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AC/DC Shows Sign Of Life
2008-01-26 00:45:00
According to The Pulse of Radio, AC/DC has re-opened its official web site for business, perhaps a sign that the band is planning more activity for 2008. A limited access version of the site has been online for months, but the full-fledged edition is now operational. A message on the home page reads, "The day of reckoning is upon us. It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here, and we're pleased to have you joining us as we turn on the power at AC/DC's official website, ACDC.com!" The post promises all the latest news on the band and the official word on rumors, as well as a detailed history, photos, downloads and a chance for fans to submit their own video messages or tributes.A contest currently running at the site offers a chance to win a Peavey bassM signed by bassist Cliff Williams.The site also dismisses a recent rumor that AC/DC will play a surprise gig in Switzerland at the end of this month.Reports surfaced earlier this month that AC/DC was finishing up its firs...
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GEORGE LYNCH and ALEXI LAIHO Jam At NAMM
2008-01-26 00:43:00
Watch this two-minute video clip of George Lynch [DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB] and Alexi Laiho [CHILDREN OF BODOM] jamming together at the ESP booth at at this year's winter NAMM [National Association of Music Merchants] show held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

BUCKCHERRY Performs On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
2008-01-26 00:39:00
California hard rockers BUCKCHERRY were the featured musical guests on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno " last night [Thursday, January 24]. Watch the performance below.BUCKCHERRY's most recent album "15" has been certified platinum by the RIAA [Recording Industry Association of America] for sales in excess of one million copies in the United States.
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TEXTURES: Update From Recording Studio
2008-01-26 00:21:00
Dutch progressive metal band TEXTURES were at the Split Second Sound studios last month recording their new album for an early 2008 release. The band expects to be done recording, mixing and mastering by the end of January, to be followed by an April 5, 2008 appearance at the Sandstorm festival in Leuven, Belgium.Watch the video update from the recording studio below.
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EPICA: New Dutch Concert Footage
2008-01-26 00:19:00
Fan-filmed video footage of the Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band EPICA performing the song "Sensorium" on January 11, 2008 at the Patronaat in Haarlem, the Netherlands can be viewed below.EPICA lead singer Simone Simons was recently infected with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus [MRSA] also known as the hospital bug. She stated about her condition, "Since a couple of months I have been struggling with infections and had surgery many times. The doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. After a lot of tests at the hospital they found out that I am infected with MRSA, also known as the hospital bacteria. The treatment of this bacteria comes with a strict hygienic schedule which I have to work through every day. Because of this I will not be able to go on long trips, let alone living in a tour bus. . . We cannot plan too far ahead since I first have to get rid of the infection and that will take some time. How long it will take we cannot tell at the moment. We are...
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JESU: Interview, Performance Footage Posted Online
2008-01-20 11:40:00
Amoeba.com has posted new concert footage and an interview with JESU, the new band featuring Justin Broadrick ? former member of two legendary acts: NAPALM DEATH and GODFLESH. The video taken last October at JESU's in-store performance at Amoeba in Hollywood, California. Watch the footage below.JESU released their latest album "Conqueror" in the U.S. in February 2007. The initial double vinyl release was made available through Conspiracy Records of Belgium.
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JUCIFER: Boston Concert Footage Posted Online
2008-01-20 11:38:00
Boston.tv has posted new concert footage of JUCIFER's January 11, 2008 concert at the Middle East in Boston, Massachusetts. Watch the clio below.A second video from JUCIFER's "If Thine Enemy Hunger" - "Hennin Hardine" has been posted on YouTube and can also be viewed below. The video was shot in the duo's hometown of Athens, GA with producer/director Marc Pilvinsky of Bare Ruined Films. JUCIFER - Hennin Hardine
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Japanese Concert Footage Posted Online
2008-01-20 11:37:00
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have issued the following statement:"The Asian tour was a phenomenal experience, and yesterday's show in Tokyo really reminded us about how the Japanese fans are among the most dedicated and devoted in the world. Huge thanks to all that attended the shows, the excellent promotors/crew and, of course, to THE HAUNTED for being great as usual."Fan-filmed video footage of DARK TRANQUILLITY's January 18, 2008 concert in Tokyo, Japan can be viewed below.
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MARIONETTE Begins Recording Debut Album; Video Available
2008-01-20 11:36:00
Gothenburg, Sweden-based melodic death metal act MARIONETTE has entered a studio in Borås with producer Simon Exner to begin recording their debut album, due later in the year via an as-yet-undisclosed label. The first episode of the band's video diary from the recording studio can be viewed below.MARIONETTE's "Terror Hearts" EP was recorded in late 2006 with Henryk Lipp (BURST) and Christian Silver (SONIC SYNDICATE, BY NIGHT). It was mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström (IN FLAMES, AT THE GATES, DARK TRANQUILLITY) in December 2006. The demo since has gained praise from underground and mainstream media alike in Sweden.THANKS: BLABBERMOUTH.NET
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X JAPAN: 'I.V.' Video Posted Online
2008-01-20 11:34:00
The video for the song "I.V." from reactivated Japan ese rockers X JAPAN can be viewed below. The video was shot on October 22, 2007 at Aqua City, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. Read a report from the video shoot at Jrock Revolution. Check out photos from the shoot at Wire Image.According to Jrock Revolution, X JAPAN will hold a press conference today (Sunday, January 20) to make an official announcement regarding its upcoming plans.
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BRET MICHAELS On 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien'; Video Available
2008-01-20 11:25:00
POISON frontman Bret Michaels was a guest on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" last night (Friday, January 18). Watch his appearance below.
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NIGHTWISH: Joensuu Footage Posted Online
2008-01-20 11:24:00
Video footage (featuring soundboard audio) of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH performing the song "Cadence of Her Last Breath" live in Joensuu, Finland on December 12, 2007 can be viewed below.
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HOLY MOSES: Lyon Concert Footage Posted Online
2008-01-20 11:23:00
Fan-filmed video footage of long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES' January 16, 2008 concert in Lyon , France can be viewed below.HOLY MOSES has set "Bloodbound" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in the spring. According to a press release, fans can expect another "blast of old-school thrash with modern elements and the classic HOLY MOSES style," featuring "the queen of growls, Sabina Classen!"
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GENE SIMMONS Gets Fired From 'The Apprentice Celebrity Edition' - Video Ava
2008-01-18 13:19:00
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons got fired from Donald Trump's NBC show "The Apprentice - Celebrity Edition" during the program's third episode, which aired last night (Thursday, January 17).Other celebrities appearing on the show include Nadia Comaneci, Tiffany Fallon, Jennie Finch, Nely Galan, Marilu Henner, Piers Morgan, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, and Tito Ortiz.Seven short video clips of the best parts from the third episode can be viewed below.More can be found at Reality TV Magazine.PART 1:PART 2:PART 3:PART 4:PART 5:PART 6:PART 7:
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SLASH: Looking Forward To Working On Solo Record
2008-01-18 12:49:00
Northwest Herald recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash . A few of excerpts from the interview follow:Northwest Herald: I understand that Japanese immigration officials wouldn't give you visas so you could play in that country. That must have been quite the blow.Slash: We're trying to appeal that situation. It's nothing that we did since the last time we played there. But for whatever reason, they decided to do that. That obviously disappointed a lot of Japanese fans.Northwest Herald: Ironically, the name of your latest album, "Libertad", is Spanish for "freedom."Slash: Yeah, maybe that's it. Maybe Japan is turning Communist. It's a drag. We have a huge fan base there that are being denied concerts and whatnot.Northwest Herald: There are three former members of GUNS N' ROSES in VELVET REVOLVER, including yourself. As far as the dynamic of VELVET REVOLVER, how do you think it is different from GUNS N' ROSES?Slash: ...
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ATROCITY: Sample Of FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Cover Posted Online
2008-01-02 15:40:00
German metallers ATROCITY have posted an audio sample of their cover version of the FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD classic "Relax" at this location.The sample track is off ATROCITY's long-awaited new album "Werk 80 II" which is said to be released on February 29, 2008."Werk 80 II" track listing:01. People Are People [DEPECHE MODE]02. Smalltown Boy [BRONSKI BEAT]03. Relax [FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD]04. Don't You (Forget About Me) [SIMPLE MINDS]05. The Sun Always Shines on TV [A-HA]06. Hey Little Girl [ICEHOUSE]07. Fade To Grey [VISAGE]08. Such A Shame [TALK TALK]09. Keine Heimat [IDEAL]10. Here Comes The Rain Again [EURYTHMICS)11. Forever Young [ALPHAVILLE]12. Feels Like Heaven [FICTION FACTORY]-bonus track on special editionATROCITY - Cold Black Days [From the 2004 album "Atlantis"]:
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TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE: New Live Clip Posted Online
2008-01-02 15:36:00
TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE, the band featuring RIGOR MORTIS vocalist Bruce Corbitt, GAMMACIDE guitarists Rick Perry and Scott Shelby, GAMMACIDE/DEVILFIST bassist Alan Bovee and DEMONSEED drummer Joe Gonzalez, has issued the following update:"12 Pound Productions has been filming everything TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE has been doing for the last two months for a future DVD. Rehearsals, recording in the studio, live shows, numerous interviews etc. They just added a sample of one of our live shows on YouTube. [Watch the clip below.]"This is from our performance at the Death By Decibels show at the Ridglea Theater in Ft. Worth on December 9. This is one of our new originals that will be on the CD and DVD. We were on the second stage and didn't have any room to move around as much as we like to, but I thought some of you might be interested in what TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE is all about."TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE was originally formed in 2006 for a one-time performance to play a benefit show for HAMMER WITCH ...
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BLACK MAJESTY: 'Forever Damned' Video Posted Online
2008-01-02 15:33:00
Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY have uploaded the promotional video for "Forever Damned". The clip was shot last year at the Benatska Noc Festival in the Czech Republic. Watch the video below.BLACK MAJESTY will support HELLOWEEN in Sydney and Melbourne during their Australian tour. The details are as follows:Feb. 28 - The Metro - Sydney, AUS [w/ PAIN DIVISION]Feb. 29 - The Forum - Melbourne, AUS [w/ VANISHING POINT]
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THRESHOLD Confirmed For PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival
2008-01-02 15:31:00
UK progressive metal band THRESHOLD have been confirmed for the ProgPower Europe 2008 festival. The three-day event will celebrate its 10th anniversary with three bands on Friday, October 3 and six on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, The Netherlands. THRESHOLD will headline the event on Sunday with a full two-hour show.Other bands that are confirmed to appear at the festival are GHOST BRIGADE, PAGAN'S MIND, SUSPYRE and DIVISION BY ZERO.For more information, visit www.progpower.euThreshold - Pilot In The Sky Of Dreams [Video courtesy of NuclearBlastEurope]THANKS: BLABBERMOUTH.NET
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TERROR: To Record New Album
2008-01-02 15:28:00
Los Angeles metal act TERROR has issued the following update:"We'll be leaving in a few days for South Korea and Japan, then hit the studio in February to record the new full-length (for an undetermined NEW label). Expect updates from the studio. March we will be out with the mighty EARTH CRISIS across the U.S., then April we are playing the legendary Superbowl Of Hardcore in New York City (with AGNOSTIC FRONT, MADBALL, FAHRENHEIT 451 and more), then hitting Europe with IGNITE... so keep an eye out".Terror - Disconnected [Track only no video]
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Former TNT Singer TONY HARNELL Offering Online Vocal Coaching
2007-12-31 19:42:00
Former TNT singer Tony Harnell has received hundreds of requests for vocal coaching over the years from people all around the world. Finally everyone has the opportunity to study with Tony online from anywhere on the planet!All you need is:* High-speed Internet* iChat or Skype* Webcam (optional)* A headset/headphones and a microphone* You must understand and speak English fluently to participateStep One: E-mail thvocalcoach@yahoo.com and attach a recent mp3 demo of yourself. Explain why you want to study with Tony in the message. Please make your e-mail as short and informative as possible.Step Two: Fees, payment method and schedule will be attached with his reply.Serious students only please. Tony will only be accepting a limited number of students.Check out TONY HARNELL on MySpace HERE!TNT [featuring Tony Harnell] performing "Eveyone's a Star" at the Sweden Rock Festival 2004:THANKS: BLABBERMOUTH.NET
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LED ZEPPELIN: BONNAROO Rumors Heat Up Once Again
2007-12-31 19:38:00
According to the Mirror.co.uk, LED ZEPPELIN ? who staged a triumphant "comeback" gig at the O2 this month ? will be the headline act at the Bonnaroo festival in the U.S. next year. The festival runs from June 12 to 15 in Manchester, Tennessee ? and if all goes smoothly, the band may even hit the road and tour.An "insider" has told Mirror.co.uk: "This is the news that will drive their fans absolutely wild. They have been bombarding their website to get back together for good but only Robert Plant wasn't keen to commit. Now he's had a change of heart and if it goes well they are also talking about touring".Led Zeppelin - Kashmir [London O2 Arena]
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MARDUK: Athens Show Cancelled
2007-12-31 19:35:00
Athens based booking agency Sold Out Promotion have released a statement announcing that Swedish black metallers MARDUK have cancelled their previously announced January 15, 2008 concert at the Underworld Club in Athens, Greece. Transport issues have been sighted as the reason for cancellation. Watch fan-filmed video footage of MARDUK perform "Baptism by Fire" on December 12, 2007 in Brno, Czech Republic:
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Offers UK Tour Recap
2007-12-31 19:34:00
Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has posted a recap of his recent UK tour on his MySpace page. An excerpt follows:"The UK dates were great. Well, [it] didn't start without drama."The Glasgow show pulled out the week before we left the U.S. I guess they got scared that we'd pull out of the show based on the TALISMAN problems earlier in the year so they pulled out for us; not cool! We ended up getting a last-minute replacement show in Nottingham which although was a small turnout (umm, NO time to advertise!), it also was one of those 'special' shows that only happens when the audience is intimate. It's one of those things with my solo band, we never go through the motions at any shows, they're always treated as their own entities depending on the audience, turnout, venue, vibe, etc.,"The first gig in Sheffield was great. I'd played the Corporation before with SOUL SIRKUS, and to my delight, returned with more folks in tow! The onl...
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MY RUIN: 'Religiosity' New Video
2007-12-31 19:23:00
Los Angeles-based hard rock band MY RUIN have released the video for their new song "Religiosity". The track is off the band's new album "Throat Full of Heart", which is due January 2008 via the band's own Rovena Recordings in association with Cargo Records UK.MY RUIN - Religiosity
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ACE FREHLEY: 'Thank God I'm Clean And Sober Today'
2007-12-27 15:57:00
Jeff Maisey of HamptonRoads.com recently did an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley . A few excerpts from the interview follows:HamptonRoads.com: When the members of KISS set out to make solo albums back in 1978, was there a competitive spirit to see whose album would sell best?Frehley: "Oh, yeah. Before we all left to do our own records we had a big meeting. I might have read it wrong but the feeling I got from Paul [Stanley] and Gene [Simmons] was... I remember them saying to me, 'Hey, if you need any help on your record don't hesitate to call.' But I perceived it as a condescending comment, like you're going to need help or something. Gene had everybody and his brother on his record. I did my whole record on my own with me and Anton Fig on drums. I guess my head was in a good place at that time."HamptonRoads.com: What were the best years of KISS in terms of camaraderie?Frehley: "In the early days there was a lot of camaraderie. I used to room with Gene. We used ...
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DEMON HUNTER Films 'Carry Me Down' Video
2007-12-27 15:53:00
Seattle-based metal band DEMON HUNTER have recently shot the video for their song "Carry Me Down" with director Zach Merck, who previously worked with the band on "Fading Away" as well as some fantastic video productions for bands like LACUNA COIL, TIGER ARMY and BLEEDING THROUGH.DEMON HUNTER's new album "Storm the Gates of Hell" was released on November 6 via Solid State Records.Demon Hunter - Fading Away
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SAMMY HAGAR In FORBES Magazine List Of Top Paydays Of 2007
2007-12-27 15:52:00
According to Undercover News, former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar has made Forbes magazine's list of Top 20 Paydays of 2007 for the entertainment industry. Hagar added $80 million to his bank account when he sold 80% of his tequila company Cabo Wabo to Gruppo Campari. The company has an option to buy the remaining 20% over the next five to eight years, so Hagar can look forward to a nice little superannuation.To view the entire list of Top 20 Paydays of 2007, click here!Sammy Hagar - Winner Takes It All
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SOULDRAINER: Footage Of Hometown Concert Posted Online
2007-12-27 15:50:00
Östersund, Sweden-based death metallers SOULDRAINER ? who earlier this year announced the departure of vocalist Johan Klitkou ? have posted a video clip of the band's December 21, 2007 concert at G:a Tingshuset in Östersund, Sweden with THE HAUNTED and BY NIGHT. Handling the vocals for the group at the show was guitarist Marcus Edvardsson. Watch the footage below.SOULDRAINER released its debut album "Reborn" on May 18 via Holland's Mascot Records. The CD was recorded by SOULDRAINER and Marcus Edvardsson at Manic Motion Studio and was mixed and mastered by Marcus Edvardsson. The layout and artwork was handled by Daniel Dlimi. Three songs from the album are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
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DEATH ANGEL, FORBIDDEN To Team Up For San Francisco Show
2007-12-27 15:47:00
Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL and FORBIDDEN will team up for a special show on February 29, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco , California.DEATH ANGEL will release its new album "Killing Season" on February 26 in the U.S. and February 29 in the rest of the world. The CD was mixed at Studio 606 by Nick Raskulinecz and mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Brian Gardner.DEATH ANGEL's last CD "The Art of Dying" was released in May 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first studio album since 1990's "Act III" was recorded at SF Soundworks studios in San Francisco, California with producer Brian Joseph Dobbs (VOIVOD, MANMADEGOD).FORBIDDEN will reunite for several shows in 2008. Russ Anderson (vocals), Craig Locicero (guitar), Matt Camacho (bass) and Glen Alvelais (guitar), along with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) will bring something that so many of their peers, old-school fans and especially the younger generat...
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