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CHICKENFOOT's 'III' Projected To Sell 50K-60K First Week
CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", is likely to sell between 50,000 and 60,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record arrived in stores on Sep...September 28, 2011
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Former LIMP BIZKIT Guitarist Resurfaces In EVOLVER
EVOLVER, the Baltimore, Maryland-based band fronted by former LIMP BIZKIT/SNOT guitarist Mike Smith, is recording songs for its first full-length album at Deep End Studio in the group's hometown. EVOLVER, which will support industrial heavyweights FILTER next month, has described its music as "heavy...September 28, 2011
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THANATOSCHIZO Calls It Quits
Portuguese avant-garde maniacs THANATOSCHIZO have decided to disband due to artistic differences . Commented the band in a statement: "Fourteen years of commitment, a lot of work and dedication prove that we were able to keep at bay the geographical handicap and that people believed we werent a mere...September 28, 2011
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MASTODON Interviewed On 'Rockline' (Audio)
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were interviewed on this past Monday night's (September 26) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. You can now listen to the program at RocklineRadio.com. MASTODON's new album, "The Hunter", will be made available on No...September 28, 2011
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Next SMASHING PUMPKINS Album Could Be Their Last
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman and sole original member Billy Corgan told Billboard this week that he put too much confidence in releasing his band's music directly through the Internet, which has led him to return to a traditional album format with "Oceania", the group'...September 28, 2011
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DREAM THEATER's PETRUCCI, MYUNG Talk Drummer Switch In New Interview
Joe Charupakorn of PremierGuitar.com recently conducted an interview with John Petrucci (guitar) and John Myung (bass) of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PremierGuitar.com: First, let's discuss the question on everyone's minds: Were there sign...September 28, 2011
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SPINESHANK Seeking New Label Home
The reactivated original lineup of SPINESHANK featuring Jonny Santos (vocals),Tommy Decker (drums),Mike Sarkisyan (guitar) and Rob Garcia (bass) will release its fourth album, "Anger Denial Acceptance", next year through an as-yet-undetermined record label. Produced by Sarkisyan and Decker and mix...September 27, 2011
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MASTODON Drummer Interviewed On KISW 99.9 FM (Audio)
Jolene of the Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. MASTODON's new album, "The Hunter", will be made available on November 15 as: * limited-edition...September 27, 2011
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MASTODON's 'The Hunter' To Be Released On Limited-Edition Vinyl
"The Hunter", the new album from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, will be made available on November 15 as: * limited-edition vinyl: 1 LP, 140-gram, black vinyl * limited-edition deluxe vinyl: 2 LP, 45rpm, 180-gram, color vinyl "The Hunter" will be made available in several configurations tha...September 26, 2011
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RINGWORM: U.S. Tour Canceled
Due to circumstances beyond their control, Cleveland, Ohio hardcore heavyweights RINGWORM have been forced to cancel their previously announced U.S. tour. The trek, which was slated to kick off on October 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was supposed to feature support from Long Beach's THE GREENERY (P...September 26, 2011
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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED Films 'Zerospan' Video
CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED the project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) last weekend filmed a video for the song "Zerospan". Christy states, "Metal fans AND horror fans are going to be so psyched to see this video! We're g...September 26, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT: Entire 'III' Album Available For Streaming
CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Due on September 27 via eOne Music in North America, "Chickenfoot III" was produced by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, METALLICA) and is the much-anticipated follow-up album to the successful eponymous deb...September 26, 2011
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MIKAEL KERFELDT, STEVEN WILSON Complete Work On STORM CORROSION Debut
STORM CORROSION, the much-anticipated collaboration project between OPETH's Mikael kerfeldt and PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson, has completed work on its self-titled debut album for an April 2012 release through an as-yet-undicslosed record label. In a fall 2010 interview with the U.K. branch of Roa...September 26, 2011
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COAL CHAMBER To Reform For Australia's SOUNDWAVE Festival
COAL CHAMBER, the '90s alt-metal band fronted by current DEVILDRIVER singer Dez Fafara, will reform for next year's Soundwave festival in Australia. Commented Dez: "COAL CHAMBER is playing Soundwave Down Under! These reunion shows are for the fans that want to see us again as well as all the people...September 26, 2011
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STONE SOUR: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire ROCK IN RIO Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of STONE SOUR's entire September 24 performance at the Rock In Rio festival in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil can be seen below. Former DREAM THEATER and AVENGED SEVENFOLD touring drummer Mike Portnoy sat behind the kit for the concert so that STONE SOUR's regular drummer...September 25, 2011