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ACCEPT's New Lineup To Make Its Live Debut In New York City

Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT will debut their new lineup — featuring the band's latest addition, vocalist Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUICK) — on May 8 at New York City's Gramercy Theatre. "We can't wait to go out and play again," said bassist Peter Baltes. "Just because [former ACCEPT singer] Udo D...
February 12, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Behind The Music Remastered' To Air This Saturday

VH1's Emmy Award-nominated and critically acclaimed series "Behind The Music" returns to continue some of these now iconic stories. This Saturday, February 13 at 10 p.m. ET, VH1 Classic will air eight new half-hour weekly episodes of "Behind the Music Remastered" featuring some of classic rocks semi...
February 12, 2010
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EXODUS: New Album Pushed Back To May

Nuclear Blast Records has pushed back the European release date of "Exhibit B: The Human Condition", the ninth studio album from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS, to May 7 from the previously announced April 23. The CD was helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH,...
February 12, 2010
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THE SWORD Taps Producer MATT BAYLES For New Album

Austin, Texas' THE SWORD has entered the studio with producer Matt Bayles (MASTODON, ISIS, MINUS THE BEAR) to begin recording its third album for a late 2010 release via Kemado Records. The band has also scheduled a one-off show at Stubb's in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 16 as the support act for...
February 11, 2010
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VENOM To Play Bulgaria In April?

According to concert promoters Most of Evil Music, British black metal pioneers VENOM will play for the first time ever in Sofia, Bulgaria at Hall Festivalna on April 17. It should be noted, however, that the band's official web site has not confirmed VENOM's plans to perform in Bulgaria at this ...
February 11, 2010
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Returning MEGADETH Bassist Says He And MUSTAINE 'Have A Greater Appreciation For Each Other'

Returning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, along with the band's drummer Shawn Drover, were interviewed for a special edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABB...
February 10, 2010
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MUSTAINE: From A Business Point Of View, ELLEFSON's My Bassist. Always Has Been, Always Will Be

Jon Wiederhorn of AOL's Noisecreep conducted an interview earlier today (Wednesday, February 10) with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine about the departure of bassist James Lomenzo and the return of the band's original bassist, David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Noisecreep...
February 10, 2010
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CONTRIVE To Support DEVIN TOWNSEND In Australia

Melbourne, Australia trio CONTRIVE will support Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) on his tour of Australia in March. Devin handled the mixing duties on CONTRIVE's forthcoming second album, "The Internal Dialogue", in August 20...
February 10, 2010
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist LOMENZO: 'I'm Truly Excited About The Two DAVES Getting Back Together'

Former MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "My heart is full with your kindness and well wishes. This is the richest part of my years with the mighty MEGADETH. "I'm truly excited about the two Daves [guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustain...
February 10, 2010
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Part 2 Of 'The Great IRON MAIDEN Discussion' Featured In New 'Skull Sessions' Podcast

The 32nd installment of the "Shockwaves Skull Sessions" podcast features part two of the "great IRON MAIDEN discussion" between host Bob Nalbandian, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel and U.K. journalist, author and contributing editor of Classic Rock magazine Malcolm Dome. The three MAIDEN fans t...
February 9, 2010
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Attends SUPER BOWL Party At DUFF'S BROOKLYN; Photos Available

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King attended a private Super Bowl party this past Sunday (February 7) at Duff's Brooklyn in Williamsburg, New York. Check out photos at this location. SLAYER's track "Hate Worldwide" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the "Best Metal Performance" category. The award eventual...
February 9, 2010
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MEGADETH Rejoined By Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON

MEGADETH founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group. This reunion is appropriately timed to MEGADETH's upcoming historic month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spoka...
February 8, 2010
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PARADISE LOST Frontman Interviewed In Madrid

The Spanish metal web site Metalaakko.com conducted an interview with vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST when the band played Madrid on December 16, 2009. Watch the chat below. PARADISE LOST was forced to postone six shows on its recent European tour due to a serious...
February 8, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Comments On GRAMMY AWARD

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has issued the following update: "At last, after five nominations, I am happy to say the PRIEST has at last come home with a Grammy Award! "I know that some of you may think that the awards are geared up mainly for the pop and country fraternity. But, really, it ....
February 7, 2010
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ALICE IN CHAINS Interviewed On Vancouver's 99.3 THE FOX

ALICE IN CHAINS members Jerry Cantrell (guitar, vocals) and Sean Kinney (drums) were interviewed by the 99.3 The Fox radio station prior to the band's February 2, 2010 concert in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The chat is now available for viewing in three parts below. ALICE IN CHAINS has just...
February 6, 2010