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Former KORN Guitarist's DRIVEN MUSIC GROUP Signs Distribution Agreement
Ryko Distribution today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Driven Music Group to distribute all physical and digital releases from Driven Music's artists in the U.S. and Canada. Driven Music Group was created by Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member, songwriter and guitarist from the...June 11, 2008
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MORTIFICATION To Release New Album In 2009, 20th-Anniversary CD In 2010
Steve Rowe of the Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION has issued the following update: "Welcome to the Rowe Productions and MORTIFICATION June update. This is a very different update to usual, just seeing if some supporters out there who have had their lives affected in a good way by this m...June 6, 2008
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CHARLIE DOMINICI: Being In DREAM THEATER 'Was A Slave Gig To Me'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former DREAM THEATER vocalist Charlie Dominici. Several excerpts follow. BigMusicGeek.com: How did you originally become involved with DREAM THEATER? By contrast, how did the audition process differ from your previous experiences? Charli...June 5, 2008
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OPETH's 'Spinal Tap' Moment In Miami; Video Available
Swedish metallers OPETH experienced a "Spinal Tap" moment last night (Friday, May 30) during their concert at The Fillmore in Miami, Florida as part of the Progressive Nation tour with DREAM THEATER. While the band was performing the song "Baying of the Hounds", the stage curtain fell and the group'...May 31, 2008
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DYSRHYTHMIA Announces U.S. Tour
Progressive instrumental trio DYSRHYTHMIA has announced a month-long U.S. headlining tour. The trek will kick off on June 5 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will include special guests HEX MACHINE, TRIAC, OXBOW, AMERICAN HERITAGE, and more along the way. DYSRHYTHMIA is currently writing material fo...May 23, 2008
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SPINAL TAP's NIGEL TUFNEL Helps National Geographic Channel Decode Mysteries Behind Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most iconic structures in the world. People have speculated about its purpose for centuries, associating the structure with everyone from King Arthur's magician, Merlin, to the druids and the sun god Apollo. Now faux rockstar Nigel Tufnel portrayed by actor Christopher Guest...May 22, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer On 'Nostradamus': 'I Would Love To See This Done In Classical Opera Format'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford this past Tuesday, May 6. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Classic Rock Revisited: Vocally you are all over the place. When you think of Halford, you think of "Judas Rising" or the song "Resu...May 11, 2008
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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT's Self-Titled Debut To Be Reissued On Limited-Edition Vinyl
Magna Carta Records will release LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT's self-titled debut album on double LP gatefold 180-gram vinyl on June 10. There will only be 1,000 copies of this album released worldwide. The details are as follows: * Limited edition of 1,000 * Double vinyl pressing (first disc on green...May 2, 2008
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MEGADETH Joins Forces With Voter Registration Group HeadCount To Sign Up New Voters
MEGADETH is among the artists that have joined forces with the nonpartisan voter registration group HeadCount to sign up new voters at their concerts this year. HeadCount's army of volunteers will stage voter registration drives at over 1,000 concerts this year, with a goal or registering at least 1...April 30, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Nostradamus' Previewed
Metal Edge (web site) contributor Bryan Reesman (web site) was the first American journalist to fully hear the new JUDAS PRIEST rock opera "Nostradamus" and interview Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, and K.K. Downing about it this past Tuesday. The interview will run as the July 2008 cover story of Metal...April 25, 2008
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CARL DIXON's Wife Says Injured Ex-CONEY HATCH Member Is 'Out Of A Coma'
Betty Ujvari, the wife of former CONEY HATCH member Carl Dixon who was critically injured on April 14 in a head-on collision in Australia has issued the following update on his condition: "It worked! All of your good wishes, prayers and positive thoughts have paid off. "As I mentioned, Carl is very...April 25, 2008
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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Guests On New SKULLSHIFTER Album
SKULLSHIFTER, the New Jersey-based metal band featuring former INSANIAC members Tom Nolz and CJ Scioscia, as well as former EXXPLORER bassist J. McCaffrey, has completed the recording process and is now in mixing mode for its upcoming full-length CD, "Inner Demons". Armed with the wealth of experien...April 21, 2008
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CARL DIXON's Wife Says Injured Ex-CONEY HATCH Member 'Has A Very Long Road Ahead Of Him'
Betty Ujvari, the wife of former CONEY HATCH member Carl Dixon who was critically injured on April 14 in a head-on collision in Australia has issued the following update on his condition: "Thank you for your kind wishes and thoughts. The outpouring of love and support fills my heart with joy. "I wil...April 21, 2008
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'If You Like What We Do, You Will Love This Record'
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED recently entered PUK studio in Denmark to begin recording their new album with producer Tue Madsen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, etc),who has previously worked with the group on their two previous albums, "rEVOLVEr" and "The Dead Eye". Commented voc...April 20, 2008
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CONEY HATCH's CARL DIXON In Critical Condition After Australian Crash
According to the Toronto Star, former CONEY HATCH member Carl Dixon who has toured with THE GUESS WHO and APRIL WINE was critically injured Monday night in a head-on collision in Australia. Carl Dixon was driving back from a recording studio where he's working on an album to the familys other home i...April 15, 2008
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