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TOKYO BLADE: New Lineup Revealed

According to Metalzone.gr, the new lineup of the reactivated NWOBHM legends TOKYO BLADE will include founding lead guitarist Andy Boulton, former ARREST lead guitarist Bryan Holland, current OVERLOADED vocalist Chris Gillen, drummer Lorenzo Gonzalez and ex-MINDCANDY bassist Frank Saparti. TOKYO BLAD...

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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Schedules NAMM Appearance

World-renowned guitar speed phenom Michael Angelo Batio (HOLLAND, NITRO) will appear and sign on behalf of Dean Guitars at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in Anaheim, CA, January 18-21, Hall B booth #5466. Michael will be promoting and demonstrating his new signature guitar...

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Beauty, Brains, And Brutality: The 'Girls of Metal' Release 2008 Calendar

Chicago-based Girls of Metal are proud to announce the 2008 release of their annual Girls of Metal calendar. The calendar features female heavy metal musicians and supporters and calendar sales benefit the American Brain Tumor Association. The Girls of Metal is an alliance of females in heavy metal...

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BUSHWHACK Balances Prog With Melodic Rock On Self-Titled Debut

It's uncommon that an all-instrumental rock band can keep the attention span of non-musicians. But due to their penchant for crafting memorable non-vocal melodies along with their impressive, expert chops, BUSHWHACK is one such band that manages to successfully walk that fine line — as evidenced by...

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CYPHER Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Dutch death/thrash metallers CYPHER have parted ways with drummer Frank due to "musical differences." "Koen Herfst (BAGGABOWNZ, I-CHAOS, ex-EPICA, AFTER FOREVER) has agreed to help the band out until they find a permanent replacement," the group writes in a statement. "So as of now we are looking fo...

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LAMB OF GOD, BLACK SABBATH, ANTHRAX Members Signing And Performing For SAMSON At NAMM

Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artists relations program and will once again showcase the program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. Samson has an all-star schedule of over 25 artists signing autographs and demonstrating products this year. With artists f...

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HATEBREED: Rochester Concert Cancelled

HATEBREED has been forced to cancel tonight's (December 30) scheduled concert at Water Street in Rochester, New York, as a result of guitarist Frank Novinec breaking his ankle. This would have been the band's last performance on the 10-day Stillborn Festival tour which also featured AGNOSTIC FRONT,...

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WHITESNAKE Announces New Drummer

WHITESNAKE has issued the following update: "The new WHITESNAKE album, 'Good To Be Bad', scheduled for release in the spring of 2008 will be their 10th studio record and will feature the exceptional percussive talents of Chris Frazier, the latest member to grace the ranks of the band alongside Doug...

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GORGOROTH Guitarist INFERNUS Says New Lineup Will Include Members Of OBITUARY, DISSECTION

GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus — who is involved in a legal dispute with his estranged bandmates over the rights to the group's name — has issued the following update: "Infernus has now chosen to present his new [GORGOROTH] line-up. This new line-up consists of dedicated and serious musicians with hea...

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HATE SQUAD: New Album Title Announced

German thrash/hardcore metal band HATE SQUAD has set "Degüello Wartunes" as the title of its fifth album, due in February via Dockyard 1. The CD was recorded at Rape Of Harmonies Studios (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, MAROON, NARZISS) in Triptis, Germany and will feature guest appearances by HEAVEN SHALL BURN'...

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LOVE SAID NO: Sacramento Concert Footage Posted Online

Capital Chaos has posted video footage of LOVE SAID NO — the new band featuring Erik Rogers (vocals; STEREOMUD),Bobby Burns (bass; SOULFLY, PRIMER 55),Frank "Bud" Fontsere (drums; STUCK MOJO) and Billy Grey (guitar; SOUNDEVICE, FOZZY) — performing on December 14, 2007 at The Kennel Club in Sacrame...

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RUSH: Cities, Venues Revealed For Forthcoming Tour

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, RUSH's forthcoming tour will include stops in the following cities / countries / venues (exact dates to be announced): Coliseo De Puerto Rico - San Juan, Puerto Rico Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville, FL Amway Arena - Orl...

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SCOTT WEILAND To Fans: I'm No Choir Boy

According to TMZ.com, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland, who was recently charged with driving under the influence of drugs, went on an on-stage rant last night at Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles about not believing everything you hear, and reminding everyone that VR is not the "Mormon Taber...

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SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY, the Tampa, Florida-based grindcore act featuring former members of BODIES IN THE GEARS OF THE APPARATUS, DEHUMANIZED, DIABOLIC and LEPROSY, has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The pack of rapscallions better known as SWWAATS will enter the studi...

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SCOTT WEILAND Formally Charged For DUI; Could Face A Year In Jail

According to TMZ.com, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs with a prior conviction, and with an allegation that he refused a chemical test as required by law. In a statement from Los Angeles City Attorney spokesperson Frank Mateljan, Scott...