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MR. BIG: New Audio Interview With BILLY SHEEHAN Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal", recorded at the Galaxy Global Eatery next to The Fillmore at Irving Plaza in New York City, features interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Billy Sheehan of MR. BIG and Helena Cos of SPIDER ROCKETS. The 60-minute podcast can be downloade...

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'Rock of Ages' Metal Musical Scores Fives TONY Nominations

According to RollingStone.com, the hair-metal musical "Rock of Ages" — which is propelled by signature '80s rock anthems popularized by JOURNEY, TWISTED SISTER, JOAN JETT, PAT BENATAR, FOREIGNER, BON JOVI and REO SPEEDWAGON — received five Tony nominations this morning, including a nod for the prest...

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OUTLAW ORDER: Entire Houston Performance Available Online

OUTLAW ORDER, the band which features in its ranks several members of New Orleans conspiracists EYEHATEGOD, SOILENT GREEN and HAWGJAW, played the White Swan in Houston, Texas on April 26. The entire performance is now available for viewing at this location. OUTLAW ORDER headlined last year's edition...

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Reunited STAMPEDE Schedules First Shows In 26 Years

The newly reformed '80s cult hard rock outfit STAMPEDE will kick off its 2009 reunion by taking to the stage at Classic Rock's "Krusher" club night at The Embassy Club in London, England on May 25. This will be the first time the band has played to a live audience in 26 years. The announcement ...

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ARKAEA Featuring Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: New Audio Samples Available

ARKAEA — the new band featuring ex-FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) alongside vocalist Jon Howard (THREAT SIGNAL) and bassist Pat Kavanaugh (THREAT SIGNAL) — is streaming four songs from its upcoming debut album, "Years In The Darkness", at this locati...

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FEAR FACTORY Reforms With DINO CAZARES, BURTON C. BELL, GENE HOGLAN

A new version of FEAR FACTORY has been officially launched featuring the band's original members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS...

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SCALE THE SUMMIT To Play Free Show At Hollywood's Musicians Institute

Houston progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT, whose new album (and Prosthetic Records debut) "Carving Desert Canyons" continues to receive critical acclaim, will perform an afternoon mini-concert at their alma mater, Musicians Institute, today (Friday, April 24). The event is free and open...

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ARKAEA To Release 'Years In The Darkness' In July

ARKAEA — the new band featuring FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) alongside vocalist Jon Howard (THREAT SIGNAL) and bassist Pat Kavanaugh (THREAT SIGNAL) — will release its debut album, "Years In The Darkness", on July 14 via E1 Music (formerly KOCH Rec...

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RAVEN Frontman Discusses New Album

Pat Prince of Powerline A.D. recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist John Gallagher of the legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline A.D.: In your opinion, what makes this new album, "Walk Through Fire", different from the o...

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NEVERMORE: JEFF LOOMIS Guitar Lesson Featured On Comcast On Demand

NEVERMORE's Jeff Loomis has a guitar lesson featured on Comcast On Demand (cable TV). Go to the "On Demand" menu. Find "Music" and click, select "Guitar Lessons" and click, select "Guitar Lessons" and click, select "Jeff Loomis Lesson" and click. (Note: May differ state to state.) Jeff Loomis perfor...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Discusses MR. BIG Reunion

BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS). Several excerpts from the chat follow below. BigMusicGeek.com: What were the main motivations behind MR. BIG reuniting? I had always assumed, based solely on the rumors and half-tr...

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Discussing The Resurgence Of Metal Vinyl With Key Record Labels

To commemorate this year's Record Store Day (April 18),Mark Morton of Heavy Metal Examiner coordinated a round-table discussion with several record label executives and got their opinions on the resurgence and collectability of heavy metal vinyl. Participating in this discussion were Paula Hogan (G...

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WYKKED WYTCH: Video Footage From CALIFORNIA METALFEST Available

Video footage of Florida-based extreme metallers WYKKED WYTCH performing at the third annual California Metalfest on March 28 at the Grove in Anaheim, California can be viewed below. WYKKED WYTCH's current formation includes new members Asmodeus (drums) and Pat (guitar),making for "the strongest WW...

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DEATHRASH: Video Footage From First Show In 22 Years Posted Online

Reunited New Jersey thrashers DEATHRASH played their first show in 22 years at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey on January 16, 2009. Watch video footage from the concert at www.deathrash.net. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Thrash Beyond Death 02. Feel You Die 03. Buried Alive 04. Heart Of Th...

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NEVERMORE Guitarist At MUSIKMESSE FRANKFURT; More Video Footage Available

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis performed at the Musikmesse Frankfurt 2009 fair, which was held April 1-4 in Frankfurt, Germany. More video footage of his appearance at the Schecter booth can be viewed below. The Musikmesse in Frankfurt am Main is the world's leading trade fair for musical-instrumen...