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STRYPER Frontman's Wife Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has posted the following message on his web site: "I want to first apologize for not updating everyone sooner on Kyle's [Michael's wife] condition. I know how many of you have been praying and we will always be eternally grateful for your thoughts and prayers. It has b...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer, ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Guest In MEMORAIN Video

Greek thrash metallers MEMORAIN have posted their video for the song "TV War", featuring guest appearances by ex-MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza and ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters. Check it out at YouTube.com. "TV War" comes off MEMORAIN's latest album, "Reduced to Ashes", which was released last spr...

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JIMI HENDRIX, DIMEBAG, TONY IOMMI, EDDIE VAN HALEN Are Among 'Wildest Guitar Heroes'

Jimi Hendrix has been crowned "Wildest Guitar Hero" of all-time in a new poll of music lovers for influential magazine Classic Rock. The poll was compiled by votes from over 3,000 visitors to www.classicrockmagazine.com and a panel of expert music journalists. The guitarist, who made his name in the...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER, PAUL DI'ANNO, QUIREBOYS To Team Up For Stockholm Date

According to the concert ticketing agency Ticnet.se, MICHAEL SCHENKER AND FRIENDS, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno and the QUIREBOYS will team up for a live show at Kolingsborg in Stockholm, Sweden on April 28. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's current touring lineup is as follows: Michael Schenker...

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DEW-SCENTED Working On 'That's Why I Despise You' Video

German high-energy thrashers DEW-SCENTED are currently working with acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus (LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR) on a video for their new song "That's Why I Despise You". Due on April 3 in North America (March 30 in Germany, April 2 in the rest of Europe) via Nuclear Blas...

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SLAYER, MASTODON, MESHUGGAH Confirmed For Sweden's METALTOWN Festival

SLAYER, MASTODON and MESHUGGAH have been confirmed for the Metaltown festival, set to take place June 30 at Frihamnen in Gothenburg, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are STONE SOUR and MACHINE HEAD, according to Roadrunner Records Sweden. Revolver magazine's 2007 "Readers' Poll" singled out SLAYER's...

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DEVILDRIVER Members To Play One-Off BELTFED Show

BELTFED, the death/grind collaboration between members of DEVILDRIVER (Jon Miller, Jeff Kendrick and John Boecklin) and PRESSURE 4-5 (Joe Schmidt),will play a one-off show on Friday, March 16 at club Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara, California. According to a press release, "the band currently does n...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'Pins And Needles' Title Track Available For Streaming

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has posted the title track from his forthcoming solo album, "Pins and Needles", on his MySpace page. "Pins and Needles" is scheduled for release in Europe on March 23 via Metal Heaven Records. The CD will arrive in North America and the re...

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GODLESS RISING Enters Studio

GODLESS RISING, the Rhode Island-based death metal band featuring original VITAL REMAINS members Jeff Gruslin (vocals; 1987-1996, 1999-2000) and Paul Flynn (guitar),has entered the studio to begin recording its full-length debut, "Battle Lords", due in the spring via Moribund Cult Records. Chris Mo...

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SKITZO's Vomiting Antics Result In Concert Cancellation

Legendary Bay Area thrash/crossover band SKITZO was scheduled to perform at Roosters Roadhouse in Alameda, CA on March 31. However, after the owner of the club reportedly viewed a rerun of the "Judge Judy" show in which SKITZO frontman Lance Ozanix was sued for vomiting on an audience member, the pr...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING: 'We're Probably The Biggest Underground Band Ever'

Blender.com has posted two new video clips of SLAYER guitarist Kerry King being interviewed in New York City in February. Watch the footage online: Video#1 (on the group's Grammy win and band's history) Video#2 (showing his tattoos) Revolver magazine's 2007 "Readers' Poll" singled out SLAYER's Kerry...

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DC4: Three-Song Webcast To Premiere Tonight

DC4, the California-based band featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, recently wrapped up filming an appearance on FlashRock. FlashRock is an online musician'...

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BAD BRAINS Signs With MEGAFORCE RECORDS

Jeff Vrabel of Billboard.com reports that the classic BAD BRAINS lineup of enigmatic singer H.R., guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer and drummer Earl Hudson has inked a deal with Megaforce Records for the release of its new album, "Build a Nation". Produced by the BEASTIE BOYS' Adam Yauch, t...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer On Upcoming Tour: 'Everybody's In The Mood To Play'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you originally become involved with BLACK SABBATH? Vinny Appice: "That was in '79. BLACK SABBATH had just done the...

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GLENN HUGHES' Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Misty Mountain Hop' Featured On Australian 'Divine' CD

According to Deep-Purple.net, the Australian version of legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes' (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) latest solo album, "Music for the Divine", contains the following bonus tracks: a remix of "Monkey Man" (with additional vocals by Australian superstar Jimmy Barnes)...