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OPETH Members To Perform With JON LORD

Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will perform at the Nidarosdomen cathedral in Norway along with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Torodd Wigum, on Sunday evening, May 23. Lord will be joined by Martin Axenrot and Martin Mendez of OPETH, with Steve Balsamo, who played and sang the role...

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OBSCURA To Be Joined By Bassist STEVE DIGIORGIO For Japanese Dates

German technical death metallers OBSCURA will be joined by legendary bassist Steve DiGiorgio (SADUS, DEATH, CONTROL DENIED, TESTAMENT) for their upcoming Japanese tour as regular bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling fulfills touring commitments with PESTILENCE. OBSCURA will be touring Japan as part of Ext...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND, Members Of OPETH, TESTAMENT Pay Tribute To DIO On Australia's 'The Racket'

Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR),Mikael Åkerfeldt (OPETH) and Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) were interviewed by Andrew Haug about the influence and legacy of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio during tonight's (Tuesday...

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STEVE VAI: DIO 'Was A Shining Light Of Rock/Metal Authenticity'

Guitarist Steve Vai has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Dio was a shining light of rock/metal authenticity. He was a completely dedicated artist with massive talent. It's likely t...

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MICHAEL MONROE, GINGER Interviewed On 'Red Eye'; Video Available

Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe and THE WILDHEARTS mainman Ginger — who plays guitar in Monroe's new solo band — were interviewed on last night's (May 13) edition of Fox News' "Red Eye" show with host Greg Gutfeld. You can now watch their appearance below. "Red Eye" is a late-night/early-mo...

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IMMOLATION To Tour North America With VADER, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE

New York death metal veterans IMMOLATION will embark on a North American headlining tour this fall. Joining them on the trek will be VADER, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE and PATHOLOGY. "We are very excited to announce this upcoming tour here in the States," commented the band. "It will be our...

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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED To Hit The Road In July

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED — the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) — is hitting the road. Fans will finally have the chance to watch Christy and vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED...

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LILLIAN AXE Guitarist Talks About Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame Induction, Forthcoming Album

LILLIAN AXE's Derrick LeFevre (vocals),Steve Blaze (guitar),Sam Poitevent (guitar),Eric Morris (bass) and Ken Koudelka (drums) will be inducted as the first hard rock band in the Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame. LILLIAN AXE will forever be remembered alongside such greats as Fats Domino, Buddy Guy,...

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CONTRIVE: 'The Internal Dialogue' Release Date Announced

"The Internal Dialogue", the second album from the Melbourne, Australia trio CONTRIVE, will be released on July 2. The first pressing will be a special hand-numbered embossed digipack limited to 500 copies only. The CD will be made available in stores Australia wide via MGM Distribution or order thr...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Drummer Talks Reunion, Upcoming Studio Album

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS drummer Eric Kretz recently spoke to Steve Forstneger of the Illinois Entertainer about the band's decision to reunite in 2008 after a six-year layoff. According to Kretz, he welcomed the time apart. "That's when I started building my recording studio," he says. "Pretty much righ...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN To Appear At 'Joey Ramone Birthday Bash' In NYC

Celebrating what would have been the 59th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash will take place Wednesday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced this year's lineup and a sellout Bash...

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DYING FETUS: Video Interview Posted Online

Mexico's Search & Destroy conducted an interview with Maryland-based extreme metallers DYING FETUS when the band performed at the Eyescream Metal Fest II on March 6, 2010 at Circo Volador in Mexico City, Mexico. Watch the chat below. DYING FETUS has just kicked off a month-long U.S. headlining t...

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LIVING LOUD To Finish Writing Material For Long-Awaited Second Album

LIVING LOUD , which features legendary bassist Bob Daisley — of OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW fame — alongside Australian superstar Jimmy Barnes, the DEEP PURPLE duo of guitarist Steve Morse and keyboard player Don Airey plus URIAH HEEP drummer Lee Kerslake, is pla...

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LAAZ ROCKIT To Support EXODUS In Chico

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers LAAZ ROCKIT will be direct support for EXODUS on Thursday, June 10 at The Senator Theater in Chico, California. States EXODUS guitarist/songwriter Gary Holt: "I am more than stoked to announce our long time good friends and Bay Area legends LAAZ ROCKIT wi...

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DRAGONLAND: New Album Trailer Released

A one-minute trailer for the forthcoming fifth album from Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND can be viewed below. The one-minute clip was created by Steve Nix and features the band's new song "The Shadow Of The Mithril Mountains". DRAGONLAND's new CD, which is due later in the year, will see the gro...