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SHINEDOWN Singer Says 'Bully' Does Not Condone Violence

Since SHINEDOWN released the song "Bully", some critics have suggested that the song's lyrics condone the use of violence to combat the violence inflicted by bullies. But with the release of the song's video on Tuesday (March 6),frontman Brent Smith told The Pulse Of Radio that "Bully" does nothing...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: North American Tour Announced

Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE have announced the details of the North American leg of their "From Chaos To Eternity" world tour. Commented RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboardist Alex Staropoli: "American and Canadian RHAPSODY OF FIRE fans have been waiting a long time for our return to Nort...

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MIKE PORTNOY: DREAM THEATER's GRAMMY Nomination 'Was Heartbreaking For Me On A Personal Level'

Fingers of the Babylon, New York rock radio station WBAB recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). You can now listen to the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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THE CULT Frontman On New Album: 'I Think We Went Back To A Place Of Instinct'

One of the finest British rock acts to have enjoyed worldwide success over the last few decades, THE CULT will release its first studio album in five years, "Choice Of Weapon", on May 22 via the band's new label Cooking Vinyl. "Choice Of Weapon" is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2007 rele...

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HEAVEN BELOW To Release 'Falling From Zero' This Month

On Tuesday, March 20, Los Angeles-based hard rock band HEAVEN BELOW will release its sophomore full-length album, "Falling From Zero", in both digital and CD formats via Broken Halo Media. The effort includes the Children Without A Voice charity single, "The Mirror Never Lies", as well as "Gravity K...

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DIABULUS IN MUSICA: New Audio Interview Posted Online

The Age Of Metal conducted an interview with Spanish female-fronted symphonic metallers DIABULUS IN MUSICA last week when they were in Belgium supporting former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. DIABULUS IN MUSICA will release their sopho...

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Helvetios

With each album released Swiss folk metal unit ELUVEITIE becomes more popular in markets like North America, more warmly embraced by the folk metal community, and afforded a higher level of recognition for their rich musical tapestry and historically-based (as opposed to strictly Pagan) lyrics. Foll...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman's 'Dee Does Broadway' Album To Drop In May; Single Due In April

The first single and video from "Dee Does Broadway", the new solo album from TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, will be made available in early April. The full-length CD will follow a month later. "Dee Does Broadway" will include guest appearances by Biff Byford (SAXON) and Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION To Kick Off 'Sanctuary' Dutch Theater Tour Tomorrow

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION will kick off their "Sanctuary" theater tour of their home country tomorrow (Friday, March 2) at Schouwburg Almere in Almere. The following description of what fans can expect to see at the shows has been posted on the band's official web si...

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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Talks DIO, DC4 In Audio Interview

Bay Area Rocks recently conducted an interview with former DIO and current DC4 guitarist Rowan Robertson. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. DC4 is the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocal...

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FESTER To Release 'A Celebration Of Death' Next Month

Norwegian blackened death metallers FESTER have risen from their grave to unleash the fury that is "A Celebration Of Death". The band's first collection of new material in 17 years is a whirlwind of dark musical flavors mixing black, death, thrash, heavy metal and jazz. Guitarist/vocalist Bjorn "Tig...

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THE CULT To Headline Auditorium Shores Stage At SXSW

THE CULT will make its 2012 concert debut when the band plays the South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival next month, headlining the Auditorium Shores Stage on Saturday, March 17. The Auditorium Shores Stage show will be free and open to the public, and THE CULT will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. "SX...

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OSBOURNE Family Mourns Loss Of Beloved Bulldog

Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack revealed via his Twitter page that the family's beloved bulldog Lola died. He wrote on Tuesday (February 21),"Lola, you were the best friend anyone could ever have. I will love you and miss you always. RIP." He later thanked his followers for their support: "Thank you for a...

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PHENOMENA's 'Awakening' Due In March

Escape Music has set a March 23 release date for PHENOMENA's "Awakening". People should learn to expect a little awe and mystery. PHENOMENA take us upon a journey where there is nothing pretty about the protagonists of the story that we shall meet along the way. The subject is good against evil. The...

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TRACII GUNS Version Of L.A. GUNS Doing 'Last Tour' Of Europe 'For Now'

The Tracii Guns version of L.A. GUNS will embark on a European headlining tour in early March. According to Tracii, "this tour will be the last L.A. GUNS tour for now and also it's a tour to break in my new band THE TRACII GUNS LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN, so we will be doing a complete ...