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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's Lineup For European Tour Announced

MSG's (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) lineup for the band's European tour will consist of the following musicians: Michael Schenker (Guitar) Gary Barden (Vocals) Wayne Findlay (Guitar/Keyboards) Pete Holmes (Drums) Chris Glen (Bass) The dates are as follows: Sep. 08 - Z7 - Prattein, Switzerland Sep. 09 - S...

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SKINLAB Joined By 36 CRAZYFISTS' BRETT 'BUZZARD' MAKOWSKI

36 CRAZYFISTS bassist Brett "Buzzard" Makowski has joined San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB as their new second guitarist. Buzzard made his live debut as an official member of SKINLAB last night (Saturday, August 29) at the Uptown in Oakland, California. Commented SKINLAB: "Buzz has been a lo...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Continuing Work On Rock/Fusion Album

Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, EIDOLON) is working on a full-length album of instrumental rock/fusion songs. The first track to be completed was a cover version of AL DI MEOLA's "Egyptian Danza", also featuring Jim Gilmour (SAGA),Chris Sutherland (KIM MITCHELL) on drums...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'GLEN DROVER Was A Temporary Member That Did Us A Real Solid'

Keith Carman of Exclaim.ca recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On MEGADETH's new album, "Endgame": "I think a lot of ['Endgame''s strength] comes from that the band is really getting along right now. The chemistry is r...

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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Talks About 30th Anniversary Of 'British Steel'

Direct Metal Music recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Direct Metal Music: What was the recording process like for [1980's "British Steel" album]? Ian Hill: The writing process back then, was basically Ken [Downing, guitar] a...

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MEGADETH's SHAWN DROVER Schedules California Drum Clinic

MEGADETH's Shawn Drover will take part in a drum clinic on September 5 at Gearhounds (18283 Pasadena St., Suite 103) in Lake Elsinore, California. He will also be at Ponier Music (2790 Cobb Pkwy.) in Kennesaw, Georgia on August 27. A new MEGADETH track entitled "1,320'" is available for streaming be...

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'Ramones: Soundtrack Of Our Lives' Book Out Now

Finnish journalist and RAMONES webmaster Jari-Pekka Laitio Ramone's latest RAMONES book entitled "Ramones: Soundtrack Of Our Lives" is the result of nearly five years worth of work. It is full of poignant stories that reflect what Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone, as well as the rest of th...

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MEGADETH Mainman Talks To KERRANG! Magazine; Video Available

In the latest instalment of the Kerrang! video podcast, Simon Young talks to MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine about the band's new album, "Endgame", military strategy and why you really shouldn't drink from hotel coffee pots. The 23-minute chat, which was taped last week, can be viewed below. As previ...

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MEGADETH: New Song '1,320'' Available For Streaming

A new MEGADETH track entitled "1,320'" is available for streaming at the U.K. Roadrunner Records web site. It can also be heard in the YouTube clip below. Commented MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover: "I remember hearing the riffs for this tune from Dave's [Mustaine] 'Pandora's box of metal riffs,' KNOWI...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Apologizes To AC/DC For His 'Offensive' Comments

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I just read the [Metal Hammer article where I talk] about Acca Dacca, and I am so disappointed in how I said what I said. "No excuses; I didn't say what I was trying to say, and what I said is rude and childish. ...

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SKINLAB: Entire New Album To Be Made Available For Streaming

"The Scars Between Us", the new album from San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans SKINLAB, will be made available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page beginning on August 12. The CD will be released on September 15 via Stand And Deliver Records. The track listing for the album is...

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MEGADETH Drummer's Signature Snare Coming Next Month

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "I thought I would get you up to speed on the status of my new ddrum Shawn Drover signature snare drum. "The snare is at the final stages of production and will be made available for pre-order at www.ddrum.com...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Talks About His Love For AC/DC

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about his love for AC/DC and how MEGADETH's live shows differ from those of the Anglo-Australian hard rock legends. "I love AC/DC and I've always been a fan of AC/DC," Mustaine said. "Bon Scott was my frontman. I love and...

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JED SIMON On TENET's 'Very Straight-Up, Right-In-Your-Face Style Of Metal'

Metal-Experience.com recently conducted an interview with Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ZIMMER'S HOLE) about his TENET project, which also features Steve "Zetro" Souza (EXODUS) on vocals, Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT) on lead guitar, Byron Stroud (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, FEAR FACTORY) on bass...

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SEVEN KINGDOMS: Debut Album Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the forthcoming self-titled debut album from the Orlando, Florida-based power metal band SEVEN KINGDOMS can be viewed below. The group will enter the studio later this month to begin recording the CD, which will mark the recording debut of new singer Sabrina Valentine and will...