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LOSTPROPHETS Frontman Refused Bail Over Child Rape Charges
According to Mirror, singer Ian Watkins of the Welsh rock band LOSTPROPHETS was refused bail and remanded in custody yesterday (Thursday, January 10) on charges of plotting to rape a child. The 35-year-old musician, who is accused of conspiracy to rape a one-year-old girl along with other charges, a...January 11, 2013
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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS To Perform At Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert
Giving back to his hometown, which was battered by Hurricane Sandy, Ricky Byrd and Rockers In Recovery have united to present an all-star concert aiding those affected by the superstorm. The concert will take place on Friday, January 25 at The Cutting Room in New York City at 8 p.m. Two months have...January 10, 2013
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ANTHRAX Will Not Hold Auditions For ROB CAGGIANO's Replacement
ANTHRAX has announced that it will not hold auditions for guitarist Rob Caggiano's replacement. Following an overwhelming numberof enquiries from fans aspiring to become the veteran metal band's new lead axeman, ANTHRAX released the following statement via its official Facebook page: "We love you al...January 10, 2013
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'Heavy Metal Autographs' Insert Added To TOPPS' Baseball-Card Set
Topps baseball-card publisher has added the "Heavy Metal Autographs" insert set to the previously announced 2013 Topps Archives baseball set. The cards will be limited to 25 copies and printed on metal. Featured musicians include: * Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW) * Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE) * Kip Winger...January 9, 2013
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DEEP PURPLE: Teaser For New Album Available
British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE will release their 19th studio album 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, Czech Republic, Norwa...January 8, 2013
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Launches Career As Rock Concert Promoter
According to Shropshire Star, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has has started a career as a rock promoter under the banner The Future Of Heavy Metal. His first show will be at The Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton, England on May 16, followed by a gig at The Asylum in Birmingham the...January 7, 2013
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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY Gets His Own 'White Falcon' From GRETSCH
Gretsch has released the G7593T Billy Duffy White Falcon guitar, which has immediately become one of the most unique and bewitching White Falcon guitars ever made. Featuring much of what Falcon fans hold dear, THE CULT guitarist's inimitable instrument has several unique aesthetic differences that s...January 7, 2013
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Interviewed By RockInk TV (Video)
RockInk TV conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian during the band's recent European tour with MOTÖRHEAD. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Guitarist Rob Caggiano announced his departure from ANTHRAX on Friday (January 4) to focus on his other passion: producing records....January 7, 2013
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks Recording Classic-Rock Covers
ANTHRAX recently spent time in the studio recording several cover versions of some of their favorite rock classics, to be included with the upcoming re-release of 2011's "Worship Music", the group's first new album in eight years and first with singer Joey Belladonna since 1990. In addition to RUSH...January 5, 2013
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS 'Bears No Grudge Against' His Former Bandmates
Greece's Rockoverdose.gr recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Rockoverdose.gr: So second album released recently with guitarist Paul May [as ATKINS MAY PROJECT]. Looks like the project is running well? Atkins: Yes,...January 5, 2013
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Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO Quits ANTHRAX
After a long and successful run as guitarist for the legendary thrash metal act ANTHRAX, Rob Caggiano has decided that it's time to move on and focus on his other passion: producing records for the time being. Already an acclaimed rock and metal producer, Rob has amassed a long list of production cr...January 4, 2013
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DEEP PURPLE: Deluxe Edition Of 'Slaves And Masters' To Include Two Rare Bonus Tracks
On February 5, Friday Music will release the deluxe edition of DEEP PURPLE's "Slaves And Masters", the only album featuring former RAINBOW/FANDANGO singer Joe Lynn Turner. Now remastered, the LP features two rare bonus tracks: "Slow Down Sister" (B-side of "Love Conquers All" 12-inch and 45 rpm sing...January 4, 2013
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DEEP PURPLE: 'Live In Paris 1975' Remastered CD Reissue Audio Samples
2013 will be a momentous year for DEEP PURPLE. Not only is the band's new album on the way (to be released April 30 via earMusic/Eagle Rock Entertainment),but 10 classic recordings from the DEEP PURPLE cannon will be exhumed, starting with the 2CD/digital release of "Live In Paris 1975" on January...January 3, 2013
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Video: The Road To ANTHRAX's 2013 GRAMMY Nomination For 'I'm Alive'
ANTHRAX's "rock 'n' roll comeback story of 2011" began in 2009, reaching a pinnacle with last month's surprise Grammy nomination for the track "I'm Alive" in the category of "Best Rock/Metal Performance. " The surprise was that the acknowledgement came more than a year after the track's September 13...January 2, 2013
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HIGH ON FIRE Added To 'Metal Alliance Tour'
Oakland, California trio HIGH ON FIRE has been added to the ANTHRAX-headlined third annual Metal Alliance Tour, which is set to kick off in March and run through the month of April. ANTHRAX will perform its fan-favorite 1987 album "Among The Living" in its entirety during the trek, which will featur...January 2, 2013
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