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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Comments On His Inclusion In 'Metal Guitarists' Book
Jeff Waters of Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR has placed his entry from "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists", the new book from U.K.-based author Joel McIver, on his official web site. Read it at this location. Commented Waters: "I'm delighted to be in Joel's book; not only because I was recogni...January 24, 2009
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MISFITS/BLACK SABBATH Book Author Explores Satanism In Latest Offering
Author and veteran punk drummer Joel Gausten (PIGFACE, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, THE UNDEAD) has published his latest offering, "Words From The Third Side: Essays on Sex, Satan & Success". An autobiographical tale, "Words" chronicles Gausten's experiences as a longtime member of the Church of Satan...January 23, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Jamming At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and his OHM: bandmate Robertino Pagliari (bass) jamming at the Eminence Speakers booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can...January 21, 2009
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Interviewed By DARKTHRONE's NOCTURNO CULTO
Nocturno Culto (a.k.a. Ted Arvid Skjellum) from DARKTHRONE interviewed SLAYER's Kerry King for this week's "Tinitus" radio show, airing tonight (Wednesday, January 21) between 20.00 CET (8:00 p.m.) and 22.00 CET (10:00 p.m.) on Norway's P3. The program will also feature an interview Patrizia Mazzuoc...January 21, 2009
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METALLICA: Quality Boston Photos Posted Online
Quality photos of METALLICA's January 18, 2009 concert at TD Banknorth Center in Boston, Massachusetts can be found at EmpyreLounge.com. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. That Was Just Your Life 02. The End Of The Line 03. Harvester Of Sorrow 04. For Whom the Bell Tolls 05. One 06. Broken, Bea...January 20, 2009
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METALLICA Fan Interviews LARS ULRICH On Milwaukee's 102.9 THE HOG; Part Three Now Available
A METALLICA fan by the name of Bob Johnson won the chance to go backstage and interview drummer Lars Ulrich before the band's January 12, 2009 concert at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The first three parts of the interview, which aired on Milwaukee's 102.9 The Hog radio station, can be...January 19, 2009
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BILLY JOEL Covers AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' In Florida; Video Available
Video footage of "piano man" Billy Joel performing a cover version of the AC/DC classic "Highway To Hell" on Friday, January 16 at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida can be viewed below. One of Joel's roadies sang the song while Billy played rhythm guitar. Billy Joel was previously joined by AC/DC...January 19, 2009
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ALICE COOPER To Take Part In BOB HOPE CLASSIC
According to Fontana Herald News, Alice Cooper will take part in the 50th Bob Hope Classic, hosted by Arnold Palmer, at four courses in the Coachella Valley, California from January 19 to January 25. Other celebrity participants in the Bob Hope Classic, a desert tradition since 1960, include former...January 17, 2009
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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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