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METALLICA Guitarist Provides Foreword To First-Ever CLIFF BURTON Biography
On September 27, 1986, METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton lost his life at the age of 24 in a coach crash near Ljungby, Sweden. In the 23 years since that devastating event, no one has chronicled Burton's huge talent and achievements in book form. However, in June 2009 this is set to change with the glo...January 15, 2009
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MESSIAH'S KISS/RIOT Singer MIKE TIRELLI Battling Stomach Cancer
Mike Tirelli has been an integral part of the music scene for over 20 years both as a singer and songwriter. His talent and perseverance brought him worldwide recognition performing with such bands as BURNING STARR, RIOT, MESSIAH'S KISS, HOLY MOTHER, LASTLIX and ZILLION, to name just a few. In the f...January 15, 2009
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CABLE Signs With THE END RECORDS
Veteran Hartford, Connecticut rockers CABLE have inked a deal with The End Records. The band is set to enter Studio G in Brooklyn, New York in March to begin recording a new full-length album with Joel Hamilton (UNSANE, TOM WAITS, BOOK OF KNOTS). The as-yet-untitled record is creeping over the 40-mi...January 14, 2009
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Author Discusses 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with British journalist/author Joel McIver. Topics of discussion included McIver's new book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton's foreword, the possibility of a DEICIDE autobiography, and plans to release a biog...January 13, 2009
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LAETHORA To Enter Studio This Month
LAETHORA, the Swedish death/grind band featuring DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Niklas Sundin, will enter the studio on January 29 to begin recording its second album for a late spring/early summer release. "If all goes according to plan, we are looking at some 11-12 tracks that will be mixed by the gr...January 10, 2009
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METALLICA, ANNIHILATOR: New Audio Interviews Available
CBC Radio 3 has launched a new installment of its metal podcast, "Full Metal Podcast 2". "Full Metal Podcast 2" features interviews with METALLICA's Robert Trujillo, ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters and U.K.'s Joel McIver, author of "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists". There is also a feature on Calgary's...January 8, 2009
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Excerpts From 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists' Book Posted Online
Two excerpts from Joel McIver's twelfth book, "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", have been placed online at the U.K.-based author's web site. Chosen at random from the 100 entries, the excerpts discuss the guitar genius of the late Chuck Schuldiner of DEATH and Kirk Windstein of DOWN. "The 100 Gre...January 7, 2009
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MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH Members Reveal Favorite Albums Of 2008
The official Roadrunner Records web site has been updated with top-album picks for 2008 from a number of artists that are signed to the label, including members of MACHINE HEAD, MEGADETH, DEVILDRIVER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and TRIVIUM. A few of the selections follow below. The entire list can be found a...January 6, 2009
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ZERO SYSTEM: 'New Brand Of Justice' Video Available
"New Brand Of Justice", the new video from ZERO SYSTEM, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based band featuring members of GLASS CASKET and BLOODJINN, can be viewed below. The clip was produced by Blake Faucette at All Aces Media. ZERO SYSTEM recently parted ways with vocalist Joel Collins (BLOODJINN) a...January 4, 2009
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'KISS Rocks Vegas': Video Footage, Photos Available
Las Vegas' famed Fremont Street Experience was home to TributePalooza on New Year's Eve with eight top tribute bands performing classic favorites for all ages from AEROSMITH, BILLY JOEL, DAVID BOWIE, EAGLES, KISS, QUEEN, THE ROLLING STONES and U2 and the world premier of its newest Viva Vision extra...January 3, 2009
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CHRIS POLAND's OHM: To Open For GEORGE LYNCH In Anaheim
OHM:, the progressive rock fusion project featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland, will open for George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) during this year's NAMM show on Saturday, January 17 at Tone Merchants in Anaheim, California. Advance reservations can be made by contacting Tone Merchants at n...January 2, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Schedules NAMM Signings
Guitarist Chris Poland (MEGADETH, DAMN THE MACHINE) and bassist Robertino Pagliari of OHM: have announced their appearance schedule for next month's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. * Yamah...December 28, 2008
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AIRBOURNE: New Video Interview Available
Austrian heavy 'zine Stormbringer.at conducted an interview with David Roads and Justin Street of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE prior to the band's December 8, 2008 concert in Vienna, Austria. Watch the 15-minute chat below. AIRBOURNE will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Janu...December 22, 2008
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TOXIC HOLOCAUST's JOEL GRIND Interviewed In Alabama
JAG-TV, the University of South Alabama's student-run television station, conducted an interview with Joel Grind of TOXIC HOLOCAUST on December 12, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. Watch the six-minute chat below. TOXIC HOLOCAUST's video for the song "Wild Dogs" was shot in Seattle, Washington with director...December 21, 2008
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'Roadrunner United The Concert' DVD: First-Week Sales Revealed
The "Roadrunner United The Concert" DVD sold just under 2,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 32 on the Top Music Videos chart. The double-disc set hit shelves almost three years to the day after the now-legendary concert held at the Nokia Theater in...December 17, 2008
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