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Original JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Interviewed By 'Angel Of Metal'; Audio Available
Vicky Bradley (a.k.a. Vix the Angel Of Metal) recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins. Atkins discusses his autobiography, titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest and Heavy Metal", and speaks candidly about the formative years of JUDAS PRIEST as...October 9, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Opens For MOTT THE HOOPLE In London; Video Footage Available
DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott supported the reunited MOTT THE HOOPLE on the final night of their run of shows on Tuesday, October 6 at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. Elliott and his backing band — which consisted of members of THE QUIREBOYS — appeared under the DOWN 'N' OUTZ banner...October 8, 2009
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RAINBOW Reunion? Forget It, Says Former Keyboardist TONY CAREY
Former RAINBOW keyboard player Tony Carey has told U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine that he can never see a reunion of the band. Carey, who played on the classic "Rising" and "On Stage" albums, believes the time has now passed for this to happen. "I'd love the chance to get on stage again with ...October 5, 2009
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TONY IOMMI To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
Legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH) will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on Friday, October 23 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet betwe...October 2, 2009
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ANTERIOR: New Video Interview Posted Online
Hugh of ThrashHits.com conducted an interview with Welsh metallers ANTERIOR at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch the chat below. ANTERIOR is planning to enter the studio this fall with producer Scott Atkins (SYLOS...October 1, 2009
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STIGMA Parts Ways With Guitarist, Prepares To Record New Album
Fresh from their "Ok Then, Let's Shred" European tour, Italian deathcore specialists STIGMA have been holed up in pre-production for their as-yet-untitled sophomore release, which will be produced by former BLEEDING THROUGH and current BRING ME THE HORIZON guitarist Jona Weinhofen and mixed and mast...October 1, 2009
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VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist Interviewed On PIRATE CAT RADIO's 'Hard Candy'; Audio Available
Guitarist Geoff Thorpe of San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans VICIOUS RUMORS was interviewed on the September 20, 2009 edition of Pirate Cat Radio 87.9 FM's "Hard Candy" show. You can listen to the program using the audio player below. (Note: The Geoff Thorpe interview begins around the 35-minute...September 27, 2009
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HATE AMMO Signs With MORTAL MUSIC
HATE AMMO — the Umeå, Sweden-based band featuring members of NAGLFAR, ASSAILANT, LIVE ELEPHANT, THOSE WHO BRING THE TORTURE and BONE GNAWER — has inked a deal with Mortal Music Inc., the label founded by SOIL bassist Tim King and TWELFTH GATE's Rob Such. The group's forthcoming debut album, for whic...September 17, 2009
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THE RODS At Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR; New Footage Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of the original lineup of THE RODS — the classic '80s metal band led by Ronnie James Dio's (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) cousin, guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein — performing the song "Get Ready To Rock And Roll" at this year's Headbangers Open Air festival — which...September 16, 2009
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WOLFMOTHER: More Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of New Album
The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the forthcoming second album from the Australian retro-rock combo WOLFMOTHER, "Cosmic Egg", can be viewed below. Episode 2 transplants from WOLFMOTHER's native Australia to a Los Angeles park, where the band...September 12, 2009
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DOUG ALDRICH To Fill In For CRAIG GOLDY On DIO's European Tour
Guitarist Craig Goldy will be unable to join DIO — the band fronted by legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) — on the road in Europe in November/December due to Craig's prior touring commitments with BUDGIE in Australia. Filling in for Goldy on t...September 11, 2009
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HEAVEN & HELL: 'Equipment Tour' Video Posted Online
Damian of the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com shot some behind-the-scenes footage of HEAVEN & HELL's equipment set-up at the final date of the band's North American tour on August 29 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Watch the clip below. The management for HEAVEN & HELL voca...September 10, 2009
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TWISTED SISTER, MOTÖRHEAD, HINDER Members To Take Part In 'Rockstar Karaoke'
The legendary Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California will host Rockstar Karaoke — a special one-night event that will give music fans an exclusive opportunity to watch well-known rock musicians as they perform live classic rock tunes in a karaoke type setting. The event, presented by designer Ma...September 10, 2009
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Discusses His Autobiography; Audio Available
Classic Rock Revisited's Ryan Sparks recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins. Atkins discusses his autobiography, titled "Dawn of the Metal Gods: My Life in Judas Priest and Heavy Metal", and speaks candidly about the formative years of JUDAS PRIEST as they stru...September 10, 2009
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GAMA BOMB To Give New Album Away For Free
Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB have announced plans to give away their new album, titled "Tales From The Grave In Space", for free. The CD, which will be recorded beginning on September 15 at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, U.K. with producer Scott Atkins, will be available to download in its entirety, in...September 9, 2009
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