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NEIL PEART Commemorative R30 Drum Kit Recreated

Harmony Central reports: Following last year's nationwide tour of Neil Peart's (RUSH) actual drum kit, accompanied by long-time drum technician Lorne Wheaton, musical instrument retailer Guitar Center has teamed up with Drum Workshop (DW) and Sabian cymbals to recreate the legendary drummer's "R30"...

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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Schedules U.K. Clinic Tour

SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has scheduled a U.K. clinic tour later this month. The details are as follows: October 22 Brentwood Drumfestival +44 1702 332743 October 23 Shrewsbury, Drum Korner +44 1743 364111 October 24 Hull, Repercussion +44 1482 348649 October 25 Northampton Drumfestival +44...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, AEROSMITH: Canadian Tour Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE and AEROSMITH have added the following dates to their Route Of All Evil tour: Dec. 07 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center Dec. 05 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre Dec. 09 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place Dec. 11 - Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome Dec. 13 - Vancouver, BC - GM ...

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DEICIDE Frontman: 'I Used To Hate My Job, But Now I Enjoy It'

Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the overwhelmingly positive response to "The Stench Of Redemption": "Man, after twenty years of getting my balls busted, it feels good to finally...

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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History

On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...

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POISONBLACK Frontman Comments On New Album And Demise Of SENTENCED

POISONBLACK/ex-SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala recently spoke to Rockdetector.com's Welsh interviewer Anthony Morgan. Topics of discussion included the latest POISONBLACK album "Lust Stained Despair", new single "Rush", the reasons for the demise of SENTENCED and its toll on the lead singer, and t...

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NEIL PEART Says His New Book Is For RUSH Fans And Non-RUSH Fans Alike

Launch Radio Networks reports: RUSH drummer Neil Peart has a new book, titled "Roadshow: Landscape With Drums: A Concert Tour By Motorcycle", which is a chronicle of his time on the band's 30th anniversary tour across North America in 2004, when he rode his motorcycle between gigs, instead of gettin...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Score' DVD Certified Platinum!

DREAM THEATER's "Score" two-DVD set has been officially certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The set, which sold more than 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 1 on Billboard's Top Music Video chart, contains...

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MY DYING BRIDE Guitarist Talks About Possibility Of U.S. Tour

Kevin Page of MetalReview.com recently interviewed guitarist Andrew Craighan of MY DYING BRIDE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalReview.com: You've had a sixteen-year relationship with Peaceville. Have you ever had the opportunity to go elsewhere? Andrew: Every time. Every contract re...

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'Guitar Hero II': Final Track Listing Revealed

According to IGN, the final track listing has been revealed for the upcoming PS2/Xbox 360 video game "Guitar Hero II", due on November 7. Totaling 40 tunes in all, spread over eight difficulty levels, the new game seems to have an even wider range of rock-oriented music than the first time out. From...

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ARCH ENEMY: 'Be A Guitar Hero' Contest Winner Speaks

ARCH ENEMY fan Ryan Kelly (photo) won the chance to play on stage with the band during the October 6 Gigantour stop in Tampa Bay, Florida. Commented ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: "So the guy who won the contest came backstage and we ran through the song a little together and we gave ...

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DREAM THEATER Begins Recording New Album, Seeks New Label Home

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy revealed during an appearance last night (Oct. 6) on the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM that the band has ended its longtime collaboration with Atco/EastWest Records/The Atlantic Group and is currently in talks with several labels about a p...

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MEGADETH's New Album To Include LED ZEPPELIN Cover

According to Eddie Trunk — VH1 Classic VJ and host of "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM — MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has confirmed that the band's upcoming album, "United Abominations", will include a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Out on the Tiles". Mustaine previously told MTV....

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New POISONBLACK Video To Make Its 'Headbanger's Ball' Debut This Weekend

POISONBLACK's captivating new video for "Rush" will make its "Headbanger's Ball" debut this Saturday at 10:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. PST. The track is from the group's new acclaimed album, "Lust Stained Despair", and features ex-SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala on lead vocals and guitars. This offering...

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SHADOWS FALL: New Live Video Available

A new live performance video of SHADOWS FALL playing their track "What Drives The Weak" has been made available for viewing at the Underground Video Television (UVTV) web site. The footage was taken in Buffalo, New York at The Town Ballroom during the Strhess tour this past summer. SHADOWS FALL rece...