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FIREWIND Working With 'Incredible New Vocalist'

FIREWIND, the Greek power metal act led by guitarist Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY),have posted the following message on their official web site: "As many of you know by now from other online sources, Chity Somapala [vocals] has decided to leave FIREWIND due to 'personal reasons.' But this doesn't...
October 26, 2005
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Apologize for Nothing

Anyway you slice it these guys are a riot. You may have caught BOBAFLEX on Dave Mustaine's Gigantour. You can also check out brothers Marty and Shaun McCoy's (as in Hatfields and McCoys…seriously) West Virginia band in all their style-mixing glory on album number two, "Apologize for Nothing". Refere...
October 23, 2005
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SOULFLY Guitarist: I Would Love To See SEPULTURA Reunion

Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an in-depth interview with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: Were you guys happy with the outcome of [the new SOULFLY album] "Dark Ages"? Marc Rizzo: "Oh, yeah, I am 100% happy with the outcome of the new...
October 17, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Pens Theme Song For Hit Japanese TV Show

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The latest single that Marty recorded with Aikawa Nanase, 'R.U.O.K.', has become the theme song for Nippon Television's nationwide hit show, 'Radical!', seen Monday through Thursday at 4PM. The...
October 16, 2005
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FOZZY: North American Tour Dates Announced

FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, have lined up the following North American tour dates during November/December: Nov. 14 - Ottawa, ON @ Barrymore’s Music Hall Nov. 15 - Hamilton, ON @ The Underground Nov. 16 - Montreal, PQ @ Club Sod...
October 14, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Tour With Japanese Superstar AMI SUZUKI

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "It's official! Marty is teaming up with multi-platinum superstar Ami Suzuki for a tour of Japan at the end of this month! The new album from Ami Suzuki, 'Around the World', was released October...
October 12, 2005
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: FRIEDMAN 'Served Us Very Well' But 'He Doesn't Want To Be Here'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has distanced himself from some of his seemingly negative comments directed at the group's former guitarist, Marty Friedman. In a posting on the band's official forum, a MEGADETH fan posed the question, "I've never seen Glen [Drover, current MEGADETH guitarist] play. I...
October 12, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Slams MARTY FRIEDMAN For 'Wearing A Kimono And Japanese Thongs'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has slammed the group's former guitarist, Marty Friedman, for "wearing a kimono and Japanese thongs" and "playing in a pop band for some chick." In a posting on the band's official forum, a MEGADETH fan posed the question, "I've never seen Glen [Drover, current MEGADET...
October 11, 2005
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It's Official: DAVID LEE ROTH To Succeed HOWARD STERN

Roger Friedman of FOXNews.com has issued the following report: The rumors were true: I can tell you exclusively that sometime next month, Infinity Broadcasting will announce that David Lee Roth is taking over for Howard Stern. The one-time lead singer of VAN HALEN will assume the microphone in New Y...
October 10, 2005
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AGATHOCLES To Begin Recording New Album

Belgian grindcore act AGATHOCLES will enter the studio in October/November to record their new, as-yet-untitled untitled album. The CD is expected to surface in early 2006 via Displeased Records. AGATHOCLES' split seven-inch EP with SIVIIL IMURHA, which was originally released in 2003 in a limited e...
October 8, 2005
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ANNIHILATOR: Video Of JEFF WATERS' MEGADETH 'Audition' Posted Online

A video of ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters playing the solo to the MEGADETH track "Symphony of Destruction" has been posted online at this location. In the following posting on ANNIHILATOR's official web site, Waters describes the circumstances that led to him to make the video and talks in greate...
October 4, 2005
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TOURNIQUET: Live Video Posted Online

Christian thrash metallers TOURNIQUET have uploaded a video of their live performance of the track "Where Moth and Rust Destroy", filmed this past July in Minnesota at the Sonshine Fest '05. Check it out at this location. Late last year, TOURNIQUET were rejoined by longtime friend, guitarist Aaron G...
October 3, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Completes Five Songs For New Solo Album

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: First off, tell me about the new theme song for the show "Rockman" and tell us what "Rockman" is. Marty: "'Rockman...
September 23, 2005
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Guitarist GLEN DROVER: 'Being In MEGADETH Is A Great Thrill'

VueWeekly.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On being in MEGADETH: "Being in MEGADETH is a great thrill. It's amazing to be in a band that you grew up listening to. Even after all these shows it's not like that effect h...
September 16, 2005
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FOZZY Frontman Signs On As TV GUIDE CHANNEL Correspondent At EMMY AWARDS

According to a posting on FOZZY's official web site, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) will be a red-carpet correspondent, along with Joan and Melissa Rivers, on TV Guide Channel's "Live" at the Emmy Awards show this Sunday, September 18 beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST. Chris will also be appear...
September 14, 2005