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DAVID ELLEFSON's F5 Covers FIGHT's 'Nailed To The Gun'; Video Available
F5 — the Phoenix-based band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, ex-SICK SPEED vocalist Dale Steele, guitarists Steve Conley and John Davis, and ex-MEGADETH drummer Jimmy DeGrasso — will release its sophomore album, "The Reckoning", in Europe on January 23 via Silverwolf Productions. Th...January 20, 2009
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE At NAMM: Video Available
A short video clip of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine signing autographs at the Dean Guitars booth at the 2009 winter NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 in Anaheim, California, can be viewed below. Commented Mustaine: "I wanted to thank all of the...January 19, 2009
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TESTAMENT Comments On Upcoming U.K. Tour
Chuck Billy (vocals) and Eric Peterson (guitar) of Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT have checked in to let the U.K. fans know just how excited they are about their upcoming tour. "We're very excited to play more than just 1 or 2 shows in the U.K.," says Peterson. "The last time we did an ...January 19, 2009
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MEGADETH Drummer Checks In From NAMM
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...January 17, 2009
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BEYOND FEAR: Two Rare Shows Announced
BEYOND FEAR, the band fronted by Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),has scheduled the following shows: Feb. 19 - El Paso, Texas - Club 101 Feb. 21 - Chihuahua, Mexico - Arena Chihuahua Owens, guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER,...January 16, 2009
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DEE SNIDER To Reprise His Role As CAPTAIN HOWDY In Cult Horror Classic 'Strangeland'
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will reprise his role as Captain Howdy in the 1998 cult horror classic "Strangeland" when "Strangeland: Disciple" goes into production later this year. Snider wrote and co-produced the original film in 1994, pre-dating the cinematic vogue for torture film franchise...January 16, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Produces New UNTIMELY DEMISE EP
Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has produced the new EP from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada-based metallers UNTIMELY DEMISE. Recorded this past November, the four-song effort contains "original-sounding thrashy speed metal filled with solo madness and ARCH ENEMY-esque vocals mixe...January 16, 2009
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METALLICA Guitarist Provides Foreword To First-Ever CLIFF BURTON Biography
On September 27, 1986, METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton lost his life at the age of 24 in a coach crash near Ljungby, Sweden. In the 23 years since that devastating event, no one has chronicled Burton's huge talent and achievements in book form. However, in June 2009 this is set to change with the glo...January 15, 2009
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It's Official: METALLICA To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
METALLICA is among the acts who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during an April 4 ceremony at Cleveland's Public Hall. Also scheduled to be named to the Hall are RUN-D.M.C., JEFF BECK, LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS and BOBBY WOMACK. The Pulse of Radio recently asked METALLICA...January 14, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Give 'Master Class' At Hollywood's GIT
On January 31, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will give a "master class" at GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology) in Hollywood, California. He will be in town shooting one of his television programs for the NHK network in Japan and will make a stop at the music institute to take questions,...January 14, 2009
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MEGADETH, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, OVERKILL Featured On 'Metalmania 2008' DVD
MVD has set a March 10 U.S. release date (January 26 in Europe via Metal Mind Productions) for a DVD+CD set featuring footage from the 22nd edition of the Metalmania Festival, the biggest and the most prestigious metal festival in Central-Eastern Europe. Every year, Metalmania's main stage hosts som...January 14, 2009
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SLIPKNOT, DRAGONFORCE, SHADOWS FALL Members Signing For IBANEZ At NAMM
Members of DRAGONFORCE, SHADOWS FALL and SLIPKNOT will be signing autographs at the Ibanez Guitars booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The Ibanez Guitars schedule is as fo...January 13, 2009
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EVILE Urges U.K. Fans To Sign 'No Noise Control' Petition
British metallers EVILE know a thing or two about thrashing, and they know that the music has to be loud. The band was therefore slightly worried to hear something which could affect fans of live music all across the U.K. EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake explains: "I was browsing the Downing Street web...January 13, 2009
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STATIC-X/ASESINO's TONY CAMPOS To Debut New Signature Bass At NAMM
STATIC-X/ASESINO's Tony Campos will debut his new Fernandes signature bass guitar this Friday, January 16 at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He will appear at the Fernandes booth (#596...January 12, 2009
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TIWANAKU: New Demo Tracks Mastered
TIWANAKU, the central Florida-based metal band featuring Wade Black (CRIMSON GLORY) on vocals, Emo Mowery (ex-NOCTURNUS) on guitar/vocals and Mike Estes (BURNING INSIDE, ACHERON) on guitar, has issued the following update: "While we are completing the pre-production work for the debut album, we want...January 11, 2009
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