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MELDRUM: Two Full Songs From 'Lifer' Posted Online
The surviving members of MELDRUM — the band formed by ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum — have posted two full new songs on their MySpace page. Check out the tracks "A Toast To Romance" and "Blackened Blue" at this location. Both songs will appear on MELDRUM's forthcoming third album (for w...September 2, 2009
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PAINDIVISION Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Guitarist Mark Hobson has left Australia's PAINDIVISION in order pursue his musical career further overseas in Finland and has been replaced by Ben Thomas, who previously played guitar in the Sydney-based band THUNDASTEEL. Thomas, who made a guest appearance on EMPIRES OF EDEN album "Songs of War an...September 2, 2009
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am No Longer The Easiest Boy To Hate In Heavy Metal'
Peter Hodgson of I Heart Guitar recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar: "Endgame" is really energetic and angry. Where did that come from? Mustaine: I don't really know what spurred this on other than just...September 1, 2009
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VH1's 'Behind The Music: Bret Michaels' To Premiere In October
VH1's Emmy-nominated documentary series "Behind The Music" returns to focus on some of today's top artists who have had a major impact on the music world, from rock to hip-hop to pop. In addition to the dramatic storytelling that made "Behind The Music" a worldwide hit, the series will celebrate the...September 1, 2009
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CYCLE OF PAIN/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed; Audio Available
MetalMonthly.com recently conducted an interview with CYCLE OF PAIN/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. "14 Devils", the new video from CYCLE OF PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip includes footage from CYCLE OF PAIN's recent Bl...September 1, 2009
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EUMERIA Hard At Work On Debut Album
EUMERIA, the brainchild of former OUTWORLD keyboardist Bobby Williamson, is recording its debut album at Origin Sound in Spring, Texas with producer Craig Douglas (HELSTAR, NECROFAITH, LYCOPHILE). Williamson says, "We have a few more recordings to go including bass guitar, guitar solos and some keyb...August 31, 2009
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CANCER BATS: Footage From The Road Posted Online
Toronto, Canada's hardcore/metal band CANCER BATS has posted the first in a series of webisodes featuring footage from the road and the studio. Watch the clip below. CANCER BATS is tentatively scheduled to enter the studio next month to begin recording the band's new album for an early 2010 release....August 29, 2009
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OZZY OSBOURNE 12-Story Sunset Strip Art Wall Unveiled
The Sunset Strip Music Festival — taking place September 10-12 — will honor the larger-than-life rock icon Ozzy Osbourne as its "Sunset Strip Icon 2009." The tribute actually began on Thursday, August 20 when Osbourne's immortal image was unveiled on one of the largest billboards in Los Angeles (see...August 28, 2009
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QUEEN: 'The Ultimate Illustrated History Of The Crown Kings Of Rock' Book Due In November
Voyageur Press has set a November 15 release date for "Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock". Penned by London, England-based author Phil Sutcliffe (Mojo, Q),the book is described as follows: "They were renowned for stunning live performances, envied for rumors of thei...August 28, 2009
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DEMON HUNTER Announces Lineup Changes
Vocaliat Ryan Clark of Seattle metallers DEMON HUNTER has issued the following update: "Firstly, we would like to officially announce some lineup changes that we've recently undergone and will undergo in the coming months. My brother, Don [Clark; guitar], whom I started this band with in 2001, has d...August 28, 2009
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Talks Covers Album
U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine recently conducted an interview with CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Terrorizer: OK, so Spinefarm have just collected all the covers you've ever recorded for a kinda "best-of" collection, including songs by...August 28, 2009
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BILLY CORGAN, DAVE NAVARRO Launch SPIRITS IN THE SKY Tour in California
SPIN.com reports that SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan launched his latest endeavor, SPIRITS IN THE SKY, Wednesday night (August 26) at the tiny, 225-capacity Cellar Door in Visalia, California, with JANE'S ADDICTION axeman Dave Navarro, fresh from his band's massive tour with NINE INCH NAILS,...August 28, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Taps MADONNA/CELINE DION Songwriter For Solo Album
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has tapped Swedish producer/songwriter Anders Bagge to write material for her upcoming solo album, which she plans to record during the band's downtime in early 2010. Commented Olzon: [Bagge] is a very famous and incredibly talented songwriter. He has done so many hit s...August 28, 2009
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CYCLE OF PAIN: '14 Devils' Video Available
"14 Devils", the new video from CYCLE OF PAIN — the band featuring BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio — can be viewed below. The clip includes footage from CYCLE OF PAIN recent Black Label Bash tour dates with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. The self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN was rele...August 27, 2009
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SIRENIA Confirmed For U.K.'s FEMME METAL FESTIVAL
Norwegian/Spanish female-fronted gothic metal band SIRENIA has been confirmed as one of the headliners of the Femme Metal Festival, set to take place November 7, 2009 at The Asylum in Birmingham and November 8 at Chinnery's in Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom. The festival billing is shaping up as fo...August 27, 2009
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