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EDGUY Confirmed For Korea's BUSAN INTERNATIONAL ROCK FESTIVAL
German melodic metallers EDGUY have been confirmed for the 2006 Busan International Rock Festival, set to take place August 5-8 in Busan, Korea. Also scheduled to appear are UFO, ANDREW W.K. and TESTAMENT. EDGUY are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, "Rocket Ride", which entered th...July 11, 2006
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Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Issues SEBASTIAN BACH Studio Report
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) has issued the following update: "Wanted to start a limited number of studio diaries for you all that write me about the progress of our/Baz's [Sebastian Bach's] new album, 'Angel Down'. Not a problem from this side and thought i...July 7, 2006
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ARMORED SAINT: Acoustic Version Of 'Another Day' Available
A live acoustic version of ARMORED SAINT's "Another Day", recorded on Wednesday, July 5 during the band's appearance on Indie 103.1 FM's "Chaos" metal show, has been uploaded at the band's MySpace profile. As previously reported, a video clip of ARMORED SAINT performing the song "Reign of Fire" on J...July 7, 2006
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HOSTILITY To Release Debut Album In September
San Francisco Bay Area metal band HOSTILITY is set to release its debut album, "Uncompromised", on September 12 via The Pen/Voltaic Records. Mixed by Colin Richardson (SLIPKNOT, SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD),the CD is being described in a press release as "pure, unadulterated metal at its finest." HOSTI...July 6, 2006
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WARMACHINE Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
Toronto's WARMACHINE have parted ways with drummer Mark Harding. "Let me just start off by telling you what an amazing drummer Mark is, as well as a great guy," vocalist/guitarist Joe Di Taranto writes on the group's web site. "I am very disappointed that things didn't work out. But Mark has some pe...July 6, 2006
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SHADOWS FALL Singer To Guest On KNAC.COM Tomorrow
SHADOWS FALL lead singer Brian Fair will check in with KNAC.COM's Philthy Phil this Thursday (July 6) at 2:00 pm PST (5:00 p.m. EST). As previously reported, Fair and Paul Romanko (bass) will be featured guests on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" this Saturday, July 8 at 10:00 p.m. EST. They will talk abo...July 5, 2006
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New U.S. Air Guitar Champ Wins With 'Technical' Picking During METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman'
According to Spin.com, San Francisco's Craig "Hot Lixx Hulahan" Billmeier took home the title at the fourth U.S. Air Guitar national finals, held in a sold-out Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Hot Lixx beat out fierce competition — including last year's reigning champion Fatima "Rockness Monster" H...June 30, 2006
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Former CHRIS CAFFERY Guitarist To Record New Material With STATE OF BALANCE Project
STATE OF BALANCE, the prog-rock project featuring former CHRIS CAFFERY guitarist Brandon Cook and NICODEMUS drummer Andrew Greene, has been in pre-production for about a month and plan to record three new songs next week. Brandon will be handling vocals, lead/rhythm guitars, and some bass. STATE OF...June 30, 2006
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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER: 'It's Absolutely Amazing That The Band Is Still Very, Very Strong'
Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! An excerpt from the third part of the chat follows: Burrn!: Your sound is pretty close to Ace's. Did you keep his same setups and guitars? Thayer: "No,...June 30, 2006
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Film 'Elixir' Video This Weekend
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The special first edition of 'Loudspeaker' [Marty's new solo album] contained one bonus track, a vocal version of 'Static Rain', ending theme of 'Rock Fujiyama'. This edition was limited to the...June 29, 2006
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VOIVOD Frontman Talks About New Album, Possible Future Releases
Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD frontman Denis Belanger (a.k.a. Snake). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Were the 10 songs on "Katorz" the most developed of the ones you were working on, or are the forthcoming ones as developed? Snake: "Well, they're...June 27, 2006
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FU MANCHU: New Album To Receive European Release Via CENTURY MEDIA
After nine albums, countless world tours and more than a dozen years of leading their scene, FU MANCHU — perhaps the definitive Southern California hard rock band of the last decade — have signed a worldwide recording agreement with The Century Family. Their tenth, as-yet-untitled album will surface...June 27, 2006
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ARMORED SAINT Check In From Europe
The following message was posted on ARMORED SAINT's MySpace profile: "Gonzo [drums] checked in this morning and wanted me to pass the following message on to you all: 'Bang Your Head [festival in Germany] was completely rocking. People were saying that we were the best act of the weekend.... lots of...June 25, 2006
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ANDREW W.K. To Release Three New Albums
According to a posting on ANDREW W.K.'s official web site, the singer will be releasing three new albums during 2006-2007: "Close Calls with Brick Walls", "Young Lord" and "The Carrier". Andrew, who has been recording "non-stop for the past three years," will be launching the new music in Asia this...June 25, 2006
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Lines Up Japanese TV Appearances
The following update has been posted on the web site of ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman: "Marty can be seen on three separate TV programs on three separate major networks in Japan on July 3rd! His weekly show, 'Rock Fujiyama', will feature Andrew W.K. performing with Marty, and NHK's 'Pop Jam'...June 22, 2006
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