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METALLICA's HAMMETT: DRAGONFORCE Are 'Fastest Guitar Players I Think I've Ever Seen'
Steve Baltin of AOL Music recently asked METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett which new guitarists have impressed him of late. "I really like this absurd band called DRAGONFORCE," Kirk said. "Those are the fastest guitar players I think I've ever seen. They're like Yngwie [Malmsteen] on steroids. No, th...August 1, 2006
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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK Completes New Video
San Francisco-based quintet AMERICAN HEARTBREAK — co-founded by Billy Rowe, onetime guitarist for JETBOY, and featuring former EXODUS bassist Michael Butler — have posted a video for the song "The Last of the Superheroes (of the 1970s)" — the first single from their new self-titled album — at this l...July 28, 2006
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BULLETBOYS 'Semi-Reunion' In The Works
As part of his month-long Bananiversary Celebration, rock 'n' roll comic C.C. Banana spoke with singer Marq Torien about the current state of the BULLETBOYS as well as Marq's recently completed new album. A few excerpts from the interview follow: C.C. Banana: What is the present status of the BULLET...July 26, 2006
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CARMINE APPICE's 'Ultimate Guitar Zeus' Receives Official Release
Escapi Records has announces the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, "Ultimate Guitar Zeus", created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice. The CD features performances by 14 of the world's greatest guitar players, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of QUEEN, St...July 26, 2006
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INSISION Parts Ways With EARACHE/WICKED WORLD RECORDS
After nearly six years, two full-length monstrosities and tons of "great touring," Swedish death metal act INSISION has parted ways with Earache/Wicked World Records. The band, which is currently seeking a new label home, has already finished writing material for its next album. Ten new songs are co...July 24, 2006
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SLIPKNOT: New DVD To Arrive On Halloween
Roadrunner Records has set an October 31 release date for the new SLIPKNOT DVD. The follow-up to 2002's "Disasterpieces" is "going to be different than our last one," guitarist Mick Thomson told Billboard.com last month. "Our last one mostly focused on the concert, and this one is going to have a lo...July 17, 2006
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ROSE TATTOO In The Studio Working On New Album
Australian rock 'n' roll legends ROSE TATTOO are back in the studio recording a new album with veteran Australian producer Mark Opitz (INXS, COLD CHISEL, KISS). The first single from the album is "Black Eyed Bruiser", a song written by the band's original production team, Harry Vanda and George Youn...July 14, 2006
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Guitar Signed By DEEP PURPLE Auctioned For Charity
Mick Box of URIAH HEEP has collected a bunch of famous names in rock to sign a white Telecaster which will be sold on eBay with the proceeds going to a cancer charity. Among the people who signed the guitar is the current lineup of DEEP PURPLE and David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE, ex-DEEP PURPLE). ...July 10, 2006
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ARMY OF ANYONE Sign With New Label Launched By THE FIRM Management Company
ARMY OF ANYONE, the new band featuring FILTER's Richard Patrick (vocals),former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS members Dean (guitar) and his brother Robert DeLeo (bass),and ex-DAVID LEE ROTH drummer Ray Luzier, has signed a deal with the new artist-friendly label launched by The Firm, Hollywood's most innova...July 6, 2006
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SLIPKNOT Frontman Says Fans Will Have To Wait 'At Least' Two Years For New Album
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has said fans will have to wait at least two years before hearing a new album from the nine-piece Iowa outfit. In an inteview with Kerrang Radio (web site),broadcasting out of Birmingham, U.K., Taylor said he was currently concentrating on his side project STONE SOUR...July 4, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE Says He Was Just A 'Studio Guitar Player' On Last OZZY OSBOURNE Record
Mick Stingley of Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: It's been a while since you and Ozzy wrote together. Zakk: "Well, we didn't… With the last album [2001's 'Down t...July 3, 2006
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METALLICA: 'The Simpsons' Guest Appearance To Air In September
According to a posting on METALLICA's official web site, METALLICA's much-anticipated appearance on "The Simpsons" will air as the program's season premiere on September 10, 2006 on the Fox network. Check local listings for channel and showtime in your area. The four members of METALLICA recorded th...June 29, 2006
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HOURCAST To Hit The Road With 30 SECONDS TO MARS
After a successful series of live performances with SEVENDUST, Boston electronic rockers HOURCAST will join 30 SECONDS TO MARS on a nationwide U.S. tour for the duration of the summer. Newcomers on the hard rock scene, HOURCAST blend unique elements of computerized rock and heavy metal to create a u...June 28, 2006
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MUSHROOMHEAD: New Track To Be Given Away With FYE Sampler
A demo version of a new MUSHROOMHEAD track, entitled "Burn", will be included on a FYE sampler to be given away exclusively with the purchase of two qualifying CDs at FYE stores starting today, June 26, 2006. It is limited to 25,000 copies and is being done in conjunction with Decibel magazine. More...June 26, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Fresh Insights On Band's Formation Revealed
After releasing five MÖTLEY CRÜE books exclusively through CafePress in April, publisher Chronological Crue now launches a brand-new interview with an instrumental figure in the formation of the world's most notorious rock band. John Crouch, dubbed "Stick" by the CRÜE members, opens up and tells how...June 26, 2006
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