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SNOWY SHAW 'Is Alive!'
Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw has set "Snowy Shaw Is Alive!" as the title of his new live album, due just a few days before Christmas via iTunes. A "super-deluxe, limited-edition" double vinyl version of the record will be made available in early 2012. "Snowy Shaw Is Alive!" was recorde...December 18, 2011
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STAIND: New Video Interview With MIKE MUSHOK
In The Now magazine conducted an interview with guitarist Mike Mushok of Massachusetts rockers STAIND. You can now watch the chat below. In a recent interview with NY Rock Music Examiner, Mushok stated about STAIND's split with longtime drummer Jon Wysocki, "Well, losing Jon wasn't an easy decision...December 18, 2011
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Immortal Soul
This is not the new and improved RIOT. It's the old and, well, you-be-the-judge RIOT of torchbearer Mark Reale (guitar),Tony Moore (vocals),Don Van Stavern (bass),and Bobby Jarzombek (drums). In other words, "Immortal Soul" features the lineup that performed on 1988's "Thundersteel" and 1990's "T...December 17, 2011
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STEPHEN PEARCY Releases 'Unplugged' Versions Of RATT Classics
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has released "Alive & Unplugged", a collection of the band's hits recorded "live and unplugged," via his Top Fuel Records. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Lovin You's A Dirty Job 02. Back For More 03. Mother Blues 04. Way Cool Jr. 05. You Think You'...December 17, 2011
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MIKE MANGINI On Joining DREAM THEATER: 'This Opportunity Was Clearly Meant To Be'
Ed Masley of The Arizona Republic recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Arizona Republic: I was reading that a lot of drum parts on [the new DREAM THEATER] album ["A Dramatic Turn Of E...December 16, 2011
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MASSACRE: Rehearsal Video, Audio Footage Of New Lineup Available
Terry Butler (DEATH, MASSACRE, SIX FEET UNDER, DENIAL FIEND, OBITUARY) and Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo (MANTAS, DEATH, MASSACRE, M INC.) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of MASSACRE's classic "From Beyond" album by embarking on a European tour in January/February 2012. Dubbed "Army Of Darkness"...December 16, 2011
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DISTURBED, ANTHRAX Members Talk About This Year's 'Dimebash' In Video Report
Members of BLACK SABBATH, DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and MACHINE HEAD took part in a massive gathering this past Wednesday night (December 14) at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PAN...December 16, 2011
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Did DREAM THEATER Draw Inspiration From Christian Rock Band? MIKE PORTNOY Seems To Think So
A registered user of the DreamTheaterForums.org web site, which is described as the largest unofficial DREAM THEATER fan community on the Internet, has pointed out alleged similarities between "Feed The Machine", the opening song on "Until We Have Faces", the third full-length studio album from Amer...December 15, 2011
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MINISTRY Founder's Long-Anticipated Country Album Finally Arrives
AFM Records will kick off its 2012 North American release schedule with the CD version of the highly-anticipated debut from BUCK SATAN AND THE 666 SHOOTERS, the psycho-country/metal alter-ego of MINISTRY's infamous founder, Al Jourgensen. In addition to his worldwide notoriety as the Godfather of in...December 15, 2011
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MASSACRE To Play One-Off Show In Tampa Prior To European Tour
Terry Butler (DEATH, MASSACRE, SIX FEET UNDER, DENIAL FIEND, OBITUARY) and Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo (MANTAS, DEATH, MASSACRE, M INC.) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of MASSACRE's classic "From Beyond" album by embarking on a European tour in January/February 2012. Dubbed "Army Of Darkness"...December 15, 2011
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: New Album Details Revealed
Candlelight Records has set a February 28, 2012 North American release date for the self-titled new album from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California, the CD was produced by the band in cooperation with longtime collaborator John Custer. It was mixed b...December 15, 2011
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British Politician Unable To Wear His IRON MAIDEN T-Shirt In House Of Commons
According to BBC News, a British Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) was not able to completely fulfil on his pledge to his Hove constituents to wear his IRON MAIDEN T-shirt in the House of Commons. Mike Weatherley said he had worn it in Westminster Hall, but added: "It's not allowed in the...December 15, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH, DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Pay Tribute To DIMEBAG At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Members of BLACK SABBATH, DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and MACHINE HEAD took part in a massive gathering last night (Wednesday, December 14) at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA...December 15, 2011
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GUNS N' ROSES Frontman Presented With Key To West Valley City
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose was presented with a key to the city about one hour into the band's concert Wednesday night (December 14) at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah. Right before the group launched into its cover version of Paul McCartney's "Live And Let Die", Mayor Mike Winder...December 14, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Added To Tonight's 'Dimebash'
One of the founding fathers of heavy metal, bass player and lyricist for BLACK SABBATH, Geezer Butler, will lend his earth-moving rhythms to this massive gathering to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at this year's Dimebash. Geezer has described Dim...December 14, 2011
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