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Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Interviewed In Athens
Theodora Panariti of Metal Hunter conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell when he appeared at a party that was thrown by the band's Greek fan club on July 4 at Hard Rock Cafe in Athens. Watch the chat below. Herman's latest release, "Herman's Collection", was made availa...July 13, 2009
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History, Hits & Highlights '68 - '76
You better be a DEEP PURPLE fan that can never get enough to make it through "History, Hits & Highlights '68 – '76", all 287 minutes of it! And that's not saying the product doesn't offer everything you ever wanted to know about the revered British group's first continuous era; only that it's on...July 13, 2009
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Ruination
Maybe it's because the gears of the hype machine have been spinning much slower for this one, but I really found myself looking forward to the new JOB FOR A COWBOY disc; despite my lack of interest in 2007's "Genesis". Not that the band's Metal Blade debut quite deserved the brow-beating it took fro...July 13, 2009
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The Combination
Ten tasty nuggets of modern European thrash are what you are served on "The Combination" from Norway's DEAD MAN'S HAND. At 32 minutes, the length is just right and each song offers at least some degree of worth. The engine runs hot too, just as one would expect from this style of breakneck thrash. T...July 13, 2009
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MIDNIGHT's 'Funeral' Song Posted Online
Late CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight's (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) haunting, passionate version of the SARAH MCLACHLAN song "Angel" has been posted at his MySpace page. The piano on the track was played by RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboardist Alex Staropoli. "Angel" is one of numerous recordings ma...July 10, 2009
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MY OWN GRAVE: New Album Available For Streaming
"Necrology", the new album from the Swedish death metal band MY OWN GRAVE, can be streamed in its entirety at the Pulverised Records MySpace page. The stream will be available until July 23. "Necrology" is scheduled for release on July 20. The CD was produced by Dan Swanö at Unisound (DISSECTION, DA...July 10, 2009
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CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist Says MIDNIGHT Was 'An Eccentric Artist'
Mark Morton of Examiner.com conducted an interview with CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Jon Drenning about the passing of former CG frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: I know Midnight and the band have had differences over...July 10, 2009
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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD To Take Concerto To Russia
According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has confirmed three Russian concerts for October — in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. The concerts are Jon Lord's first solo appearances in Russia, and they will feature the Concerto for Group and Orchestra with a selection...July 10, 2009
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'Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History Of Metal' Book Due In 2011
"Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History of Metal" by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman will be a comprehensive, informative and entertaining history of metal told by the people who created it. In addition to talking to a broad range of artists, the authors will interview industry professio...July 9, 2009
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JON OLIVA: 'I Am Filled With Sadness After Learning Of MIDNIGHT's Death'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following message from SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA's PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.): "I am filled with sadness after learning of Mid's death. He was truly one of the most unique, heart-me...July 9, 2009
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KOBRA KAI Featuring SHADOWS FALL, FATES WARNING Members: New Shows Announced
Current and former members of SHADOWS FALL, FATES WARNING, ALL THAT REMAINS and DARK DAY SUNDAY have joined forces in a new project called KOBRA KAI. The mission is simple: '80s metal covers done the way the way a metal show truly was back then — a party! The group says, "The way we see ...July 9, 2009
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Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute
A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Key public beach (just south of main pavillion) in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life will be open to all who wish to attend. CRIMSON GLORY ba...July 9, 2009
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KEEP IT TRUE Festival Organizer Comments On MIDNIGHT's Passing
Oliver Weinsheimer, organizer of Germany's Keep It True festival, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "I was deeply shocked this morning when I read the news, that former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight has died at the age of 47. He was o...July 8, 2009
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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick Jr. McDonald) passed away earlier today (Wednesday, July 8) from "total kidney and liver failure." He was 47 years old. According to JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte, who played on some of Midnig...July 8, 2009
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SUFFOCATION Offers Up Exclusive Live Tracks On Free iPhone App, Goes Mobile With Mocospace
New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION are blasting into the future with an iPhone application, free to fans, and loaded to the brim with content anyone can now access anywhere they damn well feel like it! The app is currently available in the iTunes Store, and will feature news, tour dates, and...July 7, 2009
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