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DIO DISCIPLES: First Official Photo Of New Lineup Released

DIO DISCIPLES — the project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards)— will embark on a North American tour at the end of October. The group, which pays tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, H...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS: Another 'Makeup To Breakup' Excerpt Available

An excerpt from original KISS drummer Peter Criss' upcoming memoir, "Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss", can be found at RollingStone.com. "Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss" will be released on October 23 via the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner. A press release promise...

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TIGERTAILZ: New Version Of 'Fall In Love Again' Available For Free Download

British glam metal legends TIGERTAILZ have made their new version of "Fall In Love Again", a song originally recorded for their 1987 debut album, "Young And Crazy", available for free download at this location. Re-recorded in the studio and featuring the first vocal contribution from the band's new...

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AXEWOUND: North American Tour Dates Announced

AXEWOUND — the project featuring Matt Tuck (BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE) on guitar and vocals, Liam Cormier (CANCER BATS) on lead vocals, Mike Kingswood (GLAMOUR OF THE KILL) on guitar, Joe Copcutt (RISE TO REMAIN) on bass, and Jason Bowld (PITCHSHIFTER, KILLING JOKE) on drums — has scheduled the follow...

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D.R.I. Guitarist Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Founding member and guitarist Spike Cassidy of hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) underwent emergency surgery late last week for a severe blockage caused by the reversal surgery he had just three weeks earlier. He is now in a regular hospital room being watched closely...

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JUDAS PRIESTESS To Headline Myrtle Beach Hard Rock Café PINKtober Benefit

JUDAS PRIESTESS — New York City's sensational all-girl tribute to metal masters JUDAS PRIEST — returns to Myrtle Beach to headline the Hard Rock Café on Friday, October 5 at 9 p.m. As part of the Fall Bike Week activities taking place in town, the Hard Rock Café is designating the JUDAS PRIESTESS si...

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JON LORD's Family Warns Against Pirate T-Shirts Exploiting DEEP PURPLE Legend's Passing

According to a posting on late DEEP PURLE keyboardist Jon Lord's official web site, Jon's family has been informed that someone has been selling unofficial T-shirts at gigs and online regarding Jon's passing. They would like to make it very clear that this has nothing to do with the family or DEEP P...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Voted Greatest Metal Guitarist

According to The Pulse Of Radio, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi has been named the greatest heavy metal guitarist of all time in a new survey posted by Gibson Guitars. The list of the top 10 metal axemen also includes METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, late OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Schedules Book-Signing Appearances

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will has scheduled the following signing events for his memoir, "Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss": October 23 Barnes & Noble 555 Fifth Avenue at 46th Street New York, NY 12:30 p.m. October 24 Bookends 211 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE RIDGEWOOD, NJ 6:00 p.m. Oc...

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DEVILDRIVER/COAL CHAMBER Frontman Releases Song For Cancer-Stricken Sister

DEVILDRIVER and COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has released a benefit song for his sister Kerri, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Entitled "Dark Meadowlark", the track was produced by Greg Weiss (DEVILDRIVER) and was mixed by Logan Mader (SOULFLY, GOJIRA, DEVILDRIVER). Says Dez: "['Dark...

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JON LORD's Last-Ever Interview: 'I'd Like To Get To My Father's Age'

A week before he died this past July, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord gave his last-ever interview, to Classic Rock, for the U.K. magazine's September 2012 issue. During the chat, Lord seemed optimistic about his prognosis a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. "When you get to...

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The Very Beast of Vol. 2

No doubt the Westboro Baptists have their calendars marked for the release date of this one. It's been more than two years already since Ronnie James Dio left us and while metal continues on, there's a void left behind from his passing that's only filled by playing his music. The comfort we can take...

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AXEWOUND: Pro-Shot Footage Of GRASPOP METAL MEETING Festival Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of AXEWOUND's June 24 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting festival in Dessel, Belgium can be seen below. AXEWOUND is the project featuring Matt Tuck (BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE) on guitar and vocals, Liam Cormier (CANCER BATS) on lead vocals, Mike Kingswood (GLA...

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AXEWOUND: 'ExorChrist' Video Released

"ExorChrist", the new video from AXEWOUND — the project featuring Matt Tuck (BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE) on guitar and vocals, Liam Cormier (CANCER BATS) on lead vocals, Mike Kingswood (GLAMOUR OF THE KILL) on guitar, Joe Copcutt (RISE TO REMAIN) on bass, and Jason Bowld (PITCHSHIFTER, KILLING JOKE) on...

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STRYPER Frontman Talks About Upcoming Solo Album, Autobiography

Chris Axe recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Chris Axe: You guys have a new DVD coming out in October that was filmed in Indonesia, What made you guys want to film that location and...