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ELUVEITIE To Release 'Ategnatos' Album In April

Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE will release their new album, "Ategnatos", on April 5 via Nuclear Blast. On an LP both mystical and philosophical, ELUVEITIE propels mythology, pagan belief and spirituality into our modern world. "This one almost became something like a socio-critical uncovering work...

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CONCEPTION Feat. Former KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN: First Two Shows In Over A Decade Scheduled For April

Reactivated Norwegian progressive metallers CONCEPTION, who feature in their ranks former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, will play their first live shows in well over a decade on April 26 and April 27 in their hometown of Gjøvik. The band has made a variety of experiences available for those interested in...

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ARCHITECTS Announce North American Tour With THY ART IS MURDER, WHILE SHE SLEEPS

U.K. metallers ARCHITECTS have announced their first North American tour in support of their latest album, "Holy Hell". The month-long trek, which will feature support from THY ART IS MURDER and WHILE SHE SLEEPS, will kick off on April 26 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California Tour dates: Apri...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Guitarist On 'The End Of Chaos': 'It Seems Like We Really Hit Our Stride On This Record'

Joel Barrios and Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Gilbert of Arizona metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's upcoming album,...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Joined By QUEENSRŸCHE, TESTAMENT, Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Members On WALLS OF BLOOD Debut

WALLS OF BLOOD, the new project led by Canadian guitarist Glen Drover, will release its debut album, "Imperium", on February 22 via Metalville. The disc will contain 10 songs of "high-class power metal," with guest appearances by some of the genre's most acclaimed vocalists, including Tim Owens (JUD...

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AEROSMITH To Perform At STEVEN TYLER's 'Grammy Awards Viewing Party' Benefiting JANIE'S FUND

Iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler announced the return of his Grammy Awards Viewing Party to benefit Janie's Fund, presented by Live Nation, on Sunday, February 10 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. Hosted by Jane Lynch, the exclusive gala promises to be an unforgettable night building...

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WOODSTOCK Co-Founder Announces 50th-Anniversary Concert On Same Weekend As Bethel Woods Tribute

Woodstock 1969's co-producer and co-founder Michael Lang announced today the return of the legendary Woodstock Music & Arts Fair for its official 50th-anniversary celebration. Woodstock 1969 was billed as "three days of peace and music," and 50 years later, Woodstock 50 will give generations of fans...

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WEST BOUND Feat. CHAS WEST And ROY Z: Making Of 'Volume I' Album (Video)

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Volume I", the debut album from WEST BOUND, hard-hitting new Los Angeles-area rock band featuring vocalist Chas West (RESURRECTION KINGS, BONHAM, LYNCH MOB),guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, TRIBE OF GYPSIES),guitarist Jimmy Burkard,...

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THE MUTE GODS' 'Atheists And Believers' Album To Feature Guest Appearance By RUSH's ALEX LIFESON

THE MUTE GODS, featuring Nick Beggs (STEVEN WILSON, STEVE HACKETT),Roger King (STEVE HACKETT) and Marco Minnemann (THE ARISTOCRATS, THE SEA WITHIN),will release its third studio album, "Atheists And Believers", on March 22. Arriving just over two years after its predecessor, "Tardigrades Will Inhe...

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STEVEN TYLER And MICK FLEETWOOD To Play Benefit Concert For JANIE'S FUND In Maui

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler and FLEETWOOD MAC's Mick Fleetwood, along with Tyler's backing group, Nashville's LOVING MARY BAND, will perform a benefit concert for Janie's Fund tonight (Thursday, January 3) at Fleetwood's On Front St. in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Janie's Fund is a philanthropic init...

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STEVEN TYLER's JANIE'S FUND Donates More Than Half Million Dollars In Support Of Foster Youth Across U.S.

Iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler, through his philanthropic initiative Janie's Fund, announced a year-end donation of $532,000 to support young women who have aged out of foster care in Boston, New York City, Nashville and the state of North Carolina. Funds in all markets will be us...

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EMPEROR Frontman IHSAHN On Making Solo Albums: 'I Learn Something New Every Time'

EMPEROR frontman and acclaimed solo artist Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) recently spoke with France's Loud TV. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the his latest solo album, "Ámr": Ihsahn: "'Arktis' was very much outside...

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NIRVANA Sues Fashion Brand MARC JACOBS For Allegedly Ripping Off Smiley-Face Design

According to TMZ, NIRVANA has filed a lawsuit against Marc Jacobs over a design featured in the brand's "Redux Grunge" collection. The collection celebrates the cultural significance of the clothing that went on to become a badge of cool in a cultural era presided over by Kurt Cobain. Included in th...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: Why I Had To Step Away From TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

In a recent interview with Sonic Perspectives, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick talked about how his short-lived involvement with SAVATAGE eventually resulted in him landing a gig with the holiday-themed rock opera TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA. "It's interesting how that whole situation connected to TR...

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SERJ TANKIAN: There Have Been 'No Further Discussions' About A New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Album

SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian says that there have been "no further discussions" about the band recording a follow-up to its 2005 albums "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize". This past summer, SYSTEM guitarist Daron Malakian publicly accused Tankian of not wanting to record, with Tankian responding th...