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Perfect Strangers Live

Eagle Vision has meticulously issued DEEP PURPLE live videos over recent years covering the variant Mark periods of the band. It's only fitting they unearth the reunion of the MKII-era lineup for "Perfect Strangers Live", a video document showcasing Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice, Roger Gl...

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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...

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Aftershock

God bless MOTÖRHEAD. At age 68, Lemmy Kilmister, of all the genuine rock 'n roll bad boys left to us, is monitoring his health. Having had to postpone numerous live dates including a European leg that just would've gotten started, the unstoppable Lem was recently sidelined after doctors discovered a...

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Tres Cabrones

30 years in the life and what a mondo bizarro ride it's been for the MELVINS. It's only appropriate they mark the occasion with a distorto-huffing nutjob album featuring the 1983 lineup. Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover reunite with original drummer Mike Dillard for the sometimes messy, always loud "Tre...

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Triumf

Scandinavian black metal horde CURSED 13 has some unfinished business. They could still use plenty of tightening up, but at least there's a dedication to chaos that prevails throughout their sinister album "Triumf" which will appeal to their longtime fans who have been waiting for a proper full-leng...

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Destiny of the Gods

The Detroit-based metal troupe COVEN from the mid-Eighties is not to be confused with the more notable Seattle thrashers of the same name arriving shortly after these guys. Having originally hung up their leathers in the early nineties after releasing one album, "Worship New Gods", the renamed COVEN...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE: Part Three Of MASA ITO Interview

Former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale was interviewed by Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito in Japan at the beginning of WHITESNAKE's 2013 "Year Of The Snake" world tour. Part three of the chat can now be seen below. Regarding WHITESNAKE's plans for a new...

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SAXON: 'Unplugged And Strung Up' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Unplugged And Strung Up", the new album from British heavy metal legends SAXON, sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. Issued on on November 18, "Unplugged And Strung Up" reveals layers and pieces previously dormant in many of the 14 classic SAXON songs chosen for...

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MICHAEL KISKE Guests On 'MSRcast' (Audio)

German hard rock singer Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, PLACE VENDOME, HELLOWEEN, AVANTASIA) was interviewed for the latest installment of "MSRcast". Listen in as Kiske discusses all of his projects, including his solo work, AVANTASIA, KISKE-SOMERVILLE, UNISONIC, his work with Timo Tolkki, and yes, even HE...

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SYMPHONY X Bassist MIKE LEPOND Working On 'Heavy/Power Metal' Solo Album

SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond is working on first-ever solo album, to be released under the banner MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS. He states: "It is a heavy metal/power metal record that combines all the influences of my favorite bands from the past and present. It is a full hour of headbanging rif...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Parts Ways With Longtime Guitarist NICK CATANESE

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has amicably parted ways with longtime guitarist Nick Catanese. The remaining members of band, who "wish [Nick] the very best in his future musical endeavors," added in a statement that a replacement axeman will be announced soon. Zakk Wylde and the rest of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY ar...

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PRIMAL FEAR: 'When Death Comes Knocking' Video Released

Frontiers Records will release "Delivering The Black", the tenth studio album from German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR, on January 24 in Europe and January 28 in North America. After some very intense songwriting sessions and pre-production schedule, the band started to record the new CD in summer 20...

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Video: ZAKK WYLDE's Unbelievable Acoustic Guitar Shred On EMG TV

EMG TV has uploaded video footage of Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) doing "unimaginable things with our EMG ACS acoustic pickup." Check it out below. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's new live DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Video, "Unblackened", was released on September 24 by Eagle Rock Entertainme...

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ROB ROCK: 'Rage Of Creation' Limited Vinyl Edition Announced

Ulterium Records has announced the release of a limited 12-inch vinyl edition of the classic Rob Rock album "Rage Of Creation". The edition includes an insert with lyrics as well as brand new liner notes and album history written by Rob Rock. The edition is strictly limited to 300 copies and feature...

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SAXON: Video For Acoustic Version Of 'Frozen Rainbow' Released

British heavy metal legends SAXON have released their brand new video. "Frozen Rainbow" (acoustic version) is a special reworking of a classic SAXON tune from the band’s 1979, self-titled debut album, taken from their new collection "Unplugged And Strung Up". Check it out below (courtesy of U.K.'s M...