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FULLFORCE Working On New Material
FULLFORCE the new Swedish melodic metal outfit featuring Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE, SILENT MEMORIAL, PLANET ALLIANCE) on vocals, Stefan Elmgren (HAMMERFALL) on guitar, Anders Johansson (HAMMERFALL, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on drums, Carl-Johan Grimmark (NARNIA) on guitar, and Tommy Larsson (HEED) on bass...October 3, 2011
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GEEZER BUTLER, RITA HANEY To Be Honored At Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund Gala
The first annual Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 1 at the world-famous Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills, California. There will be a special performance by ASIA (featuring John Payne),a gourmet dinner, a tour of the grounds (including the grotto...October 3, 2011
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RIOT: New Song Premiers On Japanese Radio
"Riot", a brand new song from the legendary U.S. metal band RIOT, was premiered on this weekend edition of Japan's "Power Rock Today" radio show, hosted by Masa Itoh. You can now listen to the track in the YouTube clip below. The song comes off the RIOT's new album, "Immortal Soul", which will be re...October 2, 2011
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MASTODON To Perform On 'Later... With Jools Holland'
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will perform on BBC's television show "Later... With Jools Holland" on Tuesday, October 18 at 10 p.m. and then again on Friday, October 21 at 11 p.m. "Later" began in October 1992 and is series produced by Alison Howe, executive-produced by Mark Cooper and dire...October 1, 2011
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BLACK WATER RISING: 'No Halos' Video Released
"No Halos", the new video from BLACK WATER RISING the New York-based band featuring former members of BOILER ROOM and DUST TO DUST can be seen below. The clip, which features Jose Hernandez Jr. (HBO's "Oz") in the starring role, was helmed by acclaimed director Noah Shulman (SOIL, HELLYEAH) and depi...September 30, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT Interviewed On 'Rockline' (Audio)
CHICKENFOOT was interviewed on this past Wednesday night's (September 28) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. You can now listen to the program at RocklineRadio.com. CHICKENFOOT offered fans a very special free live concert webcast, "Chickenfoot Presents...September 30, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER's Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Iron Man': Studio Footage Posted Online
Legendary actor William Shatner will release his new space-themed concept album entitled "Seeking Major Tom" on October 11 via the Los Angeles-based label Cleopatra Records. Comprised of 19 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic rock anthems, the release features guest appearances by Ritchie Bla...September 29, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist: New Album 'Has More Of A Balance In Our Overall Sound And Impact'
Alan Sculley of the Daily Herald recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether the title of the band's new album, "A Dramatic Turn of Events", refers to last year's departure of DREA...September 29, 2011
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H.A.T.E. Recruits REAL STEEL Drummer For Upcoming Shows
Northeast Ohio traditional metallers H.A.T.E. (HALFWAY AT THE END) have recruited Bobby Stocker (pictured below) from hard rockers REAL STEEL to be H.A.T.E.'s guest drummer, temporary filling in for Michael Harris who is on tour in Europe with AMERICAN DOG. Stocker's first show with H.A.T.E. was ope...September 29, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT: Footage From 'III' Concert Webcast
CHICKENFOOT offered fans a very special free live concert webcast, "Chickenfoot Presents III", on the release date of the band's sophomore album, "III", September 27. At 6 p.m. PST, the band performed tracks from the new album at TRI Studios in Marin County, California and hosted a 30-minute questio...September 29, 2011
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MIKE CHLASCIAK Performs With THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Drummer At 'School Of Rock' Opening
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, TESTAMENT, PAINMUSEUM) performed at the grand-opening ceremony for the new location of School Of Rock in Farmingdale, New York on Saturday, September 24. The event offered attendees an up-close look at the school's new facilities, instructor...September 29, 2011
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MASTODON's 'The Hunter' Projected To Sell 35K-40K First Week
"The Hunter", the new album from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, is likely to sell between 35,000 and 40,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record a...September 28, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT's 'III' Projected To Sell 50K-60K First Week
CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", is likely to sell between 50,000 and 60,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record arrived in stores on Sep...September 28, 2011
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Former LIMP BIZKIT Guitarist Resurfaces In EVOLVER
EVOLVER, the Baltimore, Maryland-based band fronted by former LIMP BIZKIT/SNOT guitarist Mike Smith, is recording songs for its first full-length album at Deep End Studio in the group's hometown. EVOLVER, which will support industrial heavyweights FILTER next month, has described its music as "heavy...September 28, 2011
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THANATOSCHIZO Calls It Quits
Portuguese avant-garde maniacs THANATOSCHIZO have decided to disband due to artistic differences . Commented the band in a statement: "Fourteen years of commitment, a lot of work and dedication prove that we were able to keep at bay the geographical handicap and that people believed we werent a mere...September 28, 2011
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