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Original CANDIRIA Guitarist Dies

Original CANDIRIA guitarist Chris Puma passed away on September 20, according to a statement released by the band. "The cause is not known to us, as his family did not speak of it," the group says. "He leaves behind two children — 3-year-old Aislinn A'marie and 4-month-old Aidan Todd. "Chris was a g...

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LICK LIBRARY Releases 'Learn To Play JIMI HENDRIX' DVDs

Lick Library, one of the world's biggest suppliers of guitar tuition DVDs, has just released a comprehensive series of Jimi Hendrix guitar tuition DVDs. These are essential for guitar players of all standards. Widely considered as the greatest guitarist in the history of rock music, Jimi Hendrix was...

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HIRAX: New Album Samples Available

Audio samples of three tracks from "El Rostro de la Muerte" ("The Face of Death"),the long-awaited new studio album from California metallers HIRAX, can be streamed using the audio players below. "El Rostro de la Muerte" is scheduled for release on October 6. It is the veteran thrash band's first f...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT Interviewed On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'; Audio Available

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, was interviewed live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25. Candice discussed BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's for...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: 'Addicted' Teaser Available

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) will release "Addicted", the second in a series of albums to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, on November 17 in North America via InsideOut Music. A six-minute audio...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Madrid Photos Posted Online

MetalSymphony.com has uploaded photos of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's September 27, 2009 concert at Sala La Riviera in Madrid, Spain. Also available are pictures of support act KINGS OF MODESTY and ASPERA. Check them out at this location. Tarja's setlist was as follows: 01. Enough 02. My...

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'Why AC/DC Matters' Book Due In October

AC/DC is the second-best-selling popular music act of all time, bested only by THE BEATLES. They've sold 200 million albums worldwide. "Back in Black" is the second best-selling album in the world behind MICHAEL JACKSON's "Thriller" at 49 million copies sold. In 2008, thirty-five years after AC/DC f...

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MOB RULES: New Song Posted Online

German metallers MOB RULES will release a new EP, "Astral Hand", on October 9. The track listing is as follows: 01. Astral Hand 02. Astral Hand (Radio Edit) * 03. Astral Hand (Instrumental) * 04. Man On The Run *# 05. Hold On 2009 (Unplugged Version) * * exclusive bonus tracks which will not appear...

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GLENN HUGHES Added To Tonight's 'Scott Ford Benefit' Concert

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has been added to the list of musicians who will take part in the Scott Ford Benefit show, set to take place tonight (Saturday, September 26) at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California. Also appearing are Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLV...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT To Guest On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'

Candice Night, wife of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) and singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist for Renaissance rock act BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, will appear live on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. (EST). Candice will discuss BLACK...

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Former THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER Guitarist Posts New Demo Track

Former THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER guitarist Mark Anthony (a.k.a. Kinky Pork Cream) has posted the first song from his PROJECT GEMINI solo project at this location. According to Anthony, "Transmission Channel" is a demo version of one of the instrumentals that will appear on the debut PROJECT GEMINI CD,...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: 'Addicted' North American Release Date Announced

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) will release "Addicted", the second in a series of albums to be made available under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker, on November 17 in North America via InsideOut Music. Commented Townsend...

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DEEP PURPLE: 1996 Katowice Concert To Be Released As 'Live Encounters' 2-CD Set

On October 19, Poland's Metal Mind Productions will release the remastered recording of DEEP PURPLE's brilliant show in Katowice, Poland in 1996 as a live album entitled "Live Encounters" (East Europe and Greece only). The band performed all of its greatest hits with the following lineup: Ian Gillan...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY: 'Maybe We Have Three More Records In Us'

On Tuesday, September 22, Jed Gottlieb of BostonHerald.com conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. BostonHerald.com: Your interview with Associated Press (see video below) got fans worried. What's the real story about the future of...

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DIVINE HERESY Replaces SAMAEL On MOONSPELL Tour

DIVINE HERESY — the California-based band featuring FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares — has replaced SAMAEL as direct support to MOONSPELL on the Portuguese group's upcoming North American tour, which kicks off on October 14 in Tampa, Florida. Also appearing on the bill are BOOK OF BLACK EARTH and...