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SUNN O))): More 'Monoliths & Dimensions' Details Revealed

American "drone metal" act SUNN O))) will release its seventh studio album, "Monoliths & Dimensions", in late May via Southern Lord Recordings. The CD showcases the core guitar duo — Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson — incorporating influences from a plethora of guest musicians, bringing the SU...

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BIG BALL STARS Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, WARRANT, RATT, W.A.S.P. Members: New Footage Available

BIG BALL STARS, an all-star band featuring former and current members of GUNS N' ROSES, W.A.S.P., RATT and WARRANT, performed at the seventh annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo on February 7-8, 2009 at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston, Massachusetts (they played two shows on Saturday and one on Sunday...

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GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-QUIET RIOT Members Talk SNAP JACK Guitar Cables; Video Available

Video footage of HOOKERS N' BLOW members Dizzy Reed (GUNS N' ROSES) and Alex Grossi (ex-QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) talkin ZZYZX Snap Jack guitar cables at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,...

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Former AGGRESSION Drummer Dead At 43

Drummer Gaetan "Gate" Bourassa of the cult Canadian death/thrash band AGGRESSION passed away in Laval, Quebec, Canada at age 43. Autopsy revealed that he suffered a heart attack caused by a heavy intake of a controlled substance. Commented AGGRESSION guitarist Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe: "Gate was an...

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Former CELTIC FROST Frontman: TRIPTYKON's Debut CD Will Be Dark, Heavy, And Fiercely Unique

Former CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has issued the following update on his current TRIPTYKON project: "We played CELTIC FROST's 'Babylon Fell' for the first time with TRIPTYKON yesterday evening. I last performed this song with CELTIC FROST on the tour to support the 'Into The Pandemoni...

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UFO Bassist PETE WAY Taking Time Off From Band Due To Illness

Legedary British rockers UFO have issued the following update: "2009 is shaping up to be a busy time for UFO, what with the studio sessions in Germany (where we're recording the new album, due out later this year),and also the forthcoming tours and festival shows which are being booked right now. B...

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I BUILT THE CROSS Seeking New Drummer

Nevada-based death metal band I BUILT THE CROSS is seeking a full-time drummer for recording and touring. The group is currently in the writing process for its debut album, to be released on Open Grave Records later this year. A full US tour is being planned in support of the CD. Interested drummers...

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I BUILT THE CROSS Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS

Open Grave Records has announced the signing of the Nevada-based death metal band I BUILT THE CROSS. I BUILT THE CROSS was formed during the summer of '08 by two long timetime friends and ex-members of the popular death metal band DISFIGURING THE GODDESS. As friends, Reed and Gare have been closer t...

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Former CELTIC FROST Mainman Working On Material For TRIPTYKON Debut

Former CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has issued the following update on his current TRIPTYKON project: "Just returned home from an initially somewhat hampered but ultimately very successful rehearsal session with TRIPTYKON. It was the first session in a while, not least due to a hand inj...

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Former CELTIC FROST Mainman Unveils New TRIPTYKON Logo

Former CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has unveiled what appears to be a new logo for his current project, TRIPTYKON. Check it out below. Fischer recently spent time in Norway as an invited guest of the Norwegian black metallers 1349 while they were recording their new album. He previously...

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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist Opens WORLD GUITARS

Rob Hughes of Musical Instrument Professional reports that former WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden recently hosted the opening ceremony of World Guitars' Gloucestershire, U.K. showroom. Housed in a converted Victorian courthouse in Stonehouse, World Guitars' emphasis is on high-end brands and exe...

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Former/Current Members Of GUNS N' ROSES, WARRANT To Perform At NORTHEAST MOTORCYCLE EXPO

Former and current members of GUNS N' ROSES, W.A.S.P., RATT and WARRANT will perform at the seventh annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo, set to take place February 7- 8, 2009 at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The all-brand motorcycle show will feature the "Best of Northeast' custom b...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist Hosting Benefit Event In Hollywood

GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed is hosting tonight's (Friday, January 9) AIDS benefit "I Cry Mercury III" at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California. The night of music, prizes and awareness will feature performances by THE BANGKOK FIVE, THE MOB, HIGHDEF RATIO, COCK EYED OPTIMIST and more...

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ALEX GROSSI Schedules NAMM Appearances

Guitarist Alex Grossi (ADLER'S APPETITE, QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) will be appearing at the following vendor booths at at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Californi...

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HEIRESS: Demo Recordings Featuring JOHN PETTIBONE Posted Online

HEIRESS, the Seattle, Washington-based band featuring former HIMSA frontman John Pettibone, has posted three tracks featuring the singer on the the group's MySpace page. According to HEIRESS, "these three cuts are presently unmastered, but that should change within the week." HEIRESS is: John Pettib...