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	MTMBOISD Remastered Tapes Vol 2 Available .99 (via Maximum Threshold Records) The remastered MTMBOISD Vol 2. is now available for sale for only .99. Take advantage of this hot commodity today. Dom and Dan put together numerous songs that were performed "live" on the air and are reproduced and remastered to give you high qualit
	New MURDERDOLLS listen "My Dark Place Alone" (Free Download) Recorded in the Hollywood Hills with famed producer Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, 3 Inchest of Blood) Murderdolls' long-awaited sophomore album Women And Children Last will be released this August.
	7/3/10 Maximum Threshold Radio Show: Pat Travers & Matt Reardon (Black Sunshine) woooo
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	BRAND SPANKIN NEW IRON MAIDEN - TUNE IN AND CHECK IT OUT! The European release date for IRON MAIDEN's much-anticipated new studio album, "The Final Frontier", is now confirmed for Monday, August 16.
	Metal Community loses another : Jared Koston (drummer Venomin James) VENOMIN JAMES drummer Jared Koston passed away of cancer on Tuesday, June 1 at his home in Madison, Ohio surrounded by his family and friends. He was 40 years old. "I want to thank everyone that has helped him with this fight," says Jared's wife M
	SLIPKNOT BASSIST FOUND DEAD - Paul Deadrick Gray R.I.P. According to the Des Moines Register, Urbandale, Iowa police are investigating the death of SLIPKNOT's bass guitarist at a local hotel. Paul Dedrick Gray, 38, of Johnston was found dead at approximately 10:50 a.m. today by an employee at TownePlace S
	ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Gary Coleman Dies (Diff'rent Strokes Star) It has been reported that Gary Coleman, the star of the nationally aired show "Diff'rent Strokes" has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. Gary was only 42 years old. A representative at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center said tha
	JORN - Tribute song to Dio (Check it Out!!) Napoli, May 2010 - The Norse God of Metal. The leader of the renaissance of classic Hard Rock on its highest level. One of the most prolific and sought-after singers of today, whose vocal talent has reserved him a place amongst the greatest giants i
	The highly anticipated new release by Soulfly is now available for a sneak peak right here. So if you want to check out the new release Soulfly's Omen than just click OMEN SOULFLY's seventh album, "Omen", is now avaialble for streaming in its entirety at this location. The CD will be released on May 25 via Roadrunner Records.
	Soulfly - Omen Listen to new release here! Soulfly - Omen Listen to new release here!
	Maximum Threshold Radio Tribute to Ronnie James Dio R.I.P. (RJD RADIO) May16-17 Maximum Threshold will play only music with Ronnie James Dio. We are doing this in memory of the legend that has brought happiness to multitudes worldwide. Ronnie leaves behind a legacy and one of the biggest shoes to fill.
	Ronnie James Dio - Dead Age 67 "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away. "Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.
	MTMBOISD Remastered Tapes Vol 2 Available Free Download (via Maximum Threshold Records) The remastered MTMBOISD Vol 2. is now available for free downloading. Take advantage of this hot commodity today. Dom and Dan put together numerous songs that were performed "live" on the air and are reproduced and remastered to give you high quality
	5/29 Show : Interview with Dave Meniketti (Y&T) Bay area rockers Y&T has it roots ingrained in from the hard rocking sounds of the 80's and transformed into million CD/album sales since. Dave Meniketti, frontman for the band Y&T will be on the show to promote their newest release "Facemelter" on M
	Maximum Threshold Radio Coverage of the Ronnie James Dio Memorial Ceremony Maximum Threshold Radio's RadChad was on the scene to cover the Ronnie James Dio's public memorial service — which was held this afternoon (Sunday, May 30) at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, in Los Angeles
	Get MTMBOISD to open for KISS in Cleveland! We need your help! Yes its true, MTMBOISD may be able to open for KISS You have the opportunity to vote to get the Maximum Threshold Marching Band on Ice String Duo (MTMBOISD) to open for KISS in Cleveland.
	Are you a singer and looking for a band? Dragonforce has an opening! Thats right, if you are a vocalist and think you have the pipes to play the big stage you can do. The band Dragonforce has parted ways with singer ZP and are looking worldwide for someone to replace him.
	Corey Haim - Found Dead age 38 - Drug Overdose Read the story here.
	MT Compilation CD : In a band? Want to be on it? We are planning on putting together a project here at Maximum Threshold for MT Artists to have their music on a CD and made available for purchase and digital download. If you are in a band and would like to be on this release please email dom@maximu
	DAVID ELLEFSON: 'It Is Great To Be Back In MEGADETH!' Returning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Greetings Droogies, Rattleheads and everyone around the world! "It is great to be back in MEGADETH! As you can
	Billboard Top 10 for 1-23-10 big movers this week
	01-09-10 Music News MT Style Music News: Overkill, Raven, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, UFO, Vinnie Moore, Slayer, Megadeth, Savatage, HIM, Great White and the fire.
	1-9-10 Billboard Top 10 MT Style This weeks Billboard Top 10 with music clips.
	ACE FREHLEY TO RELEASE ‘BEHIND THE PLAYER’ DVD WORLDWIDE JANUARY 19TH LOS ANGELES – Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release ‘ Behind the Player’ a retrospective DVD chronicling his work as one of the world’s most influential guitar players. The DVD will be released worldwide January 19th, through IMV, Rocket
	Vince Neil Gets Sued! According to Courthouse News Service, MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil is being sued for legal fees by the Costa Mesa, California-based law firm Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton.
	WMMS 100.7 lands Alan Cox to take over afternoon talk show MT doesn't usually jump to pull the wool out to cover local DJ's but this was pretty big when WMMS decided not to extend Maxwell's contract and give him what he "thinks" he is worth.
	KISS Inducted in the Rock Hall 2010? NOT! What was expected to be a shoe-in this year, was more like the boot up the aZZ! Yes KISS was denied to be part of the induction ceremony for 2010. Did you see this coming?
	VH1 Classic :That Metal Show : Updates and News Want tickets to an upcoming showing of That Metal Show? Click the READ MORE for detail on how You can attend the screening of Season IV THAT METAL SHOW Hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson SEASON 4 COMPLIMENTARY TICKET O
	Brittany Murphy DEAD: Dies Of Cardiac Arrest Brittany Murphy, the actress who got her start in the sleeper hit "Clueless" and rose to stardom in "8 Mile," has died in Los Angeles. She was 32.
	Joe Perry's Take on KISS not being inducted to RnR Hall of Fame Joe Perry is very disturbed by the announcement that KISS was not included in 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Also his take on the role KISS has made to rock music. Real interesting.
	11/28/09 Billboard Top 10 MT Version of the Billboard Top 10. Direct from billboard.com
	Billboard Top 10 Audio This weeks Billboard Top 10. Listen as MT breaks down the top 10 in their own weird way. May be funny!
	Early KISS photos (from Peter Criss) Early pics of KISS and the Beth lyrics
	James Hetfield Interviewed on WMMS (Cleveland) Audio Avail WMMS (100.7 Cleveland) phone screener interviewed Metallica's frontman James Hetfield and Chocolate Charlie discusses numerous items with James, such as : Death Magnetic Tour, Guitar Hero (Metallica), taking his kids to ballet, buying toilet paper, i
	\m/ Ronnie James Dio diagnosed with stomach cancer!!!! Wendy Dio, the wife and manager of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach
	Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH/W.A.S.P. Guitarist Launches SINTANIC Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts has launched a brand new new band/project called SINTANIC. A full CD of music is being recorded now, with hopes for a spring 2010 release date and extensive touring to follow. The
	HEAVEN & HELL Drummer VINNY APPICE To Undergo Surgery Tomorrow Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) will undergo surgery on his right shoulder on Monday, November 30 for an injury sustained during the last HEAVEN & HELL tour. Commented Vinny: "You can't face the audience and hit drums dire
	MEGADETH: Win A Christmas-Day Phone Call From DAVE MUSTAINE MEGADETH's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Enter this year's MEGADETH Christmas card contest and win big! Send us your designs and you could win first prize of a phone call from Dave Mustaine on Christmas morning, t
	EDDIE VAN HALEN In 'Two And A Half Men'; Photos Available Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen will play himself in an episode of "Two and a Half Men" when the CBS comedy returns September 21. Executive producer Chuck Lorre approached the guitarist after learning he was a big fan of the sitcom. "He was graci
	JOE PERRY: New Solo Album Samples Available AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's fifth solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", will be released on October 6 via Roman Records. The hard driving, ten-song, in your face, collection features Perry's trademark rock and blues ferocity, as well as the CD'
	LILLIAN AXE To Support ALICE COOPER! Blistering Records Recording Artist LILLIAN AXE has been added as the support act for Alice Cooper's Theater Of Death Tour. LILLIAN AXE last toured and supported Alice Cooper during their "Waters Rising" tour in 2007. After being handpicked to supp
	MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Goes Through 'Endgame' Track By Track; Video Available The U.K. branch of Roadrunner Records has uploaded video footage of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine taking the viewers through the band's new album, "Endgame", track by track. Watch the footage in two parts:
	SLASH To Be Joined By JOE PERRY, TOMMY LEE, ROB ZOMBIE For MIRAGE Hotel's Anniversary Concert Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN), Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE), Joe Perry (AEROSMITH) and Rob Zombie are among the musicians who will join VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash for Mirage hotel's 20th anniversary concert bash on Friday, October 2 in
	MEGADETH Performs 'Head Crusher' On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'; Video Available MEGADETH performed the song "Head Crusher" on last night's (Thursday, September 17) edition of NBC-TV's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". Watch video footage of the appearance below.
	SLASH Autographed Items Being Auctioned For Charity VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is auctioning off an autographed top hat, book and photo for charity. This auction is part of the Steve Vai "Where The Wild Things Are" DVD charity release party. All proceeds from this auction will be
	Mitchel Musso Concert HOB Cleveland 8/6/09 Lights went down and KSM hit the stage. An all female rock band filled with high energy and a lot of hair thrashing around. KSM’s music was real tight and they really connected with the massive group mainly made up of teen and pre-teen girls. The
	Steven Tyler Falls Off Stage and Breaks his Shoulder- OUCH!!!! We got Video!! lol Report: AEROSMITH Singer Breaks Shoulder In Stage Mishap According to a Twitter message sent by Billie Perry, the wife of AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry, the band's singer, Steven Tyler, broke received stitches in his head and back following Wednes
	New Lynyrd Skynyrd audio avail The bad boy of Southern Rock are back at it again and a new single under their belt. Still Unbroken is a charged up song that helps you to rekindle the sounds that helped develop Lynyrnd Skynyrd. Give this song a listen and let us know what you think
	New Slayer "HATE WORLDWIDE" listen here The Kerry King-penned track, which continues in the brief-but-brutal vein of "Psychopathy Red" — the album's first single, which has been streamed over 500,000 times since it was leaked last October — will be sold as a limited-edition CD single, avai
	D.R.I.: First Tour Dates Announced ardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) will return from an official hiatus and resume live performances this November, starting November 6 in Tucson, Arizona. The band's last show in North America was September 2004 when a p
	Guitar Hero - VAN HALEN watch the trailer here! 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' Official Trailer Available The official trailer for Guitar Hero: Van Halen can be viewed below. The fourth (and probably) Guitar Hero game of 2009 will hit shelves just in time for Christmas on December 22. David Lee Roth
	Metal Church Calls it Quits! "The performance at Rocklahoma will be our last show. We have had to cancel the shows scheduled for August and that, among other things, has led us to have to make this decision.
	Ace Frehley Anomaly Comercial Release Date Officially Announced! Here is the Ace Frehley's new album commercial for Anomaly. Along with the release date!
	North American dates for MOTORHEAD MOTÖRHEAD will team up with REVEREND HORTON HEAT and NASHVILLE PUSSY for the following North American shows: Aug. 28 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue Aug. 29 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom Aug. 30 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
	Listen to the new Marilyn Manson here The High End of Low Click the link to have the popup player open up.
	RIOT's Reunited 'Thundersteel' Lineup Completes First Writing Session In 20 Years RIOT's Reunited 'Thundersteel' Lineup Completes First Writing Session In 20 Years. The 1988 "Thundersteel" lineup of RIOT has reformed and is planning on hitting the road in Europe this summer. A new studio album featuring the same musicians is also
	Queensryche in Cleveland (Acoustic songs) hear audio Queensryche in Cleveland (Acoustic songs) hear audio. Geoff Tate came on Rover's Morning Glory this morning and he was interviewed for a little while talking about the release of the new record, past touring and his wine. Listen to the audio of the a
	Preview New Tim "RIPPER" Owens "Play My Game" You can preview Tim "Ripper" Owens new release "Play My Game" right here. This is just a preview of the release so soak it in when it hits stores on 5/19/09 be sure to grab your copy of it! Just click the pic on the left and a player will open
	Top Requested songs for this month Top Requested songs for this month
	Co-Host Dan - His Birthday is 5/20 Leave him a message!! So, Dan's birthday is on Weds. 5/20 and if you have a few minutes call into the show at (206) 339-2637 and leave Dan a Happy Birthday message and we'll play it on the air for him.
	Win Billy Sheehan's Signature Bass and FYE Win a signed Yamaha bass from Billy Sheehan courtesy of Yamaha Guitars and F.Y.E.
	SOIL : Performed at the MSC Radio Network Audio/Video available On Sunday 5/17, the band SOIL stopped by the MSC Radio Network Studios to do not only an interview but performed a song to the small crowd on hand.
	4/18 Show : Jack Russell (Great White) \| Sacred Oath On the show!!
	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Maximum Threshold will be on the scene to grab some interviews for you and or cover this event. So there may not be a show live on Saturday. Stay tuned for more details.
	PHILIP ANSELMO Recovering From Surgery DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo is currently at home in New Orleans recovering from surgery (see photo below) before DOWN resumes touring later this spring. Anselmo says, "this time it was a semi-torn ACL [anterior cruciate ligament, one of fou
	WHITESNAKE's DOUG ALDRICH Demontrates New MARSHALL Amp At MUSIKMESSE; Video Available Video footage of WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich demonstrating the new Marshall Haze tube amp during the Musikmesse Frankfurt 2009 fair, which was held April 1-4 in Frankfurt, Germany, can be viewed to your left. WHITESNAKE will team up
	That Metal Show : Who's coming on? "That Metal Show" premiered last season to rave reviews and featured special guests RUSH, AC/DC, TWISTED SISTER, Lita Ford, Ace Frehley of KISS and a very special appearance by former baseball star Mike Piazza. This season the gang is back as h
	Rent OZZY's Malibu Beach House For $25K A Month According to The Real Estalker, one of two Malibu, California beach houses owned by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon is available for lease for $25,000 per month. The house was originally listed in March 2006 for $14,000,000 but the asking price was
	4/11 Show: Michael Wilton - Queensryche \| Mushroomhead \| Troy Patrick Farrell -White Lion \| Mendozza On the show!!
	Metallica Rock the Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MT on the Scene! Maximum Threshold Radio Show was excited to be able to be one of the official "on the scene" organizations to cover the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
	JUDAS PRIEST: Entire 'British Steel' LP To Be Performed On 2009 U.S. Tour British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have issued the following update: "To celebrate the 30th anniversary of our album 'British Steel', we are very pleased to announced we will be performing the whole album in its entirety during our U.
	Metallica Madness : Guitar Hero contest Are you a Guitar Hero shredder? Or maybe drums are your thing . . . either way, if you're ready to take on the competition and be among the first to play Guitar Hero: Metallica, here's your chance. Starting Wednesday, March 18, there will be a thre
	K.K. DOWNING Says JUDAS PRIEST Should 'Absolutely' Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing as part of a new series entitled "Hit The Lights." Topics of discussion included the "Priest Feast" tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT, the grou
	Former MEGADETH Bassist Launches 'Rock Shop' Video Series Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson has launched the all-new "David Ellefson's Rock Shop", an ongoing YouTube video series hosted by the bassist himself. Ellefson comments, "I'm always asked questions from fans and other musicians a
	PANTERA Box Set In The Works During an appearance on the March 6 edition of "The Jim Rome Show" (one of the nation's premiere sports radio talk shows), DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex Brown confirmed that a PANTERA box set is in the works. According to Rex, the set will consist of m
	HEAVEN AND HELL: 'The Devil You Know' Artwork Revealed? A photo of what appears to be the final artwork for "The Devil You Know", the forthcoming debut album from HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar), Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appic
	'Guitar Hero: Metallica' Trailers Featuring LEMMY, KING DIAMOND Available Guitar Hero: Metallica' Trailers Featuring LEMMY, KING DIAMOND Available Two more "Guitar Hero: Metallica" gameplay trailers, featuring MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister and King Diamond (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND), can be viewed below.
	Videos Hosted on MT - Submit yours! To submit your video you can do so by clicking "Submit Video", it is like a youtube but for us here and you can also embed the video, music or whatever into your myspace site or wherever.
	METAL CHURCH Singer To Release Solo Album In April METALCHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe will release his solo album, "The Fire Within", in April. Several demo tracks which are expected to appear on the CD are available for streaming on Munroe's MySpace page. Ronny Munroe's solo band includes METAL CH
	Rowan Robertson (DC4 ex Dio) \| JCB (Vox Demons Within) great show and interviews
	HANK SHERMANN's DEMONICA Completes Lineup DEMONICA, the solo project of MERCYFUL FATE guitarist Hank Shermann, has finalized its lineup. It is as follows:Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE) - Guitar Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN) - Guitar = Klaus "Hyr" Hansen (BATTALION, TRAUMA CENTER) - Vocals Mark
	MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Gets Animated For METALLICA According to Spinner.com, MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister will appear as a playable character in the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" game,' due in stores this spring.
	DEVILDRIVER: New Album Title Announced DEVILDRIVER: New Album Title Announced Santa Barbara, California's DEVILDRIVER, the group fronted by former COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara, has set "Pray For Villains" as the title of its fourth album, due this summer via Roadrunner Records. The
	ROCK ON THE RANGE Lineup Officially Announced; MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT, ALICE IN CHAINS Confirmed Rock On The Range — America's premiere destination rock festival — will return to Columbus, Ohio's Crew Stadium Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. The 2009 lineup for the nationally renowned festival, centrally located in the heart of the country,
	TRACII GUNS' L.A. GUNS To Change Name For Upcoming Album, TV Show A television show based on the Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS is currently being shopped to different networks. The guitarist stated in an online posting, "Our label paid to have the show made. I saw the first six episodes… fucking hilarious! O
	METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE To Release 'The Fire Within' In The Spring METALCHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE To Release 'The Fire Within' In The Spring METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has set "The Fire Within" as the title of his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in the spring. The CD cover artwork can be viewed belo
	GREG HOWE: New Dates Announced Legendary guitarist Greg Howe and his band have scheduled the following dates: Jan. 16 - Tone Merchants - Orange, CA (during NAMM) Jan. 23 - Athina Live - Athens, Greece) Jan. 24 - Athina Live - Athens, Greece Greg Howe will perform some
	TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, ANDREAS KISSER, DAVID ELLEFSON To Perform Metal Classics In Chile Guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH), drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) will be touring Chile January 22-27
	GEORGE LYNCH, RICHIE KOTZEN, PAUL GILBERT: First 'The Guitar Generation' Dates Revealed George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB), Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) and Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will join forces for a tour dubbed "The Guitar Generation". The two-month trek is expected to launch February 25 in San Diego. So far the following
	ROCK OF LOVE Bus w/ Bret Michaels OFFICIAL RECAP SOURCE Rock of Love 2 here on Maximum Threshold was one of the most viewed sites on the net. We were noticed by most of the cast of Rock of Love and they did make their appearances here on MT. The cast members are always welcome and please keep your eyes tu
	MSC RADIO NETWORK MEET AND GREET You can meet Co-Host of both Uncensored Net Noise and Maximum Threshold, "Dom" at the event. He will be available for autographs and photo ops. Maybe he'll tell you a dirty joke if you ask. Hope to see you there!
	ROB ZOMBIE back to Write & Direct “H2,” Sequel To 2007's Hit Film “HALLOWEEN” HOLLYWOOD, CA (December 22, 2008) – 2009 is the year of Zombie as Rob Zombie steps forward to write and direct H2, sequel his box office hit HALLOWEEN in 2007. Once again, Rob Zombie has been tapped to write and direct “H2,” the sequel to Zombie's
	Rock of Love : Charm School : THE WINNER IS The final three girls learn all about charity and will have to go on the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to collect items such as pens, tampons, etc. from the people walking by and whoever gets the most profit from the items donated would be safe from
	110 Maximum Threshold \| Josh (Trustkill Records) \| Ronny Paige (Forever Oeuvre) 110 Maximum Threshold \| Josh (Trustkill Records) \| Ronny Paige (Forever Oeuvre) Josh : owner of Trustkill Records (Hardcore metal) came on to talk about the history of Trustkill and the artists that have been signed to their label. Ronny Paige : came
	GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT To Release Acoustic EP GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will release an acoustic EP titled "Barefoot" on December 23. Bumblefoot's first collection of acoustic recordings, "Barefoot" sees the guitarist re-interpreting his own songs in a stripped-down bare fo
	PAPA ROACH: New Song Available For Streaming According to HardDrive Radio, PAPA ROACH is streaming what will probably be the band's first "official" single from its forthcoming "Metamorphosis" album called "Lifeline". Go to www.proachriot.com to sign up and check it out. PAPA ROACH recently re
	BLAZE BAYLEY: DVD Taster Available U.K.-based heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley (ex-IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) filmed his December 13, 2008 concert at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland for an upcoming DVD, titled "Live In Z7". According to a posting on Blaze's web site, "There was also an extra
	ACE FREHLEY: New Album Artwork, Title To Be Unveiled In Two Weeks ACE FREHLEY: New Album Artwork, Title To Be Unveiled In Two Weeks Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley revealed last night (December 19) during an appearance on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM as part of this y
	GUNS N' ROSES: 'Chinese Democracy' U.S. Sales Drop Whopping 78 Percent 12/10 GUNS N' ROSES' new album, "Chinese Democracy", sold just under 57,000 copies in the United States in its second week of release to land at position No. 18 on The Billboard 200 chart. This represents a whopping 78-percent drop from the CD's opening-we
	GIDGET GEIN Memorial Benefit Held In Los Angeles Lina Lecaro of the LA Weekly reports that a memorial benefit was held last Wednesday (December 3) at the Dragonfly in Los Angeles for former MARILYN MANSON bassist Gidget Gein, who was found dead in early October in his home in Burbank, California. T
	DANGEROUS TOYS: Photos From 20th-Anniversary Concert Available Quality photos of DANGEROUS TOYS' 20th-anniversary concert on November 8, 2008 at the Red Eyed Fly in Austin, Texas can be found at this location (all pictures by Brian Lynch). The group's lineup, consisting of all original members, performed a two-h
	VINCE NEIL's Fourth Annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament Announced The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will host MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's fourth annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament inside the Poker Lounge on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Celebrities, poker pros and the adult entertainment industry's hottes
	MONGREL Prepares To Enter Studio Boston, Massachusetts-based "aggressive punk/rock/metal" MONGREL is slated to hit the studio in the coming weeks to begin work on the follow-up to its debut album, "Fear, Lies, & Propaganda". The as-yet-untitled CD will again be released on Screaming
	GUNS N' ROSES, NEW YORK DOLLS Members Featured On 'Santa's Soundtrack' Main Man Records is releasing a limited edition holiday record, "Santa's Soundtrack For The Happenin' Holidaze", with some of their usual roster of artists like FRANKENSTEIN 3000, "DERWOOD" ANDREWS (GENERATION X) and SHAWN MARS (MARS NEEDS WOMEN, OZO
	WHITE ZOMBIE: 'Let Sleeping Corpses Lie' First-Week Sales WHITE ZOMBIE's 4-CD/1-DVD box set, "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" (Geffen/UMe), sold 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
	"That Metal Show" replay schedule and Kissmas special Eddie Trunk - "That Metal Show" replay schedule and Kissmas special 11/24/08: Thanks for all the great response to episode two of That Metal Show currently airing with Yngwie. He was a really cool guest to have on and flew in and out from Miami o
	NIKKI SIXX, KAT VON D To Hold Benefit Event At West Hollywood's Carmichael Gallery MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and his girlfriend, Kat Von D, star of the TLC show "L.A. Ink", will hold a benefit event for Covenant House on December 2 at the Carmichael Gallery in West Hollywood, California.
	11/22 Show : Dead By Wednesday (Opus - drummer) \| Joe Howard (Comedian) \| Purple Pam Dead By Wednesday : Opus (Drummer) came on to talk about their new release "The Killing Project." Opus also talked about the concept behind their new release as well as the writing structure of the songs, touring etc.. Joe Howard : Comedian Northcoas
	Top 20 Hottest Female Guitarists / Per Guitar World Ok, so the folks over at Guitar Wold thought it would be cool to put together this top 20 Hottest Femal Guitarists. Eh, most of them are not metal, some look pretty dorky and at most times are saddened to even have them on our site. But I thought it
	1st GNR Chinese Democracy Review Track by Track Overall, way too much hype of this one! Can you believe that they would actually put someone in jail over "Chinese Democracy"? Hmmm ironic.
	JIMI HENDRIX Drummer MITCH MITCHELL Found Dead In Portland Hotel KGW.com reports that the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE drummer Mitch Mitchell was found dead in a downtown Portland hotel Wednesday.
	2008 American Music Master, Les Paul Each year the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s American Music Masters series celebrates an artist whose career has had a significant influence on the birth and ongoing evolution of rock and roll. The artists selected as American Music Maste
	Lawyer: GUNS N' ROSES Uploader To Walk David Kravets of Wired.com reports that the lawyer for Kevin Cogill, the Los Angeles man charged with uploading nine unreleased GUNS N' ROSES tracks from the upcoming "Chinese Democracy" album, said Thursday his client's plea deal with prosecutors
	Skid Row Concert Dates SKID ROW will play a benefit concert on Saturday, November 22 at GreenJackets Stadium at Lake Olmstead in Augusta, Georgia as part of a multi-bill music festival that starts at 11 a.m. A benefit for the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation
	ICED EARTH Mainman Comments On BARACK OBAMA's Election Victory During a recent interview with Straight.com, guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer of the American power-metal quintet ICED EARTH offered his opinion on Barack Obama's epochal election victory on November 4.
	Sister Sin, Walls of Jericho, Ill Nino, Otep concert 11/11 Otep, Ill Nino, Walls of Jericho and Sister Sin. Wow a bad ass show last night at Peabody's in downtown Cleveland. A packed house, tattooed women everywhere. The women were more scarier then the guys. Pretty funny!!
	TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Joins ROCK HOUSE'S Roster Of Instructors Rock House, the leader in music instruction, has announced that guitarist Alex Skolnick has joined Rock House's roster of master instructors.
	DC4 Hits The Studio DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN)
	11/8 : Show : Kottomouth Kings, Brian "HEAD" Welch (ex KORN) Show!
	EXODUS Guitarist Slams 'Death Magnetic' Production EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt is featured in the latest installment of the "Call & Response" section in Decibel magazine in which a member of a noted extreme band reviews songs from other metal artists as well as those reaching far beyond the metal worl
	ANVIL Schedules Vancouver Date Canadian metal legends ANVIL will perform at Pat's Pub in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on November 14.
	OTEP ON MAXIMUM THRESHOLD Video/Audio OTEP ON MAXIMUM THRESHOLD Video/Audio interview of her on the show
	Axl Rose may be drinking Dr. Pepper this year and you too! The infamous Page Six Of The New York Post reports: Axl Rose finally caved under pressure from Dr Pepper. In March, Page Six reported the soda brand's promise to give everyone in America a free can if Guns N' Roses would release its album "Chinese D
	Slash To Play At The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Tribute To Les Paul Slash couldn't miss a chance to pay tribute to his own guitar hero, Les Paul. The former Guns N' Roses guitarist signed up to play at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's tribute concert Nov. 15 without even hearing who he'd be playing with on stage.
	Guns of Destruction - LA Supergroup According to antiMUSIC, Steven Adler (Guns N' Roses), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns, Brides Of Destruction), Eric Dover (Slash's Snakepit, Jellyfish) and Chip Z'nuff (Enuff Z'Nuff, Missing Persons, Adler's Appetite) have joined forces in a new "supergroup"
	AC/DC 'Black Ice' Downloads Hit 400,000 Prior To Physical-Only Release Duncan Riley of The Inquisitr reports that according to TorrentFreak, a leak of the forthcoming AC/DC album "Black Ice", due to be released October 20 in physical form only and with no digital sales, has been downloaded 400,000 times from BitTorrent
	CHIMAIRA Guitarist Issues New Album Update Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording its new CD with producer Ben Schigel. Mixing duties will be handled by Chris "Zeu
	10/11 Show : This Is Hell / ATF Sinner (guitarist/vocalist -HATE) & Eric Braverman (Actor/Rocker)
	#94 Maximum Threshold \| Rick Ernst & Rat Skates - GET THRASHED #94 Maximum Threshold \| Rick Ernst & Rat Skates - GET THRASHED documentary On the show Rick Ernst and Rat Skates came on the show to talk about the documentary GET THRASHED. The discussion went on to talk about the development of thrash metal. Great
	Kelly Osbourne : Self Inflicted Domestic Violence? Whew, word has it that Ozzy's daughter, Kelly Osbourne was about to make something to eat/drink without assistance and her life passed by her. It seems that the contractor who installed the shelfing did a poor job and when she reached for a cup the e
	Metallica Unleashes new material at Ozzfest yesterday! Death Magnetic - Cyanide Metallica new one: Death Magenetic's - "CYANIDE" is unleashed yesterday at Ozzfest. I wanted to share this video with you. If you do not want to watch it you can click "listen" to hear just the song.
	BANDS: Want to have your music featured on the "Soundtrack From Hell" You can have the opportunity to have your music considered by doing the following:1. Sign up on the MT site 2. Post in the forum to promote your band 3. Send 3 mp3's to dom@maximumthreshold.netThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots,
	8/16: Willie Basse (Black Sheep), Robert Bolger ("Behind the Suit and Tie") Listen to this show. Really good one!!
	CHRIS CAFFERY: "I WON'T KNOW" Available For Streaming CHRIS CAFFERY: "I WON'T KNOW" Available For Streaming Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has posted a new solo track called "I WON'T KNOW" on his MySpace page. "I WON'T KNOW" will be featured on Caffery's new solo albu
	Metallica has issued the release of the new single from the album Death Magnetic : "The Day That Never Comes". Dom's feedback on the song. This song gives some flashback to the And Justice For All.. CD. It also has that vibe from the black album. This song also has some promise. The opening of the song give you that me
	James Hetfield Yanks Popular Trail away from neighbors A famed heavy metal rocker's plans for a new home and recording studio in the Marin hills has triggered an angry dispute with hikers and cyclists over a popular hiking trail that is now off limits.James Hetfiel
	5/24 Show: Alexx Calise and Dallas Coyle (God Forbid) James (Scalera) 5/24 Show: Alexx Calise and Dallas Coyle (God Forbid)
	MAXIMUM THRESHOLD RADIO SHOW #51 Justin Emord, Marcus Henderson (Guitar Hero - Lead Guitarist) MAXIMUM THRESHOLD RADIO SHOW #51 Justin Emord, Marcus Henderson (Guitar Hero - Lead Guitarist) Music News: Queensryche, King Diamond - show cancellations, Led Zeppelin, The Dillinger Escape Plan, HellYeah, Fozzy, Chris Jericho, Sebastian Bach, Tesla
	11/17 Show: Lydia Criss, Lacey Connor, Brian and Dominic of Mower MAXIMUM THRESHOLD RADIO SHOW #50 MOWER, Lydia Criss, Lacey Connor Interview with Brian and Dominic of Mower, ex Peter Criss wife - Lydia Criss, Lacey Connor - Nocturne, VH1’s Bret Michael’s Rock of Love Music News: Kurt Cobain, Ozzy Osbourne, D
	LED ZEPPELIN Reunion: JIMMY PAGE Reveals Band's Secret Rehearsals NME.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page has revealed the secret preparation that went into the band deciding to reform for their gig on December 10.The guitarist explained that the band had a series of rehearsals they kept under wraps before c
	Get into the FORUM section and see all the new stuff in there!! I dare you!!! There is sections that are waiting for you to post in, such as: Commenting on the Maximum Threshold Show and its interviews, music, news etc.., featured area for musicians and bands to promote their music, musician's classified section, and the infam
	2007 Summer NAMM: Music and More As expected, NAMM will be unveiling some really interesting items to the public from many different businesses. We are getting updates all the time in regards to what has been going on, when we get some new news we will share it with you. Should you
	Misc. Music News Greg Quill of Toronto's TheStar.com reports that a top-of-the-line 1967 Gibson SG Custom guitar played by Jimi Hendrix on the TV variety-talk program "The Dick Cavett Show" on Sept. 9, 1969 (click here for YouTube video) will be on display in Toronto
	KORN Singer Talks Gaming, Gadgets And 'Guitar Hero' Scott of SlashGear sat down with KORN frontman Jonathan Davis during the Family Values Tour 2007 to talk gaming, gadgets and Guitar Hero. Watch the six-minute clip below. KORN's new, untitled album sold 123,000 copies in the United States in its f
	GLENN DANZIG Falling Off Stage In Baltimore; New Footage Posted Online - Fan-filmed video footage of DANZIG performing the song "How the Gods Kill" at the opening concert of the band's current tour, on October 23, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland, can be viewed below (courtesy of "jodaro55"). The group's frontman Glenn Danzig
	Eddie Trunk "ROCKS" Rocklahoma Got some rocklahoma pictures? Email them to dom@maximumthreshold.net This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and we'll put them up for you! We have some on here that was emailed to us. Click here
	KORN Working On Covers Album Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that KORN frontman Jonathan Davis told reporters yesterday (July 18) the band has started work on what will likely turn into a full set of cover songs in the future."We've already done, like, 'Love My Way' from PSY
	Metallica News (Kerrang) - St. Anger Sucked? Britain's Kerrang! magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Kerrang!: You're working [on the new METALLICA album] with Rick Rubin who has a reputation as an
	Rocklahoma Sets Stage for 2008 Show With nearly 100,000 fans in attendance (approximately 30,000 fans per day) at Rocklahoma over the pre-party and three-day concert last week, organizers are already planning the second annual Rocklahoma Eighties festival, scheduled for July 11th-13th,
	Britney Spears Loses Custody of Children Singer's Ex-Husband Taking Kids 'Until Further Order of the Court' By SANDY COHEN, AP Posted: 2007-10-01 19:09:10 Filed Under: Britney Spears, Celebrity Splitsville, Music News LOS ANGELES (Oct. 1) - Britney Spears ' continuing downward spiral t
	Top Rated CD's To Be Released FREEVIL, the new Swedish band featuring former DENATA members Tomas Andersson (guitar) and Roger Blomberg (bass) alongside vocalist/drummer Mique Flesh (WITCHERY, SEANCE), will release its debut album, entitled "Freevil Burning", on November 1 via Na
	SAMMY HAGAR Says VH Is 'Crazy' For Excluding MICHAEL ANTHONY From Reunion What does Sammy Think? Sammy: I think they're crazy for doing that. When I got to "reunion" with those guys in 2004, they wanted to throw Mikey out then and I said, "Well, I won't do it without Michael Anthony," and I made sure Michael was still in t
	SHARON And OZZY OSBOURNE Have A 'Suicide Pact' World Entertainment News Network reports: Ozzy Osbourne has reportedly agreed to a suicide pact with wife Sharon — because she doesn't want to go through the pain her father Don Arden did when he suffered from Alzheimer's.
	Just Wierd News Police Taser Man With Chicken in his Car SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) - A man faces a number of charges, including drug possession, after a traffic stop in which he was stunned several times with a Taser and police found a live chicken.
	LAMB OF GOD Drummer Is 'Humbled By Opportunity' To Play With HEAVEN AND HELL Commented drummer Chris Adler: "After our performance at Download festival this past summer we knew it was important for us to get back to the UK as soon as possible. There is no better way than to join up with the true kings in HEAVEN AND HELL. We a
	SCOTT WEILAND Says Touring With Other Ex-Drug Addicts Helps Him Stay Sober The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: VELVET REVOLVER's Scott Weiland has done his fair share of drugs, eventually entering rehab back in 2003. Now out on tour and sharing the bill with ALICE IN CHAINS, Weiland is almost always
	MAXIMUM THRESHOLD SHOW: TOUR MT are looking for bands in the Cleveland area who are interested in performing at the 1st of 4 planned shows. Shows to be performed at Cleveland, Chicago, Miami and LA.
	Bret Michael's VH1 Rock of Love - Jes Wins! Stay tuned!! It's reunion time and Bret has gathered all of his ladies for one more night of bawling and brawling. Two of the girls reveal that they have not only moved in together, but that they're sharing the same bed. And then things get even hotter as the gir
	Up to Date News Zeppelin tour news, James Eason - Droid, Tommy Lee out of Mothley Crue, Nick Cantanese, Ozzy drugs, Fear Factory, plus a lot more!
	METAL NEWS : IN YOUR FACE! Other News: Van Halen, Canibal Corpse, Diecast Mower tour, James Lomenzo (Megadeth), Slash Autobiography, Lars Ulrich on the new album, King Diamond, Robert Plant, Queensryche new record in March, Sammy Hagar and Micahel Anthony, Billboard Top 10
	ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: New Instructional DVD ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5's new instructional DVD, which was previously due by Halloween, has had its release date pushed back to January 2008. John has also started work on a new instrumental CD for a 2008 release.
	SLASH To Judge Guitarists In 'Ultimate Guitar Showdown Music Nation, the online home for independent artists, announces Slash's Ultimate Guitar Showdown, an online competition in search of the ultimate guitar solo. Guitarists will be judged by one of the most recognizable figures in modern music: Slash,