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GLENN HUGHES: 'The Life Of A Rock Star' EP Samples Available

Legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will release his autobiography, "The Life, Near Death, And Rebirth Of A Rock Star: Deep Purple And Beyond", later this year via Foruli Publications. The book, co-written with Joel McIver and featuring an introduction by METALL...

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JON OLIVA Talks To OnTrackMagazine (Audio)

David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with Jon Oliva (mastermind of SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA'S PAIN, co-creator/songwriter of the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA). The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Fan-filmed video footage of JON OLIVA'S PAIN...

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Jon Oliva is one of the world's truly great rock music artists. Folks that disagree probably never heard his work in SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, or JON OLIVA'S PAIN. And it's not like I was ever a huge SAVATAGE fan. The simple fact is that from the moment I heard "Maniacal Renderings" I was...

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SLASH Says MYLES KENNEDY 'Turned Down' VELVET REVOLVER Singer Gig

Jon Wiederhorn of AOL's Noisecreep recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the June 10 incident when he was nearly tackled by a man who had climbed onstage during Slash's performance in Milan...

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ICED EARTH Mainman's SONS OF LIBERTY Project: EPK Available

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Brush-fires of the Mind", the debut album from ICED EARTH mastermind Jon Schaffer's new project, SONS OF LIBERTY, can be viewed below. "Brush-fires of the Mind" sold around 400 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No....

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JOE STUMP Shredding Axe At SAM ASH In Cincinnati; More Video Footage Available

More three-camera video footage of guitar virtuoso Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) shredding the axe at a guitar showcase at Sam Ash in Cincinnati, Ohio in June 2010 can be viewed below. Stump's latest solo album "Virtuostic Vendetta", was released in April 2009 via Lion Music. Commented Joe,...

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WHITE WIZZARD: First-Ever U.K. Headlining Tour Announced

Los Angeles traditional heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD has announced a headlining tour of the U.K. in November. Following its recent appearance at the Download festival in the U.K., where the band kicked off the Sunday on the Ronnie James Dio stage in front of thousands of fans, WHITE WIZZARD is set...

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DEVILDRIVER At Germany's DEVILSIDE Festival: Interview, Pro-Shot Performance Footage Available

Bunch.TV has uploaded interview and performance footage of Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER shot at this year's Devilside festival on July 4, 2010 in Essen, Germany. Watch the clips below. DEVILDRIVER recently finished recording its fifth album at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texa...

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ICED EARTH Mainman: 'I Don't Trust The Rhetoric From Any Politician Anymore'

Ruben Mosqueda of Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/SONS OF LIBERTY mainman Jon Schaffer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sleaze Roxx: You're back with Century Media Records where you began your recording career. You voiced your displeasure on the label's m...

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DEVILDRIVER Bassist Explains Early Departure From European Tour

Bassist Jon Miller of Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER was forced to miss the last week's worth of dates on the band's just-completed European tour because he had a "pressing medical issue that needed immediate attention." He was temporarily replaced for the shows in question by DEVIL...

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SHADOWS FALL: New Video Interview With JON DONAIS

On July 18, Groovey of Colorado Music Buzz & Entertainment conducted an interview with guitarist Jon Donais of Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL at the Denver, Colorado stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Watch the chat below. SHADOWS FALL will release a new concert DVD, "Madne...

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ICED EARTH Mainman's SONS OF LIBERTY Project: First-Week Sales Revealed

"Brush-fires of the Mind", the debut album from ICED EARTH mastermind Jon Schaffer's new project, SONS OF LIBERTY, sold around 400 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 132 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-sellin...

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SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN, CRIMSON GLORY Members To Take Part In 'Rock Against Lymphoma'

THE FLORIDA METAL ALL-STARS — featuring current and former members of SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN, CRIMSON GLORY, CIRCLE II CIRCLE, DOCTOR BUTCHER and DEUXMONKEY — will headline the Rock Against Lymphoma benefit concert at Quaker Steak & Lube in Pinellas Park, Florida on Sunday, August 1 at 8:00...

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ICED EARTH Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

ICED EARTH has been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. A total of 40 acts will appear at the event. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGENT STEEL AMON AMARTH DEATH ...

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KAMELOT's 'Poetry For The Poisoned' To Receive U.S. Release Via KMG RECORDINGS

American/Norwegian metallers KAMELOT have formed the recording label Kamelot Media Group (KMG Recordings). Teaming up with DisManic Distribution via E1 and the brand marketing and promotions company Knife Fight Media, KMG's premier label release will be the North American debut of KAMELOT's highly a...