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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Rumored To Have Split With Guitarist DARRELL ROBERTS
According to Metal Sludge, a hot rumor floating around NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show this weekend is that FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has fired guitarist Darrell Roberts and replaced him with Jason Hook. Jason has worked with many acts over the years, including BULLETBOYS, STEPHEN...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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W.A.S.P., THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, BRING ME THE HORIZON Confirmed For France's HELLFEST
The following bands are newly confirmed for this year's Hellfest, set to take place June 19-21, 2009 in Clisson, France: ABORTED ADAGIO AMEBIX AUGUST BURN RED BETRAYED BLOCKHEADS BLOODCLOT BRING ME THE HORIZON COALESCE DAGOBA DEICIDE DESPISED ICON EYEHATEGOD GIRLSCHOOL GOJIRA JARBOE KATAKLYSM KEEP O...January 16, 2009
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KORPIKLAANI, SUIDARKA Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARZ Festival
KORPIKLAANI and SUIDARKA have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Rock Harz open-air festival, set to take place July 9-11, 2009 in Ballenstedt (near Quedlinburg),Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ARCH ENEMY ASP COPPELIUS EPICA ERSTE ALLGEMEINE VERUNSICHERUNG HEAVEN...January 13, 2009
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SINGLE BULLET THEORY: Cover Of METAL CHURCH's 'Badlands' Posted Online
Philadelphia-based metal band SINGLE BULLET THEORY has uploaded its cover version of the METAL CHURCH classic "Badlands" to its MySpace page. The recording was originally featured on the SINGLE BULLET THEORY's 2004 record "Behind Eyes Of Hatred" (Crash Music Inc.) and features guest appearances by M...January 11, 2009
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Former/Current Members Of GUNS N' ROSES, WARRANT To Perform At NORTHEAST MOTORCYCLE EXPO
Former and current members of GUNS N' ROSES, W.A.S.P., RATT and WARRANT will perform at the seventh annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo, set to take place February 7- 8, 2009 at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The all-brand motorcycle show will feature the "Best of Northeast' custom b...January 10, 2009
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LONDON Frontman To Guest On WJCU 88.7 FM's 'Metal On Metal'
Vocalist Nadir D'Priest of the cult Hollywood band LONDON will be a special guest on Bill Peters' long-running "Metal on Metal" radio show on University Heights, Ohio's WJCU 88.7 FM tonight (Friday, January 9) at 9:00 p.m. EST. D'Priest will talk about the history of the band as well as its appearan...January 9, 2009
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FALLOUT MOON Featuring Ex-ALTARIA Bassist: In Writing Mode
FALLOUT MOON, the new band led by former ALTARIA mastermind Marko Pukkila, is writing material for its debut album which is tentatively due to be recorded later this year. The group, which also includes Antti Railio (CELESTY) on vocals and Simo Pirttimaa on guitar, is still looking for the right dru...January 8, 2009
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HEAVEN AND HELL, DISTURBED, ANTHRAX, BLIND GUARDIAN Confirmed For GRASPOP METAL MEETING
According to Ashladan.be, HEAVEN AND HELL, DISTURBED, ANTHRAX and BLIND GUARDIAN are among the artists that will perform at the 14th edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 26-28, 2009 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. The festival biling is shaping up...January 5, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist: 'The Record Industry Is A Complete Mess'
Yiannis Zervos of Metal-Temple.com recently conducted an interview guitarist Mick Box of legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Temple.com: "Wake The Sleeper" is your new album and it's the first in 10 years! Why did you wait so long to...January 3, 2009
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IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For NORWAY ROCK FESTIVAL
IN FLAMES and ARCH ENEMY have been confirmed for next year's Norway Rock Festival, set to take place July 9-12, 2009 in Kvinesdal, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: IN FLAMES ARCH ENEMY SATYRICON SONATA ARCTICA W.A.S.P. DORO For more information, visit www.norwayrock.no. ...December 29, 2008
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Sings IRON MAIDEN Classic In Brazil; Video Available
Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) was the special guest at the 14th-anniversary celebration of the Manifesto Rock Bar in São Paulo, Brazil on December 20, 2008. Fan-filmed video footage of Owens performing the IRON MAIDEN classic "Flig...December 23, 2008
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SISTER SIN Seeks New Bassist
Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN is seeking a new bass player. All applicants should be: * Between 22 and 32 years old. * Experienced studio and live performers * Prepared to tour A LOT! * Live in Gothenburg, Sweden or be prepared to move there. * Be familiar with SISTER SIN's music...December 21, 2008
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SEBASTIAN BACH's Son's Band THE INFINITE STAIRCASE To Open For BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
THE INFINITE STAIRCASE, the Staten Island, New York-based rock/metal band featuring Sebastian Bach's son Paris Bierk on drums, has been added to the "The Black Label Bash" tour featuring headliners BLACK LABEL SOCIETY alongside SEVENDUST and DOPE. The trek will kick off on March 22 in St. Paul, Minn...December 11, 2008