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Does GHOST Sound Like MERCYFUL FATE? KING DIAMOND Doesn't Think So

In a brand new interview with Musik Universe, Danish heavy metal legend King Diamond was asked for his opinion on recent comparisons that have been drawn between Swedish occult metallers GHOST and both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE in terms of the overall sound and stage presentation. "I've seen a...

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Drummer CHRIS SLADE: Why I Left AC/DC

During a recent interview with Music Radar, former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade spoke about his departure from the band before the recording sessions for 1995's "Ballbreaker". "I'd been doing demos [for what was to become 'Ballbreaker'] with the guys in London for two months," Slade explained. "Mal [AC...

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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Talks New Studio Album, Passing Of TREVOR BOLDER, Possibility Of Autobiography

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On writing songs for new album "Outsider": "They came together really quickly, actually. Phil Lanzon [keyboards] and I wrote all of the songs. We had a...

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AXEL RUDI PELL To Release 'Deluxe' Edition Of 'Into The Storm' Featuring Bonus Live CD

"Into The Storm", the latest album from German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, will be reissued as a deluxe edition with a bonus CD consisting of brand new live recordings and the video for the song "Long Way To Go". The deluxe edition will feature a new cover and will come with a 16-page booklet containi...

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DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER, YES, FOREIGNER Members Pay Tribute To THE DOORS On 'Light My Fire'

A star-studded syndicate of rock virtuosos have gathered together to pay tribute to one of the best loved and most influential bands of all-time, THE DOORS, on a new CD release titled "Light My Fire - A Classic Rock Salute To The Doors", to be released by Purple Pyramid Records on June 24. Produced...

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URIAH HEEP: 'Outsider' EPK Available

The EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Outsider", the 24th studio album, and the first since 2011's "Into The Wild", from URIAH HEEP, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England in the late 1960s, can be seen below. The CD will be released on June 9 in the U.K., June 6 in ...

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URIAH HEEP's MICK BOX Talks To Brazil's 'Wikimetal' About 'Outsider' Album (Audio)

Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mick Box of URIAH HEEP, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England in the late 1960s. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. The official video for "One Minute", the new single from U...

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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist BOB DAISLEY Talks To 'The Double Stop' About Unreleased RANDY RHOADS-Era Demos (Audio)

Legendary OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, GARY MOORE and URIAH HEEP bassist Bob Daisley was interviewed on the latest episode of "The Double Stop With Brian Sword". During the chat, which can be streamed below, Bob talks about his career, and provides a taste of what's in his new autobiograph...

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DOUG ALDRICH Explains His Decision To Leave WHITESNAKE

A week after announcing his departure from WHITESNAKE, guitarist Doug Aldrich has released a new statement explaining the reasons behind his decision to leave the group as well as offering a glimpse into his musical future. Said Doug: "As there is still some question regarding my situation with WHIT...

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URIAH HEEP: 'One Minute' Video Released

The official video for "One Minute", the new single from URIAH HEEP, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England in the late 1960s, can be seen below. The track is available for download (iTunes, Amazon, etc.) and legal streaming (Spotify, Deezer, etc.) on all digital platforms across...

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AXEL RUDI PELL To Be Joined By Former BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW Members At BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Concert

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell will celebrate his 25th anniversary as a solo artist by performing a very special show on July 11 at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany Says Pell: "This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of my solo career. My first solo album, 'Wild Obsessi...

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URIAH HEEP Releases 'One Minute' Single

Frontiers Records has just digitally released "One Minute", the new single from URIAH HEEP, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England in the late 1960s. The single is available for download (iTunes, Amazon, etc.) and legal streaming (Spotify, Deezer, etc.) on all digital platforms a...

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BLACKGATES Featuring SLAYER, Ex-ANTHRAX Members: 'Burn Eternal' Demo Track Available For Streaming

"Burn Eternal", a demo track from BLACKGATES — the East San Francisco Bay Area/New York metal outfit featuring former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson, drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, ex-TESTAMENT, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and guitarist Jeremy Epp (THE VENTING MACHINE) — can be streamed in the YouTube clip below....

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Ex-AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Calls MALCOLM YOUNG 'Greatest Rhythm Guitarist Ever Born'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade has commented on the recent news that the band's co-founder and rhythm guitarist, Malcolm Young, was stepping away from the group due to ill health. Slade told U.K.'s Rhythm magazine, "It’s terrible to hear about Malcolm. I knew he wa...

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URIAH HEEP: 'Outsider' Album Details Revealed

URIAH HEEP, one of the pivotal hard rock groups to emerge from England in the late 1960s, returns with "Outsider", its 24th studio album, and the first since 2011's "Into The Wild". "Outsider" will be released on June 9 in the U.K., June 6 in the rest of Europe and June 10 in North America ...