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Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell (who has also previously been a member of Sweet Savage and Dio) has announced through the official Def Leppard website that he is currently two months into chemotherapy treatment, after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Despite the treatment Campbell has promised that he will still be performing with the band …
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Gamma Ray have released a “rehearsal lyric video” for the song “Master Of Confusion” and you can check it out below. The band’s new EP, Master Of Confusion, is set for a March 15 release. The complete album is set for a January 2014 release. Gamma Ray always takes its music and the relationship with their fans …
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Engel has begun rehearsing for the first time with their new singer, Mikael Sehlin (Degradead), and have posted some footage and you can check it out below. Sehlin made his live debut with Engel on January 4 at the Gothenburg Sound Festival at Trädgårn in Gothenburg, Sweden. and
Carl Dahlberg has been added to the ranks of metal band Destiny as their new permanent keyboardest. Carl will be featured on both the anniversary album, The Incompatibility Of Philosophical Terminology, and Global Warming. Bassist Stefan Björnshög had this to say about the addition of drummer Roger Christiansson, who joined the band this past December: “Roger is perfect for Destiny on …
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Drummer Chris Adler of Lamb Of God has announced his new, exclusive North American endorsement and distribution deal with VRUK Corporation, specifically in conjunction with the Chris Adler Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate — a vital tool for drummers looking to increase endurance and speed that Adler himself will be distributing exclusively throughout North America. The Chris Adler Signature VRUK DrumMaster …
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Dark Empire have replaced guitarist Andrew Wood with Christian Colabelli. Christian replaces Atwood, who split from the band just prior to the recording of last year’s album, From Refuge to Ruin. Check out the video below of Christian and co-guitarist Matt Moliti running through some new riffs the band is preparing for a 5-track free …
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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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Emeth has issued the following announcement about entering the studio to record an upcoming album: “Happy to finally start recording the new album. Its been way to long since we really saw the inside of a studio and released any new material as well. Enjoy your holidays as we work our asses off.” “Along the …
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Cryptopsy are streaming the single “Boden” from their upcoming album The Best Of Us Bleed. The song is one of three previously unreleased studio tracks only available on this set, can be streamed below. The Best Of Us Bleed is set for release today in Europe and November 20 in North America. The track “Boden” …
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Chicago’s Dirge Within has issued the following announcement about recruiting a new vocalist: “We are extremely proud and excited to announce Travis Neal as our new vocalist! The band has wasted no time and has begun writing new material as well as planning some new shows in feb. “We have also put together a raw …
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