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Dark Roots Of Earth
Four years removed from the eardrum-obliterating comeback that was "The Formation Of Damnation", TESTAMENT roars back with an album that shatters any notion that the band hit its final peak in 2008. Where "The Formation Of Damnation" was among the band's most crushingly heavy offerings, "Dark Roots...July 30, 2012
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Eremita
Vegard Sverre Tveitan is a genius. Okay, so that's common knowledge. Accredited, even, given the numerous awards, commendations and honorariums Tveitan ? better known to the metal community as Ihsahn ? has reaped throughout his prolific career. Ihsahn is metal, whether or not you appreciate his rele...July 26, 2012
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QUIET RIOT: New EPK Released
A new three-minute QUIET RIOT EPK (Electronic Press Kit) featuring professionally filmed video footage of the band'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...July 25, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Releases 'Tachyon' App
Tachyon — the latest app by Wizdom Music's Jordan Rudess, the keyboardist for Grammy-nominated prog rock/metal icons DREAM THEATER, and chief programmer Kevin Chartier — was released for iOS devices today (Wednesday, July 25) via iTunes. Tachyon allows images and sound to become one as they magical...July 25, 2012
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MELDRUM's Long-Awaited Third Album 'Lifer' To See The Light Of Day
MELDRUM, the multinational hard rock/metal band formed by late ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, will release its long-awaited third album, "Lifer", this fall via Reversed Records. The CD was produced by Rob Shallcross (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, GWAR, ZIMMERS HOLE, WEST OF HELL) and Gene Hoglan...July 25, 2012
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RUSH: Two Special Editions Of 'Clockwork Angels: The Novel' Unveiled
ECW Press has unveiled two exciting special editions of "Clockwork Angels: The Novel" (ECW Press, September 2012),the landmark literary collaboration between RUSH drummer and lyricist Neil Peart and bestselling sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson. These two numbered special editions of "Clockwork Angel...July 23, 2012
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EUROPE: 'Bag Of Bones' Certified Gold In Sweden
"Bag Of Bones", the ninth studio album from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE, has been certified gold in the group's home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copies. According to the band, the CD entered the official chart in Sweden at position No. 2 and "has since then continued to sell steadily." The...July 21, 2012
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: New Video Footage From The Studio
The members of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the English-American rock band featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER),rece...July 20, 2012
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HALFORD Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK: More 'This Is War' EP Details Revealed
HALFORD guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will release a digital-only EP, "This Is War", next month. The offering named after the second single from Mike's upcoming solo album, "The Metalworker", will also feature additional tracks from the full-length CD. "This Is War" will be released on Tuesday, A...July 20, 2012
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IN THIS MOMENT: 'Blood' Studio Footage Posted Online
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Blood", the fourth album from Southern California's IN THIS MOMENT, can be seen below. In this clip, which was filmed at Las Vegas, Nevada's Hideout Studios, the IN THIS MOMENT bandmembers notice that something's up with producer Kevin Churko and try to...July 19, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist To Release 'British Lion' Solo Album
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has announced the release of IRON MAIDEN founder Steve Harris' debut solo/side project album. Entitled "British Lion" and comprising ten songs that Steve and his collaborators have been working on for the past few years between IRON MAIDEN tours and releases, it is...July 18, 2012
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SYLENCER: Debut Album Trailer Released
SYLENCER, the Chicago-based act featuring Markus Johansson (lead guitar, lead vocals) and Johnny Rox (bass),has released a trailer for its upcoming debut album, "A Lethal Dose Of Truth". The CD features guest appearances by some of hard rock and heavy metal's brightest stars, including Jordan Rudes...July 18, 2012
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MALEVOLENCE: 'Antithetical' Teaser Available
A four-and-a-half-minute teaser for "Antithetical", the third full-length album from Portuguese extreme progressive metallers MALEVOLENCE, is available below below. The follow-up to 1999's "Martyrialized" was written and produced by Carlos Cariano, recorded by Paulo Pereira at 20m2sea Studio (Portug...July 18, 2012
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MURDER CONSTRUCT: 'Compelled By Mediocrity' Lyric Video
"Compelled By Mediocrity", the official lyric video from Los Angeles, California death dealers MURDER CONSTRUCT, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's highly anticipated debut full-length entitled "Results". Featuring 11 tracks of violent, uncompromising death/grind, the CD displays cut-t...July 17, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Pays Tribute To JON LORD
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Jon just died. I'm shocked and don't know what to do, so I'm going to try to tell you a little about Jon. "Jon was the powerhouse keyb...July 17, 2012
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