The Rock Pit's Review Of The Great Kat's 'Beethoven's Guitar Shred' Dvd
17 January, 2011
"This Juilliard trained musician will totally make one look at not only classical music, but heavy metal and shred in a different way. One listen to the songs and you know why there is such a buzz regarding her speed and shred abilities. To take a masterpiece such as 'The Flight of the Bumble-Bee' or ...
| Softlayer Takes Stage With Dean Guitars For Namm Jam
13 January, 2011
SoftLayer Technologies, the world's largest hosting provider, is proud to cosponsor the Dean Guitars 2nd Annual NAMM Jam, Friday, January 14 at the Grove of Anaheim. The exclusive concert will feature legendary rock band MEGADETH and super group HELLYEAH, and be one of the hottest tickets during the ...
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Joshua Ketchmark's Sophomore Effort 'Karus Cruentus,' Out Today
12 January, 2011
Hard rocking songwriter Joshua Ketchmark released his highly anticipated EP, "Karus Cruentus", today featuring the impassioned and powerful single, "Absent Savior". After exploring hard hitting melodies and soulful rock ballads on his acclaimed 2008 full length release, "List of Regrets", Ketchmark ...
| Default To Appear On Rockline Tonight!
11 January, 2011
Platinum selling rock band Default will be featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE with host Bob Coburn on Monday January 10, 2011 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with Default toll free at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for ...
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Musician Josh Tifer, Set To Embrace The Challenge Of Solo Album
11 January, 2011
Musician, Josh Tifer, best known as the lead guitarist for the award winning Philadelphia metal band, Chemical Dependency, is in south Florida preparing the release of his yet untitled debut EP. He was a staple in the East Coast metal scene through-out the 2000's, writing, recording and touring with ...
| Folk Metallers Scythia Reveal Episode 3 Of Red Wizard Series On Blank TV
10 January, 2011
Vancouver folk metallers Scythia have revealed episode 3 of their 5 part Red Wizard mini series on Blank TV. The episode chronicles Scythia's encounter with the red wizard once again as he searches for his castle keys and unleashes balls of fire against those in his path. To view the episode please ...
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Trouble In The Studio!
10 January, 2011
Chicago-based Doom Metal Legends Trouble are in the studio working on their latest studio album, which makes for their ninth (9th). The "as-yet-unnamed" release will consist of a minimum of 10 songs that not only feature their legendary heavy guitar riffs that have gained them a legion of loyal fans ...
| Don't Miss Korn + Slipknot On Mtv's 'World Stage' Tomorrow!
07 January, 2011
On Friday, January 7th, MTV UK will kick off their 'MTV World Stage' series with live footage of Korn and Slipknot. Taping the former at the September, 2010 Ozzfest date at London's famed O2 Arena, and showcasing the latter's instantly legendary headlining performance at Download 2009, these broadcast ...
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Dave Ellefson On New Material: 'I Don't Think Megadeth Fans Will Be Disappointed At All'
05 January, 2011
Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine revealed to members of the band's official fan club just last month that he has some new songs "almost finished" for the next studio album, and in a recent interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, bassist Dave Ellefsonchecked in to give us even more insight. While the guys ...
| Dream Theater Hits The Studio
05 January, 2011
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have officially entered the studio to begin work on their first album without drummer and founding member Mike Portnoy. The band's guitarist, John Petrucci, writes on his Twitter profile, "First day in studio [and] the dawn of a new era forDREAM THEATER. Can't ...
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Hemoptysis Announces Release Date For 'Misanthropic Slaughter'
04 January, 2011
Hemoptysis full length debut record "Misanthropic Slaughter" will be released on Tuesday, March 8th. Stay tuned for further info. If you are in Arizona, don't miss the "Misanthropic Slaughter" preview show on Friday, January 7th @ The Clubhouse! Hemoptysis will be playing new songs from "Misanthropic ...
| Korn To Perform Live On MTV's World Stage This January 2011
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RoadRunner Records) - On Friday, January 7th, MTV UK will continue their 'MTV World Stage' series with exclusive footage of Korn performing as part of Ozzfest at London's legendary O2 Arena. Filmed on September 18th, 2010, the show signaled the band's long awaited return ...
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See Jordan Rudess Solo With Special Guest James Labrie In New York This January 2011
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RoadRunner Records) - Dream Theater keyboardist extraordinaire Jordan Rudess has announced an exciting and rare solo appearance on Sunday, January 23rd at the Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, New York with special guest Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie. Along with Turkish ...
| Slipknot Take On MTV's World Stage In Early January 2011
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RoadRunner Records) - On Friday, January 7th, MTV UK will broadcast Slipknot live in concert as part of the channel's flagship 'MTV World Stage' series. The show will feature the Iowan outfit's crushing headline performance from Download 2009 - the last major show with bassist ...
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Devildriver Reveal Artwork + Tracklisting For 'Beast' Special Edition
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RoadRunner Records) - DevilDriver are set to release their 5th studio album and follow-up to 2008's Pray For Villainswith Beast on February 22nd, and along with the original album version, the guys are also offering a special edition with a bonus DVD. Check out the artwork ...
| Big Shanty Revs Up 2011 With Collection 2-CD Compilation Set Coming February 8, 2011
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Mark Pucci Media) - King Mojo Records announces a February 8 release for Collection, a 2-CD compilation of tracks from Big Shanty, whose blistering sound has been described as everything from "death metal blues" to "heavy metal funk." The double-disc set also includes five ...
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Circa Survive Set To Release 'Blue Sky Noise' Deluxe Vinyl On January 18, 2011
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Atlantic recording group Circa Survive has unveiled plans to release an audiophile-grade vinyl edition of their critically acclaimed, third full length album "BLUE SKY NOISE." The deluxe vinyl edition of "BLUE SKY NOISE" will be available beginning January ...
| Avenged Sevenfold To Release Deluxe Digital Single 'Welcome To The Family,' Today!
BURBANK, CA (Top40 Charts/ Warner Bros. Records) - Avenged Sevenfold will release a deluxe three-song digital single on iTunes, titled "Welcome To The Family," today. The bundle includes "Welcome To The Family" (off the band's current album Nightmare), "4:00 AM" (a previously unreleased b-side), and ...
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Notorious Red Rocker Sammy Hagar To Tell All At Canadian Music Week 2011
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Canadian Music Week PR) - He is the multi-platinum Red Rocker - the outgoing, bombastic front man of hard rock champions Van Halen, the man who won't drive 55, and the man currently fronting his own supergroup, Chickenfoot. Better known as Sammy Hagar to the masses, he is ...
| Rotosound Confirm Duff Mckagan, Billy Sheehan And RATT At NAMM 2011
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Rotosound Official Website) - Metal Legend Duff McKagan of Guns & Roses / Velvet Revolver fame will be appearing on the Rotosound booth at Winter NAMM alongside fellow legendary bassist Billy Sheehan. Billy is regarded by many to have changed the way the bass guitar is played ...
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