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STAIND Frontman Discusses State Of Music Industry
EspyRock recently conducted an interview with STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. EspyRock: We all talk about how downloading affects sales and how it then affects your career, but it is rarely addressed at a more personal level. Have you or do you still nee...February 8, 2012
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It's Official: JESSE LEACH Rejoins KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
Vocalist Jesse Leach, who left Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE in 2002, has officially rejoined the band. The news was broken via a splash image on the group's official web site, featuring Leach along with the rest of KILLSWITCH's current lineup — Mike D'Antonio (bass),Adam Dutkiewicz (le...February 6, 2012
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DANNY LILKER's NOKTURNAL HELLSTORM Releases Debut Album
NOKTURNAL HELLSTORM, the black metal project led by veteran bassist Danny Lilker (BRUTAL TRUTH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, ANTHRAX),has released its debut album via United Underground (a division of Sevared Records). Produced and engineered by Lilker and mastered by Doug White at Watchmen Studios, the self-t...February 6, 2012
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Two-Volume METALLICA Biography 'Birth School Metallica Death' Due Next Year
Angus Cargill at Faber has acquired U.K./Commonwealth rights for a six-figure sum from Matthew Hamilton at Aitken Alexander Associates for "Birth School Metallica Death", the definitive two-volume history of METALLICA by Paul Brannigan and Ian Winwood. One of the world's biggest rock bands, METALLIC...February 6, 2012
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Will Singer JESSE LEACH Rejoin KILLSWITCH ENGAGE?
Vocalist Jesse Leach, who left Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE in 2002, was asked by Australia's Loud magazine if he has been approached to rejoin the band following the recent exit of his replacement, Howard Jones. "I'm not going to comment," he responded. "Everyone wants to know… I'd rat...January 30, 2012
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FLYING COLORS: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed
Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...January 28, 2012
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Canada's SACRIFICE To Perform In Japan For First Time
Canadian thrash metal veterans SACRIFICE will play their first-ever shows in Japan as the headliners of the True Thrash Fest 2012 in Osaka. The two-day festival will take place on February 18-19 at the Osaka Esaka Muse and will feature additional performances by WITCHBURNER, JURASSIC JADE, REMAINS,...January 23, 2012
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BLIND GUARDIAN: Teaser For Re-Recorded Version Of 'Valhalla' Available
A teaser for the re-recorded version of the song "Valhalla" from German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN is available in the YouTube clip below. "Memories Of A Time To Come", the ultimate collection of BLIND GUARDIAN music from 1987 to 2011, will be released on January 20 via Virgin/EMI. "Memories Of...January 19, 2012
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UNSANE To Release 'Wreck' In March
Legendary New York City rock powerhouse UNSANE will release its long-awaited seventh full-length album, "Wreck", on March 20 via Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles label. Recorded by the band and producer Andrew Schneider at Brooklyn's Translator Audio (PELICAN, KEELHAUL),"Wreck" is an unfettered...January 16, 2012
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BLIND GUARDIAN: Second Episode Of 'Guardian TV' Available
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have posted the second episode of Guardian TV in which they field questions submitted by their fans on Facebook. Check it out below. "Memories Of A Time To Come", the ultimate collection of BLIND GUARDIAN music from 1987 to 2011, will be released on January 20 v...January 14, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE Unite In FLYING COLORS; Debut Album Details
Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...January 11, 2012
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VIRGIN STEELE: 'Perfect Mansions (Mountains Of The Sun)' Video Released
"Perfect Mansions (Mountains Of The Sun)", the new video from Long Island, New York metal veterans VIRGIN STEELE, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's "Age Of Consent" reissue, which came out in November via SPV/Steamhammer. This 2CD digipak comes with bonus tracks, five of them previous...January 11, 2012
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Accepting Submissions For Vacant Lead Singer Position
Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have released the following statement: "We've been getting a lot of inquiries about the [vacant KILLSWITCH ENGAGE] singer position. If you are interested, please send an MP3 or a song link, a photo and a brief description of yourself to the management email...January 9, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD, RUSH Among Top-Grossing North American Tours Of 2011
Pollstar, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, has published a list of the Top 200 top-grossing North American tours of 2011. The following are the top-ranked hard rock/metal tours of the year (overall ranking based on total box office gross data as provided to Pollsta...January 7, 2012
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Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer Explains His Departure
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "Well, I guess I will shed a little light without going too deep. "As some of you may know, I've had a pretty interesting couple of years, to say the least, battling with some per...January 6, 2012
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