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Poll: GUNS N' ROSES, METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH Among Greatest Riffs Ever

GUNS N' ROSES' 1987 smash-hit "Sweet Child O' Mine" has the greatest guitar riff of all time, according to the readers of the U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine (cover). The track, which was included on the group's classic "Appetite For Destruction" debut, came top of a poll of 100 Greatest Riffs Ever, re...

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THRESHOLD To Tour Europe With DEAD SOUL TRIBE

U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD will be teaming up with DEAD SOUL TRIBE, the band fronted by ex-PSYCHOTIC WALTZ vocalist Devon Graves (a.k.a. Buddy Lackey),for a European tour beginning on September 6. Prior to the start of the tour, THRESHOLD will play three U.K. shows (Sept. 2-4) with such b...

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Former EUROPE Guitarist KEE MARCELLO Resurfaces With K2

K2, the new band led by former EUROPE guitarist Kee Marcello, will release their debut album, "Melon Demon Divine", on June 17 through Frontiers Records. As a member of EUROPE, Kee recorded two highly successful albums ("Out of This World" and "Prisoners In Paradise") and did three world tours inclu...

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SCOTT WEILAND Threatens Magazine Writer Over CD Review

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has slammed Maxim magazine writer Jon Caramanica over his review of the group's debut album, "Contraband", stating — among other things — that Caramanica "knows about as much about me and my legal situation as he does about our music." Read on for Caramanica's br...

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MORTAL SIN Seek Management, Record Deal

Reunited Australian metal band MORTAL SIN are on a worldwide search for management. The band are happy to take care of their affairs in Australia, but need European or American representation and/or distribution for the band's upcoming DVD release and recording of the next album. The group would als...

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DAN SWANÖ Offers Updates On NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH And SECOND SKY

Multi-talented Swedish musician/producer Dan Swanö (NIGHTINGALE, UNICORN, EDGE OF SANITY, INFESTDEAD, ODYSSEY, PAN-THY-MONIUM) has posted the following message on his discussion forum: "What's happening??? "It's been a while since I updated you on the current development of the records I am about to...

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DESTRUCTION: 'Live Discharge' DVD North American Release Delayed

The North American release date of DESTRUCTION's "Live Discharge - 20 Years Of Total Destruction" DVD has been pushed back to May 18. No reason was given for the delay. As previously reported, the DVD features four and a half hours of live, backstage and historical footage and the Japan-only CD rele...

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GUNS N' ROSES 'Greatest Hits' Ships Platinum In Europe

GUNS N' ROSES' "Greatest Hits" album (Geffen Records) has proven an enormous success for Universal Music International, shipping 1.2 million units across Europe within five weeks of release. The album brings together 14 tracks spanning the entire career of the self-styled "most dangerous band in the...

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SAURON Finish Recording New Album

Dutch black metallers SAURON have completed the recording sessions for their second full-length album, "For A Dead Race", tentatively due in September through Neurotic Records. Mixing and mastering sessions are scheduled to take place next week. The follow-up to 2003's "Universe Of Filth" was record...

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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION: Nevada Date Added To 'Honeymoon' Tour

BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION have added a Sparks, NV date to their upcoming "Honeymoon From Hell" U.S. tour. As previously reported, the band have prepared a set that is "over an hour and a half long" for the trek, which is scheduled to kick off April 30 in Clifton Park, NY. In addition to selections from...

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MORTAL SIN To Release Live DVD

Legendary Australian metal band MORTAL SIN will release a DVD of their first show back on the road (March 5, 2004 at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney). The release date is not confirmed, but the disc is expected to be ready by the time the band go on tour in June. The DVD will contain ...

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ANTHRAX Frontman Speaks To Australia's SINISTER ONLINE: Audio Available

ANTHRAX frontman John Bush's recent interview with Australia's Sinister Online has been posted online in Quicktime format at this location (10 minutes 32 seconds, 1.27MB). ANTHRAX's have just released their live DVD, "Music Of Mass Destruction", through Sanctuary. Filmed at a sold-out Metro in Chica...

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DESTRUCTION Cancel Show In Costa Rica

German thrashers DESTRUCTION have cancelled their previously announced show in Costa Rica after "members of the band got ill during the ongoing South America tour," according to a post on the group's web site. "A big sorry to all DESTRUCTION fans. Nevertheless, the show is just postponed and will ta...

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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION To Play For More Than 90 Minutes During Headlining Set

BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION have prepared a set that is "over an hour and a half long" for their upcoming "Honeymoon From Hell" U.S. tour, according to an online posting by bassist Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE). In addition to selections from the group's debut album, "Here Come The Brides", the band are expect...

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Report: U.S. Marines Blaring AC/DC Music To Agitate Iraqi Insurgents

According to the Associated Press, U.S. marines in Fallujah, Iraq have been broadcasting messages by loudspeaker to agitate Iraqi insurgents, announcing, "You are cowards for hiding behind women and children. Come out and fight," and blaring heavy-metal music, including AC/DC's "Shoot to Thrill". La...