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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Loves His New Music Man JP13 Signature Guitar
According to imNJS, Ernie Ball's Music Man branch of quality USA-made guitars and basses has taken the world by storm, and they wouldn’t have been able to do it without successful artists like John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. Rolling into 2013, Music Man has yet again teamed...January 24, 2013
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LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH: 'Baphometic Chaosium' Video Released
"Baphometic Chaosium", the first-ever music video from Los Angeles underground black metallers LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH, can be seen below. The clip was directed by co-founder and lead vocalist Autarch (a.k.a. the metal illustrator Farron Loathing). The project, which also marks Autarch's directori...January 23, 2013
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Video: TESTAMENT Guitarist Performs At 'Geek To Guitar Hero' Book-Launch Event In New York City
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick performed at the official launch party for his book, "Geek To Guitar Hero", this past Thursday, January 17 at Tammany Hall in New York City. Check out video footage of his performance below. "Geek To Guitar Hero" is available on paperback via Amazon. Commented Skoln...January 23, 2013
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AVATAR: 'Smells Like A Freakshow' Video Released
"Smells Like A Freakshow", the new video from Swedish metallers AVATAR, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's fourth full-length album, "Black Waltz", which was released on February 14, 2012 via eOne Music. The CD was produced by Tobias Lindell (EUROPE, MUSTASCH, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR) and i...January 23, 2013
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NIACIN Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS
Prosthetic Records has announced the signing of neo-fusion instrumental power trio NIACIN. The supergroup, which consists of legendary bass guitarist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, STEVE VAI, DAVID LEE ROTH),keyboardist John Novello (CHICK COREA, EDGAR WINTER) and world-renowned drummer Dennis Chambers (S...January 23, 2013
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SHAKRA's 'Powerplay' Tops Swiss Chart
"Powerplay", the new album from Swiss rockers SHAKRA, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 1. The CD also landed on the German Media Control chart at No. 81. Released on January 11 via AFM Records, "Powerplay" is "the most varied SHAKRA album to date," according...January 23, 2013
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JIMMY PAGE Stars In John Varvatos Spring 2013 Campaign
The latest campaign for the John Varvatos brand features music legend Jimmy Page, the guitarist of "the greatest rock and roll band of all time" LED ZEPPELIN, paired with the 28-year-old emerging American music talent Gary Clark Jr. The images and short film were shot in London by Danny Clinch, agai...January 22, 2013
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BRENDON SMALL’S GALAKTIKON To Make Live Debut At WESFEST 8 Benefit Concert
BRENDON SMALL'S GALAKTIKON, the critically acclaimed side-project of Brendon Small — the creative mastermind behind the smash-hit animated [adult swim] TV show "Metalocalypse" and the band DETHKLOK — will become the first metal act to headline an all-star lineup for WesFest 8: A Concert To Benefit T...January 22, 2013
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KVELERTAK: New Single Released In Scandinavia
"Bruane Brenn", the brand new single from acclaimed Norwegian rockers KVELERTAK, was premiered on January 8 on BBC Radio 1's "Rock Show" with Daniel P. Carter and is now available on iTunes and Spotify in Scandinavia. The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "Meir", which will be released in...January 22, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Launches Signature Hot Sauce Line
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has partnered with CaJohns Fiery Foods Co. to launch his own line of gourmet hot sauces. The Bumblefoot signature hot sauce line, which was unveiled on January 15 at the "Spicy Hound Extravaganza" release party at new York City's Times Square, is availab...January 21, 2013
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MEGADETH Fan Pays $11K For DAVE MUSTAINE-Designed Jackson Y2KV Prototype Guitar
A MEGADETH fan shelled out $11,300 via eBay to own an ultra-rare prototype Jackson Y2KV (J6443) guitar that was specifically created for the band's mainman, Dave Mustaine. The winning bidder will also receive a signed certificate of authenticity in return for his or her payment. Jackson Y2KV is a na...January 21, 2013
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: Part One Of New Video Interview
Part one of a new video interview in which Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE talk about their upcoming fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", can be seen below. "Temper Temper" is scheduled for release on February 12. The LP will be available in both standard and deluxe editions on RCA Records....January 21, 2013
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CODE OF SILENCE: 'Sky Is Falling Down' Video Released
"Sky Is Falling Down", the new video from British melodic metallers CODE OF SILENCE — who are fronted by Brazilian vocalist Gus Monsanto (REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, ADAGIO, SYMBOLICA, LORD OF MUSHROOMS) — can be seen below. Filmed in the derelict Lansdowne Parish Church in Glasgow, Scotland, on a freez...January 21, 2013
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DAMNATION ANGELS Sign With MASSACRE RECORDS
British symphonic metallers DAMNATION ANGELS have inked a deal with Massacre Records. The band's debut album, "Bringer Of Light", was mixed and mastered by Scott Atkins at the Grindstone Studio in Ipswich, U.K. and will be released on February 22. The cover artwork was created by Jan Yrlund of Darkg...January 20, 2013
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Video: DAVE GROHL's SOUND CITY PLAYERS Perform At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor, all the other members of the band FOO FIGHTERS, the other surviving members of NIRVANA, plus Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty, Rick Springfield, Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK, drummer Brad Wilk of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and several others performed with Dave Grohl last night (Frid...January 19, 2013
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