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RIOT: 'Immortal Soul' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Legendary U.S. metal band RIOT has revealed the cover artwork and track listing for its new album, "Immortal Soul", which will be released on October 21 in Japan via Marquee/Avalon; October 26 in Scandinavia; October 28 in Germany; Austria and Switzerland; October 31 in the rest of Europe; and Novem...September 4, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: Writing Without PORTNOY 'Gave Us More Freedom To Do What We Wanted'
Phil Ashcroft of Rocktopia recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how DREAM THEATER's songwriting approach has changed following founding drummer Mike Portnoy's departure from the b...September 4, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER Guitarist Interviewed On 'The Jibbies & Loond Show' (Audio)
On August 30, "The Jibbies & Loond Show" (web site) conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Kendrick of California metallers DEVILDRIVER. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Guitarist Mike Spreitzer was forced to sit out DEVILDRIVER's recent South American tour after...September 4, 2011
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TEMPLE OF THE DOG Reunion At PEARL JAM's 20th-Anniversary Concert (Video)
SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell joined PEARL JAM on stage Saturday (September 3) at Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theater for a four-song TEMPLE OF THE DOG mini-set at the kickoff of the two-day festival celebrating PEARL JAM's 20th anniversary. Cornell appeared during the second encore for a set that...September 4, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Las Vegas, Tulsa Shows Canceled
ADRENALINE MOB the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward has released the following statement: "We regret to announce that our...September 3, 2011
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PORTNOY: It Has Been A Tough Year For Me Watching DREAM THEATER Fans Turning Their Backs On Me
Metal Kaoz recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Kaoz: Do you have in mind a release date for the [debut ADRENALINE MOB] album or even a record deal? Portnoy: We are actuall...September 3, 2011
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AXEL RUDI PELL's Piano Version Of DIO's 'Holy Diver'; Audio Available
SPV/Steamhammer has set a September 27 release date (one day earlier internationally) for "The Ballads IV", the new compilation from German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL. In addition to all of the group's ballads since the release of "The Ballads III" (which came out in 2004),the disc includes three new...September 2, 2011
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MINISTRY Announces U.S. Tour Dates
The reactivated MINISTRY has scheduled the following U.S. tour dates for June 2012: June 17 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre June 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia June 23 - New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater June 28 - Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre June 29 - Chicago, IL @ ...September 2, 2011
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist: 'Since THE REV's Passing, We've Had To Grow Up Quite A Bit'
Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: I want to start the interview by asking you how has the dynamic changed within AVENGED SEVENFOLD having added new r...September 1, 2011
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: Footage Of 'Ghost' Rehearsals For Upcoming DVD Shoot
Video footage of Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend rehearsing for his upcoming special shows in U.K. can be seen below. The song featured in the video is "Radial Highway", which was previously released as a "Ghost" B-side and will apparently appear on Townsend's upcoming "Ghost 2" release. C...September 1, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Members Talk About 'The Spirit Carries On' Documentary (Video)
When DREAM THEATER's new studio album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", is released on September 13 via Roadrunner Records, the deluxe edition will include a documentary, "The Spirit Carries On", exploring the process by which new drummer Mike Mangini was chosen to replace Mike Portnoy. In the clip belo...September 1, 2011
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HENRY ROLLINS Says He Was 'In A State Of Shock' After Learning Of West Memphis Three's Release
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins says that he was "in a state of shock" after he found out the about the outcome of the "West Memphis Three" case, in which three men were released from prison after serving 18 years for murder. The "West Memphis Three" were freed on August 19 after 18 years behind ...September 1, 2011
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NEIL TURBIN's DEATHRIDERS Unveil New Lineup At Hollywood Concert (Video)
DEATHRIDERS, the fast and furious metal band from Los Angeles featuring original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin, unveiled its new lineup on August 23 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Also appearing on the bill were EVIL DEAD, HIRAX and WITCH HAVEN. Fan-filmed video footage of DEATH...September 1, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: 'We Have A Lot Of Exciting Times Ahead'
Joe Bosso of Music Radar recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Music Radar: Let's talk about [the new DREAM THEATER album] "A Dramatic Turn Of Events". Without belaboring the exit of [former d...August 31, 2011
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STAIND: 'Not Again' Video Released
"Not Again", the new video from Massachusetts rockers STAIND, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Paul R. Brown, who has previously worked with STONE SOUR, SLIPKNOT, MTLEY CRE, KORN, GODSMACK and AVENGED SEVENFOLD, among others. "Not Again" is the first single from STAIND's self-titled seven...August 31, 2011
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