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JOE SATRIANI Talks CHICKENFOOT 'III' In New Interview

Rick Florino of ARTISTdirect recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT guitarist Joe Satriani. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect: Do you feel like CHICKENFOOT is more of a proper band on "III"? Did everything click more seamlessly than it did the first time around?...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: 'Born To Lose' Video Released

"Born To Lose", the new video from the Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, can be seen below. (Note: The video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) The clip was directed by Drew Russ, who has previously worked with A DAY TO REMEMBER, IMPENDING DOOM, THE F...

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MASTODON: 'Curl Of The Burl' Video Released

"Curl Of The Burl", the new video from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, can be seen below. Drummer Brann Dailor came up with the concept for the clip, which was helmed by director Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober; METALLICA's "All Nightmare Long"),who previously worked with MASTODON on the "...

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FAITH NO MORE To Perform Entire 'King For A Day' Album At Chile's MAQUINARIA FESTIVAL

Reactivated influential alt-metal act FAITH NO MORE will perform all of its classic fifth studio album, "King For A Day... Fool For A Lifetime" at the Maquinaria Festival in Santiago, Chile on November 12. They will be joined at the concert by Trey Spruance, the guitarist who played on the original...

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MASTODON To Perform On 'Late Show With David Letterman'

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will guest on the Wednesday, October 5 edition of CBS-TV's "Late Show With David Letterman" at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings for details. MASTODON's new album, "The Hunter", will be released on September 27. The set will be made available in several co...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's 'Dead Throne' Cracks U.S. Top 10

"Dead Throne", the new album from the Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, sold 32,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 10 on The Billboard 200 chart. The follow-up to 2009's critically acclaimed "With Roots Above and Branches B...

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SINGLE BULLET THEORY Mainman Discusses 'Auctioneer Of Souls' Track (Video)

A video clip of SINGLE BULLET THEORY guitarist/vocalist Matt DiFabio detailing the epic shredders' free-for-all, "Auctioneer Of Souls", can be seen below. The song, which is featured on the band's new album, "IV", contains solos from DiFabio, new SINGLE BULLET THEORY guitarist John Ruszin and a laun...

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STAIND's New Album Cracks U.S. Top 5

The new self-titled seventh album from Massachusetts rockers STAIND sold 47,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No, 5 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "The Illusion Of Progress", opened with 92,000 units to debut at No. 3. STAIND topped...

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MASTODON Members Talk About Making Of 'The Hunter' In New Video Interview

Video footage of vocalist/bassist Troy Sanders and drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON talking about the band's new album, "The Hunter", can be seen in two parts below. "The Hunter" will be released in several configurations that feature an exciting interactive 3D experien...

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Next STONE SOUR Album A Concept Record?

According to The Pulse Of Radio, STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has told Artisan News that the band's next album may be a double-disc concept record. Taylor explained, "The thing I can say is that it's like little bits and pieces of the first three albums, but it's very dark. I've got a story . .....

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: Footage Of 'Deconstruction' Rehearsals For Upcoming DVD Shoot

Video footage of Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend rehearsing for his upcoming special shows in U.K. can be seen below. Commented Devin: "After a week of computer problems, here's the footage of the 'Deconstruction' jam, complete with synch issues and a weird aspect ration... *sigh* "ANYWAYS...

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STAIND Guitarist On Getting Heavy Again

Lou Di Monaco of the NY Rock Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mike Mushok of Massachusetts rockers STAIND. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. NY Rock Music Examiner: The record ["Staind"] definitely is HEAVY. What exactly got you guys so angry? Mike Mushok:...

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'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK To Perform At Grand Opening Of 'School Of Rock' In Farmingdale

Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, TESTAMENT, SEBASTIAN BACH) will be one of several guests attending the grand opening of a new School Of Rock location in Farmingdale, New York. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, September 24 at noon. School Of Rock 540 Smith St. Far...

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SEVENDUST: New Video Interview With CLINT LOWERY

Mike Phernetton of Rock Scarz Magazine recently conducted an interview with SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery. You can now watch the chat below. SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose and vocalist Lajon Witherspoon hinted in a recent interview that the band's next album and tour could be their last. Rose twee...

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CHIMAIRA, UNEARTH And Others To Perform At 89.5 FM WSOU's '25 Years Of Metal' Concert

89.5 FM WSOU, Seton Hall Pirate Radio, announced today its 25 Years Of Metal concert, set to take place on Friday, November 18 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayerville, New Jersey. The 25 Years Of Metal show will feature high-profile metal acts CHIMAIRA and UNEARTH, with support from SKELETONWITCH, MO...