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TANK: The Initial Reaction To New Album 'Has Been Absolutely Amazing'

Legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside three new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White, ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and ex-ZODIAC MINDWARP drummer Dave "Grav" Cavill — released their new album, "War M...

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FORBIDDEN: 'Omega Wave' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Omega Wave", the new album from reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN, sold around 950 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 27 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and develop...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist To Guest On 'Allen Woods' Radio Show

QUEENSRŸCHE/WRATCHET HEAD guitarist Michael Wilton will be interviewed on today's (Wednesday, November 3) edition of the "Allen Woods" show on Pirate Rock Radio beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST. For more information and to listen to the show liva via the Internet, go to www.piraterockradio.com. WRATCHET H...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Interviewed By STEINBERG TV (Video)

Steinberg TV recently conducted an interview with guitarist/founding member Jeff Waters of Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. ANNIHILATOR recently signed with Steve Strange of the U.K.-based booking agency X-Ray Touring. Steve (who also handles...

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ROB HALFORD: My Favorite BLACK SABBATH Album

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford recently told Steve Newton of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada's Straight web site that his favorite BLACK SABBATH album is the band's self-titled debut of 1970. "It took 24 hours to make," Halford said, "believe it or not, but the sound is absolutely mindblowing....

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ANVIL Question-And-Answer Session To Follow L.A. 'Story' Screening

ANVIL's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", will be screened at the Regent Theater in Westwood, California on Thursday, November 4 at 10 p.m. Following the movie, ANVIL members Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar),Robb Reiner (drums) and Glenn Five (bass),along with the film's dire...

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JOE SATRIANI Talks About His Live Rig (Video)

Marshall Amplification teamed up with LickLibrary.com and got the opportunity to catch up with guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani before his gig at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. Joe talked in detail about his beloved modded JVM410H and the settings and footcontrollers he uses for his live sho...

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ARTIZAN Taps Guitarist TONY SMOTHERMAN For Debut Album

U.S. melodic power metallers ARTIZAN have tapped "world-class shredder" Tony Smotherman to lay down the guitar solos on the band's forthcoming full-length debut. Commented ARTIZAN founder/drummer Ty Tammeus: "Tony constructed some very intense, melodic solos that take our material to another level....

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SEX PISTOLS Guitarist STEVE JONES Interviewed By CLASSIC ROCK REVISITED (Audio)

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with SEX PISTOLS co-founder/guitarist and pop culture icon Steve Jones. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Jones' show "Jonesy's Jukebox" returned to the Los Angeles airwaves last month on KROQ. Airing Sunday nights...

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CAGE Joined By FAITH FACTOR Singer For IRON AND STEEL FEST II Performance (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of San Diego, California-based metallers CAGE performing the song "Kill The Devil" on October 23, 2010 at the Iron And Steel Fest II in Reading, Pennsylvania — with a special guest appearance by singer Ski (FAITH FACTOR, ex-DEADLY BLESSING) — can be viewed below. CAGE is cur...

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ENGEL: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Six Feet Deep' Video Shoot

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Six Feet Deep", the new video from ENGEL — the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),vocalist Mangan Klavborn, drummer Jimmy Olausson (ex-MARIONETTE) and...

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MASTERCASTLE: 'Last Desire' Video Released

"Last Desire", the new video from the Italian female-fronted metal band MASTERCASTLE, can be viewed below. The song is the title track of the group's sophomore album, which was released in June 2010 via Lion Music. "Last Desire" track listing: 01. Event Horizon 02. Misr 03. Wild Spell 04. Last Desir...

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WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Schedules Greensboro Meet-And-Greet

WHERE ANGELS SUFFER (W.A.S.),the new band featuring Chris Holmes (guitar; ex-W.A.S.P.),Randy Piper (guitar; ANIMAL, ex-W.A.S.P.),Steve Unger (bass; ex-METAL CHURCH),Rich Lewis (vocals; ANIMAL) and Stet Howland (drums; ex-W.A.S.P.),will take part in a meet-and-greet on Sunday, November 7 at the...

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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT Performs 'Bend It Like Bender' For First Time In U.S. (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT — the band led by Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) — performing the song "Bend It Like Bender" for the first time in the U.S. this past Thursday, October 28 at the Gramer...

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DAVID ELLEFSON, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, JEFF WATERS To Guest On MEMORAIN Album

MEMORAIN, the project led by Greek guitarist Ilias Papadakis, will release its fourth full-length effort, entitled "Evolution", in early 2011 via Pulverised Records. Guest musicians on the CD include Ralph Santolla (guitar; OBITUARY, DEICIDE, DEATH, ICED EARTH),Gene Hoglan (drums; DETHKLOK, FEAR FA...