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According to The Orange County Register, AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer James Owen Sullivan (a.k.a. The Rev) was found dead at his home on Monday (December 28). He was 28 years old.James Owen Sullivan, a drummer and backup vocalist for the Southern California band Avenged Sevenfold, was found dead at his home on Monday, authorities have confirmed.Sullivan, who went by the stage name The Rev, appears

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Band working with guitarist Josh KlinghofferIt would appear that John Frusciante is no longer working with the Red Hot Chili Peppers - so says a source close to the band in an exclusive interview with MusicRadar."Josh Klinghoffer has been playing with the group for a couple of months now," says the source. "Optimistically, the Peppers are trying to lock down a replacement for John, who has

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Get Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Tom Morello together to pick the best albums and songs of the decade and you're bound to have a wild cage match of opinions, right? Not as much as you might think.U2 showed up, in various forms, on everybody's lists. Oasis (one of Ulrich's all-time favorite bands), Muse and System Of A Down also made strong showings.For those who might think that these

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"It's quite an experience to be in a room packed with almost every one of your heroes" said Joe Bonamassa in accepting the Breakthrough gong at last night's Classic Rock Awards. It's a sentiment we have to admit to sharing.On arrival at last night's awards – hosted at London's regal Park Lane Hotel – MusicRadar was greeted with an awesome barrage of celebrity the likes of which we'd never

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PRESS RELEASE: Drummers, Producers, DJs, and beginners and experts alike will all welcome the superb newDTX- Multi 12from Yamaha. The most powerful all-in-one percussion device ever created, it brings the professional power, sound and creativity of the acclaimed high end DTX range to musicians at a highly affordable price.The understanding of musicians needs are immediately apparent when you

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The alt-rock giants release the Tom Petty-esque "Wheels," off their upcoming greatest hits package.By Peter Gaston (spin.com)Foo Fighters - New Music - More Music Videos Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters have been drifting further and further into the mainstream over their 15-year existence, but their latest single and video, "Wheels," culled from their upcoming Greatest Hits package, is their most

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The Roland TD4S is an electronic drum set that is a pleasure to play. With Roland's patented mesh V-Pad snare, the TD4S drum set is ideal for practice, thanks to its Mix in function, Coach Mode, and Quick Rec. Roland TD-4S electronic drums are also a great choice for the project studio, with improved sound quality and expressiveness, and MIDI output for sequencing or triggering other sounds.TD-4S

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Unreleased Live Nirvana Song!Get a rendition of "Scoff," recorded live in 1990 and featured on Sub Pop's 20th anniversary reissue of Bleach. For Nirvana fans seeking a distraction from the war over Kurt Cobain's Guitar Hero avatar, Seattle label Sub Pop has just the thing: An unreleased live version of "Scoff," recorded Feb. 2, 1990, during a gig at Portland, OR's Pine Street Theatre. Download

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Photo: Webber/WireImage. Slipknot singer Corey Taylor has finally confirmed rumors that he tried out for Velvet Revolver’s vacant lead singer slot, telling Altitude TV, “I had a meeting with those guys, we did some demos together, and it just didn’t work — for whatever reason.” Since Scott Weiland’s departure from Velvet Revolver in April 2008, everyone from Lenny Kravitz to Sebastian Bach to

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Billy Corgan has announced that nineteen year-old Portland, Oregon, drummer Mike Byrne has joined the Smashing Pumpkins and will make his debut with the band on their next album and tour. “I’m super excited to be playing with the band,” says Byrne. “Dream come true, man.”Byrne, who’s played in indie Portland bands Moses, Smell The Roses, and the Mercury Treeheard, heard about the Pumpkins’ open

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"Beautiful And Strange", a brand new song from MUDVAYNE, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song will appear on the group's new self-titled album, which is due on December 22 via Epic. The artwork for the CD will be printed entirely in blacklight-reactive ink (see video below), making it only visible under a black light (a source of light whose wavelengths are primarily in

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Joe Bosso, Fri 9 Oct 2009, 12:11 am BSTRemember when Thom Yorke said Radiohead were done making albums? Turns out that isn't the case at all. In fact, the band's co-guitarist Ed O'Brien says the group is booked to start recording a full-length disc this winter."We were misquoted," O'Brien says in an interview with NME, referring to a piece that ran earlier this year in which Thom Yorke said, "

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Eigenlabs' Eigenharp is an instrument like no other. It has remarkably sensitive keys that you can press; strip controllers that you can rub; and a breath pipe that you can blow into. To call it unique almost feels like an understatement.Yesterday, MusicRadar was invited along to The Hospital in London for one of several Eigenharp launch events. As you'll see in the video above, we got the chance

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PRESS RELEASE: For the best part of 50 years the sight and sound of a Marshall valve amplifier has been the envy and dream of many a guitarist. Legendary artists such as Slash, Jeff Beck and the late great Jimi Hendrix, plus rising stars like Ray Torro (My Chemical Romance) and Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom) continue to inspire with their raw talent and mighty valve-powered Marshall backlines.

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Details about the soundtrack for the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It have been revealed, and the biggest news is that the two-disc collection will feature two versions of a brand new Jackson song titled “This Is It.” The song, which will feature in the film’s closing credits, includes background vocals by Jackson’s brothers. The previously unreleased track will be released as a single on

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Joe Satriani, Thu 17 Sep 2009, 9:25 pm BST"The day Jimi Hendrix died, I can still remember it like it was yesterday. It was a beautiful day in suburban Long Island. I was 14 years old, I was on the Carle Place High School football team, and I was standing outside the gym, all suited up and ready to go onto the field for practice. Everything was right in the world."Suddenly one of my teammates

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Summit Entertainment, Chop Shop Records and Atlantic Records have announced the release of "THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK," the musical companion to the highly anticipated second installment in Summit's film franchise. Due in stores and online October 20th, the entire soundtrack features songs that will appear in the movie, highlighted by Death Cab for Cutie's

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Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has paid tribute to the electric guitar pioneer Les Paul, who died today (13 August) aged 94.Slash is one of the players most-identified with the iconic Gibson Les Paul, and over the last 25 years there are few players who have done more to continue to popularise the design.Slash has his own signature range of Gibson and Epiphone Les Pauls.Slash

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Les Paul, one of the most revered guitarists in history and the father of the electric guitar, passed away last night, August 12th at the age of 94. Paul’s manager confirmed to Rolling Stone that cause of death was respiratory failure, and a statement from Gibson indicates Paul was suffering from severe pneumonia and died at a hospital in White Plains, New York.An inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall

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Gibson's original Flying V and Explorers - and the many copies they've spawned - are some of the flashiest guitars you can strap on.Here's MusicRadar's countdown of 11 of the guitarists who have made the dramatic shapes their own.1. James HetfieldOn the Kill ’Em All album, Hetfield was using a V copy with Gibson truss rod cover, then the rhythm king’s white ‘More Beer’ and ‘So What’ (named after

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METALLICA played "Master Of Puppets" and "Enter Sandman" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 4, 2009, with the band's former bassist Jason Newsted and his replacement, Robert Trujillo, both taking part in the performance (the group played as a five-piece). They also led a "surprise jam" at the end of the night consisting of "Train Kept A Rollin'", with RED HOT CHILI

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Well, he did it! Last week we told you about Jaux King and his plan to nab Guinness World Records glory by building and operating the world's largest pedal board. And Wednesday night, during a pre-Summer NAMM bash in downtown Nashville, King and his partner, Aljon Go, pulled it off.The pedalboard consisted of 142 different pedals, 13 loaded pedal boards and truckload of guitar cable. The device

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If any Blink-182 fans attending the opening show of the band’s tour had been wondering whether the band had matured during their five-year breakup, they quickly had their answer. After the group’s second song, “Feeling This,” guitarist Tom DeLonge announced, apropos of nothing, “Motherfuck fuck shit.”“Good point,” agreed bassist Mark Hoppus.Playing the Joint at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas

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In the light of Joe Satriani possibly jumping ship from Peavey to Marshall for his amplification needs as reported over on MusicRadar last week, i thought, just for fun, that i’d make a list of his endorsements over the years just to see how many entries i’d come up with.Four days later, i'm still compiling a list, not just of Joe’s deals but as many people we could think of as we found our

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This is update modern rock chart per july 2009 by top40-chart which combine World Heavy Metal, Hard Rock & Alternative Singles (USA, Germany, UK, Sweden, Finland, Canada, Australia).The top of the chart is,,, Linkin Park with song called new divide (ost Transformer 2) i post about this album track list and download on my previously post, 21 guns by green day also on those album track list.Here is

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Photo:Bouys/AFP/Getty Michael Jackson will reportedly be buried at Hollywood Hills, California’s Forest Lawn Cemetery, CNN reports after speaking with law enforcement officials. While the family has not yet confirmed the report, LAPD assistant chief of staff Jim McDonnell said that the police were working with the family on “a package of events” tomorrow, July 7th, including the public memorial

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Hey friend for you DT maniac i have special post for you. It's about DT newest album Black Clouds & Silver Linings which i post on my previous post hereThis is officially video clip from one of their song called A Rite of Passageand finally (drumrollll,,,,,) you can download full album here, i've got it from my friend when i chat with him last night. Don't forget guys, I wait your review about

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Last week i saw this movie at cinema,, it's very awesome movie for me. I search the soundtrack which play by any modern rock band and i got some info.The soundtrack for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen comes out June 23. The summer sequel has big special effects and big bands.Linkin Park has the theme song called “New Divide.” Joining them are Green Day, Nickelback, The Fray, Taking Back

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The Los Angeles Times is reporting that law enforcement and city officials have confirmed that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died today after suffering what has been reported as a cardiac arrest. Jackson was 50. According to reports, Jackson was not breathing when paramedics were called to his Los Angeles home this afternoon, June 25th. Paramedics at the scene performed CPR on the singer, who

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Hey guys,, here i found new special ESP signature for you. After making a whale-sized splash at the recent LIMMs shindig, i’ve had word that the two new eagerly-awaited Metallica Signature models from ESP, James Hetfield’s Iron Cross and Kirk Hammett’s Ouija models, are incoming to Blighty.KH-2 OUIJA BLACK * Neck-Thru-Body * 25.5” Scale * Alder Body * Maple Neck * Ebony Fingerboard

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Booted players team with American Idol singerJoe Bosso, Wed 24 Jun 2009, 6:38 pm BSTThree ex-members of the goth-rock band Evanescence, all given the heave-ho by frontwoman Amy Lee, have formed a new group called We Are The Fallen, and they've picked American Idol finalist Carly Smithson as their singer.The Dublin-born Smithson joins guitarist/songwriter Ben Moody, guitarist John Lecompt and

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Finally satch using marshal like mostly rock guitarist use,, here is the news about it.Despite a longstanding relationship with Peavey that has yielded the highly-regarded JSX signature amp, Joe Satriani appears to have switched to Marshall backline on Chickenfoot's European tour.A news release that MusicRadar received this morning from Marshall Amplification reads as follows:"Marshall

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Kiss are wrapping up their first new LP since 1998’s Psycho Circus, guitarist Paul Stanley revealed in a post on the band’s official Website yesterday. “We’re about four days from finishing the new Kiss album. Eleven tracks, and it IS everything I’ve told you. It IS classic. It IS all written within the band. And IT ROCKS BIG TIME!,” Stanley writes.In news that will likely distress old school

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hi guys,, check this cool gear from parker, i found it when i looking for some information about parker. Combines cutting-edge MIDI technology with innovative Parker designs.Utilizing plug-and-play connectivity, the Fly Mojo MIDI Guitar allows players to create a world of unique tones with the simplicity and quality that musicians have come to expect from Parker. The Fly Mojo MIDI Guitar features

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Since 1909, Ludwig has been making exceptionally crafted percussion products for drummers of all styles. During the 100th Anniversary year, Ludwig is proud to announce the release of the Ludwig Anniversary Edition Stainless Steel Pro Beat outfit.The 1970's were a time of great innovation at Ludwig's Damen Avenue facility. True to Ludwig's tradition of innovation, these stainless steel kits were

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The Band’s Self-Titled Debut Album Release, Their First TV AppearanceAnd Their First In-Store Appearance Scheduled For June 5thChickenfoot, comprised of guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, and Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar, and bassist Michael Anthony have announced their first major North American tour beginning on August 2nd in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Last night i chat with my friend and we talk about any guitarist rig. He wants to know about john petrucci's (JP) rigs and setting. Today i search about any information about JP and i got it any information for his. Here is a list and some photos of the gear John is currently using for touring especially for you don !! :)Guitars1 Musicman JP BFR Rubyburst Baritone1 Musicman JP BFR Walnutburst

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Once more about heavy metal film my friend tell about a film called "global metal". This film is release After "Metal a headbanger journey" by sam dunn (antropolog which concern on metal music).In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West’s most maligned musical genre – heavy metal – has impacted the world’s cultures beyond Europe and North America. The

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Some time ago my friend tell me about something interest with documenter film called "Heavy Metal in Baghdad". this film tell about four musicians with band called Acrassicauda struggling to make a go of the rock and roll life in the middle of a war zone.If popular perceptions are to be believed, then every Iraqi citizen would be a worshipful Muslim who hates all pop culture (particularly

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Dan Donegan (born August 1, 1968 in Oak Lawn, Illinois) is an American musician and guitarist for Disturbed. Donegan began playing guitar as a teenager and eventually formed a band called Vandal, which was an '80s-style hair band. Recently, Donegan was added to the guitar show "Chop Shop's" list of "Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time" at number 76.Early on with his career with

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Also known as : Ry-Know Rü-dBorn : August 6, 1975 (1975-08-06) (age 33)origin : Peoria, Illinois, USAGenre(s): Heavy metal, progressive metalInstrument(s): Bass guitarYears active: 1998 - PresentLabel(s): Epic RecordsAssociated acts : MudvayneEarly lifeRyan Martinie grew up playing bass in Normal, Illinois. His father gave him his first bass at the age of twelve, at which time he began picking

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Birth name: Matthew McDonoughAlso known as: sPaG; Spüg; MjDawnOrigin: Peoria, IllinoisGenre(s): Heavy metal, progressive metalOccupation(s): DrummerInstrument(s): DrumsYears active: 1996–presentLabel(s) : Epic RecordsAssociated acts: MudvayneWebsite www.mudvayne.comMatthew McDonough is the drummer for American heavy metal band Mudvayne. McDonough is the band's original drummer and has

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Mudvayne formed in 1996 with Chad Gray, Greg Tribbet, Matthew McDonough, and Shawn Barclay, releasing their demo, Kill, I Oughtta. In 1998, then bassist Shawn Barclay was replaced by current bassist Ryan Martinie.Signing with Epic (1998)A critical turning point for the band occurred in April 1998 when local promoter Steve Soderstrom hosted Soda Pop Production's "Original Hard Rock Music Showcase

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Hey guys here's Dream Theatre's newest album news i've got for you. Progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER have announced BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS as the title of their tenth studio album. The band commenced work on the album - their second for Roadrunner Records, following up 2007's Systematic Chaos - in October of last year.Roadrunner will release the record on June 23. In addition to

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Birth name: Travis Landon BarkerBorn: November 14, 1975 (1975-11-14) (age 33)Origin: Fontana, California,USAGenre(s): Punk rock, pop punk, ska punk, alternative rock, hip hop, rap rockOccupation(s):Musician, drummer, songwriter, producer, reality television celebrity, fashion designerInstrument(s): drums, keyboards, guitar, pianoYears active: 1994–presentLabel(s): Interscope, LaSalle/Atlantic,

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hey guys,, this is newest modern rock chart per may 2009 by top40-chart which combine World Heavy Metal, Hard Rock & Alternative Singles (USA, Germany, UK, Sweden, Finland, Canada, Australia).enjoy :)1. Know Your Enemy - Green Day2. Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon3. Casing The Dragon - Epica4. Drowning (Face Down) - Saving Abel5. Lifeline - Papa Roach6. Careless Whisper - Seether7. Up All Night -

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Here is newest mike's drum set. Base on tama starclasscic, sabian cymbal and any hardware (LP,Roland,Tama) he build his newest monster and called "mike's mirage monster"enjoy it :)spesification :Drumset: Tama StarClassic Mirage Crystal IceA. 433mm OctobanB. 472mm OctobanC. 536mm OctobanD. 600mm OctobanE. 8x8 tomF. 9x10 tomG. 10x12 tomH. 5½x14 tomI. 16x16 floor tomJ. 5½x14 Melody Master snareK.

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i put his guitar series here cause he is one of my favourite modern rock player!!enjoy it: Mark Tremonti is considered to be one of rock’s leading guitarists. As the guitarist of Alter Bridge and formerly of Creed, he has met extraordinary success and continues to grow as both a guitar player and songwriter. While Creed was on tour in support of their first record, My Own Prison, Mark was

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Photo: Arnold/WireImageThe normally serene spring home of baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks was transformed into a mass of pogoing teens on Saturday, April 25th, as Korn kicked off their Escape From the Studio tour, their first trek in nearly a year, at Tucson Electric Park. The 70-minute show focused on fan favorites and eschewed some of the more obvious choices. Funky interludes allowed Korn to

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Some things can be counted on at a Slayer recording session. "Can I interest you in something fast and aggressive?" asks producer Greg Fidelman. He's sitting beside guitarist Kerry King at the Pass Studios in Los Angeles, where Slayer are working on a still-untitled album planned for a summer release, and cues up a new metal track with the working title "Build Up." King is ready to thrash.He's

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Collector's Series X Shell kitspecification :Price:£543Colour:Any DW Collector's Series finishDrum Shell Material:North American hard rock mapleFloor Tom Size:14"x12" (£748) and 16"x14" (£913)Kick Size:23"x18" (£1493)Snare Size:14"x6" (£573)Tom Size:8"x7" (£543 ), 10"x8" (£584) and 12"x9" (£641) / Rata drums: 6"x18" and 6"x12" (both £552)Drum Workshop began life as a hardware company (a fact

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World Heavy Metal, Hard Rock & Alternative Singles Chart compiled by Top40-charts.com (USA, Germany, UK, Sweden, Finland, Canada, Australia). 1. Lifeline : PapaRoach 2. Use Somebody : Kings Of Leon3. Careless Whisper: Seether4. Desolation Row : My Chemical Romance5. Chasing The Dragon: Epica6. Decode :Paramore7. Black Heart: InertiaIncubus 8. All I Want: Staind9. Cyanide: Metallica10.Drowning (

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The coolest bass combo on two wheels?Roger Newell, Wed 15 Apr 2009, 11:15 am BSTSpesification : M6 Carbine bass comboPrice:£1499Country of Origin:USAAdditional Features:Effects Loop with bypass, tuner out, balanced XLR line-out with ground lift, voice function switching, mute, 2 x combination Speakon /jack speaker output jacks, impedance selection, fan cooledAudio Output Power (w):600Device Type:

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Shredding on Dimebag's guitar and bashing religion as the metal vets prep their 10th albumSTEVE APPLEFORDPosted Apr 16, 2009 12:31 PMSome things can be counted on at a Slayer recording session. "Can I interest you in something fast and aggressive?" asks producer Greg Fidelman. He's sitting beside guitarist Kerry King at the Pass Studios in Los Angeles, where Slayer are working on a still-untitled

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Lacquer drums now buy 5 get 6Press release, Fri 24 Apr 2009, 3:07 pm BSTPRESS RELEASE: Since 1909, Ludwig has been making exceptionally crafted percussion products for drummers of all styles. During the 100th Anniversary year, Ludwig is proud to announce the new Ludwig Element Lacquer Series Drums.Today's up-and-coming player is more discerning than ever demanding gear with custom options, sizing

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Fizzy drinks, miracle age-repair make-up – everything is sold today with the promise of it being the 'best ever recipe'. Most of this stuff is so boring that, really, who cares? But when electronic drum makers make similar claims for their new products, it's a rather different kettle of fish.This happens on a regular basis, of course – in fact every time a new kit is launched. But the posturing

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A new signature model with a series of tweaksNeville Marten, Thu 5 Mar 2009, 4:10 pm GMTAny mention of Eric Johnson invariably – and perhaps rather tediously for Johnson himself – concentrates on his status as a tone-hound of legendary credentials.It will inevitably state how he goes through his equipment microscopically, making sure the polarity of each internal component faces the same

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Leather, leather, guitar, leather…Tom Porter, Wed 22 Apr 2009, 10:42 am BSTThe Guitar Hanger is pretty self-explanatory: it's like a coat hanger, but you hang guitars on it, not coats.It's supposed to save space and protect your prized axe from naughty children and flying cats as the below video demonstrates.And, because your guitar isn't packed away in a case under your bed, it'll undoubtedly

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More Smashing Pumpkins tryouts possibleJoe Bosso, Mon 20 Apr 2009, 8:56 pm BSTWaiting for System Of A Down to get back together? Better not. Last week, Billy Corgan checked out a dozen drummers to join The Smashing Pumpins, and SOAD's John Dolmayan (last seen in Scars On Broadway) was one of the candidates.A message from Corgan on The Smashing Pumpkins' website reads: "In total, 12 drummers were

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A new contender at the entry-levelBen Rogerson, Wed 22 Apr 2009, 10:37 am BSTMusic Creator 5 represents Cakewalk's latest attempt to create a truly entry-level DAW and, on first inspection, it looks like a pretty good one.Crucially, the interface has been redesigned since the last version, so Music Creator now looks more like a PC version of GarageBand (which, after all, is what a lot of Windows

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Marshall Amplification introduces the new Haze line of compact and portable valve-driven performance amplifiers: the 40-Watt Haze combo (MHZ40C) and the 15-Watt Haze head (MHZ15). The Haze line was designed for the musician who demands an honest clean sound, a driving blues tone and some biting rock — all from a single, gig-ready amp. The Haze 40 combo is equipped with a single Celestion G12-66

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But is it official?Chris Vinnicombe, Tue 21 Apr 2009, 11:55 am BSTNirvana's headline set at the 1992 Reading Festival is often cited as one of the high points of the band's brief career, and reports have emerged that 4 May will see the full concert become available officially on DVD for the first time.According to NME, the DVD will be packaged under the rather superfluous title of Life Takes No

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Neil Peart is the most popular drummer today. When it comes to voting in Modern Drummer or Drummerworld - Neil Peart is always the No. 1.Neil Peart (pronounced "Peert" not "Pert"), born September 12, 1952, near Hagersville, Ontario, is the drummer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band Rush. Rush is the most successful band from Canada, having played together for over 30 years, and selling over

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From Robert Johnson's Gibson to Jack White's Airline...Chris Vinnicombe & Michael Leonard, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 4:50 pm BSTThe 10 guitars that changed musicThere are watershed moments in the history of popular music when the planets align, and the sense of change is palpable. Moments when the right guitar, in the hands of the right player, at precisely the right time causes a seismic shift and redraws

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"There's no bad blood. It could absolutely happen"Joe Bosso, Tue 14 Apr 2009, 8:03 pm BSTChris Cornell says he never ruled out the possibility of reuniting with Soundgarden, the Seatlle band he formed in the mid-'80s and with whom he helped change the rock landscape as part of the movement known as 'grunge.'"There was never any bad blood between us," Cornell says in an exclusive podcast interview

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See the Muse guitarist's Manson MB-1 in actionChris Vinnicombe and Chris Wickett, Tue 21 Apr 2009, 5:16 pm BSTMuse mainman Matt Bellamy is no ordinary guitarist and his gadget-loaded Hugh Manson custom electrics are similarly extraordinary.Until now, Bellamy's collaborations with Manson have been strict one-offs, with a long-standing agreement between the two that the body shape of those

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New York, NY: Massachusetts' finest hard rock purveyors, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, have announced the title for their eagerly anticipated fourth album for Roadrunner Records. The title is Killswitch Engage. The album, produced by Brendan O'Brien (AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine) and co-produced by guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, will hit stores on June 30.Some of the working track titles for the album

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The most heated list yet here at Roadrunner Records, the most underrated albums of all time. For the sake of argument, 5 of us here sat down (the most argumentative of the bunch) and hacked out top 20 lists of what we each thought were the top 20 most underrated albums.As you can guess this sparked heavy debate, and some of us didn't even want to sign off on the final list, but through it all

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Matt Sorum joined Guns N' Roses in 1991, after Steven Adler was fired. Matt's first gig was "Rock in Rio II" in Brazil -91.Which he exclaims was a very nerve racking moment for him; playing with GNR for the first time in front of thousands.After Adler was fired a replacement was not immediately apparent: Adam Maples from Sea Hags had already filled in temporarely, while Martin Chamers from

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Chad Smith is the powerhouse behind the US super group Red Hot Chili Peppers. Chad pulls off effortlessly one of the most difficult challenges facing drummers, the ability to blend high powered rock with blistering funk grooves. With a personality as big as his drum sound, Chad remains a firm favourite with drummers all over the world. Chad is one of the few drummers to have appeared on the '

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KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has recorded guest vocals on a track called "Jerry Bruckheimer" from the Hollywood, California band THE CHANGING, featuring former KORN percussionist/backing vocalist Kalen Chase. The song will be available for streaming and download on www.thechanging.com starting on April 20."Jerry Bruckheimer" comes off THE CHANGING's debut album, "For Obvious Reasons", due later

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Birth name Igor Graziano CavaleraBorn September 4, 1970 (1970-09-04) (age 38) Belo Horizonte, BrazilGenre(s) Heavy metal Electronic musicOccupation(s) MusicianInstrument(s) DrumsAssociated acts Sepultura Cavalera Conspiracy Nailbomb MixhellHe, along with older brother Max were the founding members of the

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Vincent Paul "Vinnie" Abbott (born on March 11, 1964 in Dallas, Texas, U.S.) is a heavy metal drummer and producer who is currently a member of supergroup Hellyeah, but is best known for being a member, and co-founder, of the heavy metal band Pantera. He also co-founded the heavy metal band Damageplan in 2003 with his late brother, Dimebag Darrell.Birth name Vincent Paul AbbottBorn

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Travis Barker is quickly becoming one of the more influential musicians on the Rock scene today. Travis began studying drums and taking lessons at the age of four. He studied with a jazz teacher and was exposed to many different styles of music. While in High School, Travis played in the jazz ensemble and marching band. He subsequently gained much experience performing at regional competitions

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DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren, a close friend of late DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and his brother, DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul, told Launch Radio Networks that the onstage shooting of Abbott has cast a shadow over live performing. "I think one of the most scariest things is, you go up onstage, and there's this energy transfer between the band and the crowd,

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Roland is pleased to announce the launch of V-Drums Lessons, a series of free online drumming videos taught exclusively using Roland drum & percussion products.Hosted by top Roland clinicians and artists, these lessons are designed for every level of drummer. V-Drums Lessons cover various drum and percussion techniques and styles, and also provide helpful tips unique to electronic percussion

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performed with:SlayerAndy WallaceJohn ZornBill MetoyerGrip Inc.VivaldiTestamentFantomas.. and moreWhen I was in 3rd. grade my class had show and tell day, bashful as I was I brought a set of bongos and a Santana record and played along to a song. My parents put me in a Catholic private school where we lived in Southgate California. They had a school band, I was in that class only for a year,

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Besides being one of Metallica's founding members and main songwriters, drummer Lars Ulrich is also the band's spokesman. Born on December 26, 1963, in Gentofte, Denmark, Ulrich's father (Torbin Ulrich) was a nationally renowned tennis player, and it appeared as though Lars would follow in his father's footsteps, as the young Ulrich practiced hard on tennis skills. In 1973, his father took Lars

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David Silveria was born in Bakersfield, California, on September 21st 1972. David grew up in Bakersfield, where he learned how to play drums at the age of 9. "I think one of the reasons music became such an obsession for everyone in the band is that there just wasn't a whole lot to do where we lived."James, Brian and Fieldy were looking for a drummer for their band. Fieldy says "I get a message

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With a lot of buzz still going strong after the release of the groups new album “Death Magnetic” (which I actually think is pretty good)…It has been announced that the group is being considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Billboard reports… “Metallica, Run-D.M.C. and the Stooges lead the list of nine acts up for induction next year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Five

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Alexander Arthur Van Halen was born to Jan and Eugenia van Halen in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on May 8, 1953. Shortly after Edward was born, the van Halen family moved to Nijmegen.On February 22, 1962, the van Halen family left Holland, after receiving several letters from relatives describing the wonders of California. In their possession were a few suitcases, 75 guilders and a piano. The trip

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Birth name Michael Trent ReznorBorn May 17, 1965 (1965-05-17) (age 43) Mercer, Pennsylvania, U.S.Genre(s) Industrial Industrial rock Industrial metal Alternative rock ElectronicOccupation(s) Musician Singer-songwriter Sound designer Record producerInstrument(s)

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Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar Join Forces For New Group "Chickenfoot"Four of rock music’s most successful and influential musicians are combining their talents to create the much anticipated rock group Chickenfoot. Guitar hero Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, and frontman Sammy Hagar’s new project has found

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Zildjian Cymbals has announced that it will produce the first ever run of all-black cymbals in its 385 year history.“Pitch Black™” cymbals are available in a full range of sizes and models and are designed specifically for Rock and Metal applications. The series features eight models including a 22-inch Ride, 20-inch Crash Ride, 18 and 16-inch Crashes, 13-inch Splash, 15-inch Mastersound HiHats,

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It turns out that Ryan Yerdon was once quite in touch with his sensitive side. Surprised? Well, before joining Puddle Of Mudd, which is famous for its ballsy, riff-laden rock epics, Yerdon played with the more indie-minded vocalist Carina Round, whose style demanded far more laid-back drumming. “It was really subdued and spaced out,” Ryan recalls. “I’d play fat snares that were somewhat detuned,

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It’s official…Josh Freese is leaving Nine Inch Nails sometime during their upcoming US tour. Front man, Trent Reznor, wrote a message to fans on the band’s web site:Freese has explained that his reason for leaving is nothing personal with Reznor and they have mentioned that they will remain friends.“Josh Freese [NIN's current drummer] fans, be sure to check out a show on the upcoming North

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Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner is featured on a new Hudson Music DVD release entitled “What Drives The Beat.” The DVD features over 3 hours of peformance and instructional footage from the two-time grammy nominated, multiple readers poll-winning drummer.One segment titled “Double-Bass Crash Course” will be a highlight for many drummers.“The step-by-step method for developing foot control,

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LARS' EQUIPMENT:Note, drum sizes are sometimes stated as "14x5.5" or similar when known. The first number is the diameter (size) of the drum while the second is the depth. Wood type is quoted beside the kit name as the wood type influences the sound of a drum kit considerably.Before Kill Em All:Ludwig kit with Yamaha hardware (stands, pedals etc). Before he got sponsorship with Tama. May have

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From Robert Johnson's Gibson to Jack White's Airline...Chris Vinnicombe & Michael Leonard, Thu 9 Apr 2009, 4:50 pm BSTpic from: guitarnoizeThere are watershed moments in the history of popular music when the planets align, and the sense of change is palpable. Moments when the right guitar, in the hands of the right player, at precisely the right time causes a seismic shift and redraws the

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DISTURBED has taken out its biggest stage production in years on this spring's Music As A Weapon tour, which makes the show ripe for documenting on a DVD. Singer David Draiman told The Pulse of Radio that the group plans to do just that and more. "We already have a bunch of footage that's been amassed, and we're trying to do a full-blown production shoot of one or more of these actual live

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Photo credit: Karl Larsen (courtesy of Slash)Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will apparently make a special guest appearance with Orange County, California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD at tonight's (Thursday, April 16) concert at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.A photo of Slash and the AVENGED SEVENFOLD members "working out tempos" during soundcheck earlier today can be

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SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser will perform material from his first-ever solo album, "Hubris I & II", at the following shows:Jun. 05 - SESC Pompéia - São Paulo, BRAJun. 06 - SESC Pompéia - São Paulo, BRA"Hubris I & II" is scheduled for release in June via Holland's Mascot Records. A two-disc set, the self-produced effort was recorded in part at A Voz do Brasil studio in São Paulo,

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Fifteen years ago today, Kurt Cobain's body was found at his house outside of Seattle. He had been threatening to commit suicide — had tried it, even — and now he'd succeeded. The leader of one of the best and biggest bands of the '90s went out on a shotgun blast, in a fog of heroin. A terrible waste, but that was the way he wanted it.His death wasn't a complete surprise, really. The lyrics that

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All-in-one studio showcasedBen Rogerson, Mon 20 Apr 2009, 12:48 pm BSTWith MIDI controller keyboards and laptops/netbooks getting ever smaller, creating a truly portable music-making system is now easy. However, Vivace is a solution that looks to be more integrated than anything we've seen before.Designed by Young-Shin Lee and Hae-Jin Jung, it looks something like a musical laptop: a slimline

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Bryan Odell, a correspondent for "The Omaha Buzz", a weekly entertainment show on WOWT in Omaha, has uploaded videotaped interviews he conducted with members of PAPA ROACH, BUCKCHERRY and AVENGED SEVENFOLD on February 14, 2009 at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Watch the 10-minute report below.AVENGED SEVENFOLD will finish its current U.S. tour with two epic SoCal shows before a

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So this week we're switching it up a bit on you! We've decided to do a little more research and bring you the top 20 of all time on RoadrunnerRecords.com from both video and audio! Going through all the information on these was really interesting, and we're going to give it to you. Take a look at how many plays each video got, and how many times the audio tracks were played! Then watch YOUR

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In the latest issue of Metal Edge Magazine, writers Adrien Begrand, Brett Callwood, Leonard Pierce, Bryan Reesman and Jeff Treppel (with an editors note by Phil Freeman) took on the extensive task of listing the top 50 greatest front-men in metal. With elaborations on the top 25, they list some of the best. So why are we writing about it? Because we disagree with a ton of it! Rob Zombie was the

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Taproot is gearing up for their spring '09 headline tour entitled The Take It Tour. Taproot is touring in support of their highly anticipated fourth album Our Long Road Home, which features the hard-hitting track Take It after which the tour takes it's name.Kicking off March 19th in Cleveland, OH and continuing through the first week of May, The Take It Tour will be heading to the following

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"We've Lost You", the new video from Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed on December 15, 2008 in São Paulo, Brazil with director André Moraes. Check out photos from the video shoot at this location. A few of the pictures can also be viewed below."A-Lex" — SEPULTURA's first LP to be recorded without either of the founding Cavalera brothers (Max and Igor

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Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.Dormant for eight years, the original lineup of Limp Bizkit is reuniting for a tour and new album, according to a statement from Interscope Records.Fred Durst, Wes Borland, Sam Rivers, John Otto and DJ Lethal were last active in the fall of 2001, after which Borland left the band to focus on his own music. Borland rejoined for the 2004 EP "The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1),"

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