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Drummer DANIEL ZIMMERMANN Quits FREEDOM CALL
In an exclusive, yet-to-be-published interview with Greece's Rockpages.gr web site, Daniel Zimmermann — GAMMA RAY drummer and a founding member of FREEDOM CALL — revealed that he has decided to leave FREEDOM CALL due to a conflicting schedule with GAMMA RAY. FREEDOM CALL has already found a replacem...February 12, 2010
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WHITE LION/PRETTY BOY FLOYD Drummer Partners With DEAD CLUBS APPAREL
WHITE LION/PRETTY BOY FLOYD drummer Troy Patrick Farrell has partnered with Dead Clubs Apparel LLC founder Kenny Merrill, a staple in the Los Angeles club scene for over 20 years, to launch the Dead Clubs clothing line. According to a press release, Dead Clubs "offers the rocker of old and young [an...February 12, 2010
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Perform With HYDROGYN Bandmates In Ohio
Former MEGADETH and current HYDROGYN guitarist Jeff Young will join his HYDROGYN bandmates Julie (vocals) and Jeff Westlake (guitar) for a special performance on February 20 at Quaker Steak and Lube in Mentor, Ohio. Jeff will play on a few select songs and will talk the new HYDROGYN lineup and upcom...February 12, 2010
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AC/DC: Look At Australian Tour Preparations
"Today Tonight"'s exclusive look at the preparations for the 2010 Australian tour opener in Melbourne for hard rock legends AC/DC can be viewed below. AC/DC's setlist for tonight's (Thursday, February 11) concert in Melbourne as as follows: 01. Rock N' Roll Train 02. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 03....February 11, 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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SEAR BLISS Announces New Lineup
Hungarian black metallers SEAR BLISS have issued the following update: "Though some important changes happened in the SEAR BLISS camp last year, there was no official statement so far, as we decided to be in silence for some time. We didn't care to spread news about it. We concentrated only on the b...February 11, 2010
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FEAR FACTORY Members To Guest On 'The Moshpit With Mike Z'
FEAR FACTORY's recently reunited cohorts Dino Cazares and Burton C. Bell will guest on KCAL's "The Moshpit with Mike Z" this Saturday, February 13 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. PT. Southern California metalheads can tune in live at 96.7 FM and the rest of the world can stream the show on www.kcalfm.com. .....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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DEVIN TOWNSEND Schedules Washingon Acoustic Performance
Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) will play a free solo acoustic show at the SoulFood bookstore (15748 Redmond Way) in Redmond, Washington on February 27 at 6:00 p.m. The event, presented by Alvarez Guitars, Mackie and InsideO...February 10, 2010
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Frontman Interviewed by ROCK MY MONKEY
Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mike Hranica of the Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, voted Best Band of 2009 by Alternative Press, recently headed to...February 10, 2010
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SIGHT OF EMPTINESS: 'Absolution Of Humanity' EPK Available
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Absolution of Humanity", the second studio album from the Costa Rica-based melodic extreme metal band SIGHT OF EMPTINESS, can be viewed below. The CD is expected to be released late February/early March 2010 via an as-yet-undetermined record label. "Absolution of H...February 10, 2010
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FEAR FACTORY Interviewed On MTV2's 'Headbangers Ball'; Video Available
FEAR FACTORY hosted the February 8 edition of "Headbangers Ball", which now airs every Monday night (technically Tuesday morning) at 3:00 a.m. EST/PST on MTV2. Watch video of the band's appearance on the program below. FEAR FACTORY will embark on a U.S. headling tour in late March. Support on the tr...February 10, 2010
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PAUL RODGERS Not Interested In Joining AEROSMITH
Lately, there have been some rumors that Paul Rodgers might join AEROSMITH while singer Steven Tyler recovers from his various ailments. However, Paul, who has created groups like BAD COMPANY, FREE and THE FIRM with Jimmy Page, told VH1 Radio Networks' Dave Basner he prefers making new music as oppo...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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