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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Epitaph' DVD, Blu-Ray Details Revealed
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST celebrate their 40th anniversary as recording artists this year with the release of the live concert "Epitaph". A unique live career retrospective, "Epitaph" will be made available on Blu-ray and separate DVD on May 28 through Legacy Recordings, a division of...April 2, 2013
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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'We Don't Look Back; We Just Move Forward'
Vinny Cecolini of JAM Magazine recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. JAM Magazine: While overcoming numerous obstacles during its career, ANTHRAX has somehow managed to maintain a rather unique sense of humor about ever...April 1, 2013
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ANTHRAX, HALLOWS EVE Among 'Embarrassingly Bad Album Covers'
ANTHRAX's "Fistful Of Metal" (1984) and HALLOWS EVE's "The Neverending Sleep" (2008) are on the list of "200 Embarrassingly Bad Album Covers," one of the longer compilations in "The Merciless Book of Metal Lists", which is to be released on April 9 by Abrams Image. A look at some of the artwork on t...April 1, 2013
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Video: RICHARD CHRISTY Talks About 'The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists'
"The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists", written by New York City music scene veterans Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins, will be released on April 9. Touted as "the most opinionated compendium ever written concerning heavy metal," the book is comprised of 208 jam-packed pages representing all that is glor...March 28, 2013
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TAINTED NATION Adds Second Guitarist
U.K.-based modern hard rockers TAINTED NATION have announced the addition of guitarist Joel Peters (FURY) to the group's ranks. Commented TAINTED NATION drummer Mark Cross: "We'd like to introduce to you and welcome Joel Peters, former guitarist of the band FURY, to the TAINTED NATION family. "Since...March 27, 2013
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Explores World Of Animatronics In FANGORIA's 'Blood & Guts'
The second episode in the second season of "Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, can be seen below. Join Ian as he explores the world of animatronics with Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr. and Studio ADI. When asked how his collaboration with N...March 27, 2013
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'In Due Time' Video Shoot
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "In Due Time", the new single from Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — singer Jesse Leach, guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarist Joel Stroetzel and drummer Justin Foley — can be seen at Vimeo.com. The clip was directed by Mi...March 25, 2013
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KERRY KING Would Be 'OK' With GARY HOLT Playing With SLAYER 'Forever'
MetalObsession.net's Nick Tevelis conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King on March 1 at the Melbourne stop of this year's Soundwave festival in Australia. You can now watch the chat below. On the progress of the songwriting sessions for SLAYER's next studio album: Kerry: "Well, two s...March 24, 2013
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EUROPE To Be Joined By SCOTT GORHAM, MICHAEL SCHENKER At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will be joined by special guests Scott Gorham (BLACK STONE RIDERS, THIN LIZZY) and Michael Schenker (ex-SCORPIONS, UFO) at their 30th-anniversary show at the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 5-8 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. This will be EUROPE's only Swedish perform...March 21, 2013
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ANTHRAX Guitarist 'Sets S**t On Fire' With RON TROST In FANGORIA's 'Blood & Guts'
The first episode in the second season of "Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, can be seen below. Join Ian as he explores the practical effects world of gunshots, squibs and explosions with Ron Trost of Class A Special Effects Inc. When as...March 20, 2013
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TONY IOMMI's 'Lonely Planet': Official Video Released
The official video for the track "Lonely Planet", which was co-written by BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and was recently chosen as Armenia's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest, can be seen below. Iommi wrote the music and Vardan Zadoyan penned the lyrics for the track, which will be perform...March 20, 2013
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DEEP PURPLE 'Doesn't Really Care' About Being Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
British rock legends DEEP PURPLE were denied entry to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year — losing out to such artists as American pop singer-songwriter Randy Newman and R&B singer Donna Summer. The members of PURPLE, who will release a new album titled "Now What?!" on April 30 in North Ame...March 19, 2013
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says It's 'Amazing' KISS And DEEP PURPLE Haven't Been Inducted Into ROCK HALL
Although he's quick to note that he doesn't pay too much attention to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian got a bit more passionate when talking to Radio.com about a band that has been ignored by the voters. "A lot people have a problem with KISS," Ian said. ...March 19, 2013
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DEEP PURPLE Singer: Producer BOB EZRIN 'Brought Us Back Around Into The 21st Century'
British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE will release their 19th studio album, "Now What?!", via earMUSIC, the Hamburg, Germany-based international rock label which is part of Edel Group, on the following dates: * Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Spain: April 26 * UK, France, Benelux, Poland, Cz...March 18, 2013
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EUROPE To Record New Album In Early 2014
Vocalist Joey Tempest (pictured below) of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE has issued the following update: "Thought I'd write you a little note about whats going on in the EUROPE camp at the moment. "We are having little break after the amazing 'Bag Of Bones' adventures last year. We are, however, worki...March 14, 2013
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