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NASUM: Video Interview Posted Online

On May 20, Exclaim! TV conducted an interview with NASUM bassist Jesper Liveröd and touring vocalist Keijo Niinimaa (ROTTEN SOUND) at the Annex Wreckroom in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Liveröd discussed the band's decision to head out on one final tour to celebrate what would have been NASUM's 20th an...

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STAIND Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)

Massachusetts rockers STAIND — who are currently on the road alongside GODSMACK, SHINEDOWN and others on the Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival tour — have posted a new two-and-a-half-minute video clip in which they answer several fan-submitted questions. Check it out below. STAIND issued a new concert...

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IAN GILLAN & TONY IOMMI: 'WhoCares' First-Week Sales Revealed

"WhoCares", the two-disc set of rarities and recordings culled from the careers of DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi, sold 700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The set landed at position No. 52 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lis...

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CRYPTOPSY: New Album To Receive U.S. Release In November

The self-titled new album from Canadian extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY will be released in the U.S. on November 20 via Cryptopsy/Defen Society in association with Revolution Harmony/Candlelight Records. Pre-orders for the album are available through the band at Cryptopsy.ca. The cover artwork for "Cryp...

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ICED EARTH Mainman Says Cyprus Concert DVD Shoot Was 'A Huge Success'

ICED EARTH's August 19 concert at the ancient Kourion Amphitheater, outside Limassol in Cyprus, was professionally filmed and recorded for an upcoming CD/DVD release. 1,500 fans witnessed the show, which ran for three hours and featured on-stage scenery and artwork that was uniquely created for this...

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ELVENKING: 'The Loser' Video Teaser Available

A teaser for "The Loser", the new video from Italian folk/power metallers ELVENKING, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Era", which will be released on September 14 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland with producer Nino Laurenne...

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DOKKEN: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Broken Bones' Album

Frontiers Records has set a September 25 North American release date for "Broken Bones", the 11th studio album from melodic hard rockers DOKKEN. The effort will be released in two configurations: standard CD and limited-edition CD in digipak with a bonus DVD, which features a comprehensive "Making O...

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CRIMSON GLORY: Demo Version Of New Song Available For Streaming

A "raw" version of a new CRIMSON GLORY demo track entitled "Garden Of Shadows" can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The song will appear on the band's new album, a concept record tentatively slated for release next year. "Obviously there will be many unique elements and dynamics to our new rec...

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GAMMA RAY Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have parted ways with drummer Dan Zimmerman and have replaced him with Michael Ehré (LOVE.MIGHT.KILL, FIREWIND, ULI JON ROTH, METALIUM). A video message from GAMMA RAY announcing the new drummer can be seen below (recorded on August 30 at the Hammer Recording Studios...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: 'Television Is The Most Dangerous Weapon Of All'

Metal Blast conducted an interview with ICED EARTH mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 9-12 at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Blast: "Sons Of Liberty" [...

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DIECAST Recording New Album

Boston metalcore band DIECAST has entered a Miami, Florida studio with longtime producer Paul Trust to begin recording its new album for a 2013 release. The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the studio can be seen below. DIECAST parted ways with Century Media...

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BRET MICHAELS: Snippet Of New Song Available With Official Mobile App

Download the official Bret Michaels mobile app at this location for an exclusive listen to the POISON singer's new solo song "They Don't Make An App For That (The App Song)". This is the only place you'll be able to hear the track. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Rickey Medlocke and Peter Keys and .38 SPECIAL's .....

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SEVEN KINGDOMS: 'The Fire Is Mine' Track Listing Revealed

Florida-based, female-fronted power metallers SEVEN KINGDOMS will release their third album, "The Fire Is Mine", on October 9 via Nightmare Records. The CD was recorded in May at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida with legendary producer Jim Morris (ICED EARTH, OBITUARY, JON OLIVA'S PAIN, JAG PANZ...

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Singer MARK BOALS Joins SOUL SIGN

SOUL SIGN, the Los Angeles-based band led by Swedish bassist Bjorn Englen (TONY MACALPINE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ULI JON ROTH),has announced the addition of powerhouse vocalist Mark Boals to the group's ranks. SOUL SIGN released its full-length debut, "Life In The Dark", in the fall of 2011 and is plan...

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DOKKEN: 'Broken Bones' Album Details Revealed

Frontiers Records has set a September 25 North American release date for "Broken Bones", the 11th studio album from melodic hard rockers DOKKEN. The effort will be released in two configurations: standard CD and limited-edition CD in digipak with a bonus DVD, which features a comprehensive "Making O...