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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on June 6 at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg can be seen below. Speaking to the "Talking Metal" podcast last year...June 7, 2015
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HEAVEN Singer ALLAN FRYER Dies After Battle With Cancer
Allan Fryer, the frontman for the Australian band HEAVEN, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Formed in 1980 in Sydney, Australia, HEAVEN recorded three albums — "Twilight Of Mischief" (1982),"Where Angels Fear To Tread" (1983) and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" (1985) — and toured throughout...June 4, 2015
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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs At Germany's KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on April 24 at the Keep It True festival in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany can be seen below. Speaking to the "Talking Metal...April 26, 2015
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ROYAL HUNT Completes Writing New Album
Danish/American hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have completed the songwriting/pre-production process for their thirteenth studio album, to be released later this year. Recordings will start shortly at NorthPoint Productions, with keyboardist André Andersen producing. ROYAL HUNT has launched a pre-order cam...April 14, 2015
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SEPULTURA Bassist's THE UNABOMBER FILES To Release 'The Enemy…' EP
THE UNABOMBER FILES, the Brazilian extreme metal project featuring SEPULTURA bassist Paul Xisto Pinto Jr. alongside current/former members of EMINENCE and THE MIST, will release a new EP, "The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Best Friend", later in the year. A teaser for the EP is available below. THE UNABOM...April 13, 2015
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Collaborating With MARZI MONTAZERI On Music For 'Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre' Film
Singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Marzi Montazeri (PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS) are writing and recording music for the fictional band WITCHES' LIPS portrayed in the movie "Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre". They have four original songs done so far...March 21, 2015
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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs First U.S. Show In 30 Years
Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on March 14 at the Defenders Of The Old III festival in Brooklyn, New York can be seen below (courtesy of John Erigo). S...March 19, 2015
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RUSH Honored With 2015 'Allan Waters Humanitarian Award' At Canada's JUNO AWARDS
On Saturday, March 14, Canadian rock legends RUSH received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the 44th annual Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The honor is given to "outstanding Canadian artists whose contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada," according to the...March 15, 2015
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RUSH's Longtime Manager RAY DANNIELS To Be Honored With 'Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award'
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has announced Ray Danniels as the recipient of the 2015 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award that recognizes individuals who have made an impact on the Canadian music industry. Danniels will be honored at the 2015 JUNO Gala Dinner & A...January 30, 2015
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RUSH To Be Honored With 2015 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced RUSH — Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart — as the recipient of the 2015 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, sponsored by Bell Media. The JUNO Award-winning and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame trio exemplifies the spirit of the...January 15, 2015
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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs In Porto Alegre
Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on October 5 in Porto Alegre, Brazil can be seen below. On episode 475 of the "Talking Metal" podcast, Mark Strigl condu...November 25, 2014
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SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, MORBID ANGEL Members To Make Cameos In 'Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre: The Movie'
Tom Araya (SLAYER),Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD) and David Vincent (MORBID ANGEL) make cameos in the new heavy metal-horror film called "Hairmetal Shotgun Zombie Massacre: The Movie". Directed by Joshua Allan Vargas, who has worked on music videos for DOWN, SOIL, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS a...November 21, 2014
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AC/DC's PHIL RUDD Is 'So Proud' Of His Solo Album 'Head Job'
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd recently spoke to Libel Music about his debut solo album, "Head Job", which was released at the end of last month via Universal Music Australia. The songs on the CD were penned primarily by Rudd with the assistance of Allan Badger and Geoffrey Martin — musicians Phil met on ....September 3, 2014
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PHIL RUDD Talks To New Zealand's THE ROCK FM About Solo Debut, New AC/DC Album (Audio)
Tracey Donaldson of The Rock FM radio station in New Zealand recently conducted an interview with AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd. You can now listen to the chat at this location. Rudd released a solo album, "Head Job", on August 29 via Universal Music Australia. The official lyric video for the CD's first...September 1, 2014
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AC/DC's PHIL RUDD Talks To Australia's TRIPLE M About Solo Album 'Head Job' (Audio)
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd and Allan Badger, who plays on Rudd's solo album, "Head Job", were interviewed last week on Australia's long-running rock station Triple M. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. "Head Job" will be released on August 29 via Universal Music Australia. The offic...August 25, 2014