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ERIK NORLANDER To Release DVD Of Russian Concert
Master keyboardist and prolific composer Erik Norlander has announced the July 26, 2006 release of his first DVD documenting his landmark concert in St. Petersburg, Russia. "Erik Norlander and Friends - Live in St. Petersburg" contains 90 minutes of concert material from this spectacular event plus...June 17, 2006
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NAPALM DEATH: New Album To feature Guest Appearance By THE GATHERING Singer
NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "As you may have heard, we are back in Wales at Foel recording the next NAPALM album (this place is fast becoming our favourite place to record!). Really, this thing is sounding absolutely...June 1, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman: 'The Emphasis Has Always Been On The Music'
Chris Strauss of People magazine recently conducted a short interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. An excerpt follows: People: A recent Entertainment Weekly feature shows a picture of you guys from 1984 in matching Union Jack tank tops and short shorts. Do you look back at photos like that...June 1, 2006
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VINNIE PAUL Doesn't Rule Out REBEL MEETS REBEL Tour
Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul recently spoke to MTV.com about the upcoming debut album from REBEL MEETS REBEL — a collection of a dozen tracks of countrified metal featuring controversial country singer David Allan Coe and the guitar prowess of Paul's late brother, "Dimebag" Darrell...April 3, 2006
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GODSMACK Team Up With COUNT'S KUSTOMS For 'Speak' Video
GODSMACK have teamed up with Las Vegas-based Count's Kustoms for the music video for their new single, "Speak" (audio: Windows Media, Real Media). For the clip's visual landscape, the band and their production crew chose Count's Kustoms to "drive" their scorching new single as cameras rolled on Marc...March 19, 2006
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TANK To Appear On U.K.'s DELTA FM RADIO This Saturday
According to a posting on the TANK This Means War web site, TANK will be appearing on Britain's Delta FM Radio this Saturday (March 18) on the "Rock Show" program between 10:00 p.m. and midnight U.K. time. More information is available at www.deltaradio.co.uk. As previously reported, Maniacal Record...March 16, 2006
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CIRCUS DIABLO: Debut Album Ready For Mastering
Former THE CULT touring bassist and current CAMP FREDDY guitarist Billy Morrison has posted the following update on CIRCUS DIABLO, his new project also featuring former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick and THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, with help from VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum: "Done. F...February 28, 2006
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TANK: 'War Of Attrition' Live Album Reissue To Include Demos, Radio-Session Recordings
According to a posting on the TANK This Means War web site, Maniacal Records will be releasing TANK's "War of Attrition" 1981 live album in double LP and expanded-edition CD format, featuring demos, radio sessions and bonus live tracks not on the original CD. The set, which is being made available i...February 26, 2006
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Former HIRAX Guitarist Releases Instrumental Album
Former HIRAX and current WEAPON 13 guitarist Bob Savage has released an instrumental album, entitled "Retrofitted". Teaming with drummer/percussionist Mike Denhertog and keyboard player Anton Putchansky, California-based Savage delves into bits of metal and arena rock with a highly overdriven lead s...February 23, 2006
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Darkness Foretold
Sometimes critics (myself included) get so wrapped up in picking the perfect words in a desperate attempt to accurately convey the feeling of a metal album that the important stuff goes gets shoved aside. Sometimes you've just got to cast that tattered and coffee-stained Thesaurus aside and keep it...February 6, 2006
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TED NUGENT Endorses BOUCHARD In Michigan Senate Race
The Associated Press is reporting that Ted Nugent has endorsed Oakland County, Michigan Sheriff Mike Bouchard for U.S. Senate. Nugent's choice was announced Thursday by the Bouchard campaign. Bouchard is one of three Republican candidates seeking to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow in the N...January 27, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Comments On Release Of Early Recordings
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has commented on the upcoming release of S.A. ADAMS' "Unearthed: The Mike Portnoy Sessions, Volume 2", a collection of recordings made by S.A. Adams and then-18-year-old Portnoy between December 28, 1985 and January 11, 1986 at Mike's Long Beach apartment. The CD w...January 19, 2006
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: Early Recordings Unearthed!
It's no secret that before DREAM THEATER there was MAJESTY. But before MAJESTY, drummer Mike Portnoy (mis)spent some time of his youth recording with S.A. ADAMS. The then-18-year-old Portnoy did quite a few day and evening sessions with ADAMS working on what became the foundation of Adams' body of w...January 17, 2006
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The Art of War EP
The hardest working men in death metal haven't stopped recording and touring to take a break in at least ten years, yet somehow VADER's output never dips in quality. Not every song may be an instantly-memorable classic, but none of their prodigious body of work is anything less than satisfying. Blis...January 16, 2006
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Maleficus
In a world where straight-up death metal seems to be on a race to blast-beating oblivion, it takes dedication to stick doggedly with a rhythmic, midtempo, song-oriented style. Perhaps this is why, despite ten years of persistence in the underground and props from fellow metal travelers, this America...January 16, 2006