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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Checks In

Vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH has issued the following update: "Dear, dear FILTH-ites, "It seems autumn is well and truly upon us, judging by the deluge of rain and sloppy leaves dancing across the manor lawn. Still, it means the album and that most joyous...

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JIMMY PAGE And EDDIE VAN HALEN Top 'Greatest Guitar Solo' List

According to The Pulse of Radio, Jimmy Page's 1971 solo to LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway To Heaven" topped the Gibson.com list of the "Top 50 Guitar Solos Of All Time." Coming in at No. 2 is Eddie Van Halen's 1978 groundbreaking instrumental "Eruption" from VAN HALEN's self-titled debut, with Jimi Hendri...

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SCOTT WEILAND Talks About SANTANA Collaboration (Video)

A short video clip of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland talking about his contribution to Carlos Santana's "Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time" album can be viewed at this location. The longest-running, most successful partnership in the history of rock...

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SLASH: 'I Have A Hard Time Accepting Myself As Someone Who Is Influential' As A Guitar Player

Epiphone.com recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Epiphone.com: Tell me about your early influences. Were there specific players that inspired you to pick up a guitar? Slash: Some guitar p...

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ELVENKING: 'Red Silent Tides' Interactive Site Launched

An interactive site for "Red Silent Tides", the new album from Italian folk/power metallers ELVENKING, can be accessed at this location. ELVENKING's new album, "Red Silent Tides", will be released on September 17 in Europe (November 9 in North America) via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Piranha...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON, CHRIS CORNELL, SCOTT WEILAND On New SANTANA Album; Audio Samples

11 of the 12 tracks that are set to appear on Carlos Santana's "Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time" album are available for streaming at Amazon.com. The longest-running, most successful partnership in the history of rock takes flight anew, as legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame...

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VEGA Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of VEGA, the new U.K.-based melodic rock band featuring former KICK vocalist Nick Workman alongside the successful and respected songwriting partnership of Tom and James Martin (HOUSE OF LORDS, TED POLEY, KHYMERA, SUNSTORM) and drummer Dan Chantrey. Accord...

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MIND KEY Announces New Drummer

Italian progressive metallers MIND KEY have announced the addition of drummer Mirkko De Maio to the group's ranks. The band states, "We're happy because we think that Mirkko is the right man for his musical background, his experience (although he's quite young) and mainly for his incredible energy a...

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ELVENKING: 'The Cabal' Video Released

"The Cabal", the new video from Italian folk/power metallers ELVENKING, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed on June 5-6 with director Mirco Andreis, who previously worked with ELVENKING on "The Divided Heart" video. "The Cabal" comes off ELVENKING's new album, "Red Silent Tides", which will be...

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MUSTAINE: I Have A Hard Time Saying I'm Christian Because So Many Christians Are Hypocrites

Sean McCourt of San Francisco Bay Guardian recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On his newly published autobiography, "Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir": "I'm very excited about it, because when I initially set out to wri...

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MIND KEY Parts Ways With Drummer

Italian progressive metal band MIND KEY has parted ways with drummer Andrea Stipa. A replacement skinsman has not yet been announced. Commented the group: "It's always difficult to part from a friend, but for the band's sake maybe it's the best decision. "We wanna thank Andrea for his musical contri...

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ELVENKING: Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Italian folk/power metallers ELVENKING will release their new album, "Red Silent Tides", on September 17 in Europe (November 9 in North America) via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Piranha studios in Karsdolf, Germany with producer Dennis Ward (ANGRA, PINK CREAM 69, PRIMAL FEAR). The album's cov...

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RICHIE KOTZEN: New Single Preview Available

Vocalist/guitarist Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) will release a new single, "Angry Boy", on October 1. You can preview the song using the audio player below. Kotzen will kick off a European tour on October 14 in Istanbul, Turkey. A warm-up show will be held on October 8 at the Viper...

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Behind the Blackest Tears

What did you think it was gonna sound like? A collaboration between hardcore mogul Jamey Jasta and last living Ent Kirk Windstein? A HATEBREED and CROWBAR mashup? Yeah, pretty much. It's a bit more CROWBAR riffing and soulful Nola doom-rock than it is hardcore, although they do kick up the tempos an...

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SYMPHORCE: New Album Title, Artwork Unveiled

German melodic metallers SYMPHORCE, who feature in their ranks guitarist Cédric "Cede" Dupont and singer Andy B. Franck (BRAINSTORM),will release their new album, "Unrestricted", on September 24 via AFM Records. Check out the cover artwork below. Commented the band: "The [new SYMPHORCE] album recor...