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AC/DC Guitarist ANGUS YOUNG To Make Cameo Appearance In 'Goal! 3' Movie
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, AC/DC guitarist Angus Young will make a cameo appearance in a major Hollywood film — "Goal! 3". The first film in "Goal!" trilogy (featuring a cameo by AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson) opens in Australia this month, following the story of aspiring American soccer...February 13, 2006
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DANKO JONES: Support Acts For European Tour Announced
Canada's powerhouse rock trio DANKO JONES have announced that they will be supported by BRANT BJORK AND THE BROS. (March 10 to April 6) and TOKYO DRAGONS (April 7-23) on their upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to kick off in Karlstad, Sweden. In other news, BigTV.com recently visited the gr...February 12, 2006
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TIM OWENS Says Guitarist JON SCHAFFER Is Hard At Work On New ICED EARTH CD
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has issued the following update on ICED EARTH's current status: "Jon [Schaffer, ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman] and I spent New Year's Eve together along with our families, and we spent this past weekend together going...February 9, 2006
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MORTIFICATION Announce New Drummer, Complete Work On New CD
Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION have announced the addition of drummer Damien Percy to the group's ranks. The band's new album, "Erasing the Goblin", has been mixed and mastered and should be available in late March. According to a press release, fans should "expect a death metal-orient...February 6, 2006
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MANOWAR Video Director NEIL JOHNSON Speaks
Acclaimed music video director Neil Johnson (MANOWAR, RHAPSODY) recently gave an exclusive interview to Metal Temple magazine's Chiara Pelegrini. Johnson spoke about his longtime involvement with MANOWAR as well as his upcoming projects, such as the first-ever live DVD of Italian power metallers RHA...February 5, 2006
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JOE SATRIANI Announces New Bassist, Prepares To Hit The Road
Guitar legend Joe Satriani has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'm happy to announce that bassist Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS, STEVE MORSE BAND, JOHN PETRUCCI, VINNIE MOORE and PLANET X) will be joining us on our upcoming 'Super Colossal Tour'. Dave is a monster player and I look...February 4, 2006
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BIGELF: Two Full-Length Album Available For Free Download
Acclaimed Los Angeles-based quartet BIGELF have made available for download two full-length albums via their official web site: 2000's "Money Machine" and 2003's "Hex". Check them out at www.bigelf.com. Consisting of keyboardist/vocalist Damon Fox, guitarist Ace Mark, bassist Duffy Snowhill, and dru...February 3, 2006
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SCORCHED-EARTH: New Album Details Revealed
Seattle-based blackened death thrashers SCORCHED-EARTH have uploaded three tracks from their forthcoming album, entitled "Devils in Iron", at their official web site. Check out the songs "Gods, Kings & Conquerors", "Scorched Earth, Black Wind & Hell Fire" and "Tetsuakuma" at www.hailscorched...February 1, 2006
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Former POISON IDEA Guitarist PIG CHAMPION Found Dead
Thomas "Pig Champion" Roberts, guitarist for POISON IDEA, died at his home in Portland, Oregon, Monday night (Jan. 30). He was 47 years old. A founding member of the seminal punk band, he continued to appear with POISON IDEA throughout the late Nineties and into the new millennium, despite officiall...February 1, 2006
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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist, Ex-DEAD KENNEDYS Frontman To Guest On New THE COUP CD
According to PunkNews.org, AUDIOSLAVE/ex-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello and punk icon Jello Biafra (ex-DEAD KENNEDYS) are among the guest musicians scheduled to appear on the upcoming full-length album from hip hop act THE COUP, entitled "Pick a Bigger Weapon". Due on April 22 via Ep...January 27, 2006
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BLITZKRIEG: U.K. Dates Announced
Legendary NWOBHM outfit BLITZKRIEG have lined up the following U.K. dates during the coming weeks: Feb. 15 - Manchester, UK @ Music Box Feb. 16 - Newcastle, UK @ Trillians Feb. 24 - Belfast, UK @ Rosetta Bar Apr. 23 - London, UK @ Astoria (with Saxon) Apr. 24 - Wolverhampton, UK @ Wulfrun Hall ...January 25, 2006
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Frontman AL ATKINS Attends NAMM: Photos Available
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins and Pete MZ Emms, session bassist for Atkins and a member of U.K. rock band THE VASELINE RATS, attended the 2006 Winter NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) this past weekend in Anaheim, California. Check out pictures at this location. As previou...January 25, 2006
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BLITZKRIEG Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Legendary NWOBHM outfit BLITZKRIEG have parted ways with guitarist Paul Nesbitt. "Nesbitt recently became a father for the very first time and he feels that his time with the KRIEG has come to an end," reads a posting on the group's web site. "BLITZKRIEG would like to welcome to the band their new g...January 22, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD Mainman To Guest On 'The Classic Metal Show'
MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister will be a featured guest on this weekend's edition of "The Classic Metal Show". Lemmy will discuss the band's recently released DVD, "Stage Fright", and all things MOTÖRHEAD. Also scheduled for this week's show is a New Music Listening Party for SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM'...January 20, 2006
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SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM: Live Dates Announced
SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM, the band featuring Scott Rockenfield (drums, QUEENSRŸCHE),Kelly Gray (guitar, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE),and Damon Johnson (guitar/vocals, BROTHER CANE),have lined up the following dates in February/March: Feb. 25 - Walton Beach, FL @ The Swamp Mar. 01 - Huntsville, AL @ Sammy T's More...January 19, 2006
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