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'Whole Lotta Love' Cover Artwork Unveiled
SplitScreen Entertainment has revealed the cover art of its upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks". Inspired by the art of 19th century painter William Rimmer, the cover is based on Rimmer's most famous work, "Evening (The Fall of Day)". In place of the winged ma...July 6, 2010
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Former NASTY SAVAGE Drummer CURTIS BEESON Undergoes Surgery For 'Massive Brain Tumor'
Audrey Y Beeson-Michael, the older sister of Curtis Beeson, former drummer of the '80s/'90s metal bands NASTY SAVAGE, MASSACRE, FESTER and DENIAL FIEND, has sent the following letter to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "[Curtis'] band [NASTY SAVAGE] was very popular back in the early '80s/'90s throughout the Tampa...July 5, 2010
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BOB DAISLEY Says He Wasn't Consulted In Decision To Re-Release Original OZZY OSBOURNE Albums
Legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, URIAH HEEP) recently answered a number of questions for his official web site. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow below. Q: It's been insinuated that you and [former Ozzy drummer] Lee Kerslake were only int...July 4, 2010
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CHARON: 'A-Sides, B-Sides & Suicides' Lands On Finnish Chart
"A-Sides, B-Sides & Suicides", the first-ever compilation album from Finnish gothic metallers CHARON, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 21. "A-Sides, B-Sides & Suicides" was released on June 23. The two-disc set includes almost 40 songs and two and a half...July 2, 2010
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PAUL GILBERT To Release New Instrumental Album
Guitarist extraordinaire Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) will release his third instrumental album, "Fuzz Universe", on August 3 via Shrapnel Records. "Being a fan of pop music and rock bands, I am a reluctant convert into the art of instrumental rock music," explains Gilbert. "But after touring wit...July 2, 2010
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ENTWINE's 'Rough N' Stripped' Lands On Finnish Chart
"Rough n' Stripped", the first-ever "best-of" collection from Finnish gothic metallers ENTWINE, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 37. "Rough n' Stripped" came out on June 23 via Spinefarm Records. The compilation is a double album, with the first disc containing o...July 2, 2010
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SISTER SIN To Join 'Black Label Berzerkus' Tour For Select Shows
Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN will join the "Black Label Berzerkus" tour — featuring headliners BLACK LABEL SOCIETY alongside CLUTCH, CHILDREN OF BODOM and 2CENTS — for the following shows: Sep. 16 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Sep. 17 - Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory Sep. 18 - B...July 1, 2010
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DEE SNIDER's 'Growing Up Twisted' To Premiere Next Month
What happens when Dee Snider, the legendary frontman of heavy metal group TWISTED SISTER, is the "quiet one" in the family? "Growing Up Twisted" follows the outrageous and oddball daily pursuits of the Sniders, who think their zany world is just real life, perfectly normal... only it's not. The seve...June 30, 2010
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Former QUIET RIOT Members Reunite for 'Whole Lotta Love' Tribute
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and guitarist Alex Grossi have been added to the list of guest musicians who will be featured on the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks". Each lends his talent to a unique interpretation of the title track, originally recorded...June 30, 2010
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Appearance On 'Lopez Tonight'; Video Available
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen made a brief taped appearance on the June 24 edition of "Lopez Tonight", comedian George Lopez's new talk show on TBS. The segment now can be viewed below. In other news, MelodicRock.com reports that VAN HALEN — featuring brothers Eddie and Alex, Eddie's son Wolfg...June 30, 2010
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SISTER SIN: 'True Sound Of The Underground' First-Week Sales Revealed
"True Sound Of The Underground", the sophomore album from the Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN, sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 97 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling a...June 30, 2010
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ALL ENDS Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Swedish hard rock band ALL ENDS has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records for the release of its sophomore album, "A Road To Depression". The CD marks the recording debut of the group's new singer, Jonna Sailon, who replaced Emma Gelotte (sister of IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte) in March 2009....June 28, 2010
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ATROCITY Featuring YASMIN: 'After The Storm' Details Revealed
"After The Storm", the new "project album" from Germany's ATROCITY featuring frontman Alexander Krull's sister Yasmin, will be released on the following dates: Sep. 1 - Spain Sep. 4 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Sweden Sep. 6 - Rest of Europe Sep. 14 - USA, Canada The CD was produced by...June 28, 2010
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TWISTED SISTER Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At France's HELLFEST; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of TWISTED SISTER performing a cover version of the RAINBOW classic "Long Live Rock'n'Roll" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio at this year's Hellfest, which took place June 18-20 in Clisson, France, can be viewed below. TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French recently said th...June 28, 2010
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SEVENDUST's Self-Titled Debut Reissued As 'Definitive Edition' With Bonus Tracks
Atlanta hard rock giants SEVENDUST continue their explosive spring/summer this week with the deluxe, digitally remastered reissue of their self-titled debut. "Sevendust (Definitive Edition)" provides some extra muscle to all of the original hits (including "Black" and "Bitch") and tacks on five bonu...June 24, 2010
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