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RUSH Frontman Presented With Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medal
Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee of Canadian rock legends RUSH was one of more than 600 distinguished Ontario residents who were presented with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals at a ceremony on June 18 at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The special medal was created to mark the 60th...June 25, 2012
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DORO: Listening Session For 'Raise Your Fist In The Air' EP To Be Held Next Month
On Tuesday, July 10, German metal queen Doro Pesch will hold an exclusive listening session for her new EP, "Raise Your Fist In The Air", at Nuclear Blast Records' headquarters in Donzdorf (near Stuttgart),Germany. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and Doro will be in attendance for a signing sessi...June 24, 2012
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TESTAMENT: Photo From 'Native Blood' Video Shoot Available
Earlier this week, San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT shot a video for the song "Native Blood" from their forthcoming album "Dark Roots Of Earth". Guitarist Eric Peterson told Greece's Rock Overdose webzine that the clip was going to be filmed "on an Indian reservation." He added, "It's abou...June 23, 2012
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New KAMELOT Singer Has No Intention Of Leaving SEVENTH WONDER
Swedish singer Tommy Karevik (SEVENTH WONDER),who recently joined American/German symphonic metallers KAMELOT as the replacement for Roy Khan, has released the following statement regarding his addition to the band: "It is not a secret that I have been in close contact with the KAMELOT crew for som...June 23, 2012
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Ex-METAL HAMMER Editor KIRK BLOWS To Release 'Hammered' Book
As a heavy-rock journalist and editor of Metal Hammer magazine, Kirk Blows gained a backstage pass into a crazy, chaotic and comedic world in which hedonistic habits, excess-fueled egos and behind-the-scenes bust-ups were as common as skin-tight spandex, gratuitous guitar solos and songs about Satan...June 20, 2012
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DUFF MCKAGAN Named Grand Marshal Of Seafair Torchlight Parade
According to KiroTV.com, Seattle musician Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES) will be this year's Grand Marshal of the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade in downtown Seattle, Washington. This year's parade is on Saturday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. As always, it st...June 20, 2012
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KATATONIA: 'Dead Letters' Lyric Video Released
The official lyric video for "Dead Letters", a brand new song from the Swedish dark rock band KATATONIA, can be seen below. The track comes off the group's forthcoming album, "Dead End Kings", which is scheduled for release on August 28 (one day earlier internationally) via Peaceville Records. The C...June 20, 2012
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SISTER SIN: 'Now And Forever' Trailer Released
A trailer for "Now And Forever", the third album from Swedish female-fronted heavy rockers SISTER SIN, can be seen below. The CD, which was originally due on May 22 via Victory Records, will now be made available on October 23. The band stated last month, "We all decided awhile back that the album n...June 20, 2012
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TESTAMENT Working On 'Native Blood' Video
San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT are working on a video for the song "Native Blood" from their forthcoming album "Dark Roots Of Earth". Guitarist Eric Peterson tells Greece's Rock Overdose webzine, "We're gonna film it in an Indian reservation. It's about people who were oppressed in life....June 20, 2012
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RISING WEST: High-Quality Photos From Seattle Shows
RISING WEST, the new band featuring Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren of QUEENSRŸCHE, along with powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY, played its first two shows ever on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 at the Hard Rock Café in Seattle, Washington....June 20, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Says Re-Recording 'Sugar', "Rock Of Ages' Was 'A Sensible Business Decision'
MTV Hive recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MTV Hive: You recently re-recorded "Rock Of Ages" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me". Did you not get it right the first time? Elliott: It was, well, let's just say a sensible ...June 19, 2012
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LEE AARON To Release 'Live In Sweden' DVD
Canadian "metal queen" Lee Aaron will release a DVD of his performance at the 2011 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, which was held June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg. Due on June 20, "Live In Sweden" features the following track listing: * Powerline * Concrete And Ice * Hands On * Baby Go Round * ...June 19, 2012
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ALICE COOPER Interviewed On DC101 (Audio)
Mike Jones of the Washington D.C. radio station DC101 recently conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper. You can now listen to the chat below. Professionally filmed video footage of Cooper and his band performing a cover version of Lady Gaga's empowerment anthem "Born This Way" on J...June 18, 2012
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RISING WEST Singer TODD LA TORRE: 'I Have A Heavier Vibe Than GEOFF TATE Ever Had'
Last week, RISING WEST and CRIMSON GLORY singer Todd La Torre was interviewed on KEEL frontman Ron Keel's "Streets Of Rock & Roll" radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. In addition to La Torre, RISING WEST features in its ranks Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Sc...June 18, 2012
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CHILDREN OF BODOM's ROOPE LATVALA Releases Metallic Versions Of National Anthems
CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist Roope Latvala and Finnish composer Anssi Tikanmäki have released a collection of metalized versions of some of the most well-known national anthems via Rockadillo Records. The CD was recorded by Eljas Tikanmäki (studio Skyview) and Roope Latvala (studio Bunker) and was mi...June 17, 2012
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