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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Signs Record Deal
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", has inked a deal with Wind-Up Records (EVANESCENCE, CREED). Commented Gregg Wattenberg, Wind-Up's Chief Creative Officer, "When the possibility of signing James Durbin...September 6, 2011
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Polish Bishop Launches Crusade Against BEHEMOTH Frontman
A Polish bishop has called for public protests following the employment of what he claims is a "satanic" rock star, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski, by the Polish version of the hit American singing competition "The Voice", appropriately named "The Voice Of Poland". Bishop Wieslaw Mering, hea...September 6, 2011
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AXEL RUDI PELL's Piano Version Of DIO's 'Holy Diver'; Audio Available
SPV/Steamhammer has set a September 27 release date (one day earlier internationally) for "The Ballads IV", the new compilation from German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL. In addition to all of the group's ballads since the release of "The Ballads III" (which came out in 2004),the disc includes three new...September 2, 2011
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MARILYN MANSON: New Album Title Announced
Marilyn Manson has set "Born Villain" as the title of his eighth studio album, tentatively due before the end of the year through Cooking Vinyl Records. The singer yesterday unveiled a new music video for the song "Born Villain" directed by actor Shia LaBeouf. The shock-rocker and the "Transformers"...September 2, 2011
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MARILYN MANSON's SHIA LABEOUF-Directed 'Born Villain' Video Released
"Born Villain", the new video from Marilyn Manson, can be seen at the shock-rocker's official Vimeo page. The not-safe-for-work short film was directed by "Transformers" star Shia LaBeouf and draws heavily from very intense, graphic imagery, specifically a famous French surrealist short film, Shakes...September 1, 2011
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MAGNUM: 'Evolution' Album Details Revealed
Hugely influential British melodic hard rock group MAGNUM will release its new album, "Evolution", in Europe on November 14 via Steamhammer/SPV. The set will come in a high-value ecol book. MAGNUM's lineup of guitarist/songwriter/producer Tony Clarkin, vocalist Bob Catley, keyboard player Mark Stanw...August 30, 2011
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AXEL RUDI PELL: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Greece's Rock Overdose spoke to German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. SPV/Steamhammer has set a September 27 release date (one day earlier internationally) for "The Ballads IV", the new compilation from Axel Rudi Pell. In addition to all of the...August 29, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: We Are 'Thrilled' With How 'Worship Music' Turned Out
Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MusicRadar.com: Being that "Worship Music" is the first ANTHRAX record Joey has been on in 21 years, did you feel a greater level of pressure or expectation?...August 25, 2011
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FLESHRED: Final 'Bloodtorn' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Finnish death metallers FLESHRED will release their debut album, "Bloodtorn", on September 28 via Violent Journey Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Into The Blood 02. Total War 03. Merciless Words 04. When All Fades 05. No Deliverance 06. Believer 07. Babylonian Dream 08. The...August 25, 2011
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VIRGIN STEELE Singer To Guest On TOMMY VITALY Album
VIRGIN STEELE singer David DeFeis will guest on "Hanging Rock", the second solo album from Tommy Vitaly, the guitar player for the Italian power metal band SEVENGATES, Due in 2012 via IceWarrior Records , the CD will feature "fantastic cover and booklet art" by Felipe Machado Franco, who has previou...August 24, 2011
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DORO PESCH: Trailer For North American Release Of '25 Years In Rock' DVD
German metal queen Doro Pesch will release the "25 Years In Rock" 2DVD/CD set on September 13 via Nuclear Blast Records. The effort features the entire 25-year anniversary concert, including guest performances in front of about 10,000 enthusiastic fans in Dsseldorf, Germany as well as a China specia...August 19, 2011
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DRAGONLAND: New Lineup Unveiled
Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND have parted ways with guitarist Nicklas Magnusson and bassist Christer Pedersen. Taking over bass duties is Anders Hammer (NIGHTRAGE) and sitting behind the drums is Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION, AMARANTHE). Previous drummer Jesse Lindskog wil...August 19, 2011
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FLESHRED To Release 'Bloodtorn' In September
Finnish death metallers FLESHRED have inked a deal with Violent Journey Records. The band's debut album, "Bloodtorn", will be released on September 28. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Into The Blood 02. Total War 03. Merciless Words 04. When All Fades 05. No Deliverance 06. Believer...August 19, 2011
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FOZZY Frontman Discusses Band's Songwriting Approach
JukeboxMetal.com recently conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On FOZZY fans who are also wrestling fans: Jericho: "There's always people who come to see the show who are wrestling fans or Chris Jericho fans...August 18, 2011
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BEHEMOTH Frontman Found Innocent In Bible-Tearing Incident
According to The Associated Press, vocalist/guitarist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH was found innocent of offending religious feelings in connection with a September 2007 incident when he reportedly called the Catholic Church "the most murderous cult on the planet" during...August 18, 2011
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