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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Schedules 'Abnormal' CD-Listening Party
A West Coast CD-release/listening party for GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's new solo CD, "Abnormal", will be held on Wednesday, January 14 at The Joint in Beverly Hills, California. The event will include a special performance by THE 4 DUDES, featuring Thal, Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, T...January 7, 2009
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SPINEFARM RECORDS Onboard For BLOODSTOCK's 'Metal 2 The Masses' Unsigned Talent Competition
As the Metal 2 The Masses competition for unsigned talent grows in strength, Spinefarm Records UK has shown its support to seek out the finest the U.K. and Ireland have to offer. Already a number of independent venues throughout the country are being inundated with acts wanting to grace the unsigned...January 7, 2009
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AKERCOCKE, THE ROTTED, DAM Confirmed For UK DEATHFEST
AKERCOCKE, THE ROTTED and DAM are the first confirmed bands for the UK Deathfest, set to take place on Sunday, May 3 at Leeds University Union in Leeds, U.K. The event, which will feature 16 bands performing on two stages, is being organized by the team behind Damnation Festival. In a bid to beat th...January 7, 2009
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TERROR: More Tour Dates Announced
Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR has scheduled the following dates: Jan. 07 - Championship - Lemoyne, PA Jan. 08 - Forward Hall - Eerie, PA Jan. 09 - Europa - Brooklyn, NY Jan. 10 - Club Hell - Providence, RI Jan. 11 - First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA Jan. 16 - Club Capone - ...January 5, 2009
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SIRENIA: 'The Path To Decay' Video Available
"The Path To Decay", the new video from the Norwegian/Spanish female-fronted gothic metal band SIRENIA, can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Gothenburg, Sweden with director Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL) of Revolver Film Company. Guitarist Morten Veland said, "We are very satisfied...January 5, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On New Year's Eve Appearance With TESTAMENT
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT were joined by former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover for their New Year's Eve appearance at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also appearing on the bill were LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD. Commented Glen: "I just...January 4, 2009
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DENDURA Parts Ways With Bassist
DENDURA, the female-fronted, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has parted ways with bassist Jason Stevens. He explained in a statement, "DENDURA is on an exciting and difficult journey; a journey where soul-searching is required and utmost dedication is expected. For those of you t...January 3, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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'KISS Rocks Vegas': Video Footage, Photos Available
Las Vegas' famed Fremont Street Experience was home to TributePalooza on New Year's Eve with eight top tribute bands performing classic favorites for all ages from AEROSMITH, BILLY JOEL, DAVID BOWIE, EAGLES, KISS, QUEEN, THE ROLLING STONES and U2 and the world premier of its newest Viva Vision extra...January 3, 2009
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TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: 'New Year's Eve Blowout Bash' Footage Available
TESTAMENT, LAAZ ROCKIT, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL and DRAGONLORD rang in 2009 with special New Year's Eve (December 31) concert at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Video footage of some of the performances can be viewed below (all clips uploaded by "Rudeness2006"). Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guita...January 2, 2009
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist Comments On Drummer Rumors
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has spoken to U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine about the rumors that the band has hired drummer Billy Rymer of the Long Island, New York-based progressive rock act THE RIVALRY as the replacement for the recently departed Gil Sharone. "I don't want to say to...January 1, 2009
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Joined By THE RIVALRY Drummer
Drummer Billy Rymer of the Long Island, New York-based progressive rock band THE RIVALRY has reportedly joined THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN as the replacement for Gil Sharone. Billy (see photo below) grew up living the small town life of Long Island. It was there that upon receiving his first drum set...December 31, 2008
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CATTLE DECAPITATION Seeking 'Normal-Looking' Extras For New Video
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have issued the following update: "We will be filming the rest of the 'Regret & the Grave' video (this is the 'storyline part') in the Burbank/northern Los Angeles area and we can use the following regular, everyday, 'normal-looking folks': moms, d...December 31, 2008
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AUTUMN Schedules 'Altitude' CD-Release Party
Dutch female-fronted metallers AUTUMN have scheduled a CD-release party for their fourth studio album, "Altitude", on Friday, February 13 at Tivoli-De Helling in Utrecht, Holland. The artwork for "Altitude" can be viewed below. The CD was recorded at Arno Krabman's Graveland Studio and was mixed and...December 31, 2008
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BENEDICTION To Release 'Hell's Gate' Limited-Edition Seven-Inch Single
Long-running Birmingham, U.K.-based extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update: "We are going to be releasing a very limited seven-inch vinyl single for a friend on his small independent label. If any of you budding artists fancy a go at designing a cover for this, then feel free...December 31, 2008
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