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Scale the Summit Post Behind-the-Scenes Studio Footage
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In this video, the Texan progressive instrumentalists offer a glimpse into the recording of their new record, 'The Collective.'

It's Official: The Big Four Announce First U.S. Show
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Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will be sharing the same bill for the first time ever in America.

The Big Four Tour Coming to America?
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The mega-bill of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax may finally hit American shores.

The Alex Skolnick Trio to Release New Album
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Acclaimed jazz and metal guitarist returns with his trio this March with Veritas.

Buffalo Trace Launches Online Battle of the Bands Contest
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Kentucky whiskey company offering $500 monthly and grand prize of $5000.

Scale the Summit Announce New Album
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'The Collective' is the sophomore album from the Houston-based prog-metallers.

Behemoth Guitarist Released from Hospital
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Guitarist/vocalist Nergal was released four weeks after he underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure to fight leukemia.

Playlist: Joe Bonamassa
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The blues guitarist reveals what's in his iPod.

Burzum To Release New Album
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Black metaller Varg Vikernes will release the follow up to 2010's 'Belus' this April.

Soundgarden to Release First-Ever Live Album
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'Live on I5' is comprised of live cuts from the band's 1996 West Coast tour.

Green Day to Release Live Album on March 22
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Awesome As F**k chronicles the band's 2009–2010 world tour.

The Kills to Release New Album, 'Blood Pressures.'
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The duo's fourth LP will be released this April.

Children Of Bodom "Blooddrunk" and "Hellhounds on My Trail" Lesson
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In this video lesson, shredder Alexi Laiho shows you how to play two Bodom classics.

Zakk Wylde to Release Metal Handbook "Bringing Metal to the Children"
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Watch this video clip in which Wylde promotes his new book that details his touring survival techniques and more.

Bugera 1960 Amp Head Demo
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Watch this video featuring Bugera's 1960 head demoed with a Fender Strat and Tele.

Gear Spotlight: R&M Power Wire Cable
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Watch this video review of the R&M Power Wire Cable.

Recording King O and OO Guitars
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Learn about the collaboration between Recording King and guitarist and historian Eric Schoenberg.

Arch Enemy Recording New Album
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Drummer Daniel Erlandsson gives the first studio report for the Swedish death metal band's upcoming record.

Black Sabbath To Release Live Triple LP Set
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Black Sabbath's 1982 performance at Hammersmith Odeon will be available as a limited-edition vinyl package.

Darkthrone Announce Album Art Contest
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The pioneering Norwegian black metal duo is asking fans to redesign the covers for the re-release of Ravishing Grimness and Goatlord.

Zakk Wylde "Parade of the Dead" Lesson
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Watch Zakk Wylde break down the single from Black Label Society's latest CD, 'Order of the Black.'

John Lennon's "Abbey Road" Suit To Be Auctioned
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The iconic white suit worn by the late Beatles' songwriter on the cover of 'Abbey Road' will be auctioned on New Year's Day.

Glenn Proudfoot Lesson
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Watch Australian shred phenom Glenn Proudfoot demonstrate his most incredible techniques.
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