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DREAM THEATER Drummer Says New Album Is 'Heavy And Technical, Powerful And Dynamic'

Tama.com has uploaded a new interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. In the interview, Mike talks about the new DREAM THEATER album "Systematic Chaos", his Albino Monster, the upcoming G3 tour with John Petrucci, his new instructional DVD "In Constant Motion", working with Neal Morse and m...

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SHADOWS FALL Drummer's BURNING HUMAN: Debut CD To Be Produced By JAMES MURPHY

BURNING HUMAN, the resurrected death metal band featuring SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, has entered the studio to begin recording its debut album. The CD, which is not expected before late summer at the earliest, will be produced by legendary guitarist James Murhpy (OBITUARY, DEATH, TESTAMENT,...

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F.K.U.: Debut Album To Be Reissued

F.K.U. (Freddy Krueger's Underwear),Sweden's horror thrash metal maniacs, will re-release their 1999 debut album, "Metal Moshing Mad", later this year on Razorback Records. A true underground cult classic in every sense of the word, this album pre-dates many of the current "retro" thrash bands and...

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ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Concert Attendances Revealed

The following are some of the ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA / THE PANIC CHANNEL concert grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, THE PANIC CHANNEL Venue: Bell Centre City/State: Montreal, QUE, Canada Date: January 23, 2007 Gross Sales: $295,227 Attendance: 5,762 Capacity:...

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Former AKERCOCKE Guitarist Joins SKALDIC CURSE

Former AKERCOCKE guitarist Paul Scanlan has reportedly joined the London-based black/prog metal band SKALDIC CURSE. Scanlan will make his live debut with the group tonight (Saturday, February 17) at the Purple Turtle in Camden Town, London. This will mark Paul's first live appearance since he was ou...

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FLAW: Tour Dates Announced

The reunited Louisville, Kentucky-based band FLAW has lined up the following dates during March/April: Mar. 17 - The Machine Shop - Flint, MI Mar. 24 - Harry's Hidaway - Lima, OH Mar. 25 - Scanlans - Rockford, IL Apr. 13 - TNT'S - Detroit, MI Apr. 20 - Jesters - Fayetteville, NC Apr. 21 - ...

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MONSTROSITY: New Song Posted Online

Tampa, Florida-based death metallers MONSTROSITY have just completed the recording and mixing of their fifth studio release, "Spiritual Apocalypse". Recorded at Morrisound Studios, the disc features vocals from the band's newest addition, Mike Hrubovcak (VILE, DIVINE RAPTURE). Joining Hrubovcak are...

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SUTURE Members Join PECKERNUT

SUTURE guitarist Jason McIntyre and former SUTURE drummer Brent Smith have joined Louisiana "raunch rock" band PECKERNUT. The group's current lineup is as follows: John Robinson: Vocals, Bass Guitar Jeremy Fish: Guitars, Vocals Jason "J-Mac" McIntyre: Guitars, Vocals Brent "Neckbone" Smith: Drums Fo...

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ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA: 'Headspin' Video Posted Online

ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA's video for the song "Headspin" has been posted online at YouTube.com. The track comes off the group's self-titled debut album, which has sold 49,000 copies in the United States since its November 21, 2006 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. "Headspin" — about ROCK STAR SUPE...

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IT DIES TODAY, THIS IS HELL To Team Up For U.S. Tour

Trustkill recordings artists IT DIES TODAY and THIS IS HELL have announced that they will be heading out on a full national tour with COMEBACK KID and ENDWELL, beginning the last week in March. IT DIES TODAY is currently out on tour with platinum artists PAPA ROACH and is showcasing its new vocalist...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer's Surprise Birthday Bash In Vegas; Photos Available

According to Robin Leach of VegasPOP, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil was thrown a surprise 46th birthday party by his wife of two years, Lia, this past weekend in Las Vegas. Neil was joined by 40 of his closest friends, plus other assorted guests, including Leach himself, "Mindfreak" magician Criss A...

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GRAVE DIGGER To Play Russia In March

German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have confirmed that they will play three shows in Russia in March. The concerts will take place in Krasnodar, Ektarinenburg and Moscow. Exact dates and venues will be announced soon. GRAVE DIGGER's new album, "Liberty or Death", entered the German Media Control ch...

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SKINLAB, RE:IGNITION Confirmed For MILWAUKEE METALFEST XIX

San Francisco Bay Area metal favorites SKINLAB have announced that they will officially hit the road in May following a three-year hiatus, including a stop at Milwaukee Metalfest XIX, which is scheduled to take place May 11-12 at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, WI. Bassist/vocalist Steev Esqui...

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TRIVIUM To Film 'The Rising' Video This Month

TRIVIUM will film a video for the song "The Rising" with directors Artifical Army beginning on February 19 in the Los Angeles area. According to a casting call sheet, the concept for the video is "a technological assault on the world told through the eyes and shadows of youth, nature, war, and disas...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: U.S. Dates Announced

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, ex-W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),will embark on a U.S. tour in early March. Support at all dates (except the Marc...