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GLENN HUGHES Welcomes Back Guitarist J.J. MARSH

Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "I'm on my way to Europe to play a coupla shows in Norway. Wanna welcome back my 'lil brother J.J. Marsh (guitar). He is in great form, I have never seen him so happy and energized. He is a part of...

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TED NUGENT's 'Love Grenade' Due In August

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: A 40th anniversary re-recording of the AMBOY DUKES hit "Journey to the Center of the Mind" is among the highlights of "Love Grenade", TED NUGENT's first set of new material in five years. The 13-song set, co-produced by NIGHT RANGER's Jack Blades, Nugent's partne...

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GWAR Frontman Promises 'Titanic Show Of Death, Blood, And Metal!'

With theatrical rock decidedly back en vogue (just check "Headbanger's Ball" and metal publications for the proof),it's fitting that this year's edition of the Sounds of the Underground tour will feature one of metal's all-time most over-the-top theatrical bands, GWAR. Having already performed as p...

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SPIRALARMS Prepares For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING

SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN, MANMADEGOD) has issued the following update: "So, It's off to Belgium now... "It's been more then a minute since our last update from the SPIRAL. We've been plotting our course for a very cool little gig in Belgium called Graspop [Metal Meeting]. On...

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Former XYZ Frontman Releases New Compilation

XYZ singer Terry Ilous has just released "Here And Gone", a new compilation containing 18 rare tracks from his solo years and with XYZ, featuring current or former members of OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, STING, XYZ, DOKKEN, SCORPIONS, AC/DC, DAVID BOWIE, STEVE MILLER BAND, and many more. Comented I...

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LEAVES' EYES Singers Comment On METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

LEAVES' EYES vocalists Liv Kristine (ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) and Alex Krull (ATROCITY) have commented on their recent appearances at the Viruta Rock festival in Spain and Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in the U.K. Said Liv: "We never thought we would ever play in a bullfight arena; we are all vegeta...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Checks In From Japan

Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) has posted "part one" of his "Thunder In The East Tour Diary" at JacksonGuitars.com. An excerpt follows: "I guess it's safe to say that touring Japan is an experience like no other. Japan is a country that prides itself on punctu...

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SOULDRAINER Comments On Singer's Departure

Östersund, Sweden-based death metallers SOULDRAINER have issued the following statement regarding the recent departure of vocalist Johan Klitkou: "SOULDRAINER wishes Johan the best of luck in his future life. It’s been a long journey but sometimes the road splits and people walk in different directi...

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DAATH Launches YouTube Channel

Atlanta-based extreme metal band DAATH has launched its own YouTube channel featuring a collection of videos and live performances. DAATH will release an exclusive remix of "Dead on the Dance Floor", a track from their debut Roadrunner release, "The Hinderers", via digital EP this summer. Due in Jul...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Confirms Drummer's Departure

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has confirmed that it has parted ways with drummer Chris Pennie. The group is presently utilizing the services of Gil Sharone (STOLEN BABIES) for its current album recording sessions, although it appears unlikely that he will be joining the band on a permanent basis. In an...

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AKERCOCKE: 'Axiom' Video Posted Online

AKERCOCKE's music video for the song "Axiom" can now be found on YouTube. The clip was directed by Erica Herbert of HSI London (NIRVANA, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE). Her surrealist vision is the perfect compliment to AKERCOCKE's brutally beautiful sound. Deemed "a unique and beautiful visual outing" by fro...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Should Be Dead A Thousand Times'

Eddie Rowley of Ireland's Sunday World recently conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the December 2003 crash that almost ended his career...and his life: "When I had my motorcycle accident, believe it or not, I went on this incredible journey in my head...

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WINDS: New Album Release Date Announced

The End Records has set a September 4 release date of for the new album from Norway's WINDS, entitled "Prominence and Demise". The classical/progressive band — consisting of Lars E. Si, Carl August Tidemann, Jan Axel von Blomberg and Andy Winter — is excited with the upcoming release of "Prominence...

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TURISAS Announces U.K. Headlining Tour

Finnish folk metallers TURISAS have announced a U.K. headlining tour in support of their new album, "The Varangian Way". Commented TURISAS leader Warlord Nygard: "It's been well over a year since the last TURISAS headlining show in the U.K. It seems we have only been over for short one-off support a...

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JOURNEY Keyboardist Explains JEFF SCOTT SOTO Dismissal

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently spoke to Showbuzz about the dismissal of singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN). "We wish Jeff the best of luck," Jonathan Cain said. "We just wanted to move in a different direction sonically. We're interested in our legacy right now. We want...