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Former RIOT Singer MIKE DIMEO: MARK REALE 'Was A True Artist'

Vocalist Mike DiMeo, who recorded six studio albums and one live album with RIOT between 1994 and 2006, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of the band's founding guitarist Mark Reale: "I'm deeply saddened by the death of Mark Reale. He was a gifted songwriter, great musician an...

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ANNIHILATOR: New Audio Interview With JEFF WATERS

On January 6, Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Waters of Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. ANNIHLATOR is currently working on its 14th studio release as well as a "special" recording...

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CANCER BATS: New Album Details Revealed

Canadian metallers CANCER BATS will release their fourth full-length album, "Dead Set On Living", in the U.S. on April 24 via Metal Blade Records. Once again utilizing the legendary Vespa Studios and producers Eric Ratz and Kenny Luong, the CD brings yet another dimension to the BATS' menacing style...

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DIO DISCIPLES Featuring ROBIN MCAULEY, ROBERT SARZO: 'Living Legends Jam' Tribute To DIO

A special incarnation of DIO DISCIPLES took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can...

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Former MEGADETH, ANTHRAX Members Comment On MARK REALE's Passing

Former/current members of MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and PILEDRIVER have commented on the passing of Mark Reale, the founding guitarist of the legendary metal band RIOT. Reale died yesterday (Wednesday, January 25) in a San Antonio hospital due to complications of Crohn's disease — an ailment he had battled...

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Founding RIOT Guitarist MARK REALE Dies At 56

Mark Reale, the founding guitarist of the legendary metal band RIOT, passed away earlier today (Wednesday, January 25) in a San Antonio hospital due to complications of Crohn's disease — an ailment he has battled for most of his life. He was 56 years old. Reale had reportedly been in a coma for the...

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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About Band's Early Days

A short video clip of JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford talking about the band's early days can be found at this location. Few heavy metal artists have built as stellar a discography as JUDAS PRIEST over the years. And now, fans will get a chance to acquire all of PRIEST's classics in one ...

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ALICE COOPER Featured On Debut EP From His Son's Band

According to SickThingsUK, RUNAWAY PHOENIX — the Phoenix, Arizona-based band fronted by Dash Cooper, son of legendary rocker Alice Cooper — has released its first EP, simply entitled "The E.P.". The six-song effort includes a guest appearance by the shock rocker himself in the lead-off cut "Tug Of W...

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ANNIHILATOR: New Video Interview With JEFF WATERS

WatchMojo.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Waters of Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR. Waters talked about the band's origins, why the group has remained popular in Europe and Asia while being relatively ignored in North America, and how his becoming a single father changed...

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ASPHYX Members Talk 'Deathhammer' In New Video Interview

Video footage of Dutch doom death metal legends ASPHYX talking to U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine about their new album, "Deathhammer", can be seen below. "Deathhammer" will be released on February 27 in Europe and February 28 in North America via Century Media Records. "Deathhammer" track listing: 01. I...

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EDENBRIDGE Working On New Album

Guitarist/founder Lanvall of Austrian female-fronted symphonic metallers EDENBRIDGE has issued the following update: "The past year brought a big challenge and many changes for nearly all in the band, personally and professionally, so EDENBRIDGE had to step back into the second row temporarily. Furt...

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EXUMER: 'Fire & Damnation' Cover Artwork Unveiled; Trailer Available

A trailer for "Fire & Damnation", the first album in 24 years from German thrash metal veterans EXUMER, can be seen below. Due in April via Metal Blade Records, the 10-track CD, which was recorded with renowned producer Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., THERION, SODOM, MOONSPELL),"combines a punish...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed At NAMM (Video)

Vintage Rock's Junkman conducted an interview with vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES) at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention which took place January 19-22 at the Anaheim C...

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NICKO MCBRAIN, CHRIS SLADE Take Part In 'Living Legends Jam' At NAMM (Video)

Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN) and Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC) took part in the "Living Legends Jam" on January 20 on the main lobby stage at at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,...

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A couple of weeks ago, LAMB OF GOD screamer Randy Blythe came out and said he wants to be president. Why the fuck not? The State of the Union address would finally be entertaining. The White House Rose Garden could be dug up and replanted with high grade cannabis to help "ease diplomatic tensions" b...