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Details Of Fifth Annual 'Revolver Golden Gods' To Be Announced On Wednesday

The details of the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods awards will be announced on on Wednesday, January 30 at noon PST. Last year's Revolver Golden Gods was held on April 11, 2012 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California. For the first time ever, Revolver Golden Gods was broadcast live in it...

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5TH SONIC BRIGADE To Release 'Teacher' Single

Stockholm, Sweden-based rock band 5TH SONIC BRIGADE will release a brand new single titled "Teacher" on February 20 via OMM/SPD. The group has also begun writing material for its next full-length album, to be released in the fall. The cover artwork for the "Teacher" single was created by Carlos Del...

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HULK HOGAN: I Would Have Quit Wrestling In A Heartbeat To Join METALLICA

Professional wrestling legend and reality TV star Hulk Hogan has shot down the rumor that he once auditioned for METALLICA, saying that he never heard from the band after he inquired about joining them as their new bass player. In a January 2012 interview with The Sun, Hulk Hogan said, "I used to be...

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NIACIN Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS

Prosthetic Records has announced the signing of neo-fusion instrumental power trio NIACIN. The supergroup, which consists of legendary bass guitarist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, STEVE VAI, DAVID LEE ROTH),keyboardist John Novello (CHICK COREA, EDGAR WINTER) and world-renowned drummer Dennis Chambers (S...

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JIMMY PAGE Stars In John Varvatos Spring 2013 Campaign

The latest campaign for the John Varvatos brand features music legend Jimmy Page, the guitarist of "the greatest rock and roll band of all time" LED ZEPPELIN, paired with the 28-year-old emerging American music talent Gary Clark Jr. The images and short film were shot in London by Danny Clinch, agai...

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SCHECTER GUITAR RESEARCH Unveils Three New Artist Signings From Metal's Darker Recesses

Schecter Guitar Research has announced three pivotal players in the metal arena with new Schecter Signature Series guitars to be released: Kenny Hickey (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, SEVENTH VOID),Tommy Victor (PRONG, MINISTRY, DANZIG) and Marco "Maus" Biazzi (LACUNA COIL): three distinct players with d...

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'Bon Scott - The Legend of AC/DC' In Pre-Production

Rock and roll "history" was made on January 14 as filmmaker J.R. Getches shot the first- ever dramatic portrayal footage of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott, starring U.S. actor/singer Rob Liotti, in Charleston, South Carolina. This initial scene will serve as a teaser film and prelude to the upcoming...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Interviewed On 'ThatReporterKid Speaks' Podcast (Audio)

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman joined Cassius Morris for episode #34 of "ThatReporterKid Speaks". The interview starts with discussion about the hottest band in the world... KISS. Marty also shares some of his experiences with Japanese culture along with an inside look at being in MEGADETH...

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JOURNEY's 'Eclipse' To Be Released On Vinyl

Frontiers Records will release a special gatefold double-vinyl edition of iconic rock group JOURNEY's latest studio album, "Eclipse"; the vinyl album will be available for purchase at all physical and online outlets in North America beginning January 22. Produced by acclaimed producer and longtime J...

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GUNS N' ROSES, ZZ TOP, ROSE TATTOO: Australian Tour Officially Confirmed

McManus Entertainment has announced the return to Australia of one of the world's greatest rock bands, GUNS N' ROSES, in March. Joining GUNS N' ROSES will be special guests ZZ TOP and Aussie rockers ROSE TATTOO. Promoter Andrew McManus says: "I can't wait for these shows next March. Axl Rose is a le...

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U.D.O. Announces New Guitarist

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has announced the addition of guitarist Andrey Smirnov (pictured below) to the group's ranks. He replaces Stefan Kaufmann, who left the group late last year for health reasons. Commented U.D.O.: "It was a long search an...

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URIAH HEEP Bassist To Undergo Surgery; Temporary Replacement Announced

British hard rock legends URIAH HEEP have released the following statement: "Trevor Bolder (bass) is going into hospital for an operation which will require several months' recuperation. Everyone connected with URIAH HEEP wishes Trevor a speedy operation and recovery, and Trevor's wishes are that th...

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'Bonded By Baloff: A Decade Of Remembrance': New 15-Minute Video Report Posted Online

Reality Check TV has uploaded a 15-minute video report on "Bonded By Baloff: A Decade Of Remembrance", a special concert which marked the 10-year anniversary of former EXODUS singer Paul Baloff's passing. The event took place February 4, 2012 at the Oakland Metro Operahouse in Oakland, California an...

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'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - The Story Of Bon Scott' To Make Its Non-Theater Debut

The first ever non-theater performance of "Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - The Story Of Bon Scott" — starring Nick Barker on vocals, along with Tommy Boyce and Justin Garner on guitar, Alex Raunjak on bass and Steve Brown on drums — will take place on February 19 at The Corner Hotel in ...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Rubs Elbows With Bay Area 'Social Elite', Performs At ARF Fundraiser

Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Life has a funny way of playing out, how seemingly innocuous encounters can take you to places you never thought you'd go. "Flash back to about a year and...