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ANVIL, OVERKILL Members Pay Tribute To JEFFREY (JETHRO) 'IRONFIST' HIRSCH
Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL and Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of OVERKILL have commented on the passing of Jeffrey (Jethro) "Ironfist" Hirsch, a member of the legendary "Old Bridge Militia," who died January 19 after surviving a devastating fire on December 29 that completely...January 23, 2009
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BLACK TIDE: 'Shout' Video Available
"Shout", the new video from Miami, Florida-based metallers BLACK TIDE, is available for viewing at ARTISTdirect. The clip was shot in early October with directors Jason Bergh and David Katzenberg. The band says, "It was a kick-ass day and everyone that came out fuckin' rocked!" BLACK TIDE sold 11,40...January 23, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, SYMPHONY X, HALFORD Members To Perform At 'Long Live Rock'
On January 30 and 31, Dexter's Entertainment Complex in Riverdale, New Jersey will present "Long Live Rock", a two-night musical spectacular boasting an all-star team-up of tri-state talent. A great way to kick off the Superbowl weekend, "Long Live Rock" will feature performances and appearances by...January 23, 2009
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RIOT: Rare Demo Tracks Posted Online
RIOT mainman/guitarist Mark Reale has issued the following update: "As you may have heard by now, RIOT is gearing up for the '20th Anniversary Thundersteel Reunion'. It's been almost two decades since I last played with Tony Moore, Don Van Stavern, Bobby Jarzombek, and Mike Flyntz and we are really...January 23, 2009
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LEVERAGE Signs With SPINEFARM RECORDS
Finnish melodic metal band LEVERAGE has inked a deal with Spinefarm Records. Commented LEVERAGE guitarist and main songwriter Tuomas Heikkinen: "Actually, this is LEVERAGE's first real artist deal with a record company. Before, we've had distribution and licensing agreements. Personally, I have no c...January 23, 2009
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BLACK COMEDY: New Bassist Announced
Norwegian modern metallers BLACK COMEDY have announced the addition of bassist Marius Haraldsen to the group's ranks. According to the band, "[Marius] is a very musical and talented guy who is sure to bring some exciting elements to BLACK COMEDY's music. He is also one of the singers in SERENITY TRA...January 22, 2009
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AMON AMARTH: Video Interview With JOHAN HEGG Available
Metal TV channel Rockalarm! conducted an interview with vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH in November 2008 in Berlin, Germany during the band's "The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" tour with SLAYER, TRIVIUM and MASTODON. Watch the eight-minute chat below. AMON AMARTH will hav...January 22, 2009
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ALL THAT REMAINS, LAMB OF GOD To Headline NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will enter its second decade this April with an eclectic mixture of bands from the metal and hardcore genres. Returning to the Palladium in Worcester, Mass., the event will take place on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, with a an extra special pre-...January 22, 2009
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IN THIS MOMENT Singer To Appear In PLAYBOY Magazine
Vocalist Maria Brink of the Southern California-based female-fronted band IN THIS MOMENT will be featured — fully clothed — in the March 2009 "rock" issue of Playboy magazine, the group's manager, Rob "Blasko" Nicholson of Mercenary Management, revealed to Possum of Altitude TV. The issue is expecte...January 22, 2009
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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT on Saturday, January 17 at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Wat...January 21, 2009
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CHICKENFOOT: First Audio Sample Available
The first audio sample from CHICKENFOOT, the new "supergroup" featuring former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, is available for streaming on the splash page of the project's soon-to-be-la...January 21, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, ANDREAS KISSER, DAVID ELLEFSON: First HAIL! Band Photos Available
The first photos of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — can be viewed below....January 21, 2009
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ADLER'S APPETITE: Key Club Video Footage Posted Online
ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, played a one-off show at the Key Club in Hollywood, California on Saturday (January 17). Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "rockiss"). ADLER'S APPETITE will embark on a full U.S....January 20, 2009
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'Old Bridge Militia' Member Passes Away After Surviving Fire
Jethro Hirsch, a member of the legendary "Old Bridge Militia," passed away Monday afternoon, January 19, after surviving a devastating fire on December 29 that completely destroyed his apartment and left him in critical condition. According to reports, he had fallen asleep with a lit cigarette, and...January 20, 2009
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GOD FORBID Guitarist Comments On Upcoming Tour With LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING
New Jersey titans GOD FORBID are preparing to hit the road with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, CHILDREN OF BODOM and MUNICIPAL WASTE as part of the No Fear Energy Music Tour. The trek commences in Phoenix, Arizona on April 2 and covers 35 markets through the U.S. and Canada, ending in Myrtle ...January 20, 2009
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