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JEFF KOLLMAN To Appear At NAMM With COSMOSQUAD, CHAD SMITH And GLENN HUGHES
Acclaimed guitarist/producer Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY) has lined up a number of performances at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. Kollman is teaming up with bassist Christopher Maloney and drummer Glen Sobel (in place of Shane Gaalaas) to play a set of COSMOSQUAD tunes at the Fender...January 14, 2008
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DETHKLOK Creator Talks METALLICA, KING DIAMOND, CANNIBAL CORPSE
Joe D. of Metal Hell magazine recently conducted a phone interview with DETHKLOK / "Metalocalypse" creator Brendon Small. The interview, which appears in the February 2008 issue, includes answers from Brendon as himself, as well as responses from Skwisgaar Skwigelf and Pickles The Drummer. A few exc...January 12, 2008
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SPINAL TAP's CHRISTOPHER GUEST Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree From BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Boston.TV has posted video footage of Christopher Guest from SPINAL TAP playing a medley of his songs with students from the Berklee College of Music, and receiving an honorary doctorate degree from the institution, which is said to be the world's largest independent music college. The two-minute cl...January 8, 2008
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FIREWIND Guitarist Announces NAMM Performance And Signings
In 2007, the Greek metal powerhouse FIREWIND began to solidify its spot as one of the genre's defining artists with "Allegiance", a scorching metal opus with powerful, melodic hooks and bombastic guitarwork. This phenomenon is led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. (ex-DREAM EVIL, NIGHTRAGE, MYSTI...January 7, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman: 'I Am Not In MEGADETH!'
ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters has shot down reports that he has been asked to play for MEGADETH on the group's upcoming tour following the rumored departure of MEGADETH's most recent guitarist Glen Drover. Although MEGADETH has yet to address the rumors via its official web site, numerous postings on va...January 7, 2008
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DEFTONES, LAMB OF GOD, QUEENSRŸCHE, CHILDREN OF BODOM: ESP GUITARS Clinics, Signings Announced
ESP Guitars will be hosting its largest NAMM show ever, both in terms of artist appearances, new guitars and basses, and a whole new upstairs demo room (Room 213D) that will allow for live performances and clinics in addition to the standard artist signature sessions. All events listed below with th...January 5, 2008
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ROB ZOMBIE On Touring, Movies And OZZY OSBOURNE
In November, Rob Zombie sat down for a media teleconference with journalists representing publications across North America. A transcript of the discussion was provided by Scoop Marketing. Jane Stevenson, Toronto Sun: ... wondering how long your association both personally and professionally with Oz...January 5, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY Launches eBay Store
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have launched an official eBay store at this location. According to the band, "The store will feature original and authentic ARCH ENEMY and ARCH ENEMY-related memorabilia. This is an official ARCH ENEMY eBay store that'll be full of cool and unique ARCH EN...January 4, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY Singer: 'Religion Is A Tool For Power, An Excuse For War, A Strong Source Of Income'
ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow recently answered several questions submitted by the visitors of her official web site. A couple of excerpts follow: Q: Would you like to be mom? Angela: I am not sure. I have the utmost respect for parents. It is real tough to raise kids in our society. You can p...January 3, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Issues Year-End Update
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has issued the following year-end update: "2007 was another busy year for us: it pretty much started with a bang, with us touring in South America — which was completely mind-blowing! Unforgettable. And then my brother Christopher Amott rejoined the band, which was...January 1, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman Issues Handwritten Letter To Fans
ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has posted a handwritten letter to fans via her MySpace profile. She added as a footnote, "A translation for anybody who isn't able to read my messy handwriting: Thank you, I love you, kick some ass and stay fucking metal! See you hopefully in 2008! It's going to...January 1, 2008
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THE DREAMING To Release Debut In January
THE DREAMING, the California-based band featuring former STABBING WESTWARD frontman Christopher Hall, will release its long-awaited debut album, "Etched in Blood", on January 31, 2008 via Dream Corpse Records. The tentative track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Bullet 02. Dead To Me 03. Ugly 0...December 24, 2007
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Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2007
Thiago Sarkis of the Imhotep webzine has compiled a list of more than 60 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2007 and has posted it online at this location. The following is complete list of the musicians offering their picks for the finest releases of last year: Alan Nemtheanga (PRIMORD...December 21, 2007
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AXEMASTER Introduces New Singer
Ohio-based metallers AXEMASTER have issued the following update: "AXEMASTER would like to introduce the newest member of the band, vocalist Dan Kaisk has replaced Christopher Michael as the frontman. Dan has an extremely powerful voice that fits the band's style perfectly, a very welcome addition to...December 18, 2007
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CHUCK SCHULDINER Tribute Concert In Quebec City: Photos Available
Capitale du Metal has uploaded nine galleries of high-quality pictures taken at the benefit concert to honor late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, which took place on December 12, 2007 at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC, Canada. The concert — which featured the local DEATH c...December 18, 2007