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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour 'On Hold'

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay has posted a message on his web site confirming that "the MSG remaining U.S. shows have been put on hold." An official statement on the matter is expected shortly. Michael Schenker previously posted a message on his web site that the band's...

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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Talks 'Libertad', AXL ROSE

Nick Snelling of Australia's Beat magazine recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his statement after the release of "Contraband" that VELVET REVOLVER was the kind of act that would be releasing an album eve...

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SLAYER: Concert Footage From Sweden's METALTOWN Festival Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of SLAYER's June 30, 2007 performance at the Metaltown festival in Gothenburg, Sweden has been posted at YouTube: "Silent Scream": Video "Die by the Sword": Video "Angel of Death": Video "Mandatory Suicide": Video "Raining Blood": Video As previously reported, the cover artw...

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'Rock Band' Game Takes Core Premise Of 'Guitar Hero' And Expands It Tenfold

The first glimpse at the upcoming multi-instrument video game Rock Band has been posted at YouTube. Check out a rendition of GUNS N' ROSES' "Welcome to the Jungle" at this location. The game will feature additional tracks from the QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, BLACK SABBATH, NIRVANA, WEEZER and many more...

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Ex-DOPE/SKRAPE Member BRIX MILNER Joins SLAUGHTER For SUMMERFEST Performance

Brix Milner (ex-SKRAPE, DOPE) reportedly played lead guitar for SLAUGHTER this past Saturday (June 30) at Milwaukee's Summerfest where the band headlined the "Classic Rock Stage." Brix was filling in for Jeff Blando, who was unable to make the gig. It is not presently known if Milner will join SLAUG...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour Cancelled?

San Francisco-based guitar virtuoso Doug Doppler, who was selected to open MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's most recent North American tour, has posted the following message on his web site: "After 11 amazing shows I regret to inform you that the MICHAEL SCHENKER tour has come to a premature end for reasons...

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GLASSJAW Frontman Discusses Band's Future

U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine recently conducted an interview with GLASSJAW frontman Daryl Palumbo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Sound: How do you think people will react to the new record? Daryl: I just imagine that people will be harsh critics. I only care what Beck our guitarist t...

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SOLACE OF REQUIEM Seeks New Guitarist

SOLACE OF REQUIEM, an old-school and technical death metal band from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is looking for a guitarist to learn their number tablature for seven songs to be recorded with Andy Classen (KRISIUN, BELPHEGOR, ROTTING CHRIST, GRAVEWORM, SINISTER) at Stage One studio in Germany this Oct...

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TROUBLE Drummer To Record Remake Of 'Run To the Light'

TROUBLE/RETRO GRAVE drummer Jeff "Jeff "Oly" Olson is planning to record a remake of TROUBLE's 1987 LP "Run to the Light" (Metal Blade Records). Olson says, "It will be compilation of some of my favorite top metal recording artists, (guest stars to be announced) with a real heavy sound that I'm exci...

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SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Reissue Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming re-release of SLAYER's "Christ Illusion" album, has been posted at the SonyMusicStore. According to MTV.com, the limited-edition set — which is due on July 24 — will contain the previously unreleased cut "The Final Six", as well as an alternate version of "Black Se...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Dallas Show Cancelled, Rest Of Tour Unaffected

According to the web site of the Granada Theatre in Dallas, Texas, tonight's (July 1) MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP concert at the venue has been cancelled. However, despite rumors to the contrary, the band's current U.S. tour has not been called off and will continue as planned. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is...

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Dismember

This is one of those ideas tailor-made for the Internet. Swedish songwriter Tony Naima got up at a DISMEMBER CD release party and did some acoustic, poppy versions of the death metal band's best-loved songs, and everyone thought it was a hoot. He got a band together and did arrangements of a few oth...

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KITTIE Bassist To Sit Out Tour

KITTIE bassist Trish Doan will not perform on the band's upcoming "Sweet Revenge" tour. Standing in for her will be Jeff Phillips from THINE EYES BLEED. Commented Doan: "Due to pressing personal health matters, I must sadly inform you that I will be taking a hiatus from touring with KITTIE commencin...

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REIGN OF VENGEANCE Seeks Touring Drummer

REIGN OF VENGEANCE, the new Arizona-based death metal project featuring Mark Kozuback (VEHEMENCE),Marshall Beck (REBIRTH, DESCEND, ex-VEXATION) and Ken "Sorceron" (ABIGAIL WILLIAMS),is currently seeking a touring drummer before issuing its first EP. The group plans on playing local dates to suppor...

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NEVERMORE Bassist's Absence From EVOLUTION FESTIVAL Explained

NEVERMORE bassist Jim Sheppard will be forced to miss the band's July 7 appearance at the Evolution Festival in Firenze, Italy due to scheduling conflicts. Replacing him at the gig will be ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera. Commented NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane: "Jim's not dying, Jim...