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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Pays Tribute To LARRY HOPPEN
Larry Hoppen, one of the founding members of the band ORLEANS, passed away on July 24. Born on Long Island, New York, Hoppen was 61 years old. Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY) has released the following statement regarding Hoppen's death: "I am saddene...July 25, 2012
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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Vocalist JOE LYNN TURNER Comments On Passing Of LARRY HOPPEN
Larry Hoppen, one of the founding members of the band ORLEANS, passed away on July 24. Born on Long Island, New York, Hoppen was 61 years old. Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (pictured below; DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),who worked with Hoppen often since 1999, said, "Larry Ho...July 25, 2012
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HELLYEAH's 'Band Of Brothers' Cracks U.S. Top 20
"Band Of Brothers", the third album from the metal juggernaut known as HELLYEAH — featuring Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE),Tom Maxwell (NOTHINGFACE) and Bob "Zilla" Kakaha (DAMAGEPLAN) — sold 19,000 copies in the United States in its first week of r...July 25, 2012
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DREAMING DEAD Announces New Guitarist
Los Angeles-based progressive melodic death metallers DREAMING DEAD have announced the addition of guitarist Chris McCarthy to the group's ranks. The band states, "After many tiring years of continuous search, we are very pleased to announce the addition of guitar guru and long time friend Chris McC...July 23, 2012
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METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, CHICKENFOOT Featured On 'Re-Machined: A Tribute To Machine Head'
METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, CHICKENFOOT and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY are among the artists who have re-interpreted songs from DEEP PURPLE's classic "Machine Head" album for "Re-Machined: A Tribute To Machine Head", a compilation CD which will be made available with Classic Rock magazine's upcoming DEEP PURPL...July 23, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN Singer To 'Fan': 'You've Been Texting For The Last Three Songs! You're A Wanker!'
Fan-filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN's July 19 concert at Klipsch Music Center in Indianapolis, Indiana can be seen below. During the opening notes of "Wasted Years", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson can be heard addressing a fan in the audience: "Oh, for fuck's sake, the guy with the bald head...July 21, 2012
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HELLYEAH Frontman Interviewed On Illinois Radio Station 92.7 WQLZ (Audio)
The Dawg of the 92.7 WQLZ radio station in Springfield, Illinois recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. HELLYEAH's third album, "Band Of Brothers", is likely to sell between 14,000 and 17,000 copies in the United...July 20, 2012
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TOURNIQUET: More 'Antiseptic Bloodbath' Studio Footage Posted Online
Christian metallers TOURNIQUET will release a new album, "Antiseptic Bloodbath", this summer via Pathogenic Records. The CD will feature guest guitar solos by Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH),Karl Sanders (NILE),Pat Travers, Bruce Franklin (TROUBLE) and Santiago Dobles (AGHORA). A four-minute video cl...July 20, 2012
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PROTOTYPE: 'Catalyst' Artwork Unveiled; Release Date Announced
Los Angeles-based progressive/aggressive metal band PROTOTYPE will release its third full-length album, "Catalyst", on September 11 via Nightmare Records. The first new material from the band in over six years is a story-based science fiction concept effort containing over 60 minutes of new music. P...July 19, 2012
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STEEL PANTHER: Video Interview With MICHAEL STARR
Alaska's rock radio station KWHL conducted an interview with STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr at this year's Download festival, which was held June 8-10 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. STEEL PANTHER is the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band for...July 19, 2012
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HELLYEAH's 'Band Of Brothers' Projected To Sell 14K-17K First Week
"Band Of Brothers", the third album from the metal juggernaut known as HELLYEAH — featuring Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE),Tom Maxwell (NOTHINGFACE) and Bob "Zilla" Kakaha (DAMAGEPLAN) — is likely to sell between 14,000 and 17,000 copies in the Unit...July 19, 2012
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STRIFE Signs With 6131 RECORDS
Southern California hardcore band STRIFE has inked a deal with 6131 Records. The group's new album, "Witness A Rebirth", will be released in the fall. Some bands leave such an impression on fans that, even after two decades, their sound still resonates deep and wide. STRIFE is just such a band, havi...July 18, 2012
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Ex-NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS To Headline 'Euroblast Tour'
Euroblast Collective, Avocado Booking, InsideOut Music and Century Media Records have teamed up to bring you the finest in contemporary progressive metal with the first installment of the Euroblast Tour. The trek is headlined by former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis, who has been a heavy influence...July 17, 2012
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CHRIS POLAND's POLCAT Schedules New York City Live Debut
Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 will mark the New York City debut of former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland's latest side project, POLCAT, at The Iridium. OHM:/OHMPHREY bassist Robby Pagliari will be filling in for POLCAT's Sean O'Bryan Smith for these shows. The excitement continues on Monday...July 17, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Maiden England' East Coast Road Report (Video)
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have posted an eight-minute video report from the East Coast leg of their "Maiden England" tour. You can watch it below. The 34-date "Maiden England" tour is IRON MAIDEN's most extensive visit to North America for many years and includes a number of other citi...July 15, 2012
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