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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)
Guitarist Michael Amott of Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY was interviewed on the September 16-18 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it...September 21, 2011
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STEEL PANTHER: 'Balls Out' Cover Artwork Unveiled
The outrageous and popular '80s-style "hair" band STEEL PANTHER will release its new album, "Balls Out", on November 1 (one day earlier in the U.K.). The CD's first U.K. single will be "If You Really, Really Love Me", an audio sample of which can be heard in the YouTube clip below. (Note: The first...September 21, 2011
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ALICE COOPER's 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare': First-Week Sales, Chart Position Revealed
"Welcome 2 My Nightmare", the new album from legendary rocker Alice Cooper, sold 18,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 22 on The Billboard 200 chart. Cooper's previous CD, 2008's "Along Came A Spider", opened with just under 10,000 copies to debut at...September 21, 2011
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Singer JIZZY PEARL Leaves TRACII GUNS Version Of L.A. GUNS
Singer Jizzy Pearl has announced his departure from the Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS. He writes on his official web site, "After an amazing two years in L.A. GUNS, I have decided to move on. This decision was not based on anger or animosity I have nothing but respect for Tracii and the guys....September 21, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT 'III' EPK - Part 3
The third and of final part of an EPK (Electronic Press Kit) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of CHICKENFOOT's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", can be seen below. Two special guests from CHICKENFOOT the supergroup featuring guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Chad Smith, former VAN...September 21, 2011
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REBELLION: Rehearsal Footage Of New Lineup
Video footage of the new REBELLION lineup rehearsing for its first live performance which will take place on October 1 in Steinenbronn, Germany can be seen below. Czech Republic-based drummer David Faifer recently left REBELLION and was replaced by Matthias Karle. The band said in a statement, "It w...September 21, 2011
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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE To Release 'Lords Of The Edge' Next Month
Former METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe will release his new solo album, "Lords Of The Edge", on October 18 via Rat Pak Records. The CD features the guitar mastery of Stu Marshall (EMPIRES OF EDEN),Chris Caffery (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE),and Michael Wilton (QUEENSRCHE) and is described...September 20, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT's 'III' Album Podcast #7: 'Three And A Half Letters'
The seventh episode in an every-other-day podcast series where you get to go behind the scenes and hear the members of CHICKENFOOT give background behind each song on the band's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", plus listen a clip of the tunes, can be seen below. CHICKENFOOT will offer fans a free...September 20, 2011
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Rejoined By Drummer KELLY DAVID SMITH
Long-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have parted ways with drummer Craig Nielsen and have been rejoined by Kelly David Smith. The band's current lineup is the same as the one that recorded the "Cuatro" (1992),"Drift" (1995) and "High" (1997) albums: Eric "A.K." Knutson - Vocals Ed Carl...September 19, 2011
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KIRK HAMMETT Guitar Straps Now Available
Custom hand-made Kirk Hammett (METALLICA) guitar straps made from high-end Italian leather are now available at Kirk-Hammett.com. Commented Kirk: "My wife Lani and our friend Era used to work on leather projects ages ago at our place in Northern California. We had so many rattlesnakes on the land (a...September 19, 2011
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VAN HALEN Has Not Yet Signed With COLUMBIA
According to the usually reliable unofficial VAN HALEN web site Van Halen News Desk, VAN HALEN has yet to officially ink a deal with Columbia despite rumors that the band had signed with the label after spending its entire 35-year career at Warner Bros. An "inside source" tells VHND.com that "there...September 19, 2011
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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist Living His Dream
Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of MetalKaoz.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Amott of Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalKaoz.com: The new album kind of sounds a little bit more melodic than the previous one Amott: Ye...September 19, 2011
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Brazilian Pop/Country Singer Says She Is Looking Forward To Seeing METALLICA Perform
Paula Fernandes, the 27-year-old Brazilian pop/sertanejo (Brazilian country) singer who recorded a version of METALLICA's "Nothing Else Matters" (hear audio below) on her 2007 album of covers, told the TopTVZ web site that she is looking forward to seeing heavy metal legends perform at the Rock In R...September 17, 2011
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THERAPY? To Release New Album In February
Irish rockers THERAPY? will release a brand new studio album, "A Brief Crack Of Light", in February 2012. A "taster" single will precede the full-length effort in November, with a "proper" single set to follow in January. The band states, "We'll be shooting videos for these two tracks in the next co...September 17, 2011
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Report: VAN HALEN Switches Record Labels After 35 Years
According to industry web site Hits Daily Double, VAN HALEN recently inked a deal with new label Columbia after spending its entire 35-year career at Warner Bros. The band's already completed new studio album its first in 27 years to feature original singer David Lee Roth is now expected to arrive e...September 17, 2011
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