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Devin Townsend Project to release ‘special tribute’ box set

On November 29th, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT will be releasing Contain Us, a special tribute box-set for their epic quadrology (Ki, Addicted, Deconstruction, and Ghost) that was designed and created by Man Alive’s Tom Bej...

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Prong enters studio

Fresh from inking with SPV/Long Branch Records, metal innovators PRONG have entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts. “He understands PRONG in a way no other producer we’ve ever worked with has,” says Pro...

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Hades guitarist releases special Christmas video

Guitarist Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non-Fiction) has released a video for his song “Dan Zig Hates X-Mas” from his first solo album, “Cassius King”, which was released in 2003. Hades guitarist Dan Lorenzo told ...

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New York’s D Generation gets opening slots with Guns N’ Roses

New York City’s D Generation will perform with Guns N’ Roses at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit on December 1 and at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati on December 2. “We’re really honored to have been asked to pla...

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Reunited Sabbath to play premier European festivals in 2012

BLACK SABBATH will headline a number of Europe’s premier festivals in 2012. After announcing their reunion on 11.11.11, these worldwide appearances are one of the most anticipated music events of 2012. Kicking off on Frid...

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Jello Biafra ‘throbblehead’ figure announced

Jello Biafra, the original political punk and former ringmaster of Dead Kennedys, is now a throbblehead. This figure capturing his look from the 80s is limited to 1000 numbered units, stands at 7 inches tall, and is made of sup...

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Definitive documentary to be released on Queen

Since 1971, Queen have released 26 albums and sold over 300 million records worldwide. The popularity of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon is stronger than ever 40 years on. On November 6, 2011, in front ...

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New album due in February for Freedom Call

German melodic metal band FREEDOM CALL will release their new studio album “Land Of The Crimson Dawn” on February 24th in Germany, February 27th in Europe and February 28th in the USA/Canada. Singer and Guitarist Ch...

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Sabbath Reunited Sabbath

Happy National Metal Day! After much speculation, the original four members of BLACK SABBATH: OZZY OSBOURNE (vocals), TONY IOMMI (guitar), GEEZER BUTLER (bass) and BILL WARD (drums)–have reunited to record their first new stu...

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Service arrangements made for Gwar’s Cory Smoot

Arrangements have been finalized for the memorial service for Cory Smoot AKA Flattus Maximus. The service will take place this Friday November 11th at the Bennett Funeral Home Chesterfield Chapel, located at 14301 Ashbrook Park...

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Dream Theater keyboardist to play rare solo gig in NYC

DREAM THEATER keyboardist JORDAN RUDESS has announced a rare solo appearance Saturday, November 12 at The Iridium in New York City. Rudess–who is on a brief break from Dream Theater’s world tour in support of their new ...

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iTunes has ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ on sale in honor of 40 years

40 years ago today, the greatest rock band of all-time released the greatest rock album of all-time, Led Zeppelin IV. A powerhouse from the legendary opening vocal intro of “Black Dog” to the final notes of the hypn...

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Prog metallers Obscura announce release of demo collection

The wildly-progressive German metal quartet OBSCURA has announced their first ever demo collection, entitled Illegimitation and set to be released independently by the band this March. The collection will include ten never-bef...

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Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone get their own collectible figurines

Together, legendary guitarist Johnny Ramone, and legendary punk-rock bassist Dee Dee Ramone created a wall of sound that defined the driving force of the Ramones. For the first time ever in their history making legacy, Johnny a...

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UFO announce new tour for 2012

British rock legends UFO announce a massive UK/Ireland-Tour for 2012. The band (Phil Mogg – vocals, Andy Parker – drums, Vinnie Moore – guitars, Paul Raymond – keyboards) is currently in the studio with ...

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Whitesnake releases Box ‘O’ Snakes 11-disc set

Today, EMI releases a super deluxe box set of Whitesnake’s Sunburst Years. Collecting together all studio and live albums, two previously unreleased BBC concerts, a limited 7”, DVD and a 90-page book with new interviews and...

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Breaker reunites with vocalist for surprise gig

Cleveland classic metallers BREAKER reunited with original vocalist Jim Hamar when they supported ANVIL on November 5 at the West Side Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio. Hamar performed a surprise and unannounced full set with ...

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Warbringer cover classic Motorhead on 7-inch single

A special and limited seven-inch EP from Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER featuring the track “Living Weapon” as well as the exclusive B-side “(We Are) The Road Crew”, a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic, ...

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Abysmal Dawn begin North American tour

ABYSMAL DAWN has kicked off an extensive North American tour as direct support to label-mates OBSCURA. The tour begins tonight in Wilmington, Delaware and runs through Dec. 7 with additional support from LAST CHANCE TO REASON (...

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Safety Fire guitarist to write guest column for Guitar World

Derya “Dez” Nagle from progressive metalers THE SAFETY FIRE has now joined Guitar World.com as a guest columnist. In addition to handling guitar duties along with Joaquin “Jo” Ardiles, Dez also produced ...

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Clutch to have 2004′s ‘Blast Tyrant’ reissued on quality vinyl

CLUTCH have become one of America’s most durable rock & roll bands. Once again, the tight knit groups from Maryland are currently touring through the vast European regions of Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Norway, Fr...

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Black Label Society releases Christmas EP

A brand new EP of acoustic, instrumental Christmas classics from guitarist Zakk Wylde and his Black Label Society (affectionately dubbed “The Doom Crew”), GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS SONGS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR BLACK LABEL HEA...

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Statement from Gwar on guitarist’s death

This statement for the band Gwar is from Dave Brockie (AKA Oderus Urungus) on the death of GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot (AKA Flattus Maximus) and the status of GWAR going forward: After a restless night spent hurtling through the ...

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Rare, out-of print metal reference book available again

If you are wondering how to get a copy of Martin Popoff’s The Collector’s Guide To Heavy Metal: Volume 4: The ‘00s, wonder no more. A bunch of copies of this out-of-print reference necessity have been recovered. Popof...

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Napalm Death announce new album title, release date, cover artwork

As leaders of extreme music and one of the hardest working bands around, NAPALM DEATH is currently putting the final touches on their 14th studio album (excluding the cover album Leaders Not Followers). This new piece is entitl...

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Iced Earth announce North American tour with Symphony X, Warbringer

“I’m excited to tour with SYMPHONY X,” ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer said. “They’re phenomenal musicians and very cool guys. This co-headliner tour will be a great experience for the fans. It is ...

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Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund hosted first Awards Gala

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund hosted its first Awards Gala on Tuesday evening (November 1) at the famed Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles to raise funds for its commitment to cancer prevention, research and e...

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GWAR guitarist Corey Smoot found deceased on tour

Corey Smoot, guitarist for the exccentric American heavy metal band GWAR, known more commonly as his alter-ego Flattus Maximus, was found dead by his band mates just prior to their entrance to Canada. GWAR frontman Dave Brocki...

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3 Inches of Blood release 7″ with country artist

Outlaw country modernist BOB WAYNE and heavy metal outfit 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have released a split 7″. The 7″, which is available today, includes BOB WAYNE’s “Everything’s Legal In Alabama” an...

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Ron Jarzombek prog project posts videos to coincide with EP

Progressive extreme metal all-stars BLOTTED SCIENCE – featuring guitarist/mastermind Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, TERRESTRIAL EXILED, SPASTIC INK), bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL), and drummer Hannes Gr...

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Dates announced for Gigantour

GIGANTOUR–the package festival founded in 2005 by MEGADETH–will make its return for the first time since 2008. The multi-artist bill–with metal heavyweights MOTÖRHEAD, VOLBEAT and LACUNA COIL all personally p...

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Germany’s Nitrogods sign with SPV/Steamhammer

SPV/Steamhammer announced that it has closed a worldwide deal with the German rockers NITROGODS. Release dates for the self-titled debut album: Europe February 27th 2012 Germany February 24th 2012 USA / Canada – early Mar...

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Chickenfoot partner with Feeding America charity

CHICKENFOOT, whose recent music video “Three And A Half Letters (I Need A Job)” is motivated by the dismal economy, has partnered with Feeding America to encourage fans to help alleviate some of the effects of the e...

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Iced Earth proud of first-week chart positions

Iced Earth announced their first-week chart positions for Dystopia – their new album – which includes the band’s highest-ever debut on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 chart: United States – 67 Germany –...

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Tom G. Warrior’s Sculpture project comes to New York

For the third time this year, elements of Triptykon’s Tom Gabriel Warrior’s celebrated “Antecedent Death” death mask sculpture project will be on display — but this time, as part of the renowned ̶...

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Slash fights to get Rory Gallagher in Rock Hall

Famed Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash drafted up a petition to get Rory Gallagher in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The petition reads: To: Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame We, the undersigned, declare that Rory Gallagher, ...

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Glyder release new album today

Irish rockers GLYDER have released their new album Backroads to Byzantium today on SPV/Steamhammer. This album features the debut of new lead singer Jackie Robinson. Backroads to Byzantium takes the listener on a road trip that...

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Widow release date of new album and its cover artwork

Founded in 2000 in North Carolina, Widow has released three albums: “Midnight Strikes” (2003), “On Fire” (2005) and “Nightlife” (2007). Their new work “Life’s Blood” is the ...

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Megadeth play a Halloween Kimmel before album release

MEGADETH will play live in Hollywood, CA on Monday, October 31 on ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where they’ll perform on the show’s outdoor stage. The next day (11/1/11), the group–singer/guitarist DAVE MUSTAINE,...

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Running Wild to come back with first album in seven years

It’s finally official: Running Wild are back. Captain Rock’n'Rolf has announced the release of the new album, Shadowmaker, seven years after Running Wild’s last studio album, Rogues En Vogue. “My comment...

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Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience returns to New York

After a sold-out concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE is heading east for a final 2011 run of performances beginning October 27 in Englewood, NJ and wrapping November 18 in Clear...

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Festival producer describes the ‘Voodoo’ experience

With final preparations underway for this year’s THE VOODOO EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY STEPHEN REHAGE, its founder and producer recounts the past 13 years of New Orleans’ annual Halloween weekend musical celebration. The Voodo...

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Rush to deliver box sets that span career

On November 21, 2011, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will celebrate the legacy of Canadian rock trio Rush with the release of three separate six-disc box sets which together spans their entire historic Mercury Records record...

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In Flames to have live chat with fans

Tomorrow, October 20th, metal veterans IN FLAMES will be doing an interactive live video chat with fans. At 1:00 PM PDT / 22:00 CET, Peter and Niclas from the band will be chatting on YOWIE. At that time, fans can go here where...

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Webisode ‘Lesson’ series continues with Kittie drummer

The latest episode in the webisode series Lesson Alley, features veteran all-girl Canadian metal outfit drummer Mercedes Lander of Kittie. A clip of the episode can be viewed here. “I’ve Failed You” is the tit...

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Death metal band, HOD, welcome female guitarist to ranks

Texas death metallers Hod announced the addition of Erika Tandy (Morgengrau, Bracaglia, ex-Ignitor) as second guitarist. Known for her impressive vocal work running the gamut from neoclassical (Autumn Tears) to traditional heav...

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Skinny Puppy offer exclusive download on animal rights site

Animal rights organization peta2 has joined forces with industrial music legends SKINNY PUPPY to offer a free download of a new SKINNY PUPPY song. The song “Wavy” comes from their new release hanDover which is being...

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Metal veterans to form band called Tred

According to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has been named the lead singer of TRED, the new band featuring bassist Rudy Sarzo (...

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Danger Danger guitarist to celebrate Beatles masterpiece

One of the most beloved cultural milestones of the ‘60s generation and every generation since, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles gets creatively interpreted and re-imagined in this all-instrumental rendit...

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Smashing Pumpkins first two albums get special reissues

On November 29 in North America and December 5 internationally, EMI Music will launch an extensive campaign honoring the legacy of THE SMASHING PUMPKINS by reissuing the iconic alternative band’s first two albums–GISH (...

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