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Book Of Historic METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER, EXODUS Bay Area Metal Photographs Due This Fall
Legendary San Francisco Bay Area metal photographers Brian Lew (Whiplash fanzine) and Harald "O." Oimoen (D.R.I.) have joined forces to create the large-format hardcover photo collection "Murder In The Front Row: Bay Area Bangers And The Birth Of Thrash Metal". Coming this fall from Bazillion Points...March 3, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY's THE BEATLES Cover Band Plays New York City (Video)
After having had such a fun experience the first time around in 2003, drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER),guitarist Paul Gilbert (RACER X, MR. BIG) and guitarist/keyboardist Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) reunited as YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD late last month to once again pay tribute to their greate...March 3, 2011
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'The Sound & The Fury' Educational Book/CD Pack Due Next Week
Cherry Lane Music has set a March 9 release date for "The Sound And The Fury", the new educational book/CD pack from METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. In 1993, Guitar World introduced a column called "The Sound & the Fury", penned by METALLICA's master of metal guitar himself, Kirk Hammett. In h...March 2, 2011
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer Joins Forces With KING DIAMOND Guitarist, Ex-HAMMERFALL Bassist
Vocalist Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH),bassist Magnus Rosén (HAMMERFALL),guitarist Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) and drummer Danny "Danté" Needham (VENOM, TONY MARTIN) have joined forces in an as-yet-unnamed new "supergroup." The band is currently working on music at La Rocque's Sonic Train Studios...March 1, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY's THE BEATLES Cover Band Plays First Shows In Eight Years (Video)
After having had such a fun experience the first time around in 2003, drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER),guitarist Paul Gilbert (RACER X, MR. BIG) and guitarist/keyboardist Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) reunited as YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD late last month to one again pay tribute to their greates...March 1, 2011
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER To Release 'Ground Zero' Single
Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover will release a solo single, "Ground Zero", on March 21 through Magna Carta Records. The label will press a very limited amount of CD copies, which will be available through Amazon.com. This single will also feature a alternate version of the song, w...March 1, 2011
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's 'The Cold' Lands On German Chart
"The Cold", the new album from veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No, 87. This marks the band's first-ever appearance on the chart. "We knew we had a great record with 'The Cold', but could never have expected to enter the German char...March 1, 2011
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BELIEVER: More 'Transhuman' Details Revealed
Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER will release their new album, "Transhuman", on April 12 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. The CD was produced by Trauma Team Productions and was mixed by Kevin Gutierrez (RAVEN, PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, DECE...February 28, 2011
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HELLOWEEN Interviewed By Greece's ART UBER ALLES (Video)
Greece's Art Uber Alles recently conducted an interview with guitarist Sascha Gerstner and drummer Dani Löble of German power metallers HELLOWEEN. You can now watch the chat below. "7 Sinners", the 13th studio album from HELLOWEEN, sold around 1,900 copies in the United States in its first week of r...February 28, 2011
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LEPROUS Signs With INSIDEOUT MUSIC
InsideOut Music, the leading label for progressive music, has announced the signing of Norway's LEPROUS to a worldwide deal. Commented the band: "We're all very happy… no, delighted... no, enthusiastic…, no THRILLED to be a part of the InsideOut/Century Media family! InsideOut has always been the la...February 28, 2011
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DEFTONES: 'Covers' Vinyl Collection Detailed
DEFTONES have announced that they will release a vinyl collection of cover songs, imaginatively titled "Covers", in commemoration of Record Store Day on April 16. According to The Pulse Of Radio, the record will be limited to just 5,000 copies and contain DEFTONES versions of songs from THE CURE, TH...February 28, 2011
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ADLER'S APPETITE: Sutton Footage Available
Video footage of ADLER'S APPETITE — the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler — performing on February 25, 2011 at The Diamond in Sutton, United Kingdom can be viewed below. ADLER'S APPETITE in December released two new singles — "Stardog" and "Fading" — via iTunes and other online m...February 27, 2011
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SLAYER's First Performance With Guitarist GARY HOLT; Better-Quality Footage Available
SLAYER has recruited Gary Holt from veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS to be SLAYER's guest guitarist, temporary filling in for Jeff Hanneman who is currently recovering from surgery. Holt is accompanying Tom Araya (bass, vocals),Kerry King (guitar) and Dave Lombardo (drums) on their f...February 27, 2011
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SLAYER With EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: First Video Footage From SOUNDWAVE Kick-Off Show
SLAYER has recruited Gary Holt from veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS to be SLAYER's guest guitarist, temporary filling in for Jeff Hanneman who is currently recovering from surgery. Holt is accompanying Tom Araya (bass, vocals),Kerry King (guitar) and Dave Lombardo (drums) on their f...February 26, 2011
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Former KING DIAMOND Members To Tour With MARYANN COTTON
Three musicians who performed on KING DIAMOND's 1990 album, "The Eye" — guitarist Pete Blakk, bassist Hal Patino and drummer Snowy Shaw — have signed on as the touring backing band for 20-year-old Danish rock singer Maryann Cotton (born Jackie Patino). Maryann Cotton's new single, "Shock Me", will b...February 26, 2011
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