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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Checks In

Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover has issued the following update: "I am slllllloooooowwwwwwwly getting acclimated to my new Mac ProTools setup in my studio... But man has it made a difference. It is so powerful and fast, it is just unreal. Needless to say here, I am pretty excited about it. I a...

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MEGADETH Drummer Says Band's New Recording Studio Is Getting 'Close To Being 100% Operative'

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "So I'm down here in San Diego at [MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's] new recording studio that is getting closer to being 100% operative. I am helping out with getting certain things a bit more 'cosmetically appealing,' shall we say. Thi...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's Signature Guitar From 'Blackmail The Universe' Tour Being Auctioned

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's silver ESP DV8 signature guitar (see photo below) that he used on the Blackmail The Universe Tour is now up for auction at the band's official eBay store. In 2003, Mustaine unveiled his new ESP DV8 and DV8-R signature guitars at the winter NAMM convention in Anaheim,...

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MEGADETH Preparing To Record New Album

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed in an online posting that acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (NEVERMORE, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, MACHINE HEAD) will fly over to Southern California on September 8 to "tweak some last-minute stuff" at Mustaine's new recording studio before returning again at...

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NOCTURNUS 'Reunion' Clarified

Former MORBID ANGEL and NOCTURNUS drummer/vocalist Mike Browning has issued a statement regarding what is being billed as a reunion of the "classic lineup" of NOCTURNUS, set to take place in Europe this fall. In a post to to the comments section of BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Browning writes, "I want to be to...

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SATAN'S HOST Filming 'Totally Pioneering' New Video

Long-running Colorado metal band SATAN'S HOST, whose classic 1986 debut, "Metal from Hell", featured lead vocals by JAG PANZER's Harry Conklin, has issued the following update: "SATAN'S HOST will be heading back out to Seattle, Washington August 8-11. We will be shooting a video at the Compound for...

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JAG PANZER Confirmed Italy's PLAY IT LOUD Festival

Colorado power metallers JAG PANZER have been confirmed for next year's Play It Loud festival, set to take place February 28, 2009 in Italy. The exact location for the event has not yet been announced. Play It Loud festival billing is shaping up as follows: JAG PANZER (USA EXCITER (CAN) JAGUAR (UK)...

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SATAN'S HOST Seeking New Drummer

Long-running Colorado metal band SATAN'S HOST, whose classic 1986 debut, "Metal from Hell", featured lead vocals by JAG PANZER's Harry Conklin, is looking for a new drummer. For more information, visit the group's MySpace page. SATAN'S HOST's latest CD, "Great American Scapegoat 666", was released i...

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BODY OF SCARS To Enter Studio This Week

BODY OF SCARS, the new Phoenix, Arizona-based band featuring JAG PANZER drummer Rikard Stjernquist and former 40 GRIT vocalist/guitarist James Santiago, will enter the studio this week to begin recording its second album, tentatively due in early 2009. According to the group, "Rikard will start trac...

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OPETH Mainman Recovering From Chicken Pox

OPETH mainman Mikael kerfeldt has issued the following update: "Well, first up, thanks to everyone who's been writing me and wishing me a swift recovery from the chicken pox. I'm feeling better today, but still will have to take some pills for another few days. It's been horrible to say the least! F...

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PREY: New Album Samples Available

Swedish metallers PREY have posted audio samples of two songs from their sophomore album, "Knights of the Revolution", on their MySpace page. The CD is tentatively due this fall via an as-yet-undetermined label. In other news, PREY is one of the confirmed bands for the Rockstad: Falun festival, set...

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JAG PANZER: 'Chain Of Command' Released On Limited-Edition Vinyl

Night Of The Vinyl Dead has released JAG PANZER's "Chain Of Command" album on limited-edition (350 hand-numbered copies) "yellow explosion" vinyl. The LP, which was originally released on CD in 2004 via Century Media Records, features the following track listing: Side A: 01. Prelude - Chain Of Comma...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Offering Private Lessons

Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover is offering private lessons at the Strings Attached Music Shop in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada. This comprehensive and highly specialized guitar program will be customized towards the aspiring metal and hard rock lead guitarist. These half-hour lessons are for...

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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time

Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...

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JAG PANZER Schedules Colorado Springs Concert

JAG PANZER, the legendary Colorado-based power metal band fronted by singer Harry Conklin, will play on Friday, June 20 at the Union Station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The group will be joined by fellow Colorado-based prog metal act SECTION 16, fronted by Corey Brown (BALANCE OF POWER, MAGNITUDE...