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Updated: IZZY STRADLIN Takes Stage With GUNS N' ROSES In New York City
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin took the stage tonight (May 17) with GNR for the songs "Think about You", "Patience" and "Nightrain" at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose made various references to Stradlin during their May 15 show at the Hammerst...May 18, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES: First NYC Photos Posted Online, Post-Show Wrap-up Available
Several pictures from GUNS N' ROSES' performance at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City Friday night (May 12) have been posted online at BrooklynVegan.com. A post-show wrap-up from TalkingMetal.com can be downloaded in MP3 format at this location (4 MB). Low-quality audio recordings of last ni...May 13, 2006
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DAATH Sign To ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Atlanta-based extreme metal band DAATH. DAATH (pronounced like "Goth," but with a "D") were signed by longtime Roadrunner A&R man Monte Conner. Says Conner: "DAATH fuses elements of cutting-edge death and black metal with expansive orchestral and e...April 6, 2006
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JAG PANZER Frontman To Guest On BATTLE CRY EP
Colorado Springs-based power metallers BATTLE CRY report that Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin from the legendary JAG PANZER will lend his voice for some backing parts and possibly lead on a bonus track for their upcoming self-titled debut EP. Other notable guest musicians set to appear on the recording a...February 2, 2006
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VANDEN PLAS: New Album Delayed
German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS have issued the following update via their official web site: "The release date of the new VANDEN PLAS album had to be pushed back a little due to a delay of the final mix. 'Christ 0' will be in stores at the end of April. The concept of the album ...January 21, 2006
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SANCTITY Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Asheville, NC classic metal quartet SANCTITY. The group formed in 2000 and is comprised of Jared MacEachern (vocals, rhythm guitar),Zeff Childress (lead guitar),Billy Moody (bass) and Jeremy London (drums). SANCTITY was signed by longtime Roadrunner...January 17, 2006
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VANDEN PLAS: First Tour Dates Of 2006 Announced
German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS have announced the first tour dates in support of their upcoming CD, "Christ.0". They are as follows: Mar. 18 - Cologne Prog Night (Bürgerzentrum Ehrenfeld) - Köln, GER Apr. 02 - Headway Festival - NETH May 05 - Festival - Beauvais, FRA (w/ THERION, WITHIN TE...December 21, 2005
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PRONG, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, TO/DIE/FOR To Perform At NAMM Show
PRONG, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION and TO/DIE/FOR will be performing at the upcoming NAMM show on January 20, 2006. The concert will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, California and is sponsored by Coffin Cases and Monster Energy Drinks. More information will be made available soon. PRONG recently a...December 11, 2005
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VANDEN PLAS To Release New CD In February
German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS will release their new album, "Christ.0", on February 24, 2006. It is a concept album inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo". The recordings are currently taking place at the Bazement studios near Wiesbaden, Germany. The track listing...December 10, 2005
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PRONG: More U.S. Dates Announced
PRONG will be teaming up with STATIC-X and ILL NINO for two shows at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California at the end of the month. In addition, they have scheduled three more headlining dates in late March. The group's itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Dec. 22 - Key Club - Hollywood, ...December 2, 2005
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ROADRUNNER VP Of A&R MONTE CONNER: 'Number One Thing I Look For Is Originality'
Monte Conner, Senior Vice President of A&R at Roadrunner Records, recently answered several fan questions regarding his career achievements and the newly released "Roadrunner United: The All Star Sessions" album celebrating the label's 25th anniversary. A couple of excerpts from the question-and...November 24, 2005
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New PRONG Drummer: TOMMY VICTOR 'Has A Heart Of Gold'
Current PRONG drummer Aaron Rossi has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I never played drums for MEDICATION, damn it!! I auditioned for them, and that's about it. After the audition, I ended up recording a demo with Logan Mader [ex-MEDICATION, MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY]. That was years ag...November 12, 2005
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PRONG: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced
PRONG have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Nov. 09 - Key Club - Los Angeles LA, , CA Nov. 10 - The Galaxy - Santa Ana, CA Nov. 11 - The Pound - San Francisco, CA Nov. 12 - Empire Ballroom - Las Vegas, NV Nov. 19 - Studio Seven - ...November 9, 2005
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DINO CAZARES Discusses New Project, Says He Is Open To Playing With BURTON C. BELL
Sweden's Close-Up magazine recently spoke to the four ROADRUNNER UNITED team captains Dino Cazares (ASESINO, ex-FEAR FACTORY, BRUJERIA),Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT),Robert Flynn (MACHINE HEAD) and Matthew Heafy (TRIVIUM). In addition, Roadrunner Records Senior Director of A&R Monte Conner gives hi...October 21, 2005
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Longtime ROADRUNNER A&R Man Talks About ROADRUNNER UNITED CD: Audio Available
Cleveland, Ohio's "The Metal Show" featured a special guest host for their October 9, 2005 show. Roadrunner Records Senior Director of A&R Monte Conner was guest DJ for the evening with show regular Chris Akin to celebrate 25 years of Roadrunner Records and the recent release of the ROADRUNNER U...October 21, 2005
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