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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER: 'People Don't Realize It, But PAUL And GENE Are Huge Rock Fans'

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul Standard Outfit guitar: Tommy: "A year or two ago I contacted Epiphone, which is really a part of Gibson, the same...
February 25, 2013
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KAMELOT: Official 'Falling Like The Fahrenheit' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for the song "Falling Like The Fahrenheit" from American/German/Swedish symphonic metallers KAMELOT can be seen below. The track, which was released as a digital single on February 8, "combines everything what the band stands for: melody, epic and melancholy atmospheres, and...
February 22, 2013
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SUFFOCATION: 'As Grace Descends' Video Released

New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION filmed a video for the track "As Grace Descends" on January 5 at Duff's Brooklyn in in Williamsburg, New York. The clip, which can now be seen below, was directed by Tommy Jones, who has previously worked with KATAKLYSM, SOILWORK and DEATH ANGEL, among other...
February 22, 2013
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DARK NEW DAY To Guest On 'Rockline'

DARK NEW DAY vocalist Brett Hestla and guitarist Troy McLawhorn will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, February 25 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with DARK NEW DAY by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). The show will be...
February 22, 2013
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Video: KAMELOT Bassist Answers Fan-Submitted Questions

A six-minute video clip in which bassist Sean Tibbetts of American/German/Swedish symphonic metallers KAMELOT answers a number of fan-submitted questions can be seen below. KAMELOT released a new digital single on February 8. According to a press release, "Falling Like The Fahrenheit" "combines ever...
February 22, 2013
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Video: KROKUS Members Talk About Decision To Cover THE BEATLES Classic

Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS will release their new album, "Dirty Dynamite", on February 22 in Europe via Sony Music and in North America on March 5 via The End Records. The band has recorded another cover song inspired by their time at Abbey Road Studios in London, England. KROKUS covers the ear...
February 21, 2013
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WASTEFALL: New Lineup Revealed

Reactivated Greek progressive heavy metal band WASTEFALL has amicably parted ways with keyboardist Christos Kyrkilis. The group states: "Since Domenik [Papaemmanouil, guitar/vocals] is more than efficient, he is going to take charge the keyboards concerning the studio recordings. It's better for the...
February 20, 2013
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TOMMY KAREVIK On Joining KAMELOT: 'It Has Really Been A Big Change In Every Aspect Of My Life'

Kamelot Germany recently conducted an interview with new KAMELOT singer Tommy Karevik. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Kamelot Germany: Five months ago you were announced as the new singer of Kamelot. How do you feel looking back at 2012 so far? Tommy Karevik: It has really been a b...
February 20, 2013
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Original FATES WARNING Guitarist's FREEDOMS REIGN Signs With CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC

Cruz Del Sur Music has announced the signing of FREEDOMS REIGN, the band led by Victor Arduini, original guitarist and founding member of FATES WARNING (having played on 1984's "Night On Brocken" and 1985's "The Spectre Within"). Keeping his original, charismatic and unmistakable guitar style untouc...
February 18, 2013
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KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, KORN To Headline This Year's ROCK FEST

Rock Fest this morning officially unveiled the 2013 20th-anniversary lineup to feature headliners KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE and KORN, with one headliner remaining (to be announced). Additional acts slated for the hallmark year include MEGADETH, THE OFFSPRING, SEETHER, WHITESNAKE, DEVICE (featuring David Dra...
February 18, 2013
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Video: TESLA Guitarists Jam At NAMM

Video footage of TESLA guitarists Frank Hannon and Dave Rude jamming at the Krank booth during this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show in Anaheim, California can be seen below. TESLA's latest album, "Twisted Wires And The Acoustic Sessions", was released in July 2011 via Scar...
February 18, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES: 2012 London Concert To Air On VH1 CLASSIC Next Month

GUNS N' ROSES' June 2012 performance at London, England's O2 Arena will be broadcast on VH1 Classic on March 9 as part of a five-hour GN'R special. The night will kick off at 8:00 p.m. with a one-hour, all-GUNS N' ROSES video block hosted by "That Metal Show"'s Eddie Trunk, followed by the London co...
February 16, 2013
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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist Says New Album Will 'Crush' 'Relentless Retribution'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL have begun demoing material for the follow-up to 2010's "Relentless Retribution", due later in the year via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented DEATH ANGEL guitarist Rob Cavestany: "Recording bass yesterday — Damien [Sisson] on it! Almost all the foundation...
February 16, 2013
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TESLA Guitarist Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, February 20 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Hannon by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). The show will be streamed on the "Rockline" web site f...
February 15, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES Plays Surprise Set At TOMMY HILFIGER's Private Party

GUNS N' ROSES played a special acoustic set last night (Wednesday, February 13) at the Soho House in West Hollywood, California at the after-party for the launch of fashion industry mogul Tommy Hilfiger's new flagship store. Singer Alicia Keys also performed at the event, the ticket for admission to...
February 14, 2013