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THE ANSWER To Perform At NYC's Union Square Virgin Megastore

THE ANSWER, a four-piece rock band from Northern Ireland now touring as the opening act on AC/DC's Black Ice World Tour, will make an in-store appearance at the Union Square Virgin Megastore in New York City on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. The event is in support of that day's release of the gr...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Release Solo Debut In Early 2009

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young will release his solo debut, "Equilibrium", in early 2009. The CD, which was mixed by Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA, KING'S X, EXTREME, SKID ROW),will feature guest appearances by the following musicians: * Los Angeles vocal phenom Debby Holiday (JOH...

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GOJIRA: Video Interview Available

A six-minute interview with the French progressive metal band GOJIRA can be viewed on NRV-TV (interview conducted in French, with English subtitles). GOJIRA sold around 4,200 copies of the band's new album, "The Way of All Flesh", in the United States in its first week of release to debut at positio...

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ANTHRAX Begins Recording New Album; Studio Footage Available

ANTHRAX has entered a Chicago studio to begin recording its new album, tentatively titled "Worship Music", for a May 2009 release via Nuclear Blast Records (in Europe). The band will record 13 new original songs and at least four covers, including "Brain Of J" (PEARL JAM),"Big Eyes" (CHEAP TRICK),...

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PSYCROPTIC: New Audio Interview Available

Dave Haley (drums) and Joe Haley (guitar) of Tasmanian tech-death masters PSYCROPTIC were interviewed earlier this week 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 fir...

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WHIPLASH: '25 Years Of Thrash' DVD Details Revealed

Reactivated New Jersey metallers WHIPLASH will release a 25th-anniversary DVD in late 2009 entitled "25 Years Of Thrash". According to the group, the disc will feature "true stories that cover the band's history with Roadrunner Records and beyond, 1985-1990, 'Power And Pain', 'Ticket To Mayhem', 'In...

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JASON BECKER's 'Collection' Out Now

Guitarist Jason Becker (DAVID LEE ROTH, CACOPHONY) has just released "Collection" on Shrapnel Records. This pure work of genius contains three new recordings totaling over 20 minutes in length and includes new performances by some of Becker's guitar buddies: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Michael Lee Firk...

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GODSMACK's SHANNON LARKIN: 'Behind The Player' DVD Now Available

Shannon Larkin is the explosive drummer of the band GODSMACK. His distinct approach to drumming and ballistic stage presence have made him a dominant force in arenas and in the studio. In his IMV "Behind the Player" DVD, Larkin offers an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional...

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TRIBULATION: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish "dark death thrashers" TRIBULATION have unveiled the artwork (see below) for their upcoming full-length album, "The Horror". Due in early 2009 via Pulverised Records, the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Into The Jaws Of Hell 02. Crypt Of Thanatophilia 03. Curse Of Resurrecti...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Talks About Turning Down IRON MAIDEN Audition

Cameron Edney of Inside Out webzine recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Inside Out: "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" sounds like mixture of classic DEF LEPPARD as well as the bands most recent work, how did you push...

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L.A. GUNS, BLACK 'N BLUE, LILLIAN AXE, KIX Members Interviewed At ROCK THE BAYOU

TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #65),featuring more interviews with various artists that played the Rock The Bayou music bash, which was held August 29 - September 1 in Houston, Texas. This episode covers the last two days of the festival, and it is split into two separate...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'God Help Us… God Bless America'

W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has released the following message via the band's official web site, W.A.S.P. Nation: "'We the people of the United States.' These are the first seven words of the constitution of the United States of America. As I stood in the reception area of the Pentagon in Washi...

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SAMMY HAGAR Discusses CHICKENFOOT Project

Billboard magazine recently conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar about Sammy's new album, "Cosmic Universal Fashion" (out November 18 via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner),and his CHICKENFOOT project which also features guitarist Joe Satriani, bassist Michael Anthony (formerly...

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FORBIDDEN Guitarist On Upcoming Presidential Election: 'Use Your Illusion Of Freedom Wisely'

Guitarist Craig Locicero of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN has released the following message: "I've been meaning to share my feelings about the upcoming election for weeks now, but articulating them is very difficult for me. And if you live somewhere other then the USA, plea...

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DEF LEPPARD To Leave Label Of 30 Years For Independent Status

DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott has told Australia's The Age that his band will next year join the exodus of established acts leaving big labels, exchanging their home of 30 years, Universal Music, for independent status, a lucrative touring agreement and online sales. "If RADIOHEAD and the EAGLES ca...