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PRETTY MAIDS: More Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online
Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS recently entered the studio to begin recording their new album, "Pandemonium", for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers Records. The second and third in a series of video clips featuring footage from the recording studio can be viewed below. In the...February 20, 2010
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LEVIATHAN: 'Resurrected' CD/DVD Digipack Artwork Revealed
Colorado-based prog-metal veterans LEVIATHAN have revealed the cover artwork and disc artwork for their upcoming double CD/DVD digipack, "Resurrected: Reunion Show 2010", to be released later in the year. The video and audio were recorded over the span of three nights (January 7-9, 2010),utilizing...February 19, 2010
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HALFORD, LEMMY, MUSTAINE, WYLDE, BILLY At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS Press Conference
Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Vinnie Paul (HELLYEAH, PANTERA),Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT),Kat Von D ("L.A. Ink") and NFL Dallas Cowboys Marc Columbo, Cory Proctor and Leonard Davis were on hand yester...February 18, 2010
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Second Annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS To Be Held In April In Los Angeles
America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music awards show is back! The second annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented by Epiphone will take place Thursday, April 8, returning to Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. The show will later be televised on VH1 Classic Saturday, May 22 (air time...February 17, 2010
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PRETTY MAIDS Hard At Work On New Album
Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS have entered the studio to begin recording their new album, tentatively titled "Pandemonium", for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers Records. The first in a series of video clips featuring footage from the recording studio can be viewed below. PRE...February 16, 2010
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TONY IOMMI: I'd Like To Remember 'Black Sabbath' As A Groundbreaking Album
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: How did BLACK SABBATH come to meet Jim Simpson, its first manager? Iommi: We played at a club in Bir...February 14, 2010
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LEVIATHAN: Pro-Shot Footage From Reunion Concert Posted Online
After a break of eleven years, the original lineup of the Colorado-based progressive metal band LEVIATHAN reunited for a special concert on January 9, 2010 at the Buffalo Rose in Golden, Colorado. The show was filmed and recorded for a double CD/DVD digipack, to be released later in the year. The se...February 12, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: 'This Is Quite A Historic Year'
Legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) has posted the following message on his official web site: "This is quite a historic year. Saturday [February 13] marks the 40th anniversary of 'Black Sabbath' the album and this summer HEAVEN & HELL [the Ronnie James...February 12, 2010
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HATE AMMO: Two New Demo Tracks Posted Online
HATE AMMO — the Umeå, Sweden-based band featuring members of NAGLFAR, ASSAILANT, LIVE ELEPHANT, THOSE WHO BRING THE TORTURE and BONE GNAWER — has posted demo versions of two new songs, "A Solution" (working title) and "Just War", on the group's MySpace page. The band states, "We want you to get a hi...February 11, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Is Itching To Get Back On Tour'
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer and is currently receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic. His wife/manager Wendy Dio has issued the following update on Ronnie's condition: "Since my la...February 10, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: 'It's Really Tough To Actually Make A Living In This Business'
Jarrod Dicker of Stay Thirsty recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Stay Thirsty: What are you currently involved in musically? Does the Bill Ward band still participate in the modern music scene? Bill Ward: O...February 8, 2010
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SAMMY HAGAR: Red Rocker Les Paul Guitar Unveiled
Gibson Guitar, the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, has announced the availability of the much anticipated Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Les Paul. Through a career that spans stints with Ronnie Montrose, VAN HALEN, and his own prominent solo work, Sammy Hagar...February 8, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available
Ozzy Osbourne was interviewedon this past Friday's (February 5) edition of ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (which actually aired the morning of Saturday, February 6). Watch a couple of clips from his appearance below. Osbourne doesn't think he's likely to play with BLACK SABBATH again since he and wif...February 7, 2010
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L.A. GUNS: 'Shrinking Violet' To Be Reissued With Previously Unreleased Live Tracks
The Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS has inked a deal with the Steve Vai-owned label Favored Nations/Jibboom, which is Favored Nations Entertainment's rock/metal division. This division stands separate from Favored Nations Entertainment and will be the label's home for all things hard rock and m...February 5, 2010
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ANTERIOR Announces New Drummer
Welsh metallers ANTERIOR have announced the addition of drummer James Cook to the group's ranks. Commented the band, "If any of you saw us play in December, the fine gentlemen behind the kit will now be joining the band full-time. "We would like to welcome James Cook into the band and are very excit...February 4, 2010
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