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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: 'In The Midst Of Beauty' Commercial Available
A 30-second TV commercial for the new MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP album, "In the Midst of Beauty", can be viewed below. Due on May 13 via Inakustic GMBH, "In the Midst of Beauty" features the following track listing: 01. City Lights 02. Competition 03. I Want You 04. End Of The Line 05. Summerdays 06. Ni...April 17, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE To Close This Year's MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
According to SwissInfo.ch, British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE will close the 42nd Montreux Jazz Festival in July. DEEP PURPLE immortalized the event in their song "Smoke on the Water", based on a fire at Montreux Casino in 1971. Around 90 groups will perform from July 4 to July 19, with the festi...April 17, 2008
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MARIONETTE: Another New Song Posted Online
"Release", another new song from the Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal sextet MARIONETTE, has been posted on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off MARIONETTE's debut album, "Spite", which is scheduled for release in Europe on April 28 via Listenable Records. The CD was recorded with producers Si...April 17, 2008
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BRUCE DICKINSON's 'Chemical Wedding': Official Trailer Available
The official trailer for IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's upcoming supernatural horror-thriller, "Chemical Wedding" can be viewed below. "Chemical Wedding" will premiere at the London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film at the Apollo West End Cinema in London on May 4....April 16, 2008
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MEGADETH Bassist On New Bands: 'Once You Stop Learning, You Might As Well Stay Home'
Simon McCormack of Alibi.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo. An excerpt from the chat follows: Alibi.com: Let's talk about the tour. Do you try to take some of the younger bands you're traveling with under your wing? Lomenzo: "Dave (Mustaine) and I do quite a lot...April 16, 2008
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DIZZY and JIZZY Are Ready To Jam
Timothy Flynn of The Flint Journal reports: Fronted by GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed and former LOVE/HATE vocalist Jizzy Pearl, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW also features backing from a well-traveled hard rock supergroup: QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi, HOUSE OF LORDS/QUIET RIOT bassist Chuck Wright, a...April 14, 2008
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SABBAT: Interview With MARTIN WALKYIER
By Keith Bergman While they never rose to the levels of fame that their contemporaries enjoyed, England's SABBAT built up quite a cult following during their short tenure in the 1980s. Vocalist Martin Walkyier, guitarist Andy Sneap, bassist Frazer Craske and drummer Simon Negus rose from the UK unde...April 13, 2008
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BRUCE DICKINSON's 'Chemical Weding Original Soundtrack' Due in May
UK's What Records will release "Chemical Wedding - Original Soundtrack" on May 19. "Chemical Wedding" is a feature film written by IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson and long-time Monty Python editor Julian Doyle, who also directed the film. The film is a gothic sci-fi extravaganza set in Trinity...April 11, 2008
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NEVERMORE Frontman Explains Solo Debut Track By Track: Video Available
Video footage of NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane offering a track-by-track breakdown of his debut solo effort, "Praises to the War Machine", can be viewed below (in two parts). "Praises to the War Machine" is now available for streaming in its entirety on Warrel's MySpace page. "Praises to the War Ma...April 11, 2008
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BRET MICHAELS Interviewed On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available
POISON frontman Bret Michaels was interviewed on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on last night's (Wednesday, April 9) episode. Watch footage of Bret's appearance below. Michaels, the star of VH1's hit reality show "Rock Of Love With Bret Michaels 2", recently hit the network airwaves with special gues...April 10, 2008
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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Guest On This Weekend's 'Electric Ballroom'
Tune in to the "Electric Ballroom" radio show with hosts Aimee Kristi and Keith Roth on WRAT this Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern for an exclusive interview with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker. Michael will chat about his upcoming MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's (MSG) album, "In the Midst of B...April 9, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online
After spending two months on the road as part of the 2008 Take Action Tour, Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT has entered Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica, CA with producer Toby Wright (METALLICA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, SOULFLY, FEAR FACTORY) to complete the rec...April 8, 2008
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/ZIMMERS HOLE Guitarist Mourns Loss Of Stepmother
Guitarist Jed Simon (ZIMMERS HOLE, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TENET) has issued the following update: "It is with great sadness, and a heavy heart, that I announce the passing of my stepmother, Elizabeth (Liz) Simon, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. "Liz has been a mother to me for over 25...April 8, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER: New Song Posted Online
A new THE GATES OF SLUMBER track entitled "Trapped in the Web" has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off the Indianapolis, Indiana-based band's third album, "Conqueror", due in North America on May 27 via Profound Lore (I Hate in Europe). The CD was recorded with producer Sanfo...April 8, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER Confirmed For Indianapolis' DUDE FEST
Indianapolis, Indiana's THE GATES OF SLUMBER has been confirmed for Dude Fest, set to take place June 21-23 in Indianapolis. The festival will be held in two venues: The Emerson Theater and Zaines Too. Dude Fest complete lineup: BACKSTABBERS INC. COLISEUM DEMIRICOUS DESPISE YOU THE DREAM IS DEAD GAZ...April 7, 2008
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