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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...July 19, 2012
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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...July 17, 2012
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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...July 17, 2012
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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...July 16, 2012
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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...July 16, 2012
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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...July 12, 2012
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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...July 3, 2012
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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...July 2, 2012
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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...June 27, 2012
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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...June 26, 2012
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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...June 26, 2012
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SLEEPY HOLLOW: Animated 'Bleed Steel' Video Released
"Bleed Steel", the new CGI (computer-generated imagery) animated video from the reunited heavy metal band SLEEPY HOLLOW, can be seen below. The clip was animated by David Ward of Warderie Productions. "Bleed Steel" comes off SLEEPY HOLLOW's new album, "Skull 13", which was released on March 23 via P...June 25, 2012
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JACKYL To Release 'Best In Show' Album Next Month
Kennesaw, Georgia-based rockers JACKYL will release their new album, "Best In Show", on July 31 via Mighty Loud Entertainment, with distribution from Fontana Distribution, LLC. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Best in Show (4:04) 02. Encore (3:55) 03. Screwdriver (4:08) 04. Horns...June 23, 2012
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THE CHARIOT To Release 'One Wing' In August
A six-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "One Wing", the new album from Georgia's THE CHARIOT, can be seen below. The CD will be released on August 28 via eOne Music / Good Fight Music. In a recent interview, THE CHARIOT frontman Josh Scogin was asked what his g...June 22, 2012
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JACKYL To Release 'Screwdriver' Single
Kennesaw, Georgia-based rockers JACKYL will release their new single, "Screwdriver", next week. An audio sample of the song is available at Amazon.co.uk. Video footage of guitarist Roman Glick of JACKYL laying down the theramin on the "Screwdriver" track can be seen below. JACKYL ended 2010 with a b...June 21, 2012
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