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NEVERMORE To Play Upcoming Shows As Four-Piece
Jorge Ciudad of Chile's Revista Bulldozer conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarrist Jeff Loomis this past Monday (July 28). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his forthcoming solo debut, "Zero Order Phase": Loomis: "I wanted to do something like this for a really long time, since I...July 30, 2008
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HADES: First-Ever Live DVD Due In November
Cruz Del Sur Music from Rome will release the first-ever live HADES DVD in November. The disc will include footage of the band's December 30, 1988 concert in Boston as the opening act for MANOWAR and NUCLEAR ASSAULT. Songs played include "The Leaders?", "Nightstalker", "I Too Eye" and "Opinionate!"...July 29, 2008
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NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS: 'Zero Order Phase' Cover Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis' forthcoming solo debut, "Zero Order Phase", can be viewed below. "Zero Order Phase" will be released through Century Media Records on the following dates: * Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux: Friday, August 22 * Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, Au...July 16, 2008
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NON-FICTION: Rare 1992 Performance Clip Posted Online
A rare performance video of NON-FICTION, the long-defunct New Jersey-based band featuring Alan Tecchio of WATCHTOWER/HADES on vocals and Dan Lorenzo of HADES/THE CURSED on guitar, can be viewed below. The song "The My Way" was filmed in 1992 at the Foundations Forum in Los Angeles California. At the...July 15, 2008
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NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS: Solo Track Posted Online
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has posted a solo track called "Jato Unit" on his MySpace page. The song comes off Loomis' forthcoming solo debut, "Zero Order Phase", which is scheduled for release on September 30 via Century Media Records. As a result of his invaluable contributions to NEVERMORE's...July 15, 2008
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Live In Europe' To Receive U.S. Release In August
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will release the "Exhibit A - Live in Europe" CD in the U.S. on August 19 by Mascot Records. According to a press release, "Live in Europe" is "an aggressive, passionate and absorbing live performance that exposes the beauty and the beast in Friedman's person...July 14, 2008
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WATCHTOWER/SPASTIC INK Guitarist RON JARZOMBEK Checks In
Guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE) has issued the following update: "Well, what do you know? BLOTTED SCIENCE finally got a chance to play together live! Yes! Eight months after our first release, 'The Machinations Of Dementia', and we’re finally in the same room toget...July 4, 2008
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NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS: Solo Album Details Revealed
NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis will release solo debut, "Zero Order Phase", on September 30 via Century Media Records. As a result of his invaluable contributions to NEVERMORE's trademark sound, Jeff Loomis has become one of modern metal's most recognizable guitarists and the source of many of the...July 3, 2008
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BLOTTED SCIENCE: Rehearsal Fotage Posted Online
Instrumental extreme metal triumvirate BLOTTED SCIENCE, featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, MARTY FRIEDMAN),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL) and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS),has released video footage (see below) of "Laser Lobotomy" and...June 30, 2008
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CELINE DION's Version Of AC/DC's 'You Shook Me' Is 'Worst Cover' Of All Time
According to the UK's Daily Mail, Celine Dion's cover version of the AC/DC track "You Shook Me All Night Long" has been voted the worst cover song. Dion, 40, has never released the song as a single but performed the "musical offense" at a Las Vegas concert six years ago. A SUGABABES and ...June 22, 2008
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BLOTTED SCIENCE: Photos From First-Ever Rehearsals Posted Online
BLOTTED SCIENCE, the instrumental extreme metal triumvirate featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, MARTY FRIEDMAN),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL),and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS, JORDAN RUDESS),released its debut album, "The Machination...June 13, 2008
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Offering Private Lessons
Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover is offering private lessons at the Strings Attached Music Shop in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada. This comprehensive and highly specialized guitar program will be customized towards the aspiring metal and hard rock lead guitarist. These half-hour lessons are for...May 28, 2008
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DANGEROUS TOYS: Austin Show Postponed Due To Illness
Vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS, WATCHTOWER, BROKEN TEETH) has issued the following update: "Due to DANGEROUS TOYS bassist Mike Watson's complications with diabetes, we have to postpone the May 31 DANGEROUS TOYS show at the Red Eyed Fly in Austin. "Mike has dealt with the disease his entire...May 27, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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DARKTHRONE: 'Frostland Tapes' 3-CD Box Set Details Revealed
Norwegian black metal pioneers DARKTHRONE will release a three-CD box set entitled "Frostland Tapes" on June 23 via Peaceville Records. For the past 21 years, DARKTHRONE has been one of the leaders of the black metal scene. To coincide with this anniversary, Peaceville Records will release "Frostlan...May 18, 2008
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