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BRUCE KULICK Schedules 'BK3' Release Party In Hollywood
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will host a release party for his long-awaited third solo album, "BK3", on February 1 at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, California starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information, see the poster below. As previously reported, another "BK...January 22, 2010
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GUS DRAX: Two Songs From Solo Album Posted Online
22-year-old Greek guitarist Gus Drax (BIOMECHANICAL, PARADOX) has posted two songs — "Kiss Of Life" and "In Loving Memory" — from his upcoming solo album, "In Search Of Perfection". The CD will feature guest appearances by keyboardist/guitarist Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND, OUTLOUD) and Steve Smyth (FORB...January 22, 2010
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ANVIL: Footage Of Pennsylvania Signing Session Posted Online
Robert L. Mickles of 360DigitalStudios.com has uploaded high-quality video footage (see below) of ANVIL's January 17 signing session at the Oxford Valley Best Buy in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. The band signed copies of the "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil" DVD and "This Is Thirteen" CD. There was also...January 21, 2010
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DEVIN TOWNSEND At NAMM: More Acoustic Performance, Q&A Footage Posted Online
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) played a 40-minute acoustic set at the Alvarez booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show on Saturday, January 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Cal...January 21, 2010
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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED: 'Ghost Town' Video Released
"Ghost Town", the first video from CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED — the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) — can be viewed below. Commented Christy: "The video turned out amazing and I'm really proud of it. It was di...January 21, 2010
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ANVIL Honored At Australia's ROLLING STONE AWARDS
According to BigPondNews.com, veteran Canadian heavy metal group ANVIL, the subject of a recent movie, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", was the editorial team's pick, winning the Rolling Stone Award, at Australia's first annual Rolling Stone Awards. The event was held last night at the Oxford Art Factor...January 21, 2010
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BRUCE KULICK's 'BK3'; Extended Trailer Available
An extended trailer for former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick's long-awaited third solo album, "BK3", can be viewed below. Kulick will host a release party for "BK3" at the Kiss Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, February 6. The festivities are set...January 19, 2010
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STEVE VAI Partners With WAVEGROUP To Distribute Playable Music Tracks Through 'Rock Band' Netwo
WaveGroup, best known for its long history in music game development, including its contributions to the original Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, today announced licensing agreements with major recording artists, including renowned guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, to distribute their music in Rock Band....January 19, 2010
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BRAIN DRILL Completes Work On New Album
Santa Cruz, California's over-the-top technical metal phenoms BRAIN DRILL have completed work on the follow-up to 2008's tech "Apocalyptic Feasting". The band will again take fans on a mind-melting voyage through the boundaries of exactly how incredibly technical death metal can be. "Quantum Catastr...January 19, 2010
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: Footage Of NAMM Acoustic Performance Posted Online
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) played a 40-minute acoustic set at the Alvarez booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show on Saturday, January 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Cal...January 19, 2010
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Critically acclaimed rockers THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will release their new album, "Option Paralysis", on March 23. The opus, recorded in Orange County, California with longtime collaborator/producer Steve Evetts (THE USED, GLASSJAW, EVERY TIME I DIE),will be the debut release for the band's bran...January 19, 2010
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ANTHRAX, HALFORD, SADUS Members Added To ASYLUM Debut
Rob Caggiano (ANTHRAX),"Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH),and Steve DiGiorgio (DEATH, SADUS, SEBASTIAN BACH) have recorded guest appearances on "A Lethal Dose Of Truth", the debut album from ASYLUM, the Illinois-based project featuring Markus Johansson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and...January 19, 2010
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Ex-DEATH Guitarist: CHUCK SCHULDINER 'Was My Best Friend, My Brother'
Wes Cambron of the Tampa Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with former DEATH/CONTROL DENIED guitarist Shannon Hamm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Tampa Metal Music Examiner: Late last year you suffered a serious heart attack. How are you feeling today? Shannon:...January 18, 2010
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British DJ's VAN HALEN Outrage
Yahoo! Music News reports that a British DJ has come underfire from mental health groups after playing VAN HALEN's "Jump" moments before a suicidal woman leapt from a bridge. Steve Penk was broadcasting on 96.2FM The Revolution recently when four lanes of the M60 had to be closed because of the dram...January 18, 2010
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IMAGIKA: 'Portrait Of A Hanged Man' Artwork Unveiled; New Song Posted Online
San Francisco Bay Area power/thrashers IMAGIKA will release their new album, "Portrait Of A Hanged Man", on March 19 via Metalville. The CD was recorded at Fang Studios in San Mateo, California by IMAGIKA guitarist Steve Rice and was mixed at KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train Studi...January 18, 2010