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Damn…got another shocker for ya. Machine Head have just released a statement announcing their split with longtime bassist Adam Duce: Machine Head and bassist Adam Duce have parted ways. The split is amicable, and Machine Head would like to wish Adam the best with his current and future endeavors. The band will continue on for …
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According to Decibel Magazine, guitarist Scott Ian of Anthrax will be heading out for a 16-date spoken-word U.K. tour this May/June called “Speaking Words”. Scott will be telling some of the stories that’s been gathered throughout his 30-year career as a musician. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’ve always been trying to figure …
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Saxon will be releasing their DVD “Heavy Metal Thunder – The Movie” this November which follows the “Fan Club Only” release in the UK. “Our music was more sort of machinery banging together, wheels turning, machines making noise,” says Biff of those early, industrial days, “It’s what Heavy Metal is all about. Heavy Metal is …
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Anubis Gate have commented on former guitarist Jesper leaving the band and announce new guitarist Michael Bodin: Jespers decision to leave the band to pursue other musical interests has been some time in the making, actually Jesper announced his leaving to the band 3 months ago, leaving us with good time to the difficult task …
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Vivian Campbell regrets the mudslinging between him and former bandmate Ronnie James Dio. Additionally, he’s trying to reclaim ownership of Dio songs he wrote, but couldn’t even bring himself to listen to for many years. The pair had a musically successful, but personally difficult, relationship in Dio between 1982 and 1986, when Campbell was fired. …
Chicago’s After the Spire has issued the following announcement about calling it quits: “After the Spire is no longer. Due to a person ready to move on and step away from music we are regretfully calling it quits. There is no hate amongst us, and we will continue to remain friends and support each other. …
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According to an interview by Metalshrine with Zakk Wylde, it doesn’t appear as though we’ll be seeing a new album from Black Label Society until 2014. For those of you who are huge Zakk Wylde fans and are awaiting a new album, I have some not-so-pleasant news. With a loaded schedule under his belt, it …
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Hellyeah is set to release their third album, Band of Brothers, in early June 2012. Frontman Chad Gray: “I’m really excited about what we’ve done on this new album. I’ve always separated Mudvayne and Hellyeah as much as I could, even though it was my voice. Melodies, lyrics and just the overall style of writing were different. With Band of …
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Anthrax and Testament are set to co-headline a U.S. tour beginning Friday, October 14 in Grand Rapids, MI !! What’s so fucking cool is that these guys haven’t toured together in more than a decade. (itinerary below). Anthrax will close all shows, and Death Angel will be main support for the entire tour. The coast-to-coast …
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Ahhhh, news after my own heart! Some of the artists at this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival wrapped up the event by performing a special tribute to Dimebag Darrell by playing “Walk”. You can check out the performance here and on the Rockstar Energy Festival’s YouTube page. Keep an eye out….you’ll notice chicks sportin’ …
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