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MASTODON's 'The Hunter' Cracks U.S. Top 10
"The Hunter", the new album from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, sold 39,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 10 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "Crack The Skye", opened with 41,000 units back in April 2009 to debut at No. 1...October 5, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer On Joining Band: I Go To Bed Every Night And Say 'Thank You'
John Dunphy of the Morristown Patch recently conducted an interview with new DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On dedicating himself fully to one thing the band after marrying in 2005 and spending several years as associate professor of percussion a...October 4, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER Guitarist Interviewed On 'Toil Rock Radio' (Audio)
Toil Rock Radio last week conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Kendrick of California metallers DEVILDRIVER. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. DEVILDRIVER guitarist Mike Spreitzer was forced to sit out the band's recent South American tour after suffering a seizure....October 4, 2011
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Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Metal Masters Clinic' Available
Behind-the-scenes footage from the second Metal Masters Clinic, which was held on September 12 at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, can be viewed below. Participating musicians: * Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) - Drums * Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) - Bass * Kerry King (SLAYER) - Guitar * David Ellefson (M...October 4, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER: New Video Interview With JEFF KENDRICK
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Guitar World conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Kendrick of California metallers DEVILDRIVER when the band played at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on September 27, 2011 with ARCH ENEMY and CHTHONIC. You can now watch the chat below. DEVILDRIVER guitarist Mike Spreitze...October 4, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT's JOE SATRIANI: We Were Lucky To Naturally Stumble Upon An Identifiable Sound
Peter Hodgson of IHeartGuitarBlog.com recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT guitarist Joe Satriani. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. IHeartGuitarBlog.com: The first thing that really struck me about [the new CHICKENFOOT album, "III") was that there's a really identifiable...October 4, 2011
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SPINESHANK: New Song Available For Streaming
The reactivated original lineup of SPINESHANK featuring Jonny Santos (vocals),Tommy Decker (drums),Mike Sarkisyan (guitar) and Rob Garcia (bass) will release its fourth album, "Anger Denial Acceptance", next year through an as-yet-undetermined record label. Produced by Sarkisyan and Decker and mix...October 3, 2011
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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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