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THE OFFENDERS Guitarist Dies

Austin, texas-based guitarist Tony "Offender" Johnson — best known for his work with THE OFFENDERS — passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12 at the age of 54 after a 20-month struggle with lung cancer. He is survived by daughter Natalie Johnson and son Alex Johnson. THE OFFENDERS were an influent...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Bassist: 'We're Not Content To Just Live Off Our Legacy'

Brian Giffin of Australia's Loud magazine recently conducted an interview with bassist Alex Webster of Florida death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On CANNIBAL CORPSE's new album, "Torture": Webster: "I think when someone hears 'Torture', they can te...

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FURYON: Making Of 'Gravitas' Part 3 (Video)

The third in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Gravitas", the debut album from U.K. metallers FURYON, can be seen below. The CD was released on March 23 in Europe and March 27 in North America via Frontiers Records. FURYON is a new band from the U.K. who...

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RUSH Honored At Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala

Legendary Canadian rockers RUSH were among those who received prestigious Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, given out by Governor General David Johnston, on Saturday, May 5 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. All three members of the band were in attendance. Each laureate received a...

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ATTACKER Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

New Jersey metallers ATTACKER have announced the addition of bassist Jon Hanemann to the group's ranks. Hanemann replaces outgoing original bassist Lou Ciarlo, who decided to step aside due to other musical comittments and his lack of real interest in continuing in the metal world. According to ATTA...

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WARRANT Signs Deal For Film, TV And Commercial Placements

Winogradsky/Sobel has announced the signing of California rockers WARRANT. The company will be seeking strategic film, TV and commercial placements for the band, and will contribute additional digital marketing strategy, all as part of the company’s approach to artist development. Winogradsky/Sobel...

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TOM CRUISE Sings GUNS N' ROSES, DEF LEPPARD On 'Rock Of Ages' Soundtrack

The soundtrack to the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages", which showcases popular rock songs from the '70s and '80s, features the cast — Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Russell Brand and Julianne Hough — singing some of the greatest hits of the "hair-band" era. Due...

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DREAM THEATER Begins Writing Material For Next Album

According to a new Facebook posting by guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, "writing for the next DT album officially commenced while in Osaka [Japan] the other day." He adds, "Jet lag seems to open up one's creative channels." When asked why new DREAM THEATER drummer M...

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DREAM THEATER: Beijing Concert Canceled

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have been forced to cancel their May 5 concert in Beijing, China Beijing after the organizers were unable to secure the necessary working visas in time for the band to properly enter the country. The group states, "We at DREAM THEATER are truly sorry for any in...

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'Rock Of Ages' Movie: Official Poster Unveiled

The official poster for the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages", which showcases popular rock songs from the '70s and '80s, can be seen below. Tom Cruise stars in the film as Stacee Jaxx, an aging musician whose glory days are long past. Among the tunes Cruise performs are DEF...

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FURYON: 'Don't Follow' Video Released

"Don't Follow", the new video from U.K. metallers FURYON, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's debtu album, "Gravitas", which was released on March 23 in Europe and March 27 in North America via Frontiers Records. FURYON is a new band from the U.K. who like nothing more than to challenge...

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DREAM THEATER: North American Tour Dates Announced

DREAM THEATER has annouced a second North American leg of a world tour in support of its acclaimed and globally successful album "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" (Roadrunner). The progressive hard rock icons, who've sold in excess of 10 million records and DVDs worldwide, will launch their summer dates J...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE: New Audio Interview With PAT O'BRIEN

Royalty Free Radio host Brandon Colao recently conducted an interview with guitarist Pat O'Brien of Florida death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. CANNIBAL CORPSE's twelfth studio album, "Torture", sold 9,600 copies in the United States in its...

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AEROSMITH's BRAD WHITFORD Guests On JOE BONAMASSA's New Album

On May 22, internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa will release a brand new solo album, "Driving Towards The Daylight" (J&R Adventures) — his "lucky" 13th CD. The effort was produced by Kevin "Caveman" Shirley (BLACK CROWES, AEROSMITH, LED ZEPPELIN) at Studio At The Palms in Las...

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BUFFALO THEORY MTL Signs With GALY RECORDS

BUFFALO THEORY MTL — the project featuring former members of GHOULUNATICS and ARSENIQ 33 and current members of LES EKORCHÉS — has inked a deal with Galy Records. The band's full-length debut, "Heavy Ride", was recorded in January and February at studio Le Plateau. The CD was mixed and mastered by D...