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SPOCK'S BEARD: 'Live' DVD Preview Available

Los Angeles-based progressive rockers SPOCK'S BEARD will release a concert DVD, simply entitled "Live", this summer via InsideOut Music. The footage was shot by D'iMages on May 25, 2007 at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. On A Perfect Day 02. In Th...

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DREAM THEATER: Vancouver Concert Filmed For Upcoming DVD

DREAM THEATER last week kicked off the Progressive Nation 2008 tour, also featuring OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3. DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted the following update on the Progressive Nation web site: "Welly, welly, welly, my fellow prog fans... Progressive Nation 2008 is f...

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MIKE PORTNOY, NEAL MORSE, PAUL GILBERT Join Forces For THE OSMONDS Cover

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has collaborated with former SPOCK'S BEARD frontman Neal Morse and guitarist Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) on a cover of THE OSMONDS' "Crazy Horses". The track, which will appear on Morse's forthcoming solo album, features Portnoy on drums and lead vocals. Rel...

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MOB RULES Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

German metallers MOB RULES have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC DIMMU BORGIR ELUVEITIE EVILE HELLOWEEN KATAKLYS...

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DREAM THEATER, OPETH, 3, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME: Tour Dates Announced

New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "Progressive Nation", a package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who expla...

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STRYPER Frontman: New Album To be Mixed In February

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has issued the following update: "I took some time off during the holidays to spend time with [wife] Kyle, [and children] Michael and Ellena. It was long overdue and something that I needed to do — do nothing. I grew a beard down to my feet, gained 100 pounds from all...

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THE BLACK CROWES Frontman Talks 'Warpaint'

THE BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robison has told RollingStone.com that the group's new album, "Warpaint" — which is due on March 4 via the CROWES' own Silver Arrow label — is the complete package of the Georgia-born CROWES' passions and influences — the Delta blues, Dixie soul and early-Seventies cl...

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MOB RULES To Enter Studio In May

German metallers MOB RULES have issued the following update: "The year 2007 comes to an end in giant strides and MOB RULES looks back at successful and extremely eventful 12 months. The Northern German band roamed Scandinavia and has jumped an exultant gig at the Bay Area Rock festival in San Franci...

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ROBERT PLANT Awarded 'Beard Of The Year'

BBC News reports that LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant has the beard of the year, according to the Beard Liberation Front, an informal network of beard wearers. Liverpool football manager Rafael Benitez came second, with third place shared by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and cricketer Monty Pane...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Records Holiday Classics

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has recorded a set of four holiday classics as an online feature release, entitled "Jordan's Holiday Seasonings". These solo piano performances were recorded December 20 in Jordan's living room on his beloved Steinway D, and recorded direct to Korg's amazing M...

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TAKEN: B-Sides Collection Due In March; Reunion Shows Planned

Melodic hardcore band TAKEN, which split up in 2004, is planning several reunion shows in March of 2008 in celebration of the release of a B-sides collection. Due in March via Goodfellow Records, "This Is Forever: A Taken B-Sides Collection" features the band's original 1998 demo, their seven-inch a...

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DREAM THEATER: New Interview With JORDAN RUDESS Posted Online

MusicPlayers.com has posted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The discussion covers the musical direction chosen for his new solo CD, "The Road Home", the guest contributions to the project, the ongoing evolution of Jordan's keyboard setup, programming, and technical style....

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DREAM THEATER's 'Progressive Nation' Tour To Feature OPETH, 3 And BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME

New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "Progressive Nation", a package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who expla...

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DESPISED ICON: New Video Report Posted Online

Montreal metallers DESPISED ICON recently annihilated crowds throughout the U.S. on tour alongside SUICIDE SILENCE, WINDS OF PLAGUE and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY, garnering a whole new legion of diehard fans. This trek marked the group's fourth North American tour this year in support of the band's lates...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Schedules Online Chats

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess will take part in two online chats tomorrow, September 11 (at 3:00 p.m. EST and 8:00 p.m. EST) in celebration of his new solo album release, entitled "The Road Home". For more information, and to take part in the chats, click here. A 20-minute audio interview...