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ULI JON ROTH To Release 'Tokyo Tapes Revisited - Live In Japan' In December

One of rock n' roll's most venerated guitar gods, Uli Jon Roth will release a very special live performance from the Nakano Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo, Japan on December 16, 2016 via UDR Music. Titled "Tokyo Tapes Revisited - Live In Japan", the performance is a celebration of Roth's classic work with...

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Video Premiere: RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Resurrected RAINBOW Performs 'Man On The Silver Mountain' In Germany

In June 2016, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore made many long-held dreams come true for his fans as RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW played three concerts in Europe, two in Germany and one in England. The two German shows at Loreley and Bietigheim were caught on camera to produce "Memories In Rock -...

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BLOODCLOT Feat. CRO-MAGS, Ex-DANZIG Members: 'Up In Arms' Album Due In 2017

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of the hardcore punk unit BLOODCLOT to a worldwide deal. BLOODCLOT is a project featuring true hardcore pioneers: John Joseph of the CRO-MAGS, plus former members of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE (Joey Castillo, drums; Nick Oliveri, bass),and DANZIG (Todd You...

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EPICA: Lyric Video For 'Ascension - Dream State Armageddon'

The official lyric video for the song "Ascension - Dream State Armageddon" from Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "The Holographic Principle", which was released on September 30 via Nuclear Blast. EPICA singer Simone Simons recently t...

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SISTER: New Song 'Unbeliever' Available For Streaming

Swedish sleaze/punk-influenced metal outfit SISTER will release its new album, "Stand Up, Forward, March!", on November 25 via Metal Blade. The LP was recorded in Upplands Vaasby, Sweden by SISTER and producer Jona Tee of H.E.A.T., mixed by Tobias Lindell (AVATAR, CRASHDÏET, MUSTASCH, EUROPE, HARDCO...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Returns To JACKSON

Jackson has announced and welcomed guitar icon Marty Friedman back to its artist fold. One of the most influential and respected players in the world, Friedman's impactful and game-changing contributions to heavy metal and guitar in general continue to inspire generations of musicians and music fans...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Goes Lingerie Shopping In Tokyo (Video)

Dave Mustaine went lingerie shopping with his wife in Tokyo, Japan prior to hosting this week's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The MEGADETH mainman shared video footage of the experience via his Periscope account. The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards show takes place at Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium in...

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EVOCATION Signs With METAL BLADE

Metal Blade has announced the signing of Swedish death metallers EVOCATION. The band's fifth full-length album will be released in the first quarter of 2017. Comments Marko Palmén of EVOCATION: "We are extremely proud to announce the signing of a new world wide recording agreement with Metal Blade R...

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Watch SLIPKNOT Perform At KNOTFEST JAPAN

Quality fan-filmed video footage of SLIPKNOT's November 5 performance at Knotfest Japan in Tokyo can be seen below. SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan was forced to miss the last few shows of the band's tour after his father-in-law passed away, requiring him to stay home and grieve with the...

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ARMORED SAINT Drummer GONZO SANDOVAL Urges Americans To Vote For DONALD TRUMP

ARMORED SAINT drummer Gonzo Sandoval has publicly come out in support of Donald Trump, who is vying to become the next President of the United States. Gonzo, who — like his brother and ARMORED SAINT bandmate Phil Sandoval — is of Mexican descent (ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera is "half Mexican," ac...

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IN FLAMES Performs Live With New Drummer JOE RICKARD For First Time (Video)

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES played the first show with their latest addition, drummer Joe Rickard (formerly of RED),at this past weekend's Knotfest Japan in Tokyo. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén told EMP Rock Invasion about Rickard: "...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Named Japan Heritage Ambassador

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman is one of seven people who were named Japan Heritage ambassadors to spur visits to regional cities ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The ambassadors will promote history, culture and sites in regions registered by the agency as Japan Heritage...

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DOKKEN Reunion Tour 'Was Very, Very Drama-Free,' Says JEFF PILSON

The reunited classic lineup of DOKKEN — singer Don Dokken, guitarist George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer "Wild" Mick Brown — played its only U.S. show on September 30 at Badlands Pawn Guns Gold And Rock 'N' Roll in Sioux Falls, South Dakota before embarking on a six-show Japanese run dubbe...

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Watch AMON AMARTH Perform In Dublin, Ireland

Fan-filmed video footage of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH performing the song "Deceiver Of The Gods" on November 2 at Vicar Street in Dublin, Ireland can be seen below. AMON AMARTH recently announced the addition of Jocke Wallgren as the band's new permanent drummer. Jocke has been sitting beh...

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SECRET SPHERE: Listen To New Version Of 'Lie To Me' Feat. Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON

"Lie To Me" the studio bonus track that is included on SECRET SPHERE's first live album, titled "One Night In Tokyo", can be streamed below. The is a duet with former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon. "One Night In Tokyo" was released on October 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. SECRET SPHERE are without a d...