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Japanese Guitarist KYOJI YAMAMOTO Schedules First-Ever North American Solo Appearance
Japanese guitarist Kyoji Yamamoto (BOW WOW, VOW WOW) has announced his first appearance in the U.S. since 1978 and his first-ever solo appearance in North America. On Saturday, September 24, 2011, Kyoji will perform two shows at Klub 45 in midtown Manhattan. Appearing with Kyoji will be Karl Wilcox,...July 12, 2011
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BEHEMOTH: New Rehearsal Video Footage Posted Online
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH recently rehearsed for the first time since the band's guitarist/vocalist, Adam "Nergal" Darski, was diagnosed with leukemia last August. Nergal, who underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure in December, said,, "It's been two weeks since we began rehearsing for...July 6, 2011
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BEHEMOTH Rehearses For First Time In Almost A Year; Photos Available
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH recently rehearsed for the first time since the band's guitarist/vocalist, Adam "Nergal" Darski, was diagnosed with leukemia last August. Nergal, who underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure in December, said, "Sooo, first rehearsals after the transplant are und...June 28, 2011
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X JAPAN: 'Jade' Video Released
"Jade", the new video from X JAPAN, one of the most influential rock bands in Japanese history, can be viewed below. The "Jade" single will be released in North America, Europe and Latin America on Tuesday, June 28 in all digital formats. "Jade" is the first track from the band's English debut album...June 27, 2011
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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Italian brutal/symphonic horde FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE will release its second full-length album, "Agony", on August 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD's intricate cover design was handled by Marco Hasmann, who previously worked with the band on the "Mafia" and "Oracles" releases. Commented the group:...June 24, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Talks Gear, Technique In New Video Interview
Guitar TV conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) when BLACK LABEL SOCIETY played in Munich, Germany in March 2011. You can now watch the chat in six parts below. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "The Song Remains Not The Same" sold around 12,000 copies in the United States...June 21, 2011
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BIOHAZARD Talks Split With EVAN SEINFELD In New Video Interview
Thrash Hits conducted an interview with the seminal New York City hardcore/metal band BIOHAZARD at this year's edition of the Download festival, which was held June 10-12, 2011 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is footage of the gro...June 21, 2011
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BIOHAZARD Talks PETER STEELE, New Album In Video Interview
RockAAA conducted an interview with the seminal New York City hardcore/metal band BIOHAZARD at this year's edition of the Download festival, which was held June 10-12, 2011 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is footage of the group's...June 20, 2011
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KISS To Team Up With HELLO KITTY?
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons revealed this past weekend via Twitter that he was scheduled to meet with executives to discuss, in his words, "a KISS-Hello Kitty worldwide deal. Wow." As Japanese company Sanrio's most recognizable character, Hello Kitty has already joined forces with the rock ba...June 20, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE's 'Inflamed Vocal Cords' Force BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Concert Cancelations
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's June 15 concert at Paard in The Hague, The Netherlands and June 16 show at Den Atelier in Luxembourg were canceled because the band's frontman, Zakk Wylde, is suffering from inflamed vocal cords and is currently seeking medical attention. It is not presently clear if any more d...June 17, 2011
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ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW: New Album Update
Finnish melodic death metallers ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW have entered the studio to begin recording their seventh album for a 2010 release. Commented guitarist Jarmo Puolakanaho: "We have finished our first recording session at Tico-Tico Studios. "We are recording this album in two main sessions, plu...June 16, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Interviewed At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL (Video)
CrankItUp.se conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Zakk Wylde at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, which was held June 8-11, 2011 in Slvesborg in southern Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "The Song Remains Not The Same" sold around 12,000 cop...June 15, 2011
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BEHEMOTH Frontman Interviewed At 'Metal Hammer Golden Gods' (Video)
Guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH was the recipient of the "Metal As F*ck" award a show of recognition of the frontman's strength and courage in the face of adversity at last night's (Monday, June 13) Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards ceremony at indigO2 in L...June 14, 2011
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X JAPAN's New Single 'Jade' To Be Released This Month
"Jade", the long-awaited new single from X JAPAN, one of the most influential rock bands in Japanese history, will be released in North America, Europe and Latin America on Tuesday, June 28 in all digital formats. "Jade" is the first track from the band's English debut album, currently in the final...June 14, 2011
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BIOHAZARD Plays Second Show Since Departure Of EVAN SEINFELD; Video Available
Seminal New York City hardcore/metal band BIOHAZARD played its second show since the departure of bassist/co-vocalist Evan Seinfeld last night (Monday, June 13) aboard the HMS Hammer, which took its maiden voyage down the Thames to the ninth annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards ceremony at the Ind...June 14, 2011
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