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GOTTHARD's 'BANG!' To Be Released In U.S. With Three Bonus Tracks

Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD will unleash their latest studio album, "BANG!", in North America via The End Records. On June 24, the band will release the digital version of "BANG!", with a deluxe version containing three bonus tracks scheduled for release August 12. For over 20 years, GOTTHARD has to...

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Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life

It's never easy to evaluate material comprising a benefit project, but this is Ronnie James Dio we're talking about, so evaluate we must. Organized by his widow Wendy Dio and fortified by many of his solo band associates, "Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life" is a fourteen-song tribute to the late l...

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HAMMERFALL: 'Bushido' Single Details Revealed

After taking a creative break last year, Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL are fully recharged and back with a vengeance. The band's new album, "(r)Evolution", will be released on August 29 in Europe and September 2 in North America via Nuclear Blast. The first single from "(r)Evolution", "Bushido", will...

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ULI JON ROTH Pulls Out Of 'Guitar Gods' Tour Due To Visa Issues

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS) has been forced to pull out of the previously announced "Guitar Gods" tour alongside Yngwie Malmsteen, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES) and Gary Hoey. Says Roth in a statement: "Unfortunately, we are forced to cancel my participation in this tour due...

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BLACK TRIP Featuring Ex-ENTOMBED, ENFORCER Members: 'Radar' Video Released

"Radar", the new video from the Swedish hard rock band BLACK TRIP, can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's debut album, , "Goin' Under", which will be released by SPV/Steamhammer on July 4 in Germany and July 7 in the rest of Europe (excluding Scandinavia) on CD, LP and as a ...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Produces Debut Album From Germany's UNBREAKABLE

German hard rock band UNBREAKABLE will make its worldwide radio debut on this week's edition of "Streets Of Rock & Roll", the acclaimed radio show hosted by Ron Keel and currently airing on over 50 FM, AM and online stations worldwide. UNBREAKABLE's debut album, "Knockout", was produced by longt...

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SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK: 'I Am Determined To Come To Grips With My Alcoholism'

James Kottak, the American drummer of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS, has released the following statement: "After years of drinking alcohol, on April 3rd, 2014 my addiction finally caught up with me during a five-hour flight from Ekaterinburg, Russia to Bahrain via Dubai, during which I consum...

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ANGRA: Video Footage Of 'Open Rehearsal'

Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA have uploaded video footage of their recent "open rehearsal" in Brazil. You can watch it below. ANGRA's current lineup includes acclaimed Italian vocalist Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT). The band celebrated the 20th anniversary of the release...

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HAMMERFALL To Release '(r)Evolution' Album In August

After taking a creative break last year, Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL are fully recharged and back with a vengeance. The band's new album, "(r)Evolution", will be released on August 29 in Europe and September 2 in North America via Nuclear Blast. With "(r)Evolution", HAMMERFALL takes things back to...

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VIXEN Singer JANET GARDNER's Illness Forces Postponement Of Toronto Shows

VIXEN lead singer Janet Gardner is suffering the effects of a severe allergic reaction to a medication mimicking that of food allergy. Sadly, this is forcing the postponement of VIXEN's two shows this weekend (May 23-24) at the Rockpile West and Rockpile East in Toronto, Canada. The members of VIXEN...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Talks 'Guitar Gods' Trek: 'I Wanted This Tour To Be Diverse'

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will headline the Guitar Gods tour, set to take place in North America in June/July. Joining Malmsteen on all shows will be Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES),Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS) and Gary Hoey. Speaking to Ruben Mosqueda of Oregon Music News, Mal...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album 'This Is Your Life' To Be Released On Colored Vinyl

"This Is Your Life", the official tribute to album to Ronnie James Dio, will be released as a special-edition double red-color vinyl LP on July 8 via Rhino Records. July 8 is just two days before Ronnie's birthday, making this release even more special to fans and collectors alike. "This Is Your Lif...

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DIO Artist MARC SASSO Discusses 'This Is Your Life' Cover Artwork

Heavy metal artist Marc Sasso (DIO, HALFORD, ADRENALINE MOB) recently completed the cover art and package design for the new Ronnie James Dio tribute CD, "This Is Your Life". The cover art, which depicts many of heavy metal's greatest icons charging into battle, was a labor of love for the artist wh...

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BLACK TRIP Featuring Ex-ENTOMBED, ENFORCER Members Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER

SPV/Steamhammer has announced the signing of the Swedish hard rock band BLACK TRIP for the European territory (excluding Scandinavia). The idea for BLACK TRIP goes all the way back to 2003. Peter Stjärnvind, a veteran of the Swedish metal scene, and a former drummer for (among others) ENTOMBED, NIFE...

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WENDY DIO Talks To ALICE COOPER About 'This Is Your Life' Tribute Album (Audio)

Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, was interviewed on a recent edition of Alice Cooper's radio show, "Nights With Alice Cooper". You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. Ronnie James Dio is one of the most beloved figures in rock history. H...