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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Speaks To SLAYED IN OREGON (Video)

Vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON was interviewed by Slayed In Oregon when the band performed in Portland in October 2013. You can now watch the chat below. SAXON's new album, "Unplugged And Strung Up", sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release....

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ROYAL THUNDER Begins Recording New Album

Atlanta, Georgia heavy rock trio ROYAL THUNDER has entered the studio to record its sophomore LP and follow-up to 2012's critically acclaimed debut "CVI". The band is once again tracking at Aria Recording Studio in Marietta, Georgia with producer Joey Jones. A fall 2014 release via Relapse Records i...

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SAXON: Lyric Video For Orchestral Version Of 'The Eagle Has Landed'

The official lyric video for the orchestral version of the song "The Eagle Has Landed" from British heavy metal legends SAXON can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Unplugged And Strung Up", which sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. Is...

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SONATA ARCTICA: 'Pariah's Child' Track Listing Revealed

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will release their eighth studio album, "Pariah's Child", on March 28 via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the CD can be seen below. "Pariah's Child" track listing: 01. The Wolves Die Young 02. Running Lights 03. Take One Breath 04. Cloud Factory 05. Bloo...

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Former AMBERIAN DAWN Singer's DARK SARAH: 'Memories Fall' Video Released

"Memories Fall", the new video from DARK SARAH, the new project led by former AMBERIAN DAWN singer Heidi Parviainen, can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance by former XANDRIA frontwoman Manuela Kraller, will appear on DARK SARAH's debut album, "Behind The Black Veil", to be r...

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ATTIKA 7 Interviewed On 'Hangar 19' Podcast (Audio)

Cutter of Envision Radio Networks' "Hangar 19" podcast recently conducted an interview with ATTIKA 7. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. ATTIKA 7's current lineup is as follows: Vocals - Evan Seinfeld Guitar - Rusty Coones Guitar - Ira Black Drums - Tommy Holt Bass - Zach B...

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KXM Featuring KORN, KING'S X, Ex-DOKKEN Members: More Footage From The Studio

Behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions of the song "Faith Is A Room With Many Doors" from KXM, the new project featuring drummer Ray Luzier (KORN),bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) and guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN),can be seen below. "Faith Is A Room With Many Do...

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KXM Featuring KORN, KING'S X, Ex-DOKKEN Members Putting 'Final Touches' On Debut Album

KXM, the new project featuring drummer Ray Luzier (KORN),bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) and guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN),will head into the studio this coming weekend to to "put a few final touches" on their upcoming debut release, due later in the year via Rat Pak Records....

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Talks 40th Anniversary Of The Band's First-Ever Concert (Video)

On New Year's Eve in 1973, AC/DC played its first-ever concert at Chequers nightclub in Sydney, Australia. On the 40th anniversary of this historic gig, AC/DC's original lead singer, Dave Evans, tells The Age (see video below): "People were pretty excited about us. The drummer was Colin Burgess from...

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IRON SAVIOR: 'Rise Of The Hero' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Germany's IRON SAVIOR will release its new album, "Rise Of The Hero", on February 28, 2014 via AFM Records. The Japanese edition of the CD will arrive on February 19, 2014 through Avalon. "Rise Of The Hero" track listing: 01. Ascendence (intro) 02. Last Hero 03. Revenge Of The Bride 04. From Far Bey...

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CANDLEMASS Mainman Says New BLACK SABBATH Album 'Could Have Been Better'

Metal Blast recently conducted an interview with CANDLEMASS and AVATARIUM mainman Leif Edling. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Blast: Considering the success of CANDLEMASS and the fact that it stands proud as THE doom metal band, what led you to start AVATARIUM? Leif Edling: M...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Interviewed On 'Broken Neck Radio' (Audio)

Dash of the "Broken Neck Radio" podcast recently conducted an interview with vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. SAXON's new album, "Unplugged And Strung Up", sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week o...

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SAXON's BYFORD, SCARRATT Interviewed On 'Metal Moment' Podcast (Audio)

Japan's Metal Moment podcast conducted an interview with Biff Byford and Doug Scarratt of British heavy metal legends SAXON before the band's October 6 concert at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. SAXON's new album, "Unplugged A...

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HIRAX: Complete 'Immortal Legacy' Details Revealed

California thrashers HIRAX will release their new album, "Immortal Legacy", on March 4, 2014 (February 24 in Europe) via SPV/Steamhammer. It will be made available as a CD, gatefold colored LP and a digital download. "On our new album we more than ever felt an artistic obligation to our fans to give...

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Unplugged and Strung Up

SAXON are one of the immortals of heavy metal. That's a fact. Their latest LP "Sacrifice" coasted through from last year into this one and now comes "Unplugged and Strung Up", a back catalog visit featuring interpretations of SAXON tracks through orchestral accompaniment, acoustic revisions and re-r...