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EUROPE: 'Bag Of Bones' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will release their ninth studio album, "Bag Of Bones", in April/May (exact date to be announced). The CD was produced by Kevin Shirley, who has previously worked with IRON MAIDEN, JOE BONAMASSA, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK STONE CHERRY and JOURNEY, among others. The "B...February 14, 2012
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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Reflects On His 'Metal' GRAMMY Win
METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans (and even some audience members) were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux pa...February 11, 2012
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says Band Would Have Sounded 'More Like AC/DC' Had He Not Left
In a recent interview with the Bradenton Classic Rock Music Examiner, original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins was asked if he ever regretted leaving the band, which he fronted from its inception in 1969 until 1973. "I was the only one in the band that was married with a kid to feed and ...February 11, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE's 'Rock & Roll Roast' To Be Broadcast On OZZY OSBOURNE's SiriusXM Channel
Guitar World magazine's first-ever Rock & Roll Roast with inaugural honoree Zakk Wylde will be broadcast in its entirety (audio only) on Ozzy Osbourne's new SiriusXM channel, Ozzy's Boneyard, channel 38. Here are the air times: * Saturday, February 11 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT * Monday, February...February 10, 2012
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Discusses RED LAMB, Working With DAVE MUSTAINE In New Interview
Zach Shaw of Metal Insider spoke to former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz earlier this week about Dan's new project RED LAMB, also featuring Patrick Johansson (drums; YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, W.A.S.P.) and Don Chaffin (vocals and video productions). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Insid...February 9, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Talks About 'Sin After Sin' (Video)
A short video clip of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton talking about the band's classic third album, "Sin After Sin" (1977). can be found at this location. Few heavy metal artists have built as stellar a discography as JUDAS PRIEST over the years. And now, fans have a chance to acquire all of ...February 9, 2012
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HUNTRESS: 'Spell Eater' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Los Angeles-based, female-fronted metallers HUNTRESS will release their debut album, "Spell Eater", on April 27 via Napalm Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Spell Eater 02. Senecide 03. Sleep and Death 04. Snow Witch 05. Eight of Swords 06. Aradia 07. Night Rape 08. Children 0...February 9, 2012
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ANTHRAX Taps SHADOWS FALL Drummer For Argentina Dates
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will fill in for Charlie Benante at the following ANTHRAX shows: Feb. 11 - Cordoba, Argentina - Cosquin Rock Feb. 13 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Malvinas Benante and ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello (who is Charlie's nephew) missed several shows on ANTHRAX's recent Nort...February 9, 2012
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Former EXHORDER Singer Is 'Proud' To Be Working With TROUBLE On New Album
Chicago doom-metal legends TROUBLE announced earlier today that they have recruited Kyle Thomas as their new singer following the departure of their frontman of the past four years, Kory Clarke (of WARRIOR SOUL fame). Thomas, former lead vocalist for EXHORDER, FLOODGATE and ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY, is...February 7, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Talks About Band's Early Days (Video)
A short video clip of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton talking about the band's early days can be found at this location. Few heavy metal artists have built as stellar a discography as JUDAS PRIEST over the years. And now, fans have a chance to acquire all of PRIEST's classics in one fell ...February 6, 2012
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THE CULT's 'She Sells Sanctuary' Featured In Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial (Video)
"She Sells Sanctuary", the international hit from British rock band THE CULT, and Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida's Top 10 smash "Good Feelin'" was featured yesterday (Sunday, February 5) as a mashup in one of Budweiser's Super Bowl commercials. The one-minute spot is a celebratory romp through sever...February 6, 2012
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Two-Volume METALLICA Biography 'Birth School Metallica Death' Due Next Year
Angus Cargill at Faber has acquired U.K./Commonwealth rights for a six-figure sum from Matthew Hamilton at Aitken Alexander Associates for "Birth School Metallica Death", the definitive two-volume history of METALLICA by Paul Brannigan and Ian Winwood. One of the world's biggest rock bands, METALLIC...February 6, 2012
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SLASH Filming 'Gotten' Video This Weekend
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is filming a video this weekend for a remixed version of the song "Gotten". The track, which features lead vocals by Adam Levine of MAROON 5, originally appeared on Slash's last self-titled album, which was released in North America in Ap...February 5, 2012
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'To Be So Happy With The Record We Made, That Was The Most Important Thing'
Steve Patrick of UWeekly recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. UWeekly: Since it was so many years in the making, did the release of "Worship Music" lift a huge weight off your shoulders? Scott: Yeah, I guess you could say...February 4, 2012
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THE CULT's 'She Sells Sanctuary' Featured In Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial
"She Sells Sanctuary", the international hit from British rock band THE CULT, and Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida's Top 10 smash "Good Feelin'" will be featured this Sunday as a mashup in one of Budweiser's Super Bowl commercials. The one-minute spot is a celebratory romp through several decades of g...February 2, 2012
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