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Former EVANESCENCE Members Join Forces With 'American Idol' Singer In THE FALLEN
Brian Mansfield of USA Today reports that three of the four original members of EVANESCENCE — guitarists Ben Moody and John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray — have joined forces with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson to form a new band called THE FALLEN. A formal announcement will be...June 18, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Performs With RAVEN In Tokyo; Photos Available
Japanese hardcore metal fans got a huge surprise when former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took the stage with legendary NWOBHM band RAVEN in Tokyo on June 11. He joined them during the encore for RAVEN staples "Don't Need Your Money" and "For The Future". RAVEN has been cited several times by M...June 15, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs With RAVEN In Tokyo
Japanese hardcore metal fans got a huge surprise when former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took the stage with legendary NWOBHM band RAVEN in Tokyo on June 11. He joined them during the encore for RAVEN staples "Don't Need Your Money" and "For The Future". RAVEN has been cited several times by M...June 13, 2009
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FOZZY: 'Chasing The Grail' Track Listing Revealed
FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and longtime bandmate/guitarist Rich "The Duke" Ward (STUCK MOJO) alongside bassist Sean Delson (STUCK MOJO),guitar virtuoso and STUCK MOJO guest player Mike Martin and Frank Fontsere (ex-STUCK MOJO) on drums, is putting the f...June 12, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks About Making Of 'Tokyo Jukebox'
Video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman talking about the making of his ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox", can be viewed below. Released in Japan on May 20 via AVEX, "Tokyo Jukebox" was produced and arranged by Marty and it reflects the chaotic lifestyle of Tokyo, its unique music and M...June 11, 2009
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PARIS KEELING's 'End Of Ride' To Be Re-Released With Bonus Tracks
Serge Entertainment Group has revived its label division Surgeland Records to release the upcoming PARIS KEELING CD, "End of Ride Revisited". The album will feature songs previously released on the 2006 PARIS KEELING CD "End of Ride" along with bonus tracks and remixes. The CD contains the renowned...June 9, 2009
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Vocalist CLARK BROWN Comments On LD/50 Project
Vocalist Clark Brown, who sang on the last two solo albums from BLACK SABBATH bassist Terry "Geezer" Butler — 1997's "Black Science" (released under the GEEZER banner) and 2005's "Ohmwork" (under G/Z/R) — has commented on his involvement with LD/50, the new project led by Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, T...June 9, 2009
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Explains Decision To Contribute Music To 'Land Of The Lost' Movie
For those of you who saw Will Ferrell ("Anchorman", "Talladega Nights") take on the old Sid and Marty Croft fave "Land of the Lost", you may have been hit over the head by a little bit of soundtrack music that sounded familiar — make that MEGA-familiar! A few weeks ago, literally just as the film .....June 8, 2009
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Vocalist JIZZY PEARL Rejoins TRACII GUNS Version Of L.A. GUNS For Summer Tour
Vocalist Jizzy Pearl will rejoin the Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS for the band's upcoming summer tour. Commented Tracii: "We [current L.A. GUNS singer Marty Casey and I] were hoping that we would be touring this summer in support of our new record. But no release date has been set so, we dec...June 5, 2009
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FOZZY: New Demo Sample Available
An audio sample of the demo version of the new FOZZY song "Martyr No More" is available for streaming as part of the new FOZZY podcast, which can be found on the band's MySpace page. "Martyr No More" will appear on FOZZY's fourth album, "Chasing The Grail", tentatively due before the end of ...June 4, 2009
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GLEN ALVELAIS' LD/50 Releases Teaser Sampler
LD/50, the new project led by Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, TENET),has uploaded a teaser sampler on the band's MySpace page. LD/50 is: Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, TENET) - Guitar Clark Brown (GEEZER) - Vocals Jeremy Colson (STEVE VAI, MARTY FRIEDMAN) - Drums Commented Glen: "Right n...June 2, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs At D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix; Video Available
For the second consecutive year, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed the Japanese national anthem, "Kimi Ga Yo", at the D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix on May 23. Marty is the first foreign musician to play the anthem at a major sporting event in Japanese history. This time, after his perf...May 30, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist To Perform Japanese National Anthem At D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix
For the second consecutive year, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will perform the Japanese national anthem, "Kimi Ga Yo", at the D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix on May 23. Marty is the first foreign musician to play the anthem at a major sporting event in Japanese history. This time, after his p...May 21, 2009
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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Interviewed In Greece; Video Available
Greece's Metalpaths.com conducted an interview with former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman and his solo band on May 10, 2009, the day after Ross' appearance in Thessaloniki as part of his five-show Greek tour. The chat is available in video and text format at this location. Ross was prese...May 21, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs Atop Tokyo Tower
To commemorate the May 20 release of his ninth album, "Tokyo Jukebox" (via AVEX),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman held a "secret live event" atop Tokyo Tower on May 19. There were two shows, both filled to capacity, and all who attended were treated to Marty's first time performing these ne...May 19, 2009
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