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FILTER Unveils New U.S. Tour
According to The Pulse of Radio, FILTER has announced a new run of U.S. tour dates that will begin on June 12 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and continue through July 5 in Des Moines, Iowa, with more shows expected to be announced soon. The band is supporting its first album in six years, "Anthems for ...May 22, 2008
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Guitarist: MICHELLE MELDRUM 'Was Like A Sister To Me'
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese and the members of the Los Angeles-based heavy rock act MY RUIN have commented on the passing of MELDRUM/ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum at the age of 39. Nick Catanese: "I cannot believe this... Michelle was like a sister to me and all of the B...May 22, 2008
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SPINAL TAP's NIGEL TUFNEL Helps National Geographic Channel Decode Mysteries Behind Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most iconic structures in the world. People have speculated about its purpose for centuries, associating the structure with everyone from King Arthur's magician, Merlin, to the druids and the sun god Apollo. Now faux rockstar Nigel Tufnel portrayed by actor Christopher Guest...May 22, 2008
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HATEBREED Guitarist Discusses Forthcoming DVD
The Daily Rock recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED guitarist Frank Novinec who spoke about the band's upcoming live DVD, switching to Koch Records, his clothing line and his personal goals as well as the band's goals in the coming years. An excerpt from the chat follows. The Daily Rock: b...May 22, 2008
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ANATHEMA Completes Work On Semi-Acoustic Album
UK atmospheric rock band ANATHEMA has issued the following update: "ANATHEMA are very pleased to announce that the 'Hindsight' album hasbeen finished and the masters have been sent to the record company. As you may be aware, 'Hindsight' is a semi-acoustic album of classic ANATHEMA tracks, and includ...May 22, 2008
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Guitarist MICHELLE MELDRUM Passes Away At Age 39
On Sunday, May 18, Michelle Meldrum, leader of the band MELDRUM and former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist, was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California in critical condition. Three days later yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, May 21) she passed away as a result of a cystic growth on her brain th...May 22, 2008
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Update: MICHELLE MELDRUM In A Coma; Has Not Been Officially Declared Dead
The manager of former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum who has spent the past few years as the leader of her own band called MELDRUM has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that Meldrum is currently in a coma in a Los Angeles hospital and hasn't been officially declared dead yet despite earlier reports to...May 21, 2008
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STORMLORD: Another New Song Posted Online
Italian "extreme epic metal" band STORMLORD has posted another new song, the acoustic epic ballad called"The Castaway", on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group's long-awaited fourth full-length album, "Mare Nostrum", due on May 23 via Locomotive Records. The CD was recorded at Giuseppe Or...May 19, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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Reactivated KHOLD To Release New Album In June
Reactivated Norwegian cult black metal act KHOLD will release its fifth opus, "Hundre r Gammal", on June 9 via Tabu Records. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Der Kulden Rr [Where the Cold reigns] 02. Forrykt [Mad, Cracked] 03. Hundre r Gammal [Hundred Years Old] 04. Mester Og Trel...May 19, 2008
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HORSE THE BAND In Slovenia; Interview, Performance Footage Available
Performance and interview footage of HORSE THE BAND, the experimental metalcore act from Los Angeles, captured on April 14, 2008 at the student festival TUNF in Lako, Slovenia can be viewed below. HORSE THE BAND's third full-length album, 2007's "A Natural Death" (Koch Records),sold 3,500 copies in...May 19, 2008
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The Glory Years
Ian Gillan is a true blue heavy metal icon. His work in DEEP PURPLE, including the seminal "Machine Head" album and much later on albums like "Perfect Strangers" after the reformation, will probably always define a good chunk of his legacy. His voice is unlike any in metal and hard rock, and his pat...May 19, 2008
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TAPROOT To Guest On 'The Music Meeting With Tony LaBrie'
Ann Arbor, Michigan hard rock band TAPROOT will guest on "The Music Meeting with Tony LaBrie" on the Flint, Michigan radio station Banana 101.5 Rocks tonight (Sunday, May 18) at 7:00 p.m. EST and 11:00 p.m. EST. The group will debut one of the new tracks off its forthcoming album, "Our Long Road Hom...May 18, 2008
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TYLER, SLASH, SORUM, CANTRELL Jam At MusiCares MAP Fund Concert; More Video Available
Video footage of Steven Tyler (AEROSMITH),Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Billy Morrison (THE CULT, CIRCUS DIABLO) and Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) performing LED ZEPPELIN's "Whole Lotta Love" at the fourth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit c...May 18, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY Continuing Work On Debut Album
CAMP FREDDY the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris Ch...May 17, 2008
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