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Heavy Metal And Hard Rock Musicians React To RANDY BLYTHE Verdict
A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have taken to Twitter in response to the news that LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was found not guilty of manslaughter earlier today (Tuesday, March 5) by a panel of Czech judges in the concert death of one of the metal band's fans. Blythe was ...March 5, 2013
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Video: LORDI Performs 'The Riff' On German TV
Last Saturday, only one day after the release of their new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", Finnish monster rockers LORDI not only presented their new single, "The Riff", on German TV; "Team Lordi" also competed in Pro 7's "wok racing championships!" And as cool as the team retained its composure...March 5, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: New Album Details Revealed
The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE has set "Frequency Unknown" as the title of its new album, due on April 23 via the Los Angeles-based independent label Cleopatra Records. The CD was produced by Jason Slater at a studio in Northern California. Although a lineup for Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE was...March 4, 2013
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VAN HALEN Confirmed For Wisconsin's ROCK USA Festival
VAN HALEN will headline the final night of the Rock USA festival, set to take place July 17-20 at Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, July 17 AVENGED SEVENFOLD BUCKCHERRY SALIVA + two more acts to be announced Thursday, July 18 BRET MIC...March 4, 2013
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TODD LA TORRE-Fronted Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE Signs With CENTURY MEDIA
The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE has inked a deal with Century Media Records for the release of the band's new studio album. Due on June 11, the CD marks the debut release from the lineup comprised of La Torre (vocals; ex-CRIMSON GLORY),Michael Wilton (guitar),Parker Lundgren (guit...March 4, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA: I Don't Even Like The Word 'Rock Star'
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba, who joined the band in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about being in one of rock 'n' roll's most contentious acts. "It's the craziest roller-coaster ride you'll ever be on," the 40-year-old axeman said, "but I w...March 1, 2013
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LORDI: 'The Riff' Video Released
"The Riff", the new video from Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", which will be released on March 1 in Europe (excluding Finland) via AFM Records. The CD will be made available in North America on March 19 ...March 1, 2013
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LORDI: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'The Riff' Video Shoot
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "The Riff", the new video from Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", which will be released on March 1 in Europe (excluding Finland) via AFM Records. The CD will be made...February 27, 2013
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KINGDOM COME: More 'Outlier' Album Details Revealed
Fame and fortune have always played a minor role in KINGDOM COME mastermind Lenny Wolf's longstanding career. In fact, his more than 30 years as an artist have been fuelled first and foremost by musical challenges and the desire to keep evolving. His credo has always been authenticity before commerc...February 27, 2013
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LORDI: Video Footage Of Paris Press Conference
Mr. Lordi and Mana of Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI took part in a press conference on February 13 at Hard Rock Café in Paris, France. Video footage of the question-and-answer session can be seen below (courtesy of RockNLive.org). LORDI will release its new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", on...February 26, 2013
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DEEP PURPLE: New Album Title Revealed
British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE will release their 19th studio album, "Now What?!", via earMUSIC, the Hamburg, Germany-based international rock label which is part of Edel Group, on the following dates: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Spain: April 26 UK, France, Benelux, Poland, Czech...February 26, 2013
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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER: 'People Don't Realize It, But PAUL And GENE Are Huge Rock Fans'
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul Standard Outfit guitar: Tommy: "A year or two ago I contacted Epiphone, which is really a part of Gibson, the same...February 25, 2013
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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist Releases Song From 'As The Palaces Burn' Documentary
Guitarist Mark Morton of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD has released a song that he wrote for the score to the band's projected feature film, "As The Palaces Burn". The film, directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Don Argott and produced by 9.14 Pictures ("Last Days Here", "Art Of...February 24, 2013
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RAVEN LORD Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
Multinational metallers RAVEN LORD have have parted ways with drummer Larry Paterson and have replaced him with Rich Smith (POWER QUEST). Commented Smith: "I'm delighted to of been offered the throne to drum for RAVEN LORD. I can't wait to get in the rehearsal room with these guys and hit the road t...February 23, 2013
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EUROPE Guitarist JOHN NORUM Signs Solo Deal With GAIN
Guitarist John Norum of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE has inked a solo deal with Gain Music Entertainment, which is distributed and partly owned by Sony Music. He will enter the studio shortly to begin recording his new solo album, to be released in September. "It feels real good," Norum said of his d...February 22, 2013
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