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TOMMY BOLIN Gets Box-Set Treatment

Rock guitar legend Tommy Bolin will be honored with a box set release of his lauded solo release "The Definitive Teaser" — a three-CD collection featuring a remastered version of his classic album along with two CDs of outtakes and alternates. The project was produced by Greg Hampton and Johnnie Bol...

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WITCHCRAFT: 'It's Not Because Of You' Single Details Revealed

"It's Not Because Of You", a brand new song from Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT, will be made available via the band's Facebook profile on Monday, July 30. The track will be released digitally via iTunes as well as on limited seven-inch vinyl on Friday, August 17. The single will also include a...

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Official 'Sound City' Trailer Released

The official trailer for "Sound City", the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, can be seen below. The film, about the legendary and now defunct recording studio in Van Nuys, California, was conceived by Grohl after he bought an equally famous Nev...

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WITCHCRAFT: 'Legend' Cover Artwork Unveiled

Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT will release their fourth album, "Legend", on September 21 via the band's new label home, Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2007's "The Alchemist" was recorded with renowned producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (KREATOR, OPETH, AMON AMARTH, PAR...

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REFUSED Performs On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' (Video)

Reunited seminal Swedish hardcore band REFUSED was the musical guest on last night's (July 18) edition of the "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" show on NBC. Video footage of their two-song performance — consisting of the tracks "New Noise" and "The Shape Of Punk To Come" — can be seen below. REFUSED wa...

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'Once Upon A Rock Star: Backstage Passes In The Heavy Metal Eighties' Book Out Now

The book "Once Upon A Rock Star: Backstage Passes In The Heavy Metal Eighties - Big Hair, Bad Boys (And One Bad Girl)" was officially released on July 17 by Arbor Oak Books, an imprint of Concierge Marketing. "Once Upon A Rock Star" is author Rita Rae Roxx's '80s sex-and-tell book about all the heav...

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TONY IOMMI: 'I'm Honored To Have Had The Opportunity To Play Together With JON LORD'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jon's passing. "Jon was not only a magnificent keyboard player and musician but a wonderful human being and a t...

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TRACII GUNS: JON LORD Was 'A Real Legend And A Real Star'

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Wow, I can't believe Jon Lord passed away today. His style of playing the organ set the standard by which every rock band with organ liv...

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MIKE PORTNOY, PAUL GILBERT Featured On New NEAL MORSE Album 'Momentum'

Coming off a highly successful 2011 marked by the release of the critically acclaimed "Testimony 2" and an enthusiastically attended tour throughout the U.S., Mexico and Europe, Neal Morse could easily have justified going on a creative hiatus to catch his breath. But that would fly in the face of h...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Ends His 'American Idol' Run: 'It's Time To Bring Rock Back'

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has decided to end his role as a judge on "American Idol". The legendary rocker served as a judge during the 10th and 11th seasons of the reality TV singing competition. "After some long… hard... thoughts… I've decided it's time for me to let go of my mistress 'Americ...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'My Goal Is To Make Music I Love And Have As Many People Enjoy It As Possible'

Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: First of all, let's talk about the North American release of three of your albums, out of which "Future Addict" and...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE To Begin Recording New Album Tomorrow

Los Angeles metallers WINDS OF PLAGUE will enter the studio on Tuesday, July 3 with producer Will Putney (SHADOWS FALL, SUICIDE SILENCE) to begin recording their fourth album for a late 2012 release via Century Media Records. WINDS OF PLAGUE's third full-length CD, "Against The World", sold 8,700 co...

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'Randy Rhoads' Book Finally Released

A new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads", is available from Velocity Publishing Group. Before his tragic death at the age of 25, Randy Rhoads was on a fast track to being hailed by critics and public alike as the greatest rock guitar player of all time. Over...

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ANTHRAX Drummer To Launch New Signature Coffee Blend

Benante's Premium Coffee is a bold statement from a rock music legend, drummer Charlie Benante of the thrash metal band ANTHRAX. As the creative force behind ANTHRAX since day one, Charlie Benante is behind much of what you hear, see and feel when it comes to their legendary music. When it comes to...

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WITCHCRAFT: New Album Release Date Announced

Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT have set "Legend" as the title of their fourth album, due on September 21 via the band's new label home, Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2007's "The Alchemist" was recorded with renowned producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (KREATOR, OPETH, A...