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DEEP PURPLE's 'Hush' Featured In UK Commercial
The new Jaguar XF TV commercial in the UK features the 1968 version of DEEP PURPLE's classic cover "Hush" as its soundtrack. Watch it below. According to Wikipedia, "Hush" is a song written by country music artist Joe South for Billy Joe Royal. DEEP PURPLE's version appeared on the "Shades of Deep P...February 6, 2008
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DEZPERADOZ To Release 'An Eye For An Eye' In April
German "Western metal" band DEZPERADOZ (formerly DESPERADOS) will release its third album, "An Eye For An Eye", on April 11 via AFM Records. Commented mainman Alex Kraft: "On the new DEZPERADOZ album, 'An Eye For An Eye', we are telling the story about a man who was condemned to death, because he ki...February 5, 2008
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POISON Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
'80s hard rockers POISON have been confirmed for this year's edition of Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. This will mark the band's only European appearance of 2008 and their first concert in Europe in 15 years. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in...February 5, 2008
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JOHN SYKES: 'We Want To Keep PHIL LYNOTT's Legacy Alive And Keep His Music Out There'
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY guitarist/vocalist John Sykes. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: Did singing in BLUE MURDER spur you on to do more lead vocals? Sykes: Yeah, I never really wanted to be a singer, but I sang so...February 5, 2008
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DIMEBAG's Girlfriend Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
Lacey Conner, villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels, conducted an interview with late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's girlfriend of 20 years, Rita Haney, at the Dean Guitars booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Associati...February 4, 2008
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Former SABBAT Bassist Joins RAVENS CREED
RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring ORANGE GOBLIN's Ben Ward, as well as Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham and James Kiely, have announced the addition of former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske to the group's ranks. "We are currently rehearsing for the 'Albion Thunder' UK...February 4, 2008
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BLOOD RED THRONE: 2008 Live Appearances Announced
Norwegian death metallers BLOOD RED THRONE have scheduled the following dates: Feb. 09 - Royal Metal Fest, Denmark Apr. 12 - Heavymetal.ch festival IV, Switzerland May 2-3 - club shows in Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey (details to be announced) May 30 - Neurotic Death Fest, Holland Aug. 16 - Summer Bre...February 4, 2008
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ANONYMUS: Canadian Tour Dates Announced
Quebec metallers ANONYMUS have scheduled the following dates: March 01 - Riviere-du-Loup, QC - Maison Des Jeunes March 02 - Quebec, QC - Bar Le Monkey March 08 - Joliette, QC - l'Azile March 19 - Thunder Bay, ON - The Killoys March 21 - Prince Albert, SK - The Union Center (with INTO ETERNITY) ...February 3, 2008
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Signs Distribution Deals For 'Animal Instinct'
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update: "The management of TYGERS OF PAN TANG are delighted to announce that today we have signed contracts with Livewire and Cargo Records for the worldwide distribution of the new album, 'Animal Instinct'. This means that all good music r...February 1, 2008
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New GLENN HUGHES, DOKKEN, JORN Tracks Featured On 'Rock The Bones Vol. VI' CD
Frontiers Records has set a March 14 release date for "Rock The Bones Vol. VI", a CD collection containing new material from ASIA, GLENN HUGHES, DOKKEN, JORN and JIMI JAMISON, along with some of the label's previously released "hits." The track listing for the compilation is as follows: 01. ASIA - "...February 1, 2008
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3 INCHES OF BLOOD, ANONYMUS, THE END Among INDIE AWARDS Nominees
3 INCHES OF BLOOD, ANONYMUS, BLINDED BY FAITH, MARTYR and THE END have been nominated in the "Favorite Metal Artist/Group Or Duo Of The Year" category at the 2008 Indie Awards, set to take place on Saturday, March 8 at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel - Canadian Room in Toronto. The Indies celebrate th...January 31, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR, PRIMORDIAL, PICTURE, ROYAL HUNT Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
PRIMAL FEAR, PRIMORDIAL, PICTURE, ROYAL HUNT and MUCC have been confirmed for this year's edition of Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 4-7 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ASTRAL DOORS (S) AT THE GATES (S) AVATAR (S) AXEWITCH (S...January 31, 2008
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LOUDNESS: New Album Title, Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
According to a posting on the Tokuma Communications web site, veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS will release their new album, "Metal Mad", through the label on February 20 in Japan. Release dates for other territories have not yet been announced. "Metal Mad" track listing: 01. Fire Of Spirit 02. M...January 31, 2008
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KRUGER: New Concert Footage Posted Online
Swiss noise-mongers KRUGER have posted a new live video, shot during the band's January 25 concert at Les Docks in Lausanne, Switzerland. Check out the clip below. KRUGER will team up with BOSSK for a UK tour in February. The dates are as follows: Feb. 08 - Fighting Cocks - Kingston, UK Feb. 09 - .....January 30, 2008
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BLOOD RED THRONE And URKRAFT Confirmed For Denmark’s ROYAL METAL FEST
Norwegian death metallers BLOOD RED THRONE have been confirmed for the Royal Metal Fest, set to take place February 8-9 at Voxhall in Århus, Denmark. The band will replace DHG (DØDHEIMSGARD),who was forced to cancel their appearance due to the recent split with vocalist Kvohst. Moreover, Danish dea...January 30, 2008
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