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RICHARD CHRISTY, ANNICK 'THE MORBID CHEF' GIROUX Interviewed On 'Talking Metal'
This latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE). Also included an interview with Annick "The Morbid Che...March 10, 2010
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PLACE OF SKULLS: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
PLACE OF SKULLS, the Knoxville, Tennessee-based band featuring former PENTAGRAM guitarist Victor Griffin, has finished recording its fourth album, "As A Dog Returns", at Lakeside Studios in the group's hometown. The band states, "We're still putting the final touches on production and then mastering...March 10, 2010
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STRYPER: KISS Classic Added To Covers Album
Christian hard rockers STRYPER have added KISS' "Shout It Out Loud" to the list of songs they are recording for their upcoming album of covers, to be released later in the year. The CD will include STRYPER's renditions of the following classics: * JUDAS PRIEST - "Breaking The Law" * IRON MAIDEN - "T...March 10, 2010
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INNER EDEN: New Music Posted Online
U.K. female-fronted melodic metal outfit INNER EDEN has posted three new songs — "Whoregasm", "Template of Hate" and "The Haunting" — on the band's MySpace page. These are the first recordings to feature INNER EDEN's current lineup, which consists of Holly Bolus (KELTIC JIHAD) on vocals, Jay "The Ma...March 9, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: European Solo Tour Announced
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has scheduled the following European solo tour dates: Sep. 08 - [to be announced] - Larvik, Norway Sep. 09 - John Dee - Oslo, Norway Sep. 10 - Byscenen - Haugesund, Norway Sep. 11 - Folkets H...March 9, 2010
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BEATALLICA: 'Fuel On The Hill' Video Released; New Tour Dates Announced
The Milwaukee-based band BEATALLICA — a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of THE BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA — is continuing to support its latest release, "Masterful Mystery Tour", with a set of East Coast tour dates throughout Apr...March 9, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'British Steel: Legacy Edition' Photos Released
Sony Music has set a May 11 release date (one day earlier internationally) for "British Steel: Legacy Edition", the limited deluxe expanded edition of JUDAS PRIEST's classic 1980 album "British Steel". "British Steel" was the sixth studio album by JUDAS PRIEST. Released on April 14, 1980 and produce...March 8, 2010
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DAVID ELLEFSON, ANDREAS KISSER Discuss HAIL! In New York City
Rock House has uploaded video footage of David Ellefson (MEGADETH) and Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA) discussing their side project HAIL! before the band's January 2010 performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Watch the clip below. In a recent interview with D.X. Ferris of the C...March 8, 2010
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EVANESCENCE's 'Bring Me To Life' Single Certified Platinum
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) has confirmed that the hit single "Bring Me To Life" from the Grammy Award-winning band EVANESCENCE has been certified platinum for sales in excess of one million copies. The single, which was released on July 18, 2006, is from the band's debut al...March 7, 2010
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STRYPER Begins Recording Covers Album
Christian hard rockers STRYPER entered the studio yesterday (Saturday, March 6) to begin recording an album of covers, to be released later in the year. The CD will include STRYPER's renditions of the following classics: * JUDAS PRIEST - "Breaking The Law" * IRON MAIDEN - "The Trooper" * SCORPIONS -...March 7, 2010
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TAPROOT's 'Plead The Fifth' Pushed Back To May
The release date of "Plead The Fifth", the new album from the Michigan-based hard rock quartet TAPROOT, has been pushed back to May 11 from the previously announced April 13 (via Victory Records). The CD was recorded on farm in Sullivan, Michigan with producer Tim Patalan (SPONGE, LOVEDRUG). TAPROOT...March 5, 2010
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EVANESCENCE Singer Says The New Songs Are 'A Rainbow Of Sounds'
SPIN.com recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. SPIN.com: EVANESCENCE took about two years off. Why return now? Amy Lee: For a long time I didn't know what I wanted to do. I really love scoring film and that was definitely wher...March 5, 2010
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FORBIDDEN Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band entered the studio on March 1 to begin recording its new album for a late 2010 release. Commented the group in a statement: "We are very proud to announce that FORBIDDEN has signed to Nuclea...March 5, 2010
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TAPROOT: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Michigan-based hard rock quartet TAPROOT will release its fifth album, "Plead The Fifth", on April 13 via Victory Records. The CD was recorded on farm in Sullivan, Michigan with producer Tim Patalan (SPONGE, LOVEDRUG). TAPROOT guitarist Mike DeWolf recently told AOL's Noisecreep that "Plead The Fift...March 3, 2010
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EVANESCENCE Heading In Different Direction On New Album
According to The Pulse of Radio, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee opens up about the band's upcoming album in a new interview with RollingStone.com, saying that it will incorporate influences from dance-rock and electronic acts like DEPECHE MODE, MASSIVE ATTACK, MGMT and PORTISHEAD. Lee explains, "A lot o...March 3, 2010
