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CRIMINAL Frontman Issues Post-Chilean Tour Update

Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL completed a short tour of Chile last month in support of their upcoming album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27 via Massacre Records. Commented CRIMINAL guitarist/singer Anton Reisenegger: "[The tour] started off with our appearance at the Cum...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist Schedules WONDERCON Signing Sessions

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson has scheduled the following signing sessions at the WonderCon comics and popular arts convention at Moscone Center South (747 Howard Street) in San Francisco, California: Feb. 27 – 12:00 p.m. Feb. 28 – 12:00 p.m. Mar. 01 – 12:00 p.m. More than 29...

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KISS To Play Venezuela For First Time

According to KissOnline.com, KISS will perform in Venezuela for the first time ever on April 17 at La Riconda Hippodrome in Caracas. Confirmed KISS shows: Apr. 05 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - River Plate Stadium Apr. 07 - Sao Paolo, Brazil - Arena Anhembi Apr. 08 - Rio, Brazil – Apotease Jul. 18 - Ha...

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MEGADETH Drummer Is Ready To Hit The Road

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007...

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Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JIMMY DEGRASSO Interviewed; Video Available

Former MEGADETH and current F5 members Jimmy DeGrasso (drums) and David Ellefson (bass) were interviewed by the Drum Channel on January 16, 2009 at the Sabian Live! concert at the main Park Plaza Ballroom in The Sheraton Hotel in Anaheim, California. Drum Channel streamed the show live and gave thei...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Appears On Japan's 'J-Melo Awards'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman made an appearance last week on the NHK World broadcast of the 2008 "J-Melo Awards". "J-Melo Awards" recognize and celebrate Japanese artists based entirely on requests from fans all over the world. Rebroadcast dates and times vary depending on what country y...

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MERCENARY: 'The Endless Fall' Video Available

"The Endless Fall", the new video from Danish metallers MERCENARY, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's latest album, "Architect of Lies", which was released last year through Century Media Records. Featuring artwork by Niklas Sundin (ARCH ENEMY, DARK TRANQUILLITY),"Architect of Lies"...

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STATIC-X: New Audio Interview With WAYNE STATIC Available

ABORT Magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Wayne Static of the Los Angeles-based metal quartet STATIC-X. Listen to the seven-and-a-half-minute chat at this location. The cover artwork for "Cult of Static", the new album from STATIC-X, can be viewed below. "Cult of Static"...

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HAIL! Featuring TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, ANDREAS KISSER, DAVID ELLEFSON: Press Conference Video

HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — took part in a press conference on Janua...

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TESTAMENT To Take Part In Signing Sessions On Upcoming Tour

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT will play a handful of headlining shows during their upcoming Priest Feast European tour with JUDAS PRIEST and MEGADETH. The band will also take part in signing sessions at select gigs on the trek. According to posting on TESTAMENT's MySpace page, f...

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MEGADETH Bassist Says New Album Has 'Old-School Kind Of Thrash-y Vibe'

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007...

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KISS: 10,000 Buenos Aires Tickets Sold The First Day

According to the Argentine edition of Rolling Stone magazine, more than 10,000 tickets were sold for KISS' April 5 concert in Buenos Aires within the first 24 hours of public on-sale. KISS will close the Quilmes Rock Festival at River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires and perform for the first time in A...

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Spain's AGGRESSION Reveals Debut Album Title, Cover Artwork

Spanish thrash metal band AGGRESSION has set "MoshPirit" as the title of its debut album, due later in the year via Xtreem Music. The LP will include nine tracks, five of which will be re-recorded versions of songs that appeared on the band's "Thrashing Your Brain" mini-CD. "MoshPirit" will be recor...

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KISS To Play Peru For First Time In April

According to Diario Correo and Terra Perú, KISS will play Lima, Peru for the first time ever on April 14. The band's appearance in the country was confirmed by Alberto Menacho, CEO of ArtEs Productions, the concert promotion agency which previously brought MEGADETH and JOE SATRIANI to Peru. 45,000 K...

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CRIMINAL: Another New Song Posted Online

"Crime and Punishment", a brand new track from Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27 via Massacre Records. The CD's cover artwork, which was created b...