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'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s' Trailer Available

A trailer for the upcoming Activision special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, is available at this location (6 MB). The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship for the PlayStation 2 this summer. Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks t...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Signs Publishing Deal With SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING

Songwriter, guitarist and producer Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR) has signed a worldwide (excluding Canada) publishing contract with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The deal covers ANNIHILATOR's new CD "Metal", the band's previous eight studio CDs (including "King of the Kill", "Carnival Diablos" and "Schizo...

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ROB HALFORD: Photos From Yesterday's MUSIQUE PLUS Appearance Available

Brand new photos of JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, taken yesterday (Tuesday, June 5) during his appearance at the Montreal, Quebec studios of Musique Plus (the French-Canadian MTV equivalent),have been posted online at the MetalUniverse.net web site. Also available at the same location are pict...

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ROB HALFORD To Host This Week's 'The Metal File'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford will co-host this week's (June 8) edition of "The Metal File". "The Metal File", hosted by Mike Metal, is Montreal's only metal show broadcast on a major radio station. It airs every Friday at midnight, EST on CHOM 97.7 FM and can be streamed online at www.chom.com....

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ROB HALFORD Signs Licensing And Distribution Deal For Australia/New Zealand

Riot! Entertainment has signed an exclusive deal with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. The deal involves licensing and distribution of all HALFORD and FIGHT film and music releases throughout Australia and New Zealand. The first release, "Metal God Essentials - Volume 1" CD and DVD, will debut ear...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Unveils New Kit; Video Available

A short video clip of former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza playing his new DC California drum kit has been posted at this location (Quicktime required). More information on Nick's kit can be found here. Nick Menza was born July 23, 1968 in Munich, Germany. As the son of famed jazz musician ...

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RATT Singer Still Rockin' And Racin'

Rick Dean of CJOnline.com reports: If things go the way he hopes this summer, Stephen Pearcy may soon be back in the business of signing backs and breasts. The founder, lead singer and chief songwriter for the 1980s glam metal group RATT, Pearcy is about to launch a reunion tour with POISON. The ...

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Ex-RIOT Singer TONY MOORE Talks About New Band FAITH AND FIRE; Audio Available

Tony Moore, the legendary voice of RIOT, checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his stellar new band, FAITH AND FIRE; he also talked about his dislike of current president George W. Bush; what it's like listening to his vocals on the legendary "Bloodstreets"; how the label Metal Heaven will pu...

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RUDY SARZO With BLUE ÖYSTER CULT; Video Available

Legendary heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO) handled bass guitar duties for BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's April 28, 2007 concert at the Hawgs of Texas motorcycle rally in Lake Somerville, TX. Watch a fan-filmed video clip of "Burnin' for You" at YouTube. Sarzo was one o...

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IRON SAVIOR: 'Megatropolis' Online Listening Party Scheduled

The new album from German metallers IRON SAVIOR, entitled "Megatropolis", will be available for streaming in its entirety on Sunday, June 3 at the HeavyLaw.com web site. Due on June 4 via Dockyard 1, "Megatropolis" will contain the following track listing: 01. Running Riot 02. The Omega Man 03. Fles...

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LEATHERWOLF: 'Behind The Gun' Video Posted Online

California metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF have posted a video of the song "Behind the Gun", directed by Karpis Makusdian, on their MySpace page. "Behind the Gun" comes off the group's latest album, "World Asylum", which was released last June and features original members, guitarist Geoff Gayer and dru...

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STORMWARRIOR Confirmed For MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

German band STORMWARRIOR has been added to the lineup of the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place on July 7, 2007 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. STORMWARRIOR will not be performing only their own material but will also feature GAMMA RAY's Kai Hansen on vocals during a very special set which will inclu...

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RIOT: Spanish, Greek Tour Dates Announced

Veteran New York hard rockers RIOT have lined up the following tour dates: Oct. 16 - Spain - Barcelona Apolo 2 Oct. 18 - Spain - Bilbao Santana 27 Oct. 19 - Spain - Palencia Carabel Oct. 20 - Spain - Gijon Albeniz Oct. 21 - Spain - Santiago De Compostela Capitol Oct. 23 - ...

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M.A.N Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

M.A.N, the new band formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The band will perform on June 7 at 7:30 p.m. on the Restaurant Stage. The f...

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ANNIHILATOR: Milan Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ANNIHILATOR's performance at the Rainbow in Milan, Italy this past Friday (May 25) has been posted online. Check it out at the links below: "Never Neverland": Video "The Fun Palace": Video ANNIHILATOR is currently on the road in Europe with TRIVIUM and SANCTITY. The band'...