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RUNNING WILD Mainman's TOXIC TASTE: Audio Samples Available

TOXIC TASTE, the side project of RUNNING WILD mainman Rolf "Rock'n'Rolf" Kasparek (who goes by the name T.T. Poison in the new group),has posted several audio samples on its official web site. T.T. Poison's official bio describes him as "a man of composed character, who has a sense of very subtle h...

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MAJESTY Parts Ways With Drummer

German metallers MAJESTY have parted ways with drummer Michael Gräter and have replaced him with Jan Raddatz. MAJESTY performed a special concert on December 29 at the Community Hall in Unterbalbach, Germany. In addition to material from MAJESTY's three studio albums, the band played songs from sing...

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BLACK SABBATH, SLAYER, DIAMOND HEAD, IRON MAIDEN Among Top Albums For Riffs

Leading Japanese rock magazine Burrn! has published an article titled "Think About The Riffs" in which it cites DIAMOND HEAD's "Lightning To The Nations" album as the third greatest album for riffs following BLACK SABBATH's "Master Of Reality" and SLAYER's "Reign In Blood". The article goes on to sa...

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DIAMOND HEAD Schedules First-Ever Japanese Concert

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD have issued the following update: "Following a successful UK tour with THIN LIZZY, DIAMOND HEAD are thrilled to be playing in Japan in 2008. This will be the first time that the band have played Japan and look forward to playing for their...

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FUELED BY FIRE: New Audio Interview With Guitarist RICK RANGEL Available

TheRighttoRock.com has has issued its latest podcast (episode #40),featuring vocalist Rick Rangel from FUELED BY FIRE. The interview lasts approximately 25 minutes and can be heard at this location. FUELED BY FIRE released its self-produced debut, "Spread the Fire!!!" in Europe on August 13 via Met...

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DIAMOND HEAD: Glasgow Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD's November 30, 2007 concert at the Glasgow Academy, UK can be viewed below (courtesy of "weissheim"). DIAMOND HEAD recently supported THIN LIZZY on 14 dates of their UK tour. The band's new album, "What's In Yo...

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METALLICA Guitarist KIRK HAMMETT: 'Everything We Play Is Great'

The February 2008 issue of Guitar World magazine features an extensive interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett about the group's forthcoming album — the band's first collaboration with producer Rick Rubin (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, AUDIOSLAVE, SLAYER) following a split with lo...

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Ex-CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Is 'Descending Into Madness'

A three-and-a-half-minute video clip detailing former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight's (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) plans for his second solo album, "Descending into Madness", can be viewed below. At this point, Midnight has written roughly 30 songs to be considered for the "Descending into...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD: 'I Hope That The Misery Of Mankind Stops Or Becomes Less'

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following Christmas letter to fans: "I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. "I'm looking forward to, hopefully, a few days of quiet over the holidays. "The year has been long and bittersweet. Musically, it's been a great year. Ho...

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TARJA: 'My Winter Storm' U.S. Editions Detailed

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. on February 26, 2008. The CD will be made available in two exlusive U.S. versions via Fontana: the standard and deluxe editions (the latter featuring extra tracks not released elsewhere, as well vis...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time Before You See Another CD From Me'

Hardrock Haven recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach about his new album, "Angel Down"; his involvement in the VH1 "reality" show "SuperGroup"; what it's like being in control of his own recording and distribution without worrying about a label; recording with...

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MAJESTY To Perform DAWNRIDER Material At German Concert

German metallers MAJESTY will perform on December 29 at the Community Hall in Unterbalbach, Germany. Vocalist Tarek Maghary states, "It will be a fantastic show. We will play an extra long set which will surely not disappoint any fan. In addition, we will announce some great news on stage. I can alr...

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Review: LED ZEPPELIN 'Was Rehearsed, Ready And Out To Kill'

David Fricke of Rolling Stone magazine has penned a lengthy review of LED ZEPPELIN's reunion concert which took place Monday night (Decemebr 10) at the O2 arena in London. An excerpt follows: "For the second encore of their first full concert in twenty-seven years, at London's 02 arena last night, L...

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SEKHMET: Debut Album Out Now

UK thrashers SEKHMET have released their first album, "Last Stand", on Casket Music. It is on sale in Europe and at select stores in America. A long-standing member of the fast growing UK scene, SEKHMET's demo releases have received consistently good reviews both online and from popular music magazi...

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DIAMOND HEAD To Play Italy Next April

According to a posting on the web site of the Italian booking and promotions company Pigsty Concerti, NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD will play three shows in Italy on April 11-13, 2008. More details will be announced soon. DIAMOND HEAD is currently supporting THIN LIZZ...