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MICHAEL ANTHONY: Why I Am Not In VAN HALEN
Bassist Michael Anthony will discuss his split with VAN HALEN during an appearance on the second episode of the sixth season of "That Metal Show", which is scheduled to air on VH1 Classic on Saturday, October 23 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. A preview clip can be viewed below. Also scheduled to appear in the ep...October 22, 2010
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GOTTHARD Singer's Death Triggers Record Demand For Band's Albums
The tragic death of GOTTHARD singer Steve Lee has triggered a record demand for the band's albums in the band's native country of Switzerland. For the first time in the history of the Swiss chart, 13 albums from one artist — representing all the LPs that GOTTHARD has released so far in its career —...October 22, 2010
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2010 'Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour' Announced
A dozen or so Finnish metal musicians will take part in the seventh annual "Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour", set to kick off in late November. The 10-date trek will honor the legendary PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot and killed on stage on December 8, 2004. The music...October 22, 2010
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DUFF MCKAGAN Says It Was 'Great' Playing With AXL ROSE And The New GUNS N' ROSES
Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan was interviewed on this morning's (Thursday, October 21) edition of "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" show on the Seattle radio station KISW 99.9 FM and about his surprise guest appearance last week with the band's current lineup at London, England's O2 arena...October 21, 2010
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PLACE OF SKULLS Signs North American Deal With GIDDY UP! RECORDS
Giddy Up! Records has set a November 9 North American release date for "As A Dog Returns", the long-awaited fourth full-length album from Knoxville, Tennessee doom metallers PLACE OF SKULLS. Said Giddy Up! label head Steve Seabury: "To me, Victor Griffin is a legend in the doom scene. I am like a li...October 21, 2010
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DEEP PURPLE: EPK For 35th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Come Taste The Band' Available
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the upcoming 30th-anniversary reissue of DEEP PURPLE's "Come Taste The Band" album can be viewed below. The "Come Taste The Band" 35th-anniversary reissue is due out on October 25 in the U.K. and November 2 in North America via EMI. It includes a remastered version...October 20, 2010
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ADAM LAMBERT On His 'Enter Sandman' Cover: 'We Do It Our Way… With A Bit More Glitter'
Byron Cooke of Australia's long-running rock station Triple M, asked "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert about his decision to cover METALLICA's "Enter Sandman" at his concert in Auckland, New Zealand this past Sunday night (October 17) as a birthday surprise for his bass player, Tommy Joe Ratliff...October 20, 2010
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CREATION'S TEARS: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From The Studio
Behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for the new CREATION'S TEARS album, "Methods To End It All", can be viewed below. The CD, which features guest appearances by former PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris and British vocalist Sarah Jezebel Deva (who has toured and/or recorded with CRA...October 19, 2010
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SOILWORK: Second Part Of Tour Documentary Posted Online
Swedish metallers SOILWORK have uploaded the second part of their tour documentary. The footage was filmed and edited by Tommy Jones and taken during the band's recent North American headlining tour. SOILWORK's new album, "The Panic Broadcast", sold around 5,300 copies in the United States in its fi...October 19, 2010
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ZAKK WYLDE On New BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Album, Vinyl Resurgence And OZZY
Pat Prince of Goldmine magazine recently conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Goldmine: There's seems to be a nice balance of heavy songs and ballads on the new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album. Was that intentional? Wylde: No....October 19, 2010
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DOUBLE DRAGON Announces New Members, Album Title
Australia's DOUBLE DRAGON has announced the addition of bassist Josh Lamont and drummer Liam Weedall to the group's ranks. Speaking of the new lineup, guitarist Matthew "Roady" Johnston had this to say: "We're extremely excited to get back out there with the new boys and show everyone exactly what w...October 19, 2010
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Drummer CHAD SMITH Confirms He Won't Be Able To Tour With CHICKENFOOT Next Year
Drummer Chad Smith has confirmed to MusicRadar.com that he won't tour with CHICKENFOOT next year in support of the band's second album due to scheduling conflicts with his main group, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. Although Smith plans on taking part in the recording sessions for CHICKENFOOT's second al...October 18, 2010
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Memorial Service For GOTTHARD Singer Held In Switzerland: Swiss TV Report Available
Today's (October 17) edition of the "Glanz & Gloria" Swiss TV entertainment show featured a segment on the the public memorial service for GOTTHARD singer Steve Lee, which was held this morning at the St. Gotthard Hospice on the Saint Gotthard Pass in Switzerland. The German-language report, whi...October 17, 2010
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ADAM LAMBERT Covers METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' (Video)
"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert performed a cover version of METALLICA's "Enter Sandman" earlier tonight (Sunday, October 17) at his concert in Auckland, New Zealand as a birthday surprise for his bass player, Tommy Joe Ratliff. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below....October 17, 2010
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BLACK 'N BLUE Inducted Into OREGON MUSIC HALL OF FAME; Photos, Video Available
BLACK 'N BLUE reformed with the classic lineup of Tommy Thayer, Jaime St. James, Pete Holmes, Patrick Young and Jeff Warner for an appearance at the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame on October 9 at the Roseland Theatre in Portland. BLACK 'N BLUE was also among the inductees at this year's event, which "inc...October 17, 2010
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