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SEPULTURA Bassist's 'All-Star' Soccer Game To Be Broadcast on Brazilian TV

The sixth edition of Jogo de Estrelas (All Stars Game) organized by SEPULTURA bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr., will take place in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil once again. Brazil's top veteran football players and celebrities meet for a football match in benefit of a cause. Celebrities invited...

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THRESHOLD Announces First Show Of 2008

UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD plan to book more live shows for 2008 before thinking about new material. "The whole band have enjoyed touring more than ever this year and are hungry for more", commented guitarist Karl Groom. THRESHOLD have already confirmed their appearance at the Legacy Festiva...

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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Schedules London Appearance

DJ Starscream (a.k.a. SLIPKNOT's Sid Wilson) will perform at the Bang Face 50 - Golden Anniversary & Xmas Party on December 14 at Electrowerkz in London, England. More shows and appearances will be added soon. As previously reported, SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor's "goofy cover band" T...

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AC/DC, Ex-KISS, DEEP PURPLE Members To Take Part In Hollywood ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP

Cliff Williams of AC/DC, Nick Mason of PINK FLOYD, Micky Dolenz of THE MONKEES, and Brian Wilson of THE BEACH BOYS are among the special guests who are scheduled to take part in the Hollywood leg of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which will take place on President's Day Weekend (February 15-18, 2008) i...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: Audio Interview Available

The "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde" show on 106FM Jerusalem radio recently aired a two-hour THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN special featuring interviews with Greg Puciato (vocals),Ben Weinman (guitar) and Liam Wilson (bass). You can download the program as an MP3 audio file at this location. THE DILLINGER ESCA...

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DREAM THEATER Came Close To Firing Singer JAMES LABRIE

According to UK-based music journalist Dave Ling, Rich Wilson's upcoming official book on DREAM THEATER, "Lifting Shadows", contains some shocking bombshells, such as that the prog-metal masters came close to axing singer James LaBrie back in 2002. "Towards the end of the 'Six Degrees of Inner Turbu...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Selling 'Precious Amplifier Pieces'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "Since a majority of my time these days is spent playing nylon-string classic and flamenco guitars, I've decided to part with my most precious amplifier pieces. A part of me didn't want to let go of these items, many of which have...

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THRESHOLD Keyboardist Producing POWER QUEST

THRESHOLD keyboard player Richard West has just returned home to the UK from Remaster Studios in Italy where he's been co-producing the fourth POWER QUEST album. POWER QUEST is the brainchild of ex-DRAGONFORCE keyboard player Steve Williams and the band recently signed with Napalm Records, home of s...

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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS: New Live Recording Posted Online

North American black metal band ABIGAIL WILLIAMS recently posted a live recording of its first show since reforming earlier in the fall. The concert took place in the group's new home — Cleveland, Ohio — at Peabody's Downunder opening for friends ENSLAVED, THE FACELESS, ARSIS, and THE AGONIST. Check...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Teach At Hollywood's GIT

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young will join the Guitar Institute of Technology teaching staff at Hollywood, California's Musicians Institute in January 2008. Musicians Institute offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in contemporary music performance, recording, guitar making, music business...

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DEMIRICOUS Parts Ways With Management; Is Forced To Cut Tour Short

Indianapolis, Indiana-based thrashers DEMIRICOUS have parted ways with their management and have subsequently been forced to leave their tour with DYING FETUS and SKELETONWITCH. "We are not happy to leave this tour, but have to clean house and get our career and finances back under our control," sta...

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Former ALL THAT REMAINS Bassist Joins SHE IS A LIAR

SHE IS A LIAR, the metal/hardcore band whose members reside in New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey, has issued the following update: "Recently, our guitarist and founding member Cory decided to leave the band in order to pursue his career in law. Cory was the only original member and without him,...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Performs With PEARL ADAY In England; Video Available

Video footage of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and Jim Wilson of MOTHER SUPERIOR performing alongside singer Pearl Aday — Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — on October 31, 2007 at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England can be viewed below. As previously reported, Ian, Ted...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Talks Lineup Changes

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about the departure of founding member Chris Pennie prior to the recording of the group's new album, "Ire Works". Said vocalist Greg Puciato: "The biggest obstacle for getting our record done was the loss of one of our founding mem...

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No Trial For Shop Owner Who Sold 'Obscene' CRADLE OF FILTH T-Shirt

Lauren Crooks of Scotsman.com reports that a Scottish shop owner charged with religious prejudice after selling an obscene CRADLE OF FILTH T-shirt will not face trial. Captain Daniel Moore, 45, sold the T-shirt — which reads "Jesus is a cunt" and features a pornographic picture of a nun (see the off...