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British Steel: 30th Anniversary Edition
People throw out the term "classic" so often that it tends to lose its true meaning, but when talking about JUDAS PRIEST's 1980 grand slam "British Steel" the meaning of the word cannot be overstated. It is a classic much like AC/DC's "Back in Black", IRON MAIDEN's "The Number of the Beast", BLACK S...June 20, 2010
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GOAT THE HEAD Signs With AFTERMATH MUSIC
Norwegian death metallers GOAT THE HEAD have inked a deal with Aftermath Music. The band's second full-length album, "Doppelgängers", will be released on September 13 on both CD and vinyl. The record was mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen (HALFORD, BEHEMOTH, KATAKLYSM, THE HAUNTED) at his Antfarm Stud...June 15, 2010
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U.K. OZZFEST To Feature OZZY OSBOURNE, KORN, MURDERDOLLS
According to Rock Sound magazine, the U.K. installment of Ozzy Osbourne's travelling festival, Ozzfest, will take place on September 18 at the O2 Arena in London. In addition to Ozzy, the lineup for the event will include KORN, MURDERDOLLS and SKINDRED. The lineup and schedule for the U.S. return of...June 14, 2010
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CAGE Working On DVD, New Music
San Diego metallers CAGE have been hard at work on their upcoming DVD/Blu-ray release, which will have cover artwork done by the amazing Marc Sasso of DIO and HALFORD fame. According to the band, "This DVD will be packed with two full-length concerts and many one-off performances as well." In other...June 10, 2010
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JAMES LABRIE/HALFORD Bassist RAY RIENDEAU To Release New Solo Album
Bassist Ray Riendeau (JAMES LABRIE, HALFORD) will soon release his new solo album, "Atmospheres". Commented Ray: "It has been eight years since the release of my last solo CD. "My new CD, scheduled to be released this summer, is something I have been working on for two years and is some of my best p...June 9, 2010
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EXODUS Added To OZZFEST 2010 Show In San Bernardino
San Francisco Bay Area thrash pioneers EXODUS will help kick off Ozzfest 2010 with a one-off appearance at the San Bernardino show on Saturday, August 14. Commented EXODUS guitarist/songwriter Gary Holt: "We are WAY more than fired up to announce that EXODUS will be playing the SoCal date on Ozzfest...June 8, 2010
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DAATH's KEVIN TALLEY Lays Down Drum Tracks On 'METAL' MIKE's 'The Metalworker'
Kevin Talley (DAATH, MISERY INDEX, DYING FETUS, HATE ETERNAL) has completed tracking all the drum parts for HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak's upcoming solo album, "The Metalworker". "Kevin has come very highly recommended through a friend of mine," Mike states. " And as these things go, I w...June 7, 2010
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PRIMAL FEAR Bassist Talks Live DVD, Upcoming Album
Roger Scales of TheyWillRockYou.com conducted an interview with bassist Mat Sinner of German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR prior to the band's May 22, 2010 concert in Allston, Massachusetts. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. TheyWillRockYou.com: Let's talk about the new live DVD, "16.6...June 6, 2010
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HOLY RAGE To Guest On TREBLE ROCKS RADIO
HOLY RAGE members Al Atkins (vocals, ex-JUDAS PRIEST) and Chris Johnson (guitar) will be interviewed by Tanis on California's Treble Rocks Radioon Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. GMT. The band will be playing some old and new songs, including tracks off its upcoming album, "Just Don't Run". To listen...June 4, 2010
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'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Completes Solo Mini-Tour, Jams With PRIMAL FEAR
The first headlining show from HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak and his solo band, which took place Saturday, May 22 at Dingbatz Club in Clifton, New Jersey, was filmed for the "Project: American Studio" documentary series. In addition, Chlasciak joined German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR on...May 30, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Concerts To Be Staged In London and L.A.?
According to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine, two major concerts are being planned to celebrate the life of the late Ronnie James Dio. The gigs — dubbed Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout" Memorial Concerts — will take place in London and Los Angeles in the fall. Although no official details have yet...May 28, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST Finally Receives Its GRAMMY Trophies; Photo Available
JUDAS PRIEST was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, which was held on January 31, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. JUDAS PRIEST was nominated for the track "Dissident Aggressor", from the band's 2009...May 24, 2010
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AL ATKINS' HOLY RAGE Completes Work On Debut Album
HOLY RAGE, the U.K. metal band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has completed work on its debut album, "Just Don't Run". A late 2010 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label is expected. A short trailer for "Just Don't Run" can be viewed below. HOLY RAGE recently announced...May 23, 2010
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SHARON OSBOURNE Explains Difficulty In Booking OZZFEST
Sharon Osbourne was the surprise guest at Ozzy Osbourne's elaborately staged news conference on Wednesday afternoon (May 19) at Casa Loma's Great Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to promote his new album, "Scream". When asked about the billing of this year's edition of Ozzy's travelling festival, Oz...May 21, 2010
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BRUTAL GODZ Parts Ways With Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer, Announces Replacement
BRUTAL GODZ, the new Germany-based project featuring former/current members of BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY OF FIRE and REBELLION, has parted ways with former METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe and has replaced him with Ian Breeg, a young Russian musician from Moscow. Commented bassist Oliver Holzwarth (w...May 21, 2010
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