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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs Acoustically At His Ohio Restaurant (Video)
Video footage of powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) performing acoustic versions of TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's "Old City Bar" and JOAN BAEZ's "Diamonds & Rust" (also recorded by JUDAS PRIEST) on November 25, 2011 at Ripper Ow...November 29, 2011
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Second Annual 'Dimebash' Concert Detailed
The second annual Dimebash event which is being held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California will take place on Wednesday, December 14. Fellow musicians will pay homage to one of metal's...November 28, 2011
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ACE FREHLEY Forced To Cancel U.K. Dates After Fracturing Wrist
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has been forced to cancel his previously announced U.K. dates due to a fractured left wrist resulting from a fall in his home yesterday (Sunday, November 27). Doctors applied a fiberglass cast to Frehleys hand and arm, and he has been instructed not to play guitar...November 28, 2011
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PARADISE LOST: New Album Title Announced
British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have entered The Chapel studios in Lincolnshire, England to begin recording their new album, "Tragic Idol", for an April 24, 2012 release via Century Media Records. Commented Gregor Mackintosh: "The [new CD] will again be produced by Jens Bogren and is inf...November 28, 2011
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BEYOND THE BRIDGE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of BEYOND THE BRIDGE, a new progressive metal band from Germany. The group's debut album, "The Old Man And The Spirit", will be released on January 20, 2012 in Europe and January 24 in North America. According to a press release, "The Old Man And The Spiri...November 21, 2011
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BIOHAZARD: Final 'Reborn In Defiance' Cover Artwork Unveiled
The final cover artwork for "Reborn In Defiance", the much-anticipated new album from New York hardcore metal legends BIOHAZARD, can be seen below. Due on January 20, 2012, the CD will be made available via Nuclear Blast outside of North America, with a U.S. label partner soon to be announced. The b...November 21, 2011
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CRASHDIET: Tempe In-Store Interview, Acoustic-Performance Footage
Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET took part in a question-and-answer session and acoustic performance on Wednesday, November 16 at Naked Dave's Music in Tempe, Arizona. Video footage of the event can be seen below. As previously reported, CRASHDIET's third album, "Generation Wild", will be released on...November 20, 2011
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Ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist's AMERICAN BLOOD CULT To Debut On 'The Welding Room'
Guitarist/vocalist Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TENET, ZIMMER'S HOLE) and drummer Justin DiPinto (INSATANITY, MALEVOLENT CREATION, PYREXIA) have joined forces with two members of the American death/thrash metal band VICIOUS CIRCLE Vinny DiBianca on guitar and Mel Leach on bass to form a brand new...November 20, 2011
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CRASHDIET: Pro-Shot Footage Of Hollywood Concert
Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET performed at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California on Saturday, November 12. Professionally filmed video footage of the concert (with raw, unmixed audio) can be seen below. As previously reported, CRASHDIET's third album, "Generation Wild", will be released on vin...November 19, 2011
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ACE FREHLEY: Video Footage From Chicago Book-Signing Event
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley signed copies of his book, "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir", at Books A Million in Chicago, Illinois. Check out video footage below. "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir" landed at position No. 10 on the New York Times "Hardcover Nonfiction" best sellers list....November 17, 2011
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PARADISE LOST Begins Recording New Album
British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have entered the studio to begin recording their new CD for an early 2012 release via Century Media Records. The band states, "Half of the drums for the new album are done!! Rocking, shocking and downright obscene blasts!! Fookin fast!!" PARADISE LOST's la...November 16, 2011
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ACE FREHLEY Discusses 'No Regrets' Book In New Audio Interview
Scott Engel, RotoExperts.com managing director, recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley about Ace's book, "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir". You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):November 16, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI: 'I Knew I Had To Get Into This Band'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with new DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: How does it feel to be a member of DREAM THEATER? Mike: It is such a feeling of completeness for me. The way that...November 15, 2011
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ACE FREHLEY's 'No Regrets' Is A New York Times Best Seller
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's book, "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir", landed at position No. 10 on the New York Times "Hardcover Nonfiction" best sellers list. The book, which is described as a look back at Ace's "life of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll," arrived on November 1 via Gallery...November 14, 2011
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HUNTRESS Signs With NAPALM RECORDS
Los Angeles-based, female-fronted metallers HUNTRESS have inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band's debut album is scheduled for release next spring/summer. The official video for the CD's first single, "Eight Of Swords", can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Simon Chan of Artificial Army...November 14, 2011
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