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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, ANDREAS KISSER, DAVID ELLEFSON: First HAIL! Band Photos Available

The first photos of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — can be viewed below....
January 21, 2009
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ADIASTASIA To Release Sophomore Album Via BOMBWORKS RECORDS

Brazilian prog-power metallers ADIASTASIA will release their sophomore CD later this year via Bombworks Records. According to a press release, ADIASTASIA "plays in-your-face power metal with a heavy dose of prog. They released their debut on Bombworks Records in 2006, titled 'Life War', to critical...
January 21, 2009
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NAMM 2009: Video Footage, Photos Posted Online

SatomiMusicumentary has posted an eight-minute report on this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The clip includes footage of more than 50 artists, including the following: Gene Simmons (KI...
January 21, 2009
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MARTY FRIEDMAN At Hollywood's Musicians Institute; More Details Available

On January 31, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will give a "master class" at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. He will take part in a 4:00 p.m. clinic in MI's main concert hall "P100" and will follow it up with a one-song performance by the girl band BEPPIN SAN. He says, "I...
January 21, 2009
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MEGADETH Drummer Is 'Excited' About How New Album Is Turning Out

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007...
January 21, 2009
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EVILE Announces U.K. Tour

U.K. thrashers EVILE are preparing themselves for a full-scale assault on their home soil with a headlining tour. Following lead guitarist Ol Drake's recent jaw injury which caused the band to drop off their European tour with SATYRICON, EVILE is now keener than ever to get back out there and play s...
January 20, 2009
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DAVID ELLEFSON's F5 Covers FIGHT's 'Nailed To The Gun'; Video Available

F5 — the Phoenix-based band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, ex-SICK SPEED vocalist Dale Steele, guitarists Steve Conley and John Davis, and ex-MEGADETH drummer Jimmy DeGrasso — will release its sophomore album, "The Reckoning", in Europe on January 23 via Silverwolf Productions. Th...
January 20, 2009
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE At NAMM: Video Available

A short video clip of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine signing autographs at the Dean Guitars booth at the 2009 winter NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. Commented Mustaine: "I wanted to thank all of the...
January 19, 2009
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TESTAMENT Comments On Upcoming U.K. Tour

Chuck Billy (vocals) and Eric Peterson (guitar) of Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT have checked in to let the U.K. fans know just how excited they are about their upcoming tour. "We're very excited to play more than just 1 or 2 shows in the U.K.," says Peterson. "The last time we did an ...
January 19, 2009
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MEGADETH Drummer Checks In From NAMM

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007...
January 17, 2009
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BEYOND FEAR: Two Rare Shows Announced

BEYOND FEAR, the band fronted by Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),has scheduled the following shows: Feb. 19 - El Paso, Texas - Club 101 Feb. 21 - Chihuahua, Mexico - Arena Chihuahua Owens, guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER,...
January 16, 2009
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DEE SNIDER To Reprise His Role As CAPTAIN HOWDY In Cult Horror Classic 'Strangeland'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will reprise his role as Captain Howdy in the 1998 cult horror classic "Strangeland" when "Strangeland: Disciple" goes into production later this year. Snider wrote and co-produced the original film in 1994, pre-dating the cinematic vogue for torture film franchise...
January 16, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Produces New UNTIMELY DEMISE EP

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has produced the new EP from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada-based metallers UNTIMELY DEMISE. Recorded this past November, the four-song effort contains "original-sounding thrashy speed metal filled with solo madness and ARCH ENEMY-esque vocals mixe...
January 16, 2009
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METALLICA Guitarist Provides Foreword To First-Ever CLIFF BURTON Biography

On September 27, 1986, METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton lost his life at the age of 24 in a coach crash near Ljungby, Sweden. In the 23 years since that devastating event, no one has chronicled Burton's huge talent and achievements in book form. However, in June 2009 this is set to change with the glo...
January 15, 2009
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It's Official: METALLICA To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

METALLICA is among the acts who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during an April 4 ceremony at Cleveland's Public Hall. Also scheduled to be named to the Hall are RUN-D.M.C., JEFF BECK, LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS and BOBBY WOMACK. The Pulse of Radio recently asked METALLICA...
January 14, 2009