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MIKE TRAMP's RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Song Released

WHITE LION frontman Mike Tramp and his ROCK'N'ROLL CIRCUZ band have recorded a tribute song to the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO. According to a press release, the track, "clocking in at almost nine minutes,...

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MONSTER MAGNET: 'Gods And Punks' Video Released

"Gods And Punks", the new video from MONSTER MAGNET, can be viewed at this location. It is also available below. The clip was directed by Nathan "Karma" Cox (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, LINKIN PARK, HIM) and tells the story of "a super villain down on his luck" whose "life's mission is to ...

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SOUNDGARDEN Presented With Platinum Award For 'Telephantasm'

This past Monday night (September 27) at the Paramount lot in Los Angeles, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),UMe and gaming publisher Activision Publishing, Inc. awarded SOUNDGARDEN with a platinum plaque acknowledging the innovative partnership and distribution behind SOUNDGARDE...

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MONSTER MAGNET Mainman Launches Record Label

According to U.K.'s Rock Sound, MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf has launched his own record label dubbed Studio 13. Although the imprint will initially focus on releasing seven-inch singles and accompanying download cards featuring MONSTER MAGNET-related music, the label will eventually consider...

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The Atomic Clock

The idea of a non-drummer reviewing an instructional drum DVD might seem a daunting task to most critics, but such thoughts evaporate into thin air upon viewing Gene Hoglan's "The Atomic Clock". While a certain familiarity with metal drumming is necessary, Hoglan makes the experience so entertaining...

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CATALEPSY Signs With EULOGY RECORDINGS

Eulogy Recordings has announced the signing of Florida's CATALEPSY. The band's second album, "Bleed", was produced by Matt Johnson (THE AUTUMN OFFERING) and features the track "Goliath", which is available for streaming on the CATALEPSY MySpace page. Formed in 2004, CATALEPSY has been a giant in the...

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AGALLOCH To Release 'Marrow Of The Spirit' In November

Pacific Northwest band AGALLOCH will release its new album, "Marrow Of The Spirit", on November 23 via Profound Lore Records. Just as AGALLOCH's last three releases — "Pale Folklore", "The Mantle" and "Ashes Against The Grain" — all differed from each other, "Marrow Of The Spirit" is unlike anything...

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AEROSMITH Plays Final Show Of 'Cocked, Locked, And Ready to Rock!' Tour In Vancouver (Video)

Boston hard rock legends AEROSMITH played the final show of their "Cocked, Locked, and Ready to Rock!" tour last Thursday, September 16 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Same Old Song And Dance 02. Train Kept A Rollin' 03. No More No More...

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MIKE TRAMP Records RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Song

WHITE LION frontman Mike Tramp and his ROCK'N'ROLL CIRCUZ band have recorded a tribute song to the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO. According to a press release, the track, "clocking in at almost nine minutes,...

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STEVEN TYLER's First Solo Single Due In November; Audio Sample Available

According to Tokyograph, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has recorded the theme song to the live-action movie "Space Battleship Yamato". The track, entitled "Love Lives", is being billed as Tyler's first solo project. Tyler wrote the song for "Yamato" after studying a translated script and the video...

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TRENT REZNOR Offering Free Five-Song EP From 'The Social Network' Soundtrack

NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor and collaborator Atticus Ross recently composed the score for the upcoming movie "The Social Network". The much-hyped new film from "Seven" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" director David Fincher follows the controversial story of Mark Zuckerberg, the yo...

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COREY TAYLOR Talks 'Audio Secrecy', Horror Movies With BLOODY DISGUSTING

Bloody-Disgusting.com recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Bloody-Disgusting.com: Where did the inspiration for the lyrics of "Audio Secrecy" come from? Corey: Basically, it's a road map of the last five year...

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Former AEROSMITH A&R Guru Says 'Jealousy' Is Behind Band's 'American Idol' Squabbles

Former Geffen Records executive John Kalodner, who oversaw AEROSMITH's late Eighties comeback and some of their biggest albums, such as "Permanent Vacation" and "Pump", told the New York Post that the band's guitarist, Joe Perry, was "completely wrong" when he stated in a recent interview that singe...

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CHIMAIRA Frontman Says There Are Too Many Deathcore Bands Who Sound The Same

The Scream Queen recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mark Hunter of Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Scream Queen: I saw you guys back in 2005 at the Sounds of the Underground tour. A lot has changed since then with metal. What do you...

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VENOMIN JAMES To Release 'Crowe Valley Blues' Next Week

Cleveland, Ohio-based metal band VENOMIN JAMES will release its second album, "Crowe Valley Blues", on September 14 via Auburn Records. The self-produced CD, which was issued overseas in July, was recorded at the band's own Supernatural Sound studio in Kirtland, Ohio and includes the four-track "Dea...