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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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SEVEN WITCHES: First 'Unfinished Business Tour' Dates Announced
The first dates have been confirmed for the SEVEN WITCHES' "Unfinished Business Tour" featuring an all-star lineup consisting of James Rivera (HELSTAR, ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) on vocals, Jack Frost (ex-SAVATAGE) on guitar, Mike Lepond (SYMPHONY X) on bass, and Taz Marazz (CHRIS VOLZ) on drums: Feb. 27 -...December 20, 2008
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SEVEN WITCHES Planning New Album, Tenth-Anniversary Shows With Singer JAMES RIVERA
To celebrate the band's ten-year anniversary, SEVEN WITCHES has rejoined forces with singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) and is in the process of negotiating a deal for a new studio album. In addition, the group will play a number of shows on East and West Coast in early 2009. Rivera sa...December 18, 2008
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OBSCURA: New Song Posted Online
German death metallers OBSCURA have posted a brand new track, "Anticosmic Overload", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the group's second full-length album, "Cosmogenesis" due in February 2009 via Relapse Records. The CD features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK,...November 18, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX: 'The Making Of Electric Ladyland' Set For Release
Experience Hendrix LLC has announced the release of "At Last… The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland" DVD and companion "Electric Ladyland Collector's Edition" CD + DVD. The packages will be released on December 9 through Universal Music Enterprises coming forty years after the initial relea...November 18, 2008
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HADES Guitarist Comments On Upcoming Reunion Show
Guitarist Dan Lorenzo of the long-defunct New Jersey metallers HADES has confirmed that the band will reunite for an appearance at the Keep It True XIII festival in April 2010 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. Commented Dan: "Yes, the news is true. The good people from the Keep It...November 15, 2008
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QUEENSRŸCHE On 'Experience Hendrix' Tour; Video Available
QUEENSRŸCHE helped celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix by performing on two dates of this year's Experience Hendrix 2008 tribute tour — November 5 in Spokane, Washington; and November 6 in Seattle, Washington. Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE members performing the classic rock son...November 12, 2008
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NEVERMORE Guitarist Interviewed On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis was the featured guest on this past Saturday's (November 1) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". Loomis talked about his new solo album, "Zero Order Phase", the rumors that NEVERMORE is breaking up, and his disgust with producer Kelly Gray (QUEENSRŸCHE, DOKKEN, CANDLE...November 4, 2008
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OBSCURA To Co-Headline EUROBLAST FESTIVAL
German progressive death metallers OBSCURA and DEW-SCENTED will headline next year's edition of the Euroblast Festival, set to take place January 24, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/euroblastfestival. OBSCURA has set "Cosmogenesis" as the title of its second ful...October 27, 2008
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NEVERMORE Guitarist To Co-Host 'Metal Shop' On 99.9 KISW FM
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis will co-host "Metal Shop" this Saturday, October 25 at 11:00 p.m. on Seattle's 99.9 KISW FM. He will talk about his new solo album, "Zero Order Phase", and play some metal songs. If you live in Seattle, tune your radios to 99.9 FM, or you can listen to the show online...October 21, 2008
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CAPRICORN USA Tribute To MOTÖRHEAD Featuring JASON MCMASTER; Austin Show Announced
CAPRICORN USA, the Austin, Texas-based MOTÖRHEAD tribute band featuring Jason McMaster (BROKEN TEETH, DANGEROUS TOYS, WATCHTOWER) on rhythm guitar, will make its Austin debut Halloween night (October 31) at Red Eyed Fly. CAPRICORN USA is: Phlemmy - Bass, Vocals Fast Doug Morrison (NEIL TURBIN) - Lea...October 18, 2008
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OBSCURA: New Album Title, Guest Appearances Revealed
German death metallers OBSCURA have set "Cosmogenesis" as the title of their second full-length album, due in early 2009 via Relapse Records. The CD features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE) and Tymon Kruidenier (CYNIC, EXIVIOUS). "The new album sounds...October 16, 2008
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NEVERMORE: 'Shred Like Loomis' Commercial Posted Online
A humorous one-minute commercial for NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis' recently released solo debut, "Zero Order Phase", can be viewed below. "Zero Order Phase" was released on September 30 through Century Media Records. As a result of his invaluable contributions to NEVERMORE's trademark sound, Jeff...October 16, 2008
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Zero Order Phase
More of a departure from his day job than Warrel Dane's recent solo outing, NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has unleashed one goddamned fiery tribute to the instrumental shred lords that have inspired his playing since the SANCTUARY days. You see, back before the swarms of flannel-clad grunge-mieste...October 6, 2008
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Former METAL MANIACS Editor JEFF WAGNER To Author History Of Progressive Metal
Bazillion Points Publishing has announced the first definitive book on the elusive world of progressive metal, written by esteemed metal crusader and prog manic Jeff Wagner. Scheduled for release in autumn 2009, the book will detail the common movements of pioneers like OPETH, WATCHTOWER, VOIVOD, AT...July 31, 2008
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