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SYMPHONY X: New Album Due Next Spring

Prog-metallers SYMPHONY X are continuing to split time between writing material for a new CD and some solo project work. Keyboardist Mike Pinnella's solo album was recently completed, and singer Russell Allen's solo CD is expected to be finished by late October, at which time the band will concentra...

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DEF LEPPARD Singer Gets Married

DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott married fiancée Kristine at Kinnitty Castle in County Offaly, Ireland on September 1, according to a posting on the group's official web site. "The two-day event (which was described by Joe as 'the mother of all parties') was attended mostly by family and close frien...

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3 FACED: Live Videos Posted Online

3 FACED, the new band featuring former UNION UNDERGROUND guitarist Patrick Kennison and TOMMY LEE/ex-KILGORE bassist Marty O'Brien, have made several live video clips available for download at this location. The band, whose lineup is rounded out by Chase Jentz (vocals, guitar),Jade Russell (vocals,...

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Canadian Heavy Metal Legend THOR To Star In 'The Intercessor'

Canadian heavy metal legend THOR (a.k.a. Jon Mikl Thor) is currently starrring starring in the movie "The Intercessor", a sci fi, horror thriller which is filming on location through September in Vancouver, B.C. and London, Ontario. The story is based on a concept of Thor's and will feature some ver...

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BEYOND TWILIGHT 'Cancel' Plans To Work With SYMPHONY X Singer

Danish metallers BEYOND TWILIGHT have dismissed widespread rumors that their upcoming album will feature the vocal talents of SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen. "The rumors spreading like wildfire about Russell Allen as new vocalist in BEYOND TWILIGHT were true for a while, but have now been cancell...

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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer, Ex-ANNIHILATOR Bassist Guest On Prog-Metal CD

Drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) and bassist Russell Bergquist (ex-ANNIHILATOR) have joined forces with French composer Vivien Lalu (SHADRANE) for the making of "Oniric Metal", a new "heavy-prog" effort in the vein of DREAM THEATER and SYMPHONY X. Also featured on this record a...

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NAPALM DEATH Enter Studio To Record New Album

British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH are currently preparing to record their forthcoming studio album. Commenting on why the band chose to record in Wales, vocalist Barney Greenway had this to say: "The studio is called Foel Studios in the town of Foel, North Wales (PORCUPINE TREE, OZRIC TENTACLE...

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Report: METALLICA Drummer Gets 'Romantic' With Danish Girlfriend

The New York Daily News is reporting that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was spotted having a romantic dinner with girlfriend, Danish actress Connie Nielsen, at the Old Homestead (view photos of the couple during a recent trip to Denmark here). Ulrich is in the process of divorcing his wife of seven...

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TOMMY LEE Bassist Records With 'American Idol' KELLY CLARKSON

Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, ex-KILGORE) has just completed a studio session with former "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson. "The songs sound great," he writes on his web site. "I broke out my vintage 1961 Fender Precision for the session, and the bass-tone was just amazing. I'm assuming these thre...

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SOULFLY Cancel Festival Appearance, Leave Native Metal Fans Pissed Off

Rick Abasta of NativeTimes.com is reporting that SOULFLY cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Window Rock Fest II in Window Rock, Arizona on Saturday (August 14) because of a brief shower of rain early Saturday evening. SOULFLY's decision to cancel their appearance at the festival...

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Ex-ANNIHILATOR Bassist RUSSELL BERGQUIST: Solo Track Available For Download

Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell "The Woodsman" Bergquist has posted the following message on his web site: "First off I would like to say sorry for being away for a while but there has been a lot going. The Vivien Lalu sessions were to start a few weeks back but there were some computer / hard .....

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Visits Denmark With New Girlfriend: Photos Available

The Danish newspaper Nordjyske is reporting that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was spotted at Aalborg Airport in northern Denmark with new girlfriend, actress Connie Nielsen. Lars and Connie, who are both of Danish descent, are believed to have been on their way to visit Connie's parents, who live i...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer To Record Solo Album

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his web site: "Since I recently left my band of 8 years, GOD AWAKENS PETRIFIED, I've decided to do a solo album with all the idea's and riffs I never ended up using with GOD AWAKENS PETRIFIED or outside of GOD AWAKE...

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SYMPHONY X's RULLO Announces Another Drum Clinic

Drummer Jason Rullo of prog-metallers SYMPHONY X has announced more details about his upcoming drum clinic schedule. In addition to his clinic on August 21 at the Music Academy in Toms River, NJ, he will also be conducting a free drum clinic on September 18 at the same location. The August 21 appear...

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SYMPHONY X: Solo Projects Revealed

Prog-metallers SYMPHONY X are currently splitting time between writing material for the new CD and some solo project work. Keyboardist Mike Pinnella's solo album is just about complete, and singer Russell Allen's solo CD is currently being recorded. In other news, SYMPHONY X's Jason Rullo will condu...