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SCORPIONS Frontman Lands On Bulgarian Building

According to Metal Hangar 18, a building in the city of Kavarna, Bulgaria features a specially commissioned portrait of SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine painted onto it. The artist responsible for the Meine piece is Jasen Nenkov, who has previously painted portraits of Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE),Ronnie J...

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NIGHTWISH, TERÄSBETONI, CHARON, AMORAL Members To Take Part In RASKASTA JOULUA Tour

Finland's annual all-star heavy rock Christmas show RASKASTA JOULUA will hit the road once again with a Finnish tour in November and December to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The project that began with the album "Raskasta Joulua" ("Heavy Christmas") in 2004 and released a follow-up effort, "Rask...

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SCORPIONS Hard At Work On New Album

Vocalist Klaus Meine of German hard rock legends SCORPIONS has issued the following update: "Dear fans, the last few months on the road just flew by — and as always, it was fantastic and exciting to play for you. But now we are back in our studio in Hannover with our Swedish producers Mikael 'Nord'...

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ANVIL Frontman Interviewed On Australia's 'The Racket'; Audio Available

Guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "The Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the program in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The first part of the Lips interview beg...

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Former HANOI ROCKS Frontman To Guest On New KINETIK CONTROL Album

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe makes a guest appearance on the forthcoming sophomore album from the Finnish rock/metal act KINETIK CONTROL, entitled "Only Truth Remains". According to KINETIK CONTROL's official bio, the new CD sees the band pursuing a "more guitar-driven and more rock" d...

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HANOI ROCKS: Japanese 'Ripped Off' Compilation Detailed

Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have released "Ripped Off: Odd Tracks And Demos", a Japanese exclusive 27-track two-CD album set, compiling rare B-sides and demo recordings from the band's '80s incarnation. The strictly limited edition (limited to 2,000 copies) includes a bonus leather bracele...

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ANVIL Interviewed On Australia's 'Breakfast Show'

Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL were interviewed this past Wednesday morning (August 26) on Triple J's "Breakfast Show" in Australia. The chat is now available for streaming in two parts below. ANVIL will take part in an in-store performance and signing session at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jers...

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ANCARA: Finnish Dates Announced

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA have scheduled the following dates: Oct. 22 - Helsinki, Finland - On The Rocks Oct. 24 - Kouvola, Finland - House of Rock Nov. 13 - Seinäjoki, Finland - Rokkikellari (acoustic) "Chasing Shadows", the third album from ANCARA, recently had its release date pushed back from...

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HANOI ROCKS: DVD Of Final Concert In The Works

Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS filmed their final show on April 12, 2009 at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland for a forthcoming DVD. Vocalist Michael Monroe states, "It's sounding pretty good. Surely it's got some rough spots, but what the hell, it's live — no overdubs! Considering that it was th...

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THE POODLES: European Tour Dates Announced

Swedish hard rockers THE POODLES have scheduled the following European tour dates: Oct. 31 - Metropolis Music Hall - München, Germany Nov. 02 - Capitol - Mannheim, Germany Nov. 03 - Circus Maximus - Koblenz, Germany Nov. 04 - Rockfabrik - Ludwigsburg, Germany Nov. 06 - Sala Totem - Navvara/Bilbao, S...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Opens Up About His Heroin Addiction, PANTERA's Breakup

On March 16, 2009, former PANTERA and current DOWN singer Philip Anselmo spoke passionately and candidly about his music career and his history with — and the dangers of — drugs, particularly heroin, during an appearance at the Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Several portions of the que...

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ANVIL: Footage Of ROCKLAHOMA Press Conference Posted Online

The members of ANVIL took part in a press conference on July 9, 2009 prior to the band's performance at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma. Watch footage of the question-and-answer session in two parts below (courtesy of SplatterTribe.TV). ANVIL will take part in an in-store performance and...

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OPETH Frontman On 'The Single Most Embarrassing Show We've Done With This Lineup So Far'

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "Trainwreck! "Yes, what that headline means is basically 'code' for fucking up during a show, which is what happened to us yesterday at the Summer Breeze festival [in Dinkelsbühl, Germany]. "I...

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ANVIL Schedules VINTAGE VINYL Signing Session, In-Store Performance

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will take part in an in-store performance and signing session at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey on September 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. A free screening of the band's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil", will take place at Vintage Vinyl on September 25, 200...

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman Interviewed On 105.7 THE X ROCKS

Vocalist Dez Fafara of Santa Barbara's DEVILDRIVER was recently interviewed on the "Loud!" show on Camp Hill, Pennsylvania's 105.7 The X Rocks radio station. The interview is now available for streaming using the audio player below.