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ADRENALINE MOB: Santa Ana Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of ADRENALINE MOB's September 2, 2011 performance at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California can be seen below. ADRENALINE MOB is the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlan...September 6, 2011
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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Signs Record Deal
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", has inked a deal with Wind-Up Records (EVANESCENCE, CREED). Commented Gregg Wattenberg, Wind-Up's Chief Creative Officer, "When the possibility of signing James Durbin...September 6, 2011
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Live in Black
Always wondered about all the fuss over this Jorn Lande fellow or were curious about the quality level of the material on his eight studio albums? Then "Live in Black" is the album — make that a double-CD/DVD combo — for you since it offers a nice cross section of music from a band called ...September 6, 2011
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Electric Ministry
Inclusive of guitarist Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO),vocalist/guitarist Jeff Duncan (>ARMORED SAINT, ODIN),drummer Shawn Duncan (ODIN),and bassist Matt Duncan, one could say that Los Angeles' DC4 features a membership of some repute. On fourth album "Electric Ministry", the band gets the job done w...September 6, 2011
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The Crystal Eye
Allentown's SINISTER REALM can add another notch to their collective belt for releasing "The Crystal Eye", a mighty fine follow-up to mighty fine debut. This is custom built, rock solid traditional heavy metal that comes with generous portions of class and crunch, much as one would expect from a Sha...September 6, 2011
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DORO PESCH Performs At BEST BUY Store In Pennsylvania (Video)
German "metal queen" Doro Pesch her band took part in an in-store signing session and live performance yesterday afternoon (Saturday, September 3) at the Best Buy in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. This was a free, all-ages event and was Doro's only Philadelphia-area appearance in 2011. The setlist fo...September 4, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Las Vegas, Tulsa Shows Canceled
ADRENALINE MOB the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward has released the following statement: "We regret to announce that our...September 3, 2011
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says 'Jugulator' Is Better Than 'Nostradamus'
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner conducted an interview with powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: I was excited to...September 3, 2011
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KILL DEVIL HILL: New Footage From The Studio Posted Online
New studio footage of KILL DEVIL HILL the band featuring Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Rex Brown (DOWN, PANTERA) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals can be seen below. KILL DEVIL HILL recentl...September 2, 2011
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ANTHRAX Pays Tribute To DIMEBAG, RONNIE JAMES DIO In 'In The End'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on his official blog: "'In The End' is a song on our record. I think it's the best song on the record. I think it's the most important song on the record and it's the centerpiece of 'Worship Music'. "This song started out as ...September 2, 2011
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AXEL RUDI PELL's Piano Version Of DIO's 'Holy Diver'; Audio Available
SPV/Steamhammer has set a September 27 release date (one day earlier internationally) for "The Ballads IV", the new compilation from German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL. In addition to all of the group's ballads since the release of "The Ballads III" (which came out in 2004),the disc includes three new...September 2, 2011
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HEADCAT: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming
HEADCAT (formerly THE HEAD CAT),the high-energy, "take-no-prisoners" combo featuring Lemmy Kilmister (MOTRHEAD),Slim Jim Phantom (THE STRAY CATS) and Danny B. Harvey (ROCKATS, 13 CATS, LONESOME SPURS),was interviewed on this past Monday's (August 29) edition of the nationally syndicated radio sho...August 31, 2011
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Comments On K.K. DOWNING's Departure
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he "hates" the fact that guitarist and founding member Kenneth "K.K." Downing is no longer part of the legendary British heavy metal band but urges all metal fans to support the group as it continues its "farewell" tour. During an appearance on...August 29, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Talks ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER In New Audio Interview
Mark Uricheck of The Musician's Voice recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). In the 20-minute chat, Portnoy talks about the new ADRENALINE MOB EP; the band's current tour; his motivation for leaving DREAM THEATER and playing with...August 29, 2011
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AXEL RUDI PELL: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Greece's Rock Overdose spoke to German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. SPV/Steamhammer has set a September 27 release date (one day earlier internationally) for "The Ballads IV", the new compilation from Axel Rudi Pell. In addition to all of the...August 29, 2011
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