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Rock Legends SWEET Return With New Album 'New York Connection'

One of the most legendary, influential and enduring names in the history of rock music, SWEET will release a brand new studio album — their first since "Sweetlife" — on April 27. With worldwide album sales of more than 55 million copies, SWEET have notched 34 No. 1 smashes across the globe as part o...

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ALICE COOPER: 'Welcome To My Nightmare' Book Due In September

A new book spanning the career of legendary rocker Alice Cooper will be published on June 13 in the U.K., and September 1 in the USA via Omnibus Press. Titled "Welcome To My Nightmare: The Story Of Alice Cooper", it is written by Dave Thompson, who has many rock books under his belt. The book's ...

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THE SKULL Members Hoping For 'Huge Reunion' With Former TROUBLE Bandmates

Heavy Planet recently conducted an interview with THE SKULL, the new band formed by two original members of Chicago doom legends TROUBLE — vocalist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson — alongside the band's longtime bassist, Ron Holzner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Heavy Pl...

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TROUBLE Guitarist Says Singer KORY CLARKE 'Wasn't The Right Fit For The Band'

Maria Voutyriadou and Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Metal Kaoz recently conducted an interview with guitarist Bruce Franklin and new vocalist Kyle Thomas of Chicago doom metal legends TROUBLE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Kaoz: Has Kory's [Clarke, vocals] exit caused any probl...

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JOHN CORABI: Song From Upcoming Unplugged Album Featured On New CD Sampler

John Corabi — former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION — has released a limited-edition two-song CD sampler at this location. The disc features John's last live performance with THE SCREAM singing "Father, Mother, Son" as well as the track "If I Never Get To Say Goodbye..." from his u...

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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Remembers JIM MARSHALL

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has released the following statement regarding the passing of Jim Marshall, the creator of the Marshall amplifier: "The loss of Jim Marshall today saddens me greatly. My love of Marshall amps and the iconic company he created will al...

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IRON MAIDEN, DEEP PURPLE Members Perform With BUDDY RICH ORCHESTRA (Video)

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson performed at the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert on Monday, April 2 at the London Palladium. He sang while fellow heavy rock legend, Ian Paice of DEEP PURPLE, played drums alongside the full BUDDY RICH ORCHESTRA. Dickinson is one of the most acclaime...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'En Vivo!' DVD/Blu-Ray First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"En Vivo!", the new concert Blu-Ray and two-DVD set from legendary British metallers IRON MAIDEN, has registered the following first-week chart positions so far: Australia: #1 Belgium (Flanders): #4 Belgium (Wallonia): #3 Finland: #1 Netherlands: #2 Norway: #1 Sweden: #1 UK: #1 In addition to the Bl...

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KISS On 'Showbiz Tonight': Entire Segment Available

In an exclusive interview with "Showbiz Tonight" which aired last night (Monday, April 2),members of the band KISS slammed the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. KISS, who performed at the NCAA Big Dance Concert Series this weekend, has been eligible to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame sinc...

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KISS Slams ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME On 'Showbiz Tonight'

In an exclusive interview with "Showbiz Tonight", members of the band KISS slam the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. KISS, who performed at the NCAA Big Dance Concert Series this weekend, has been eligible to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame since 1999, but has never received the honor. Ge...

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OBSESSION Signs With INNER WOUND RECORDINGS

Reactivated classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has inked a deal with Inner Wound Recordings for the release of its long-awaited new album, "Order Of Chaos". The CD will be made available later in the year. The group's current lineup is as follows: Michael Vescera - Vocals John Bruno - Guitar Sc...

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ALICE COOPER Drummer Recording New Music With Former BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Bandmate

ALICE COOPER drummer Glen Sobel — whose credits also include Vivian Campbell, SIXX: A.M., Paul Gilbert and IMPELLITTERI — recorded drum tracks for nine songs over the weekend for VILLAINS DE VAUDEVILLE, the new band project fronted by Kenny Kweens (SHAKE THE FAITH, L.A. GUNS). Sobel and Kweens last...

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KISS Calls The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 'A Joke'

The Pulse Of Radio reports: For the 13th year in a row, KISS has been passed up for inclusion into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Had they been inducted in 1999, the year they were first eligible, they would have entered with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dusty Springfield, and Cur...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'The Wicker Man' Performance Clip From 'En Vivo!' DVD

EMI has set a March 26 release date for "En Vivo!", the new concert Blu-Ray, two-DVD set and double soundtrack album from legendary British metallers IRON MAIDEN. In addition to the Blu-Ray, the two-DVD will initially be available as a limited-edition double DVD in collectors' steel book case and do...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer To Perform With DEEP PURPLE Drummer At Buddy Rich Memorial Concert

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will perform at the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert on Monday, April 2 at the London Palladium. He will be singing while fellow heavy rock legend, Ian Paice of DEEP PURPLE, plays drums alongside the full BUDDY RICH ORCHESTRA. Dickinson is one of the...