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BLIND GUARDIAN Frontman Records Guest Appearance For NEVERLAND Project

Singer Hansi Kürsch of German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN has been confirmed as one of the guests on the NEVERLAND project, the collaboration between Turkey's progressive power metal band DREAMTONE and Greek artist Iris Mavraki. Hansi has just finished recording the vocals for the song "To Lose T...

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DOUG CHAGNON's 'Heavy Metal Comedy'; Video Available

Doug Chagnon, a Boston-based comedian who works his love of hard rock/heavy metal into his set, has posted an eight-minute video clip of his performance — dubbed "Heavy Metal Comedy" — at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Watch it at YouTube. According to his bio, Doug Chagnon is an ori...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: 'We're Trying To Bring Something New And Exciting To The Table'

Amy Kelly of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: You once described your album "Through The Ashes Of Empires" as coming "back from the dead." How would you describe "The Blackening"? Robb...

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EXODUS' GARY HOLT Offers Update On Signature Model Guitar

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has revealed more information about the updated version of his signature Vixen Bernie Rico Jr. guitar, which is set to go into production later in the year. Commented Holt: "We're working on a couple of different models. One will be really simple, but with a sick finish, b...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n'...

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EXTREME Performs At METAL SKOOL Gig In Hollywood; Photos Available

Reunited '80s hard rockers EXTREME surprised members of the audience at the METAL SKOOL concert on Monday (April 9) when they climbed up on stage and performed a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Communication Breakdown" in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WENN. As previously reported, the orig...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Guitarist On Upcoming CD: 'We're Trying To Sound Older'

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE recorded 11 songs for the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2005's "The Poison" in January and February with producer Colin Richardson at Sonic Ranch Studios in El Paso, Texas. Frontman Matt Tuck is slated to finish his vocals after the gro...

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Former EXTREME/VAN HALEN Singer GARY CHERONE Launches HURTSMILE

According to MelodicRock.com, former EXTREME/VAN HALEN frontman Gary Cherone has a new band together called HURTSMILE. You can check three songs from the newly formed outfit — "Stillborn", "Set Me Free" and "Just War Theory" — via MySpace. HURTSMILE is comprised of Gary, brother Markus Cherone, Joe...

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LACUNA COIL Debuts New Video Exclusively Through MySpace

LACUNA COIL has teamed up with MySpace to exclusively debut its new video for the track "Within Me". Watch the video online at this location. The stunning new clip was shot in the band's hometown of Italy and the track is the fourth single from their critically acclaimed "Karmacode" album. Last week...

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EXODUS Drummer TOM HUNTING: 'The New Music Being Created Is The Heaviest Ever'

EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting, who recently rejoined the group, has issued the following update: "I feel honored and inspired to be a part of this band again. I've really missed it in my absence. The touring, the recording of the music, but most importantly, the experiences together, and with all of th...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer: I Thought The Band Would Never Make The Big Time

Dark Starr from Wormwood Chronicles webzine recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. An excerpt follows: Wormwood Chronicles: Many people may not know that you were the founding member and original lead singer for JUDAS PRIEST. Can you catch the readers up a bit o...

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G3: Photos From Quebec City Posted Online

CKRL 89.1 FM metal radio show "Démentièllement Vôtre" has posted 40 live pictures from the first of two G3 concert in Quebec City. The photos were taken on April 3, 2007 at Théâtre du Capitole. Check them out at this location. The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour, which kicked off...

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VIOLENT STORM: New MICK CERVINO Audio Interview Available

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/VIOLENT STORM bass player Mick Cervino recently chatted with Dirt from MetalDreams.net about "Storm Warning", the new VIOLENT STORM CD. Additional topics included Mick's time with BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, how it is to work with Ritchie Blackmore and Yngwie Malmsteen, the difficulty he had...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: More U.K. Dates Announced

According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has lined up the following U.K. dates in July/August: July 28 - Derbyshire, UK - Rock & Blues Festival * July 29 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Apollo * July 30 - London, UK - Hammersmith ...

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Reunited EXTREME To Play At New York City Benefit Concert

The original lineup of EXTREME will reunite for a benefit concert and auction in New York City in honor of music manager Steven Hoffman. Hoffman, who worked with RUSH, VAN HALEN and EXTREME, died of lung cancer in 2003. The event will take place on May 18 at the 450-capacity Canal Room, 285 West Bro...