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GENE SIMMONS: 'Don't Listen To Your Girlfriends, Size Does Matter'

Australia's News.com.au reports that KISS have reassured fans their Grand Prix show will be a full concert. The longtime rockers will play for two hours on Sunday once the race has ended. "There's all this incredible horsepower, incredible noise and speed — and then there'll also be the car race," P...

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OBSESSION: 'Carnival Of Lies' Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has had its 2006 CD, "Carnival of Lies", re-released through Mausoleum Records on February 12, 2008. This reissue features new artwork and the bonus tracks "Panic in the Streets" (previously only available on the Avalon release in Japan) and "Judas"....

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LOUDNESS: Another 'Metal Mad' Sample Available

An audio sample of another new LOUDNESS track, entitled "Can't Find My Way", has been posted on the group's official web site. Also available are previously released samples of the songs "Fire Of Spirit" and "Metal Mad". A video for the track "Metal Mad" can be viewed below. LOUDNESS' new album, "Me...

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LOUDNESS: New Video Posted Online

Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS have posted the video for the title track of their new album, "Metal Mad", on YouTube. Audio samples of two tracks from the CD have been posted on the band's official web site. "Metal Mad" is scheduled for release in Japan on February 20 through Tokuma Communicati...

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LOUDNESS: 'Metal Mad' Audio Samples Available

Audio samples of two tracks from the new album from the veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS, "Metal Mad", have been posted on the band's official web site. Check out the songs "Fire Of Spirit" and "Metal Mad" at this location. "Metal Mad" is scheduled for release in Japan on February 20 through Toku...

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LOUDNESS: New Album Title, Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

According to a posting on the Tokuma Communications web site, veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS will release their new album, "Metal Mad", through the label on February 20 in Japan. Release dates for other territories have not yet been announced. "Metal Mad" track listing: 01. Fire Of Spirit 02. M...

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STYGIA Featuring Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANNIHILATOR Members: Demo Tracks Available

STYGIA, the band featuring vocalist Mike Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION),drummer Mike Mangini (STEVE VAI, EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR),keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE),bassist Chris McCarvill (HOUSE OF LORDS, X FACTOR X, JEFF SCOTT SOTO, OBSESSION) and guitarist Todd...

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Former LOUDNESS/EZO Frontman Featured On FIRESIGN Album

Masaki Yamada, former frontman for FLATBACKER, EZO and LOUDNESS, is featured on the self-produced album from the New York city-based project FIRESIGN, entitled "Anger Management". Masaki alternates between bassist and guitarist for several tracks on the album, which features the vocal talents of har...

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LOUDNESS Guitarist AKIRA TAKASAKI: New Solo Album Samples Available

Audio samples from legendary LOUDNESS guitarist Akira Takasaki's eighth solo album, "Black Brown" (cover artwork),are available at this location. The CD, which was released on September 26 via Tricycle Entertainment, features the following track listing: 01. Midnight Train 02. Live or Die 03. Black...

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'Heavy Metal Box' Animated Product Shot Available

An animated product shot for the upcoming "Heavy Metal Box" (due on October 2 via Rhino Records) can be viewed below. The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compila...

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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANNIHILATOR Members Join Forces In STYGIA

STYGIA, the band featuring vocalist Mike Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION),drummer Mike Mangini (STEVE VAI, EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR),keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE),bassist Chris McCarvill (HOUSE OF LORDS, X FACTOR X, JEFF SCOTT SOTO, OBSESSION) and guitarist Todd...

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LOUDNESS Guitarist To Release Eighth Solo Album; Audio Sample Available

Legendary LOUDNESS guitarist Akira Takasaki will release his eighth solo album, "Black Brown" (cover artwork),on September 26 via Tricycle Entertainment. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Midnight Train 02. Live or Die 03. Black Brown 04. High-Top 05. Today's News 06. Funky Babe 0...

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Classic JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Tracks Featured On 'Heavy Metal Box'

According to Billboard.com, Rhino Records has set an October 2 release date for "Heavy Metal Box". The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compilation also boasts hi...

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Producer MAX NORMAN Talks About Working With OZZY OSBOURNE, Y&T

Michael Fischer of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with famed British recording engineer/producer Max Norman (OZZY OSBOURNE, Y&T, LOUDNESS, MEGADETH, MALICE, LYNCH MOB, FATES WARNING, SAVATAGE, GRIM REAPER). An excerpt from the chat follows: KNAC.COM: How did you hook up with Y&T? N...

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OBSESSION Signs With MAUSOLEUM RECORDS

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has inked a new deal with Mausoleum Records. The group's first release through the label will be a reissue of their 2006 CD, "Carnival of Lies", featuring new artwork and the bonus tracks "Panic in the Streets" (previously only available on the Avalon...