DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted footage of himself performing with BIGELF in South America. Check out the stage-cam footage of Portnoy singing Bigelf’s…
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SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo is featured in a brief interview with Pro-Mark, conducted at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2010 back in March. Check it outt below. Source Continue reading SLAYER – Pro-Mark Interview With Drummer Dave Lombardo Available →

EVEMASTER guitarist / BATTLELORE vocalist Tomi Mykkänen has posted a report on Evemaster’s recent tour through Finland with THROES OF DAWN. An excerpt is available…
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German folk metallers MIDNATTSOL, featuring Norwegian vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes, have issued the following update: “Hi Folks, There are a lot of things happening at the moment:…
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To celebrate the 65th birthday of the legendary DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Lick Library has chosen four DVDs from its vast library of titles, featuring Ritchie’s style of playing.
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KISSOnline’s giveaway contest for an official KISS Crossrunner scooter ends tonight (Friday, April 30th). Following is the original contest announcement with links to participate: “Crossrunner and…
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Guitarist Constantine (MYSTIC PROPHECY, DESCENDING) has inked a deal with 7Hard Records.
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DANKO JONES’ new album Below The Belt, due to be released on May 14th, is now available for pre-order via iTunes Canada here. As…
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THEM CROOKED VULTURES have announced a venue a change for their May 12th show in Montreal, Quebec. Originally due to take place at Cepsum, the…
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“Reaping Death”, the new CD single from Swedish black metallers WATAIN, which was exclusively distributed in Sweden via Sweden Rock Magazine, was certified gold in the band’s home country on April 21 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for sales in excess of 10,000 copies.
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EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt is featured in a new interview with MetalAssault.com. Holt covers a variety of subjects including the artwork for the band’s new…
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Chicago’s BLACK SEPTEMBER have issued the following update: “Final drum tracks have been completed for the upcoming LP due out on Shaman Records in the US…
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“Polaris”, the 2009 comeback album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, will be reissued as a two-CD digipack on May 21 via earMUSIC/Edel.
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