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SLIPKNOT To Resume Touring In October, Says Bassist

SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of the band's U.S. tour. The Iowa-based nine-piece scrapped 11 concerts that were scheduled to take place between August 22 and September 5 due to a "severe medical emergency" suffered by drummer Joey Jordison. "Dear maggot...

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DRAGONFORCE: Fourth 'Ultra Beatdown' Tour Webisode Available

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE have posted the fourth in a series of webisodes (see below) featuring never-before-seen footage from the band's last year on the road. DRAGONFORCE's massive final leg of the "Ultra Beatdown" tour kicks off in September in the USA with special guests SONATA AR...

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AUGURY: More Canadian Tour Dates Announced

Montreal progressive death metal quartet AUGURY has confirmed a number of new tour dates in Canada in support of its first new album in five years, "Fragmentary Evidence". The CD was released internationally on Nuclear Blast and has been licensed for release at home in Canada through Goodfellow/Soni...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Claims RAINBOW Legend Tried To Prevent Son From Using 'BLACKMORE' Name

Joe Lynn Turner has spoken to Classic Rock magazine about Ritchie Blackmore's reaction to OVER THE RAINBOW, the band featuring Turner (vocals),Jürgen "J.R." Blackmore (guitar),Greg Smith (bass),Paul Morris (keyboards) and Bobby Rondinelli (drums). "At first Ritchie was fine about it all," he said...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: LARS ULRICH 'Can't Keep Me Out' Of The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In the September 2009 issue of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine (see cover below),MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine explains the reasons behind his decision to turn down METALLICA's invitation to attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Mustaine, who was a member of METALLICA for less t...

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WARDRUNA Taps STONEGARD Drummer For Upcoming Festival Appearances

WARDRUNA — the folk project featuring former GORGOROTH drummer Einar "Kvitrafn" Selvik (who has also played with SIGFADER, JOTUNSPOR and DEAD TO THIS WORLD) and ex-GOD SEED/GORGOROTH frontman Gaahl (real name: Kristian Espedal) — has scheduled the following dates: Sep. 05 - Rock for Roots Festival -...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT: Quality Footage From PARANOID OPEN AIR Festival Available

Quality fan-filmed video footage of New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT performing at this year's Paranoid Open Air festival — which was held August 13-15, 2009 at Autopoligon Ljubecna, near Celje, Slovenia — can be viewed below (courtesy of "gokizoki"). AGNOSTIC FRONT's latest album, "Warriors...

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MR. BIG: 'Budokan - Reunion Tour 2009' DVD Preview Available

The reunited original lineup of MR. BIG will release "Budokan - Reunion Tour 2009" in Japan on CD/DVD and Blu-ray on September 9. The set features footage of the band's June 20, 2009 performance at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. A four-and-a-half-minute snippet of the "Budokan" DVD can be viewed below. Fo...

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SLAYER's LOMBARDO: 'We Feel Very Much On Top Of Our Game, We Feel Almost Unstoppable'

Dr. Abner Mality of Wormwood Chronicles recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Wormwood Chronicles: Even in the late '80s, did you think that you'd still be going so strong in 2009? Lombardo: No way, that was never a thought. I w...

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MACHINES OF GRACE Schedules First-Ever Live Shows

MACHINES OF GRACE — the new band featuring vocalist Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE, MACHINES OF GRACE),drummer Jeff Plate (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE, METAL CHURCH),guitarist Matt Leff (guitar) and bassist Chris Rapoza (bass) — has scheduled its first-ever live performances, start...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY On HENDRIX, Drugs, Rehab And Living In Los Angeles

Kerrang! Radio recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Kerrang! Radio: Why did you become Jimi's [Hendrix] roadie? Lemmy: I went down there and the only person I knew in London was Neville. He used to be a roadie for TH...

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THREAT SIGNAL: 'Through My Eyes' Video Released

"Through My Eyes", the new video from Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's sophomore album, "Vigilance", which is scheduled for release on September 8 in North America and September 11 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was produced by vocalis...

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SLASH Jams With ZZ TOP In Hollywood; Video Footage, Photos Available

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and John Mayer joined ZZ TOP on stage on Friday, August 21 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California to perform the songs "LaGrange" and "Tush". Commented Slash: "That was a gas [Friday] night. Billy [Gibbons] was phenomenal and John Mayer i...

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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Talks About 30th Anniversary Of 'British Steel'

Direct Metal Music recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Direct Metal Music: What was the recording process like for [1980's "British Steel" album]? Ian Hill: The writing process back then, was basically Ken [Downing, guitar] a...

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SYBREED: 'The Pulse Of Awakening' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Swiss metallers SYBREED will release their third album, "The Pulse of Awakening", this fall via Listenable Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by Rhys Fulber (FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, FEAR FACTORY, PARADISE LOST),and it is said to sound "immense." The vocals and the drums for the follow-up to 2007's...