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STRYPER Frontman To Play Solo Acoustic Shows In Churches Around The World
Vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER will perform his faith-based "storytellers" solo acoustic show in churches around the world this year. The performances are a combination of STRYPER classics, new solo material, and notable praise and worship songs. If you are intere...January 31, 2012
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THE CULT Frontman Says 'Lulu' Contains 'Some Phenomenal Moments'
During an interview with RollingStone.com to promote THE CULT's forthcoming album, vocalist Ian Astbury took time out to defend this season's most contentious metal album, the Lou Reed/METALLICA collaboration, "Lulu". Ian said that the record was "something I've argued with many people about. You kn...January 31, 2012
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'Lemmy' Documentary Nominated For Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award
The documentary on MOTÖRHEAD singer and bassist Lemmy Kilmister, "Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch", has been nominated for a Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award in the "Best Sound Editing In A Documentary Feature Film" category. Greg Olliver, the film's co-director and also ed...January 27, 2012
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DREAM THEATER: Official 'Build Me Up, Break Me Down' Lyric Video Released
The official lyric video for the song "Build Me Up, Break Me Down" from progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER can be seen below. The track comes off the band's new album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", which sold 36,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to enter The Billboard 2...January 27, 2012
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KATATONIA To Enter Studio On Monday
Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA have issued the following update: "It's been a busy time lately and the hard work has finally paid off. We have now thirteen songs in the bag, and hey, that means the recording of our new album can and shall begin. We're starting with the drums on Monday and we'll be ....January 27, 2012
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Longtime RUSH Photographer Dies
Longtime RUSH friend and photographer Andrew MacNaughtan died of a heart attack while on assignment with the band in Los Angeles. In a statement, the members of the group said, "We're deeply shocked and heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of our close friend and longtime photographer, Andrew...January 26, 2012
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EVERY TIME I DIE: First Three 'Ex Lives' Making-Of Webisodes Available
The first three in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Ex Lives", the new album from Buffalo's magnificently brutal metallic punk ensemble EVERY TIME I DIE, can be seen below. Due on March 6 via Epitaph Records, the CD was helmed by renowned heavy rock produ...January 26, 2012
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CANCER BATS: New Album Details Revealed
Canadian metallers CANCER BATS will release their fourth full-length album, "Dead Set On Living", in the U.S. on April 24 via Metal Blade Records. Once again utilizing the legendary Vespa Studios and producers Eric Ratz and Kenny Luong, the CD brings yet another dimension to the BATS' menacing style...January 26, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE In KIA Commercial; More Details Revealed
Dreams have been a topic of speculation and interest throughout history, and Kia Motors America (KMA) is tapping into the idea of dreams revealing true desires in a new 60-second commercial set to air during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. In the spot, titled "Drive the Dream", the new 2012 O...January 26, 2012
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ALICE COOPER Featured On Debut EP From His Son's Band
According to SickThingsUK, RUNAWAY PHOENIX — the Phoenix, Arizona-based band fronted by Dash Cooper, son of legendary rocker Alice Cooper — has released its first EP, simply entitled "The E.P.". The six-song effort includes a guest appearance by the shock rocker himself in the lead-off cut "Tug Of W...January 25, 2012
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NICKO MCBRAIN, CHRIS SLADE Take Part In 'Living Legends Jam' At NAMM (Video)
Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN) and Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC) took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,...January 22, 2012
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TRIVIUM Frontman: SOPA Would Set Our Country Back Into The Informational Dark Ages
Guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM has posted the following message on his official blog: "SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) "The movement to end all online piracy for the music and movie worlds and restore order? "Hardly. "SOPA is an explosive-device tucked between the legs of a...January 19, 2012
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SWEET's STEVE PRIEST Interviewed On 'Focus In The Mix With Denise Ames' - Part 2
The latest episode of the "Focus In The Mix With Denise Ames" TV show includes part two of an interview with SWEET founding member Steve Priest. You can now watch it below. "Focus In The Mix With Denise Ames" airs the first and third Friday of each month on Time Warner's channel 165 at 7:30 ...January 16, 2012
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EXODUS, FORBIDDEN Members Comment On Upcoming Tribute To PAUL BALOFF
EXODUS, POSSESSED, FORBIDDEN and HEATHEN are among the bands who will perform at a special concert to mark the 10-year anniversary of former EXODUS singer Paul Baloff's passing. Dubbed "Bonded By Baloff: A Decade Of Remembrance", the event will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Oakland...January 13, 2012
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CRASHDIET: Drum-Cam Footage From WACKEN OPEN AIR
Drum-cam footage from CRASHDIET's performance at the 2011 edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which was held in August in Wacken, Germany, can be seen below. As previously reported, CRASHDIET drummer Eric Young fractured his right hand and his unable to perform with his bandmates last month in...January 11, 2012
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