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BLUE CHEER's DICKIE PETERSON Remembered

Friends, fans and heavy metal rock and rollers around the world are mourning the death of BLUE CHEER bassist and lead singer Richard Allan "Dickie" Peterson (b. September 12, 1946) after a long fight against cancer. Peterson, age 63, died in Erkelenz, Germany, where he lived, on the morning of Octob...

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DEREK SHERINIAN Featured On RELOCATOR Debut

Influenced by both modern and classic artists like UK, PLANET X, RUSH and ALLAN HOLDSWORTH, RELOCATOR have developed their own purely instrumental style. After a transformation from an unstable "full" local band into an international project, RELOCATOR are finally about to deliver their long-overdue...

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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...

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DARK ARENA Completes Work On 'Flowing Black'

DARK ARENA, the Cleveland, Ohio-based band featuring vocalist Juan Ricardo (ATTAXE, RITUAL),guitarist "Tall" Paul Konjicija (ANTITHESIS, RITUAL) and drummer Chris Stolle (SOMNUS),will debut new material from its forthcoming sophomore CD, entitled "Flowing Black", at tonight's (Thursday, September...

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BËEHLER Featuring Former EXCITER Members: New Demo Completed

BËEHLER — the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh — has completed work a new three-song demo featuring the tracks "Eternal Tormentor", "March Of Death" and "Organized Mayhem". BËEHLER...

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BULLETBOYS Drummer Released From Hospital

BULLETBOYS drummer Ryche Green, who was recently diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia, was released from the hospital late last week and is recuperating at home. He continues to visit the outpatient facility at the hospital for ongoing breathing treatments to clear the massive infection in his...

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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...

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BULLETBOYS Drummer Diagnosed With Severe Case Of Pneumonia

BULLETBOYS drummer Ryche Green was rushed to the ER upon returning home from the band's recently completed "Summer Rockfest" tour with FASTER PUSSYCAT, BANG TANGO and SISTER SIN. Ryche became very ill while on tour and has since been diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia. Ryche has been confined...

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DARK ARENA Parts Ways With Guitarist

Due to "family and work obligations," guitarist Dale Robertson has left DARK ARENA, the Cleveland, Ohio-based band featuring vocalist Juan Ricardo (ATTAXE, RITUAL),guitarist "Tall" Paul Konjicija (ANTITHESIS, RITUAL) and drummer Chris Stolle (SOMNUS). DARK ARENA released its debut disc, entitled "A...

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JUDAS PRIEST, BULLETBOYS Members To Guest On 'Uncensored Net Noise'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing and BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien will guest on "Uncensored Net Noise" on Friday, August 14 beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST. You can listen to the program live via the Internet at this location. (Note: Both interviews are pre-taped.) JUDAS PRIEST's "A Touch of Evil:...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Interviewed On MHB RADIO

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins was interviewed by DJ Matty Grant from Canada's MHB Radio this past Saturday, August 1. Atkins spoke about the old days, how the song "Winter" was conceived, and his new band HOLY RAGE. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. In a recent intervi...

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TWISTED SISTER: Footage Of ROCKLAHOMA Press Conference Posted Online

BackstageAxxess.com has uploaded video footage (see below) of TWISTED SISTER's July 12, 2009 press conference at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma (clip shot by Allan Robertson). Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda. The chat is now availa...

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HOUSE OF LORDS, PRAYING MANTIS, POWER QUEST Confirmed For U.K.'s ROCK OF AGES FEST

HYDROGYN, PRAYING MANTIS, HOLY RAGE (featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Allan Atkins),HOUSE OF LORDS, IMPERIA and POWER QUEST are among the confirmed bands for the rescheduled Rock Of Ages Fest 2009, set to take place November 20-22 at The Bridgehouse 2 in East London, England. After problems...

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POISON Drummer Becomes First-Time Father

Congratulations are in order for POISON drummer Rikki Rockett and his wife Melanie Martel on the birth of their first child, Jude Aaron Rockett (see photo below). The baby boy was born July 14 at 4:31 a.m. He weighed in at seven pounds, four ounces and measured 21 inches long. POISON is currently on...

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LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE: 'And God's Ocean' Video Available

"And God's Ocean", the new video from German gothic rockers LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE, can be viewed below. According to the group, the clip "presents the viewer with the band's hard work from last three months. With this [video], the band supports Die Sandmänner — an initiative that fights against child...