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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Neon Knights' 'Came Out Pretty Smoking'

Rob Cavuoto of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Guitar International: How does it feel for "Worship Music" to go to #12 on The Billboard 200? Rob Caggiano: It feels great for us to have just fin...

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BLOOD FOR BLOOD Postpones Boston, New York City Shows

Reactivated Boston-based hardcore/punk band BLOOD FOR BLOOD has been forced to reschedule this coming weekend's "Wasted Nights" shows in Boston and New York City. Guitarist/vocalist Rob Lind and bassist Ian McFarland have issued the following statement: "We regret to inform you, due to a situation t...

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Seattle Thrashers COVEN Reform

The satanically satirical Seattle thrash legends COVEN have reformed for a series of live performances and a new studio album. A re-release of their classic LP "Blessed Is The Black" is also being considered. COVEN remain as one of the earlier and more notorious shock-comedy thrash bands. Formed in...

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MALICE Guitarist On Comparisons To JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Take It As A Compliment'

Patrick Prince of Powerline magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Jay Reynolds of reactivated Los Angeles heavy metal legends MALICE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline: MALICE is bringing an old-school metal style back, which they call traditional metal now...

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AFFECTOR Song Featuring DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Available For Streaming

AFFECTOR — the highly skilled, new international band consisting of German guitar player Daniel Fries, Dutch drummer Collin Leijenaar (NEAL MORSE, DILEMMA) as well bass player Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and vocalist Ted Leonard (SPOCK'S BEARD, ENCHANT, THOUGHT CHAMBER),both from the United States — w...

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JIMMY PAGE: 2009 Photo Print To Be Archived At National Portrait Gallery In London

A limited-edition print of LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page, photographed in 2009 by Ross Halfin, has become the 100,000th portrait to be archived at the prestigious National Portrait Gallery in London. The photograph forms part of a limited edition portfolio of five fine art prints signed by Jimmy...

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DREAM THEATER Guitarist To Be Backed By MIKE MANGINI, DAVE LARUE On 'G3' Tour

DREAM THEATER's John Petrucci will be backed by DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini and DIXIE DREGS bassist Dave LaRue on the upcoming South American edition of the G3 tour in October. Also scheduled to appear are Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT) and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). Confirmed dates so far are as...

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FLYING COLORS: Tour Dates Announced

FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) — has scheduled the following dates: Sep. 04 - Torrance, CA - James Armstrong Theater Sep. 06 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theater Sep. 09 - Ha...

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JOURNEY Guitarist: Reunion With STEVE PERRY Would Include ARNEL PINEDA

According to The Pulse Of Radio, guitarist Neal Schon says that the only way to see Steve Perry back on stage with JOURNEY would be alongside current vocalist, sound-alike Arnel Pineda. Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain, and Pineda spoke to The Huffington Post to publicize the new documentary, "Don't...

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MORSE, PORTNOY, GEORGE: More 'Cover 2 Cover' Details Revealed

Due on May 22 via Radiant Records, "Cover 2 Cover" is the new CD from Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George. Together, this group of musicians hand-picked these classic cover songs to complete the second such CD in the bands extensive catalog. This widely diverse selection of songs is sure to ca...

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'Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey' Debuts At TriBeCa Film Festival

Director Ramona S. Diaz's new documentary about the American rock band JOURNEY, "Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey", was screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on Thursday night. A video report from MyFoxNY.com can be seen below. Film synopsis: For Arnel Pineda, the past five...

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JOE SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI And STEVE MORSE To Join Forces For South American 'G3' Tour

Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT),John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) will join forces for the South American edition of the G3 tour in October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 11- Citibank Hall - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Oct. 12 - Credicard Hall - Sao Paulo, Brazil More...

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AFFECTOR: 'Harmagedon' Album Samples, Artwork Available

AFFECTOR — the highly skilled, new international band consisting of German guitar-player Daniel Fries, Dutch drummer Collin Leijenaar (NEAL MORSE, DILEMMA) as well bass player Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and vocalist Ted Leonard (SPOCK'S BEARD, ENCHANT, THOUGHT CHAMBER),both from the United States — h...

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ALICE COOPER: 'Welcome To My Nightmare' Book Due In September

A new book spanning the career of legendary rocker Alice Cooper will be published on June 13 in the U.K., and September 1 in the USA via Omnibus Press. Titled "Welcome To My Nightmare: The Story Of Alice Cooper", it is written by Dave Thompson, who has many rock books under his belt. The book's ...

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NEAL MORSE's Cover Of STYX's 'Come Sail Away'; Audio Sample Available

Six years after publishing a collection of reinterpretations of famous rock and pop songs under the title "Cover To Cover", multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer Neal Morse will release a second album of cover songs, "Cover 2 Cover", in May. Joining Neal once again during the CD's recording ses...