011
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Staind
I'm sure STAIND mainman Aaron Lewis sowed a few oats last year loaded up the ol' pick-up truck and headed out to the sticks for his country-flavored solo EP "Town Line". The ride back, however, seems to have left a bitter taste in the songwriter's mouth. Far be it from me to ever consider STAIND ...October 17, 2011
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Sympathetic Resonance
Shimmering melodies in multiple forms; sections during which emotion and music are inseparable, soaring so high that chills are a guarantee; a rhythm section able to steer the sharpest of curves without missing a single muscular beat; and riff/bass combos that punch and pull like a mutated form of T...October 17, 2011
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HAIL! Featuring PORTNOY, CRANE, DROVER, LOMENZO Performs In Turkey; Video Available
HAIL! the supergroup featuring a rotating list of musicians, including current and former members of SEPULTURA, TESTAMENT, DREAM THEATER and MEGADETH played a festival at Kucukciftlik Park in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday, October 15. The band's lineup for this performance consisted of the following...October 16, 2011
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EMMURE: Quality Sacramento Footage Available
Quality multi-camera video footage of the New Fairfield, Connecticut- and Queens, New York-based deathcore act EMMURE performing the song "I Thought You Met Telly And Turned Me Into Casper" on August 24, 2011 at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California can be seen below. EMMURE recently parted ways w...October 16, 2011
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WRETCH Announces New Guitarist
Northeast Ohio-based metallers WRETCH have announced the addition of second guitarist Mike Stephenson to the groups ranks. Shaun Vanek (ETERNAL LEGACY, CELLBOUND, MANIMALS, BREAKER) had been filling this role on a part-time basis the past couple of years but was unable to continue due to his busy sc...October 16, 2011
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ANIMETAL USA Performs Live For First Time; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of ANIMETAL USA's performance at this year's edition of the Loud Park festival, which was held earlier today (Saturday, October 15) at Saitama Super Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Saitama City, Japan, can be seen below. Also available is footage from ANIMETAL...October 15, 2011
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI: More Drum-Cam Footage Available
Drum-cam footage of Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER performing the new song "Outcry" with his bandmates on October 11 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, New Jersey can be seen below. Commented Mike: "Being trained in elementary school (orchestra),it helped me r...October 15, 2011
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MASSACRE: European Touring Lineup Confirmed
Terry Butler (DEATH, MASSACRE, SIX FEET UNDER, DENIAL FIEND, OBITUARY) and Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo (MANTAS, DEATH, MASSACRE, M INC.) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of MASSACRE's classic "From Beyond" album by embarking on a European tour in January/February 2012. Dubbed "Army Of Darkness"...October 15, 2011
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