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NEVERMORE: New JEFF LOOMIS Audio Interview Available
Guitarist Jeff Loomis of Seattle metallers NEVERMORE was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Jeff Loomis interview begins at around the on...October 25, 2006
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WET ANIMAL: Live Video Posted Online
WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE guitarist Rick Wartell, has uploaded a live clip, recorded at the Metro in Chicago, at YouTube.com. WET ANIMAL is currently recording a three- or four-song EP in support of a November U.S. tour. In other news, Marko Lira has been recruited as...October 25, 2006
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AXL ROSE Was 'Putting Finishing Touches' On 'Chinese Democracy' Before Tour Kick-Off
Charles Runnells of News-Press.com reports that GUNS N' ROSES was supposed to kick off the Southern leg of its "Chinese Democracy" tour Oct. 20 in Jacksonville, but that show got rescheduled for Oct. 31. Then its Nashville stop Sunday was canceled. But those changes weren't because of poor ticket sa...October 25, 2006
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MEGADETH Performs In Sydney: Video Clips, Photos Available
MEGADETH performed on Sunday (October 22) at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, Australia as part of the Gigantour 2006 concert. Watch fan-filmed highlight clips from YouTube. Check out pictures from Getty Images. As previously reported, MEGADETH has tapped British producer Andy Sneap (NEVERMORE, MACHINE H...October 25, 2006
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GLENN HUGHES: London Show Postponed
Due to "unforeseen circumstances," GLENN HUGHES' (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) Classic Rock-sponsored Shepherd's Bush Empire show in London, England on October 29 will now take place in March 2007. Information for the rescheduled date will follow as soon as the available date is confirmed within the...October 24, 2006
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MNEMIC: Photos From Los Angeles Show Posted Online
Denmark's self-professed "fusion future metal" band MNEMIC has posted a number of photos from its October 20 appearance at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California. Check them out at this location. MNEMIC is currently touring North America as part of "The Last Stab" trek, also featuring SOILWORK,...October 24, 2006
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BENEDICTUM Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces European Tour With DORO
San Diego power metal band BENEDICTUM has parted ways with drummer Blackie Sanchez due to musical differences. "We wish Blackie the best of luck in his future endeavors — we had some great times together but over the last few months it became apparent that we were moving in different directions," sa...October 24, 2006
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California's TRAK 13 Signs With KORN Guitarist's Label
California-based hard rock band TRAK 13 is the latest signing to KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer's record label Emotional Syphon Recordings. According to the band's official bio, TRAK 13 is "a passionate modern hard rock band that blends the collaborations of lead vocalist Jeff Zazueta, guitari...October 24, 2006
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TROUBLE To Hit The Road, Film New Live DVD
Chicago doom metal legends TROUBLE have issued the following update: "After many unpredictable setbacks, we now have release dates for most of the TROUBLE catalog. 'Psalm 9' and 'The Skull' will be released worldwide on October 24, 2006, with added footage from those eras. The new CD, 'Simple Mind C...October 23, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR: AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST Covers Posted Online
ANNIHILATOR's live cover of AC/DC's "Live Wire" (recorded in San Antonio, Texas In 1990) and the 1993 cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Hell Bent for Leather" have been posted online on the group's official MySpace page. ANNIHILATOR recently released a retrospective double-disc DVD set, entitled "Ten Years i...October 23, 2006
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ABORTED Announces Lineup Changes, New Album Details
Belgian death metallers ABORTED have confirmed rumors that they have parted ways with drummer Gilles Delecroix and bass player Olivia Scemama (ex-NO RETURN, BALROG). Commented the group: "Being in a band like ABORTED at this point takes a lot of investment and commitment. Right now we are not making...October 23, 2006
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Joins ROKTOPUSS
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has joined ROKTOPUSS, the new band featuring Lorraine Lewis (ex-FEMME FATALE, vocals),Roxy Petrucci (ex-VIXEN, drums) and E.J. Curse (NO DUH, bass),Lorraine Lewis' and Roxy Petrucci's paths barely crossed in the '80s while Petrucci and VIXEN were touring with r...October 23, 2006
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MEGADETH To Help Launch 'Gears Of War' XBOX Game With Private Mini-Concert
MEGADETH is set to play a "Gears of War - Match Made In Hell" event on Halloween, which will celebrate the much anticipated Xbox 360 game. "Gears of War" and Xbox were both sponsors of the Gigantour this year, and MEGADETH has written a song entitled "Gears of War", which is slated to appear on ...October 21, 2006
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PAUL GILBERT To Appear On VH1's 'Hottest Pets'
On Monday, October 23, guitarist Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR. BIG) will be appearing on the new VH1 show called "Hottest Pets". "I can't get on TV by playing guitar, but I can get on playing with my alligator lizard," jokes Gilbert. For more information on the program, click here. Paul Gilbert rece...October 20, 2006
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OBSESSION: Photos From CD-Release Party Posted Online
Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION played a CD-release party for their new album, "Carnival of Lies", on October 13 at Daniel's Street in Milford, Connecticut. Check out photos at TheObsesssion.net, MetalFury.com. OBSESSION released its long-awaited follow-up to 1987's "Methods of Madn...October 19, 2006