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EXODUS: More 'Exhibit B: The Human Condition' Song Commentary Available
In the last of four installments revealing the back-stories to the tracks on the upcoming EXODUS album, guitarist / songwriter Gary Holt offers additional commentary on the songs that will appear on "Exhibit B: The Human Condition", set for release in North America on May 18 via Nuclear Blast Record...May 10, 2010
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Sting in the Tail
So this is really it, the final SCORPIONS album? After all those years, since the formation by guitarist Rudolf Schenker in 1965 on through the release of 1972's "Lonesome Crow" album after vocalist Klaus Meine and Rudolf's little brother Michael had joined. On through great albums like "Lovedrive"...May 9, 2010
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Hell Blade
Shows how much I know about the stalwarts of traditional, Christian-based heavy metal… It seems SAINT came roaring onto the white lit scene around '84 and have to date released eight albums, including the subject of this very review, "Hell Blade". Somebody asks me to name the top three Christian tra...May 9, 2010
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VINCE NEIL To Discuss New Solo Album, Upcoming Book On NIKKI SIXX's Radio Show
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will guest on this coming Monday's (May 10) edition of "Sixx Sense", the new national radio program hosted by CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. "Sixx Sense" airs nationwide from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Click here to listen to "Sixx Sense" live beginning at 7 p.m. A complete list ...May 7, 2010
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SCORPIONS Drummer Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'
SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak, who also fronts the band KOTTAK under the name Jimmy Ratchitt, was interviewed on this past Sunday's (May 2) edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. "Sting In The Tail",...May 5, 2010
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BLACK MAJESTY: New Song Posted Online
Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY will release its new album, "In Your Honour", in Europe on May 14 via Limb Music. The CD was produced by Roland Grapow (MASTERPLAN, ex-HELLOWEEN) at his Grapow Studios in Slovakia. Dirk Illing (SCORPIONS, WIZARD) once again handled the album's artwor...May 4, 2010
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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman Contributes Guest Vocals To New TARJA TURUNEN Album
ALL THAT REMAINS singer Phil Labonte has contributed guest vocals to "What Lies Beneath", the new solo album from former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen. Labonte appears in the track "Dark Star", which Turunen describes as a "duet." Tarja states, "I haven't been really working with such impressiv...April 30, 2010
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SCORPIONS' MATTHIAS JABS Talks Guitars
Premier Guitar's Shawn Hammond caught up with SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs at this year's Musikmesse Frankfurt 2010 fair, which was held March 24-27, 2010 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. In the video clips below, Jabs introduces the viewers to his store MJ Guitars, based in Germany, and its huge...April 29, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN: New Album Artwork To Be Unveiled Next Week
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will unveil the cover artwork for her new solo album, "What Lies Beneath", next week via her official web site. With production handled by Tarja herself and selected tracks set to be mixed by U.K. producer Colin Richardson (famed for his work with MACHINE HEAD,...April 29, 2010
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ADAGIO: Ukraine Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
French neo-classical metallers ADAGIO will film their May 21 headlining appearance at the FKRock festival in Kherson, Ukraine for an upcoming DVD. ADAGIO recruited Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT) to sing for the band during its recently completed European tour wi...April 28, 2010
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SKULL FIST: Debut EP Out Now
SKULL FIST, the Toronto, Canada-based "new wave of classic heavy metal band," fuses together the best musical traits and finesse of such legendary acts as IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, SAXON and underground sensations RIOT, TOKYO BLADE and JAG PANZER. The group released its debut five-song E...April 24, 2010
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RATT: New Audio Interview With WARREN DEMARTINI Posted Online
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist Warren DeMartini of Californian hard rockers RATT on April 22, 2010. Warren talks about RATT's "Infestation" CD-release show at the Key Club in Hollywood; the new CD; time away from the band; influences; where "glam" met...April 23, 2010
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KLAUS MEINE Wants SCORPIONS To Be Remembered As 'A Killer Live Band'
Pat Prince of Goldmine magazine recently conducted an interview with vocalist Klaus Meine of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Goldmine: So, Klaus, is this really farewell? Klaus Meine: Yes, it is. After 40 years of rocking and rolling, and touring...April 22, 2010
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SLAYER Drummer To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold'
SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo and ex-SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell will guest on this Saturday night's (April 24) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. If you have a question you want to ask Dave Lombardo, you need to have it submitted by noon on Friday, April 23 to...April 22, 2010
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SCORPIONS Added To STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS will take the stage during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the Legendary Buffalo Chip on Friday, August 13, according to Rod Woodruff, campground owner. "I think they're giants," Woodruff told Rapid City Journal. "These are honest people who make honest mus...April 21, 2010
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