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ADLER'S APPETITE: Dallas Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of ADLER'S APPETITE — the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler — performing the GN'R classic "Welcome To The Jungle" on June 14, 2010 at the Glass Cactus in Dallas, Texas can be viewed below. Fresh off recent appearances on VH1's "That Metal Show" and "Sober...July 8, 2010
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Ex-TIGERTAILZ Frontman Schedules First U.K. Performance In Over Three Years
Former TIGERTAILZ frontman Steevi Jaimz will make his first U.K. appearance in over three years on Saturday, September 4 at The Rig - Rock City in Nottingham as part of the 30 years of Rock City celebrations. The band's lineup for the performance will be as follows: Steevi Jaimz - Vocals Mick Priest...July 7, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'The Frozen Tears Of Angels' First-Week Sales Revealed
"The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 52 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new a...July 7, 2010
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New VAN HALEN Album Just 'Rumors,' Band Says
Eddie Van Halen's wife and spokesperson Janie Van Halen has denied reports that that VAN HALEN is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. Speaking exclusively to RollingStone.com, she said, "What is going around is exactly that, rumors. I don't have any updates at this time." A "source"...July 6, 2010
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'Whole Lotta Love' Cover Artwork Unveiled
SplitScreen Entertainment has revealed the cover art of its upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks". Inspired by the art of 19th century painter William Rimmer, the cover is based on Rimmer's most famous work, "Evening (The Fall of Day)". In place of the winged ma...July 6, 2010
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RUSH Guitarist Talks Gear
Guitar amp company Hughes & Kettner recently conducted an interview with guitarist Alex Lifeson of Canadian rock legends RUSH. The chat, which took place at the Sony Film Studios in Culver City, California at the final pre-production rehearsals for the band's "Time Machine" tour, features Lifeso...July 5, 2010
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SEVENTH CALLING Announces New Singer
Las Vegas metallers SEVENTH CALLING have announced the addition of vocalist Rick Cox to the group's ranks. Rick is known best for his work with the Spanish heavy metal band PANCHO VILLA. Commented SEVENTH CALLING guitarist/vocalist Steve Handel: "Rick brings an excellent amount of experience to the...July 5, 2010
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SNOWY SHAW To Lay Down Drums On RALF SCHEEPERS' Debut Solo Album
Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) will lay down the drum tracks on the first solo album from PRIMAL FEAR frontman Ralf Scheepers. After Ralf and his collaborators spent the last three years writing material for the e...July 2, 2010
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WHITECHAPEL Guitarist Interviewed By CAPITAL CHAOS
Capital Chaos conducted an interview with guitarist Alex Wade of Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL on June 26, 2010 at the Mountain View, California stop of this year's Vans Warped Tour. Watch the chat below. Also available is behind-the-scenes footage from the road. WHITECHAPEL's thi...July 1, 2010
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TESTAMENT Frontman On 'American Carnage' Tour, Forthcoming Album
On June 29, Brandon Marshall of Sonic Excess conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco thrashers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: The "American Carnage" tour is just one month away. How have you been preparing for the tour, and will TE...June 30, 2010
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DEE SNIDER's 'Growing Up Twisted' To Premiere Next Month
What happens when Dee Snider, the legendary frontman of heavy metal group TWISTED SISTER, is the "quiet one" in the family? "Growing Up Twisted" follows the outrageous and oddball daily pursuits of the Sniders, who think their zany world is just real life, perfectly normal... only it's not. The seve...June 30, 2010
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CONSPIRACY Completes Work On 'Irremediable'
Dutch extreme metal act CONSPIRACY will release its third full-length album, "Irremediable", later this year via Pulverised Records. The CD offers 12 warring tracks with artwork (see below) inspired by controversial 17th century artist Félicien Rops. Previously helmed by sole member Alex "Carpathian...June 30, 2010
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Former QUIET RIOT Members Reunite for 'Whole Lotta Love' Tribute
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and guitarist Alex Grossi have been added to the list of guest musicians who will be featured on the upcoming tribute album "Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks". Each lends his talent to a unique interpretation of the title track, originally recorded...June 30, 2010
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Appearance On 'Lopez Tonight'; Video Available
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen made a brief taped appearance on the June 24 edition of "Lopez Tonight", comedian George Lopez's new talk show on TBS. The segment now can be viewed below. In other news, MelodicRock.com reports that VAN HALEN — featuring brothers Eddie and Alex, Eddie's son Wolfg...June 30, 2010
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RUSH Interviewed On 'The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods'
"The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods" recently conducted an interview with RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Watch the chat in six parts below. RUSH kicked off a 40-date North American tour last night (Tuesday, June 29) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trek features...June 30, 2010
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