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Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies at 49
It's with true sadness that we report that legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49. The tragic news was confirmed by a press release issued moments ago.
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Korn Enter Studio With Brian ‘Head’ Welch to Record 2013 Album
Korn's reconciliation with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch has been taken to the next level, as the band just revealed a video depicting Welch in the studio with Korn. The team of Jonathan Davis, James 'Munky' Shaffer, Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu and Brian 'Head' Welch have gathered to record their first album together in 10 years.
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Slash On Velvet Revolver, Kings of Chaos Project + Cinematic Origin of ‘Anastasia’ [INTERVIEW]
4 weeks ago There’s no doubt Slash is one of the greatest hard rock guitarists of all time. From his work in the ‘80s with Guns N’ Roses to Velvet Revolver to his current, solo project, Slash’s guitar lines and solos carry a course, high-octane voice, packed with raw emotion, speed and technical know-how.
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Enter to See Orion 2013, Featuring Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and More
Enter here for your chance to see what will be, hands down, one of the biggest rock festivals this year: Orion Music and More 2013. This year, the party's going down in Detroit, MI on June 8 and 9
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Old Couple Get Even With Noisy Neighbors By Blasting Iron Maiden [VIDEO]
4 weeks ago An elderly couple from Stockholm Sweden, ages 81 and 71, are facing Harassment charges for trying to get even with their noisy neighbor. After hearing what they described as a "whistling sound" coming from their neighbor's property in the wee hours of the morning, on multiple occasions, the couple was done, they'd had enough. They decided to do what anyone their age would do. Fight fire with fire.
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Pearl Jam Guitarist Stone Gossard Reveals Band Is ‘Almost Done’ With New Album
Pearl Jam fans will be happy to know that the band is progressing quite well with their next album. In fact, in a new interview with Guerrillacandy.com, guitarist Stone Gossard reveals that the end of recording their next album is in sight.
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Wilson Set New Album ‘Full Blast F—ery’ for Summer 2013 Release [VIDEO]
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Alter Bridge Begin Recording Fourth Album
It has been well over two years since Alter Bridge's last album 'ABIII.' But after a tweet last month from bassist Brian Marshall about writing new songs and news from guitarist Mark Tremonti that pre-production had begun, we're now getting confirmation that recording has started. The album is slated for release in September.
In a post on their official website, th
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Dirt Fest 2013 Band Lineup Announcement Video
4 weeks ago Want to know what bands will be playing this year at Dirt Fest 2013? It's all goes down Saturday, August 10th at the Birch Run Expo Center. Check out the first wave of bands here.
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Disturbed’s Dan Donegan and Mike Wengren Join Evans Blue Singer for New Band Fight or Flight
With singer David Draiman leading Device and bassist John Moyer rocking out in Adrenaline Mob, we've known what half of Disturbed have been doing during the band's hiatus. But now, it's guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren's turn to step into the spotlight with a new band called Fight or Flight featuring Evans Blue frontman Dan Chandler.
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Opeth Do Acoustic Set on Record Store Day [VIDEO]
April 23, 2013 As some of are aware Record Store Day was this past Saturday. Bands like Foo fighters MGMT, Rob Zombie, just to name a few are really behind this day and remembering the heritage of music. Opeth is no exception.