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MASTODON: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Spectrelight", a brand new song from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track, which features guest vocals from Scott Kelly of NEUROSIS, comes off the band's new album, "The Hunter", which will be released in several configurations that feature an...September 6, 2011
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SLASH To Attend Opening Of Largest Guitar Emporium In The U.K.
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) is heading to the U.K. this September to personally open the finest guitar haven in the south, GuitarGuitar. He will be at GuitarGuitar's Epsom store from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15 for an autograph signing, and most im...September 6, 2011
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Jasta
Apparently, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED, KINGDOM OF SORROW didn't have enough outlets available to get across his music and message. So why not a solo album? Well, you'll be damned! That's the same question he surely asked. Composed during the 2008-2010 period, Jasta has indicated that his namesake proje...September 6, 2011
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The Deluge
"This reissue of 'The Deluge' is dedicated to all the fans that have kept MANILLA ROAD alive for more than three decades," is the statement made by vocalist/guitarist/composer Mark "The Shark" Shelton in the liners notes of this Shadow Kingdom reintroduction of what many consider the Wichita, Kansas...September 6, 2011
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FAITH NO MORE Bassist Shoots Down 'The Real Thing' Rumors
FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould has shot down reports that the reactivated influential alt-metal act will perform all of its classic 1989 album "The Real Thing" at the Maquinaria Festival in Santiago, Chile on November 12. The band's third LP, "The Real Thing" was FAITH NO MORE's first release to...September 5, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY On Possible DREAM THEATER Reunion: 'I Never Say Never'
JAM Magazine's Andy Laudano recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) about ADRENALINE MOB, Mike's new band with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward....September 5, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: MIKE PORTNOY 'Was A Very Controlling Person In His Role In The Band'
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER when the band played at the O2 Academy in Leeds, England on July 22. You can now listen to the entire 24-minute chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts...September 5, 2011
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MASTODON's 'Curl' Gets Mainstream Radio Exposure In Norway
Norwegian national radio broadcaster NRK's (Norsk Rikskringkasting) youth channel, P3, has added the new MASTODON track "Curl Of The Burl" to its regular rotation, alongside the latest hits from such decidedly more pop-oriented artists as BEYONCE, DAVID GUETTA and MAROON 5. The song has made the sta...September 5, 2011
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'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' To Receive DVD, Blu-Ray Release In November
Eagle Rock Entertainment has set a November 15 release date for the DVD and Blu-ray editions of "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne", the feature-length documentary about the life of the legendary heavy metal singer that Ozzy Osbourne's son, Jack Osbourne, co-produced. During the documentary, Ozzy recounts his...September 5, 2011
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RIOT: 'Immortal Soul' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Legendary U.S. metal band RIOT has revealed the cover artwork and track listing for its new album, "Immortal Soul", which will be released on October 21 in Japan via Marquee/Avalon; October 26 in Scandinavia; October 28 in Germany; Austria and Switzerland; October 31 in the rest of Europe; and Novem...September 4, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: Writing Without PORTNOY 'Gave Us More Freedom To Do What We Wanted'
Phil Ashcroft of Rocktopia recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how DREAM THEATER's songwriting approach has changed following founding drummer Mike Portnoy's departure from the b...September 4, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER Guitarist Interviewed On 'The Jibbies & Loond Show' (Audio)
On August 30, "The Jibbies & Loond Show" (web site) conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Kendrick of California metallers DEVILDRIVER. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Guitarist Mike Spreitzer was forced to sit out DEVILDRIVER's recent South American tour after...September 4, 2011
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TEMPLE OF THE DOG Reunion At PEARL JAM's 20th-Anniversary Concert (Video)
SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell joined PEARL JAM on stage Saturday (September 3) at Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theater for a four-song TEMPLE OF THE DOG mini-set at the kickoff of the two-day festival celebrating PEARL JAM's 20th anniversary. Cornell appeared during the second encore for a set that...September 4, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Las Vegas, Tulsa Shows Canceled
ADRENALINE MOB the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward has released the following statement: "We regret to announce that our...September 3, 2011
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PORTNOY: It Has Been A Tough Year For Me Watching DREAM THEATER Fans Turning Their Backs On Me
Metal Kaoz recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Kaoz: Do you have in mind a release date for the [debut ADRENALINE MOB] album or even a record deal? Portnoy: We are actuall...September 3, 2011
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