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Former DEICIDE Guitarist Auctioning Guitar Head Used On 'The Stench Of Redemption' CD
Florida-based guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, DEICIDE, REDSCREAM) is selling the Madison "Prophecy" guitar head he used for the first five solos he played on DEICIDE's "The Stench Of Redemption" album, including the title track and "Homage For Satan". Ralph states, "It is not very loud, but has...December 3, 2011
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WHITE WIZZARD Drops Off ICED EARTH European Tour
Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD have been forced to drop off the ICED EARTH European tour and return home. Commented WHITE WIZZARD in a statement: "Due the harsh economic realities in Europe, we have to cut our tour a bit short. We financed this all ourselves and in the end we...November 28, 2011
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New Album Update
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, is currently working on material for its fifth album for a 2012 release. Commented JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer Christopher Kinder: "We received a bunch of emails asking about the demo phase of each record and how the songs are put togethe...November 27, 2011
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Hard At Work On New Material
JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer Christopher Kinder has issued the following update: "Jon [Oliva, JON OLIVA'S PAIN mainman] and I are set for Wednesday to go over the next batch of material for consideration [for the new JON OLIVA'S PAIN album]. It will ultimately be 50 or demos from the start and then begi...November 14, 2011
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WHITE WIZZARD: New Video Interview, Performance Footage Available
Peter Ruttan of MetalTitans.com conducted an interview with bassist, songwriter and founding member Jon Leon of Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD on October 23, 2011 at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during the "Frets Of Fury" tour with FIREWIND. You...October 28, 2011
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Ex-TESTAMENT/DEATH Guitarist Says His Brain Tumor Is Not Cancerous
Florida-based guitarist-turned-producer James Murphy, who is best known for his guitar work with TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY, CANCER and DISINCARNATE, recently expressed concern that the tumor he "battled and defeated" nine years ago may have recurred after discovering that the hormone indicator was...October 24, 2011
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TARDY BROTHERS Perform Live For First Time; Video Available
TARDY BROTHERS, the project featuring John Tardy (vocals) and Donald Tardy (drums) of Florida-based death metal veterans OBITUARY, made its live debut this past Friday (October 21) at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below (video by Eric Grant). TA...October 24, 2011
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TARDY BROTHERS To Guest On 'Death Metal Dave, In Your Face'
TARDY BROTHERS, the project featuring John Tardy (vocals) and Donald Tardy (drums) of Florida-based death metal veterans OBITUARY, will guest on the "Death Metal Dave, In Your Face" radio show from Redneck Studios on Tuesday, October 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST on MetalMessiahRadio.com. The p...October 17, 2011
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Begins Work On New Album
JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer Christopher Kinder has issued the following update: "Jon [Oliva, JON OLIVA'S PAIN/SAVATAGE mastermind] and I will begin the daunting task of going through new material as we prepare for a new JON OLIVA'S PAIN CD, due out in 2012. First day is always interesting. You never kn...October 10, 2011
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TARDY BROTHERS: First-Ever Concert To Be Webcast
TARDY BROTHERS, the project featuring John Tardy (vocals) and Donald Tardy (drums) of Florida-based death metal veterans OBITUARY, will make its live debut on Friday, October 21 at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida. The brothers state, "Ever since we released [our debut] album, we have been wanting to...October 9, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says BLACK SABBATH Reunion Is 'In The Very Early Stages'
Speaking with Billboard.com regarding his upcoming second book, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy", singer Ozzy Osbourne also touched on the rumors that he recently spent time in England working on material for a new BLACK SABBATH album with other members of the band's original lineup. "Yes, it's a very, very...October 7, 2011
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REDSCREAM: New Video Clip From Writing Sessions Posted Online
REDSCREAM, the new Stockholm, Sweden-based project featuring three members of the legendary Swedish death metal band GRAVE and American guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, DEICIDE),is currently working on material for its forthcoming debut release. A new one-minute video clip featuring footage from...October 7, 2011
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STEEL PANTHER: 'Balls Out' Cover Artwork Unveiled
The outrageous and popular '80s-style "hair" band STEEL PANTHER will release its new album, "Balls Out", on November 1 (one day earlier in the U.K.). The CD's first U.K. single will be "If You Really, Really Love Me", an audio sample of which can be heard in the YouTube clip below. (Note: The first...September 21, 2011
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TARDY BROTHERS Schedule Live Debut
TARDY BROTHERS, the project featuring John Tardy (vocals) and Donald Tardy (drums) of Florida-based death metal veterans OBITUARY, will make its live debut on Friday, October 21 at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida. The brothers state, "Ever since we released [our debut] album, we have been wanting to...September 19, 2011
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WHITE WIZZARD Recruits New Second Guitarist
Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD have recruited Jake Dreyer as their new second guitarist. The band states, "[Jake] is a great guy and fantastic talent. Lewis Stephens has toured with us over the last year and we wish him well on his new engagement and life in Wales. We now have...September 8, 2011