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JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, HELLOWEEN Featured On 'Rock S'cool' DVD

For many years, the Hanover, Germany-based metal imprint Steamhammer/SPV has been among the most important record labels worldwide. World-class acts such as MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HELLOWEEN, DIO, SKID ROW, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, SEPULTURA, DORO and KREATOR count among the renowned artists...

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BLACK SABBATH Among Most 'Ideologically Harmful' Bands On Secret Soviet Rock List

According to a report published in the U.K.'s The Guardian, BLACK SABBATH were named as one of 38 "ideologically harmful" foreign groups in a list sent out in January 1985 by the secretary of the Communist party's youth wing in Ukraine to its local committees. The information, he wrote, was provided...

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ACE FREHLEY Guitar To Be Auctioned For Charity

Famous guitars by such world-renowned rock musicians as Ace Frehley (KISS) and Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) are being auctioned as part of ItsOnlyRocknRoll.com's rock 'n' roll, music and entertainment auction, which will go live in June and close on Saturday, June 24. The auction includes autographed g...

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PUNGENT STENCH Explain U.S. Tour Cancellation

Long-running Austrian extreme metallers PUNGENT STENCH have issued a longer statement regarding the cancellation of their recent U.S. tour. The band's drummer, Alex Wank (a.k.a. Rector Stench, Mr. Stench, Sex Slave),said, "We feel sorry for all promoters and fans for the cancellation of the rest of...

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MOTÖRHEAD Announce New Album Title

MOTÖRHEAD have set "Kiss of Death" as the title of their new album, tentatively due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Inferno" was produced by Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. A new MOTÖRHEAD track, entitled "Kingdom of the Worm", received...

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MARDUK: 'La Grande Danse Macabre', 'World Funeral' Limited-Edition CD/DVD Boxsets Due In June

Limited-edition CD/DVD boxsets of MARDUK's classic "La Grande Danse Macabre" and "World Funeral" albums are being released by Regain Records in June. The details are as follows: MARDUK "La Grande Danse Macabre" limited edition CD/DVD box-set edition (limited to 3,000 copies). Brand new luxurious lim...

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MÖTORHEAD's LEMMY KILMISTER Explains What Makes Him Irresistible To Women

MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister has made the Maxim magazine's Top 10 list of "Living Legends of Sex." In the June 2006 of the magazine, the MOTÖRHEAD singer "explains what makes him irresistible to women." Lemmy reveals his perfect woman and if he's gotten lucky. Maxim: You popped your cherry when...

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PUNGENT STENCH Cancel Remainder Of U.S. Tour

Long-running Austrian extreme metallers PUNGENT STENCH have called off the remainder of their U.S. tour. According to a statement released by the band's drummer, Alex Wank (a.k.a. Rector Stench, Mr. Stench, Sex Slave),the cancellation was caused by "a fuck-up by our agent…. there will be a show in...

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SLAYER Frontman Talks About Gall-Bladder Surgery

SLAYER frontman Tom Araya spoke to Chris Harris of MTV.com about his recent gall-bladder surgery which has forced the band to postpone the kick-off date of their Unholy Alliance tour by 11 days. Araya's been advised to rest for six weeks, as he continues to experience occasional soreness in his abdo...

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CRUCIFIST Confirmed For DETROIT DEATH FEST

Rochester, NY-based old-school black metal outfit CRUCIFIST — which features in its ranks bassist Dan Lilker (NUCLEAR ASSAULT, BRUTAL TRUTH, THE RAVENOUS) as well as Mike Waske (drums, ORODRUIN) and John Gallo (guitar, ORODRUIN, BLIZARO) — have been confirmed for the first annual Detroit Death Fest,...

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POISON Guitarist DEVILLE: 'I Had A Problem Because I Enjoyed Being F*cked Up'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with POISON guitarist C.C. Deville. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Is C.C. Deville going to finally grow up? Deville: "It is a long time coming. For me, it had to happen. I still like the persona of cr...

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ALLHELLUJA To Release Sophomore Album In September

ALLHELLUJA, the Danish/Italian project featuring HATESPHERE frontman Jacob Bredahl and Stefano Longhi from Scarlet Records, will release their sophomore album, "Pain is the Game", in September via Scarlet. "At the moment Jacob is recording the vocal parts and soon he will be mixing the songs," reads...

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Bahraini Metal Concert Organizers Affected by 'Devil Worship' Claims

Tariq Khonji of Bahrain's Gulf Daily News is reporting that a Bahraini MP claims Bahrain has hundreds of devil worshippers — many of whom are followers of certain types of rock, such as heavy metal and death metal — and is calling on all segments of society to unite to combat what he ...

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METALLICA Frontman JAMES HETFIELD: Text Of MUSICARES MAP Acceptance Speech Available

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was honored at a Hollywood fundraiser on Friday (May 12) for the MusiCares MAP Fund. The non-profit organization aimed at helping music industry professionals with addiction recovery treatment presented Hetfield with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his "devotion to...

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METALLICA Frontman Fights Back Tears As He Recounts Battle With Addiction

Reuters has issued the following report: METALLICA frontman James Hetfield fought back tears on Friday as he recounted his public battle with addiction, and labeled the sex, drugs and rock' n' roll ethos as a "horrible myth." The 42-year-old singer/guitarist was being honored at a Hollywood fundrais...