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SINHERESY Begins Work On Full-Length Debut

Italian symphonic metallers SINHERESY have commenced the songwriting process for their full-length debut, tentatively due in early 2013. Davide Sportiello, the band's bassist and mastermind, says: "We are very satisfied of the new material we're working on. After the excellent results gained with th...

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EMPIRES OF EDEN: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Channelling The Infinite' Album

EMPIRES OF EDEN — the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall — will release its third album, "Channelling The Infinite", on June 1 in Japan through Rubicon, and on June 6 in rest of the world June 6 through Music Buy Mail. The CD features guest appearances by some of the most i...

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RUSH Guitarist Talks About Making Of 'Clockwork Angels'

Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Express Radio: In a few weeks' time, your latest album, "Clockwork Angels", will be released. Are you looking forward to finally getting it out...

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RUSH Frontman Talks About Making Of 'Clockwork Angels'

RUSH's first new collection of original material in over five years and their first studio release via Anthem/Roadrunner Records, "Clockwork Angels" will be released on June 12. The recording of "Clockwork Angels" began in April 2010 with Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS,...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist To Perform With STRATOSPHEERIUS

TESTAMENT/ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick will join STRATOSPHEERIUS on stage during their CD-release party at the Shrine in New York City on May 24. STRATOSPHEERIUS is a New York City-based band that has been around since 2001 and that combines progressive rock, jazz fusion, and jam-band...

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RUSH Announces First European Festival Appearance In 34 Years

Canadian rock legends RUSH have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 5-8, 2013 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. It will mark the band's first appearance at a European festival in 34 years (since they played at Pinkpop in Holland in 1979). Sweden Rock Festi...

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QUIET RIOT: Pro-Shot Footage Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's May 12 performance at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. QUIET RIOT in March recruited Scott Vokoun as its new lead singer. The band played several shows in early February with ex-MONTROS...

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AFFECTOR Song Featuring DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Available For Streaming

AFFECTOR — the highly skilled, new international band consisting of German guitar player Daniel Fries, Dutch drummer Collin Leijenaar (NEAL MORSE, DILEMMA) as well bass player Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and vocalist Ted Leonard (SPOCK'S BEARD, ENCHANT, THOUGHT CHAMBER),both from the United States — w...

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BRET MICHAELS Settles Lawsuit Over 2009 Tony Awards Mishap

Oraganizers of Tony Awards have settled a lawsuit filed by POISON singer Bret Michaels over a mishap that occurred during a production number featuring the "Rock Of Ages" cast, which resulted in a head injury for Michaels. The terms of the settlement will not be made public. "Mr. Michaels would like...

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THE OFFENDERS Guitarist Dies

Austin, texas-based guitarist Tony "Offender" Johnson — best known for his work with THE OFFENDERS — passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12 at the age of 54 after a 20-month struggle with lung cancer. He is survived by daughter Natalie Johnson and son Alex Johnson. THE OFFENDERS were an influent...

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ENTOMBED: 'Amok' Single Artwork Unveiled

Stockholm, Sweden-based label Threeman Recordings, which is owned and run by members of ENTOMBED, recently launched a new collaboration with Ninetone Records. The first release under this arrangement will be a single for the re-recorded version of the song "Amok" from ENTOMBED's 2007 album, "Serpent...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Bassist: 'We're Not Content To Just Live Off Our Legacy'

Brian Giffin of Australia's Loud magazine recently conducted an interview with bassist Alex Webster of Florida death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On CANNIBAL CORPSE's new album, "Torture": Webster: "I think when someone hears 'Torture', they can te...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: Italian Language TV Report Available

A two-minute Italian-language TV report on the current European headlining tour by Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE can be seen below. RHAPSODY OF FIRE will embark on the North American leg of its "From Chaos To Eternity" world tour in late May. The first official photo of the new li...

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12th Annual 'Joey Ramone Birthday Bash' To Feature Performance Of '...Ya Know?' Album

This year's Joey Ramone's Birthday Bash, to be held on Saturday, May 19, will include a very special addition to the format of the past 11 years. In anticipation of the forthcoming posthumous new Joey Ramone CD, "...Ya Know?", the event will culminate in a live performance of the entire album in adv...

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THE FALLEN DIVINE: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming

"The Binding Cycle", the debut album from Oslo, Norway-based progressive/extreme metallers THE FALLEN DIVINE, can be streamed in its entirety below. Due on May 18 via Indie Recordings, the CD was recorded with Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND guitarist) at his Sonic Train studios in Varberg, Sweden and...