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METALLICA Reveals More Details About 'Guitar Hero' Game

METALLICA's web site has been updated with the following message: "Yes, we know, it's the worst-kept secret in rock 'n' roll but we're here now to finally confirm that there will indeed be an all-METALLICA Guitar Hero game released in the first half (!?) of 2009. Guitar Hero: Metallica allows you to...

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'Guitar Hero: Metallica': First Rumored Details Surface

The new issue of Game Informer magazine, which has made its way to subscribers, has reportedly offered an exclusive first-look at the upcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica. According to 1UP.com, the METALLICA-branded game follows the World Tour philosophy by allowing for full band play — drums, guitar, vo...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows Live' DVD First-Week Sales Revealed

"Snakes & Arrows Live", the new DVD from the legendary rock trio RUSH, sold 20,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 1 on the Top Music Videos chart. Released on November 25 via Zoë Vision/Anthem Entertainment, this three-disc DVD set, also availab...

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BLACKGUARD Frontman Explains Name Change

Vocalist Paul Ablaze of the Montreal-based sympho/black/folk/power metal band BLACKGUARD (formerly PROFUGUS MORTIS) has issued the following update: "Yes, it's true, we have in fact changed our name to BLACKGUARD. One of the main reasons for this change was to avoid possible legal action against us....

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LOUDNESS Singer Releases Double Live Solo Album

LOUDNESS singer Minoru Niihara has just released a new double live solo album, "R&R Gypsy Show". The set was recorded on May 9-10, 2008 at Kagurazaka Dimension, and it features Niihara backed by the following musicians: Hiroaki Tagawa - Guitar, Keyboards Hidemitsu Obata - Guitar Koichi Terasawa...

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RUSH: More Preview Clips From 'Snakes & Arrows Live' DVD Available

Zoë Vision/Anthem Entertainment will release the "Snakes & Arrows Live" DVD from the legendary rock trio RUSH on November 25. This three-disc DVD set, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows the band's Zoë Vision DVD releases "R30" (2005) and "Rush in Rio" (2003). Check out three full songs fr...

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THE SWORD To Release Limited-Edition CD Set

On November 25, Austin, Texas quartet THE SWORD will release a limited-edition CD set that includes both "Age Of Winters" and "Gods Of The Earth" albums. This special package will be available at all of the band's live shows (both headlining and METALLICA support dates) as well as on Amazon at this...

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SYMPHONY X: More Asian Tour Details Revealed

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have announced the following dates in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand: Feb. 13 - Beijing, China - MG Live House Feb. 15 - Shanghai, China - Wanping Theater Feb. 17 - Kowloon, Hong Kong - HITEC Auditorium Feb. 20 - Bangkok, Thailand - Pridi Hall Feb. 22 - Taipei...

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Had Utah's SUBROSA come across my radar during my shaggy-haired and red-eyed teenage years when the only things that mattered were my guitar, my bong and girls who were impressed with my ability to handle either object, I'm sure my bedroom walls would have been heavily adorned with images of these s...

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RUSH: 'Snakes & Arrows Live' DVD Screen Captures, Packaging Details Available

Zoë Vision/Anthem Entertainment will release the "Snakes & Arrows Live" DVD from the legendary rock trio RUSH on November 25. This three-disc DVD set, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows the band's Zoë Vision DVD releases "R30" (2005) and "Rush in Rio" (2003). Check out some of the screen...

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METALLICA: Fifth Copenhagen Show Announced

METALLICA has added a fifth show in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 28 at the Copenhagen Forum. Support at the gig will come from LAMB OF GOD and MASTODON. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. local time via www.billetlugen.dk. For a list of upcoming METALLICA shows, visit

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METALLICA: New Footage From The Road Available

Official Metallica.com footage from METALLICA's October 23, 2008 concert in Albuquerque, New Mexico and October 26, 2008 show in Des Moines, Iowa can be viewed below. The Albuquerque video includes a performance of "The End Of The Line" as well as bassist Robert Trujillo's onstage birthday celebrati...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'One' From Portland Available

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "One" on November 1, 2008 in Portland, Oregon can be viewed below (clip courtesy of Metallica.com). The group's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Your Life 02. The End Of The Line 03. For Whom The Bell Tolls 04. Ride The Li...

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METALLICA: Portland Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of METALLICA's November 1, 2008 concert in Portland, Oregon can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "metfan91"). The group's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Your Life 02. The End Of The Line 03. For Whom The Bell Tolls 04. Ride The Lightning 05. One 06. Broken, Beat...

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Ex-EMPEROR Frontman IHSAHN: 'I Am Just As Passionate About My Music As I Ever Was'

Guitar community Sevenstring.org recently conducted an interview with former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sevenstring.org: When I first started preparing for this interview, it dawned on me that, for a guy who's only in his thirties, you've alre...