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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Talks Vocal Technique In New Video Interview

Marko Osterholz of Rockvoice HQ recently conducted an interview with former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider. You can now watch the chat below. U.D.O. will release a "rare-tracks" album with some very special gems for the fans. Entitled "Celebrator", the effort will be made avail...

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U.D.O.: 'Celebrator' Track Listing Revealed

U.D.O., the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release a "rare-tracks" album with some very special gems for the fans. Entitled "Celebrator", the effort will be made available on May 4 via AFM Records. "Celebrator" track listing: CD 1: 01. Stormbreaker ("Rev-Rapt...

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HAMMERFALL Taking Next Year Off

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have announced that they will take an extended break immediately following their festival appearances this summer. "It has been an unbelievable first 15 years, to say the least," says guitarist Oscar Dronjak, "and now we are taking a pause to ensure that we have...

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TONY MARTIN'S HEADLESS CROSS Announces First Show

TONY MARTIN'S HEADLESS CROSS, the touring project led by former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin, will make its live debut on Friday, July 27 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. Tickets are £10 in advance and £12 at the door. HEADLESS CROSS, whose live set celebrates the SABBATH album "Headless Cr...

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SHATTERED DESTINY: Third 'Fragments' Studio Webisode Released

SHATTERED DESTINY, progressive power/thrash band created by lead singer/songwriter JJ, has released the third and final webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the upcoming EP, "Fragments". Due on March 20 through all digital music services, the effort was recorded in early 2...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist's DRAGONLORD Signs With SPINEFARM RECORDS

DRAGONLORD, the California-based black metal band led by TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson, has inked a deal with Spinefarm Records for the release of its third album, tentatively due this fall. Peterson states, "This time around we've created some pretty mature-sounding symphonic blackened thrash....

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RAGE: '21' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"21", the 21st studio album from German power metallers RAGE, has registered the following first-week chart positions so far: Germany: #27 Switzerland: #52 Austria: #62 Japan: #81 "21" was released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio in Grefrath, Ger...

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RAGE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Twenty One' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Twenty One", the new video from German power metallers RAGE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed at a casino in the Czech Republic. RAGE released its 21st studio album, appropriately titled "21", on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was re...

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SHATTERED DESTINY: Second 'Fragments' Studio Webisode Released

SHATTERED DESTINY, progressive power/thrash band created by lead singer/songwriter JJ, has released the second webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the upcoming EP, "Fragments". Due on March 20 through all digital music services, the effort was recorded in early 2012 at Ro...

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Singer TONY MARTIN: 'BLACK SABBATH Haven't Spoken To Me For Over 15 Years'

Antonis "Jey Key" Katsaros of Greece's webzine Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Overdose: You are singing with a lot of passion in your voice. That is one of the reasons that people love...

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Former FATES WARNING Drummer Featured On SHATTERED DESTINY EP

SHATTERED DESTINY, progressive power/thrash band created by lead singer/songwriter JJ, has released the first webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the upcoming EP, "Fragments". Due on March 20 through all digital music services, the effort was recorded in early 2012 at Rog...

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FULLFORCE Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

FULLFORCE — the Swedish melodic metal outfit featuring Mike Andersson (CLOUDSCAPE, SILENT MEMORIAL, PLANET ALLIANCE) on vocals, Stefan Elmgren (HAMMERFALL) on guitar, Anders Johansson (HAMMERFALL, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on drums and Tommy Larsson (HEED) on bass — has parted ways with guitarist Carl-Johan...

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RAGE: 'Twenty One' Video Released

"Twenty One", the new video from German power metallers RAGE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed at a casino in the Czech Republic. On February 24, iMusic1 will air a one-hour RAGE special containing interview clips, promotional videos and live footage spanning the band's entire career. This spe...

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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Unveils New HEADLESS CROSS Lineup

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has announced the 2012 lineup of his HEADLESS CROSS touring project. The group, whose live set celebrates the SABBATH album "Headless Cross", consists of the following musicians: * Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH, THE CAGE) - Vocals * Danny "Danté" Needham (VENOM)...

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GRAVEYARD Wins Swedish 'Best Hard Rock/Metal' GRAMMIS Award

GRAVEYARD was honored with the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" award at the Swedish "Grammis" gala, which was held last night (Tuesday, February 14) at Kungliga Operan in Stockholm. The nominees in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category were as follows: * GRAVEYARD - "Hisingen Blues" * HAMMERFALL - "Infected" *...