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DIO: 'Magica' Limited-Edition Gatefold LP Delayed
Night Of The Vinyl Dead has pushed back the release date of the limited-edition gatefold LP edition of DIO's "Magica" album on 180g heavy vinyl to October 20 from the previously announced September 30. According to the label, the delay was caused by "technical problems in the manufacturer's plant (n...October 9, 2008
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BENEDICTUM To Utilize Stand-In Drummer For GIRLSCHOOL Tour
San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have issued the following update. "We would like to announce that Blackie Sanchez will be playing drums on our tour with GIRLSCHOOL in October. Paul Courtois will not be able to make the tour due to personal obligations. We are really...October 7, 2008
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Former ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Is 'Metal Thrashing Mad'
All Access magazine recently conducte an interview with former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS vocalist Neil Turbin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. All Access: As a thrash vocalist, you know that songs typically use fast, percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shre...October 3, 2008
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SISTER SIN Added To OTEP, ILL NINO U.S. Tour
Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN has been added to the forthcoming U.S. co-headlining tour featuring OTEP and ILL NINO. As previously reported, SISTER SIN will support ARCH ENEMY on the following dates: Dec. 12 - NL, Uden @ De Pul Dec. 13 - D, Düsseldorf @ ISS Dome (DORO 25th Annive...October 3, 2008
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Guest On 'Friday Night Rocks'
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (BIG NOIZE, ex-DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will be the featured guest on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM this coming Friday, October 3. If you live in the U.S., you can listen to the show live on the Inter...October 2, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: 'Legacy' Gydget Available
A gydget for "Legacy", the 30th-anniversary album from the veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL, can be found below. "Legacy" will be released on October 24 in Germany, October 27 in Europe and November 4 in the USA via Wacken Records/SPV. The CD will feature a plethora of special gu...October 1, 2008
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VOODOO CIRCLE Signs With AFM RECORDS
AFM Records has announced the signing of Alex Beyrodt's VOODOO CIRCLE. Alex is well known throughout the rock and metal scene as the mastermind of SILENT FORCE, former guitarist of SINNER and tour guitarist of PRIMAL FEAR. His exceptional compositions and instrumental skills secured him highest resp...September 29, 2008
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HYDROGYN Frontwoman Says CRAIG GOLDY's Songwriting Ideas Were 'Very '80s'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with HYDROGYN frontwoman Julie Westlake. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. BigMusicGeek.com: Musically, what do you feel are the main differences between (2006's) "Bombshell" and (2008's) "Deadly Passions"? Julie: "Our last album, 'Bombshell'...September 28, 2008
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BILLY SHEEHAN Discusses Upcoming Solo Album; Video Available
Japan's WeROCK City has posted video footage of legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS) talking about his upcoming solo album, "Holy Cow". Due in Japan on October 22 via JVC Victor, the CD was recorded at Billy's home studio in California and includes special guest players s...September 28, 2008
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CRYSTAL EYES: New Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed
Swedish/Danish metallers CRYSTAL EYES will release their new album, "Chained", on November 21 via Metal Heaven. The CD's cover artwork, which can be viewed below, was created by Carl-André Beckston (a.k.a. Monowasp). "Chained" was mixed at Studio Fredman with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (DI...September 27, 2008
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DIO's 'Magica' To Be Released On Gatefold LP
Night Of The Vinyl Dead will release a limited-edition gatefold LP edition of DIO's "Magica" album on 180g heavy vinyl on September 30. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, the title was previously released on CD only through Eagle/Spitfire Records in 2000. The track listing is as follows: Side A: 0...September 26, 2008
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WIG WAM Confirmed For UK's Z ROCK 09 Festival
Norway's WIG WAM has been confirmed for the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take place May 29-30, 2009 at JB's in Dudley, England. The band will appear on Friday, May 29. WIG WAM is currently working on a new album, "Balls", which will be released in April 2009 to coincide with the band's appearance .....September 26, 2008
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BIG NOIZE Confirmed For UK's Z ROCK 2009 Festival
BIG NOIZE, the band featuring vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT) and drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH),has been confirmed for the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take pla...September 25, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: More European Tour Dates Announced
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 04 - Martorell, Spain - Martohell Oktoberfest 08 Oct. 10 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash Oct. 17 - Pul, Holland - Uden Oct. 18 - Lantaarn, Holland - Helendoorn Oct. 19 - Wieze, Belgium - Metal Female Voices...September 25, 2008
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BIG NOIZE Announces South American Tour
Fresh off a two-week tour in Iraq and Kuwait where vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE) and guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT) performed for U.S. troops, BIG NOIZE (with Vinny Appice [HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH] sitting be...September 25, 2008
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