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ROBERT PLANT And BAND OF JOY Performance To Air On HDNet Concerts This Sunday
HDNet Concerts presents yet another rock legend as Robert Plant and BAND OF JOY relive 30 years of musical history this Sunday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The mere glimpse of Robert Plant's shadow waiting in the wings — an outline distinguished by an uncontrollable mane of cascading curls — whips...February 18, 2011
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Former DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
The Music Legends web site has posted an "epitaph" written for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) by former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell. The dedication originally appeared in the book "Ronnie James Dio - A Photographic Memoir", which cam...February 16, 2011
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SLASH Confirms VELVET REVOLVER Is 'Looking At' COREY TAYLOR As Possible New Singer
Courtney Devores of The Charlotte Observer recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVER REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Charlotte Observer: For so long you were the guy behind the guitar, the hat or hair. Has social media let m...February 16, 2011
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TIMES OF GRACE, TERROR, WINDS OF PLAGUE Added To NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL
Additional headliners have been announced for the massive, three-day New England Metal And Hardcore Festival, set to take place Thursday, April 14 through Saturday, April 16. Joining the already-stacked lineup will be OUR LAST NIGHT, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, TERROR, WINDS OF PLAGUE, and TIMES OF GRACE (feat...February 15, 2011
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BOB DAISLEY, ERIC SINGER Featured On 'Glory Is Noise' GARY MOORE Tribute
On a very special episode of the "Glory Is Noise" online radio show, host Joel Gausten pays tribute to late THIN LIZZY guitarist Gary Moore (1952 - 2011) by playing some of his favorite music by the recently-departed legend, including THIN LIZZY's classic 1979 album "Black Rose" in its entirety. Thi...February 15, 2011
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PENTAGRAM: 'Last Rites' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
PENTAGRAM, the band that has been churning out widely admired hard rock/doom metal for over four decades, has just revealed the track listing and artwork to its highly anticipated new album, "Last Rites". Due on April 12 via Metal Blade Records, the CD contains 11 new tracks of behemoth tunes that f...February 14, 2011
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THEM CROOKED VULTURES Wins 'Best Hard Rock Performance' GRAMMY For 'New Fang'
THEM CROOKED VULTURES was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards, which are being held tonight (Sunday, February 13) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. THEM CROOKED VULTURES was nominated for the track "New...February 13, 2011
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IRON MAIDEN Wins 'Best Metal Performance' GRAMMY For 'El Dorado'
IRON MAIDEN was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards, which are being held tonight (Sunday, February 13) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. IRON MAIDEN was nominated for the track "El Dorado", from the band's...February 13, 2011
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GARY MOORE's Body Being Flown To Britain Today
According to the Belfast Telegraph, the body of former THIN LIZZY guitarist, noted session player, and blues rock icon Gary Moore will be flown to Britain later today. His coffin will arrive on a flight from Malaga to London, accompanied by relatives, including his brother Cliff, and a girlfriend. M...February 11, 2011
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STARGAZERY: 'Eye On The Sky' Teaser Available
STARGAZERY, the Finnish hard rock band fronted by the ex-MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP vocalist Jari Tiura, will release its debut album, "Eye On The Sky", on March 25 via Pure Legend Records, the new sublabel of Pure Steel Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at the HellGate and Reindeer Horns studios i...February 11, 2011
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PYRAMAZE Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist
Danish/American metallers PYRAMAZE have parted ways with guitarist Michael Kammeyer and bassist Niels Kvist. Commented Kammeyer: "I have for a long time now struggled to find the mental surplus as well as the sheer time to put into the large endeavor that PYRAMAZE has become. "Back when I created th...February 10, 2011
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Birmingham City University Student Awarded Prize Named After OZZY OSBOURNE
According to BirminghamMail.net, Birmingham City University has named an award after Ozzy Osbourne. Gina Hubbard, 21, won the Ozzy Osbourne Development Award for making the most progress on the BA Media and Communications (Music Industries) degree course. She was presented with the honor by UB40's f...February 10, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Documentary Gets New Title
The much-anticipated "intimate" documentary that delves deep into the life of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has had its title changed to "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" from the previously announced "Wreckage Of My Past". The film was directed by Mike Piscitelli and was written and produced by Jordan T...February 9, 2011
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CRAIG GOLDY: WENDY DIO 'Is Trying To Keep RONNIE's Name, His Music And His Legend Alive'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Watching Ronnie backstage with the fans was amazing. He would take every picture and shake every hand. He was not force...February 9, 2011
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KING GIANT: 'Solace' Video Released
Pimmit Hills, Virginia-based doomsters KING GIANT have just unveiled their new performance-based video. The second clip from their 2009-released "Southern Darkness" full-length, this brand new visual portrayal of the track "Solace" was filmed at Washington D.C.'s infamous 9:30 Club, and features the...February 9, 2011
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