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ARCTICFLAME Announces New Guitarist

New Jersey power metallers ARCTICFLAME have announced the addition of guitarist Steve Demalion to the group's ranks. Steve previously played for the '80's rock band WARRIOR, touring with them for three years throughout Canada and the U.S. Having recently moving to New Jersey from Tacoma, Washington,...

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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Jams With SHOOTER JENNINGS In Hollywood

According to a posting on his official web site, VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Dave Kushner "jammed some acoustic blues/country/rock jams [Tuesday] night [February 6] at the Hotel Café in Hollywood. Me, Shooter Jennings and Leroy (guitar player from Shooter's band) whooped it up at Tom Morello's [RAGE A...

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STEVE GRIMMETT Superbowl Commercial Theme Explained

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., has revealed more information about its Super Bowl commercial featuring legendary British heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER, ONSLAUGHT, LIONSHEART). The 30-second television commercial will air today (Sunday, February 4) during Super B...

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VELVET REVOLVER Is The Face of JOHN VARVATOS' Spring 2007 Campaign

VELVET REVOLVER has been selected by John Varvatos, the man behind the award-winning clothing brand, to be the face of the brand's spring 2007 ad campaign. Created by New York agency Yard, with photography by music documentarian Danny Clinch, the campaign captures the members of VELVET REVOLVER in s...

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ENSLAVED Wins Norwegian 'GRAMMY' In 'Metal' Category

ENSLAVED was honored with the Spellemann award (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Award) in the "Metal" category for the band's "Ruun" album, which came out in May 2006 via Tabu Recordings (Candlelight in the U.S.). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show was held earlier tonight (Sa...

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ENSIFERUM Recruits Temporary Synth Player For Upcoming Gigs

Finnish folk-influenced melodic death metal band ENSIFERUM has posted the following message on its official web site: "For the last [few] years, Meiju Enho [synths] has been constantly balancing between the band, school and work and now we are granting her a little breather, so she can complete her...

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EPICA Working On Its 'Heaviest' Album To Date

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA has issued the following update regarding the recording sessions for its as-yet-untitled new album: "We've just finished the drum recordings and we can only say that [session drummer] Ariën [van Weesenbeek; GOD DETHRONED] is one of the most talented dr...

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NEVERMORE: More JEFF LOOMIS NAMM Appearances Announced

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has confirmed several appearances during the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) which takes place January 18-21 in Anaheim, CA. His schedule is shaping up as follows: Friday, January 19: 1:30 p.m. - Krank Amps booth Saturday, January 20: 2:00 p.m. - S...

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NEVERMORE Guitarist Schedules NAMM Appearance

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis will take part in a signing session at the Schecter Guitars booth the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. As previously reported, Schecter will debut the long-awaited Jeff Loomis signature model at NA...

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Vocalist AMANDA SOMERVILLE Comments On Collaboration With AFTER FOREVER Guitarist

Amanda Somerville, the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who is better known for her collaborations with various European metal bands (including EPICA, AFTER FOREVER and EDGUY),has issued the following update: "As you may have read on his page already, I will be writing the lyrics for [AFT...

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NEVERMORE: JEFF LOOMIS Signature Model Guitar To Debut At NAMM

Schecter Guitars will debut the long-awaited Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE) signature model at next week's winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Designed by the NEVERMORE guitarist, the seven-string includes the following features: * Ash body * Set-in 26.5" scale rock maple neck * Ultra Access neck cont...

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POINT OF RECOGNITION, SINAI BEACH Confirmed For 7th Annual FACEDOWN FEST

2007 marks the 10th anniversary of Facedown Records and the seventh year for the annual Facedown Fest, a weekend full of Facedown alumni, newcomers and roster favorites performing over a two-day stretch in Southern California. The Fest began in 2000 and has included headliners such as COMEBACK KID,...

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GORGOROTH Documentary In The Works

Peter Beste of Vice Films is currently in Norway making a documentary about vocalist Gaahl of the black metal band GORGOROTH. The resulting footage will appear on a Vice DVD with several other related segments. The first pressing of this DVD is 100,000 units, and will be distributed in all major mus...

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GORGOROTH Singer Released From Norwegian Prison

According to a posting on GORGOROTH's official web site, the group's frontman, Gaahl, was finally released from prison last month after being jailed since the spring of 2006. Gaahl was sentenced to 14 months in prison in February 2005 for beating a 41-year-old man and threatening to drink his blood....

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Label Owner To CHUCK SCHULDINER's Sister: Stop Weeping And Treat CHUCK's Legacy With Respect

Guido Heijnens, owner of the now-defunct Dutch record label Hammerheart Records (which was "resurrected" for a short while under the Karmageddon Media banner) has responded to comments made by Beth Schuldiner, sister of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, regarding the fate of the...