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PLACE VENDÔME: Lineup Confirmed For Third Album
Acording to the Michael Kiske Official Fanclub, the lineup for PLACE VENDÔME's third album will consist of Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, ex-HELLOWEEN) on vocals, Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, UNISONIC) on bass, Uwe Reitenauer (PINK CREAM 69, SUNSTORM) on guitar, Gunter Werno (VANDEN PLAS) on keyboards and...March 14, 2013
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EUROPE To Record New Album In Early 2014
Vocalist Joey Tempest (pictured below) of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE has issued the following update: "Thought I'd write you a little note about whats going on in the EUROPE camp at the moment. "We are having little break after the amazing 'Bag Of Bones' adventures last year. We are, however, worki...March 14, 2013
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'Nothin' To Lose: The Making Of Kiss (1972-1975)' Book Cover Unveiled; New Release Date Announc
"Nothin' To Lose: The Making Of Kiss (1972-1975)" will be released on September 10, 2013 via It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Written by Ken Sharp, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, "Nothin' To Lose: The Making Of KISS (1972-1975)" is a 544-page hardcover book that chronicles for the f...March 14, 2013
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KROKUS Seeking 'Best Dog Videos' For New Music Clip
Bassist/producer Chris Von Rohr of veteran Swiss rockers KROKUS is searching for the "craziest dogs in the world" to be part of the band's video for "Dög Song". The best dog videos worldwide will be integrated in the official music video around the new mascot of the band, the English Bulldog Da Dög,...March 13, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH: '13' Album Gets Official Release Date
BLACK SABBATH's new album, "13" — the first in 35 years to feature bassist Geeezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ozzy Osbourne — will be released on June 11 via Vertigo/Universal Republic in the U.S. and Vertigo in all other territories. The drum tracks on the group's first LP with Osbourn...March 13, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH In The Studio: Producer RICK RUBIN Speaks; First Audio Snippet Available
BLACK SABBATH has released a new behind-the-scenes video online that features commentary from producer Rick Rubin (pictured below) about the making of "13", the band's new album — the first in 35 years to feature bassist Geeezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ozzy Osbourne. Check it out bel...March 13, 2013
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: New Audio Interview With MICHAEL GILBERT
Made Of Metal recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Gilbert of Phoenix, Arizona-based metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM recently returned to Metal Blade Records to release their new album, "Ugly Noise". The lead...March 12, 2013
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VEXT: New Song 'Maid Of Gold' Available For Streaming
"Maid Of Gold", a brand new song from VEXT — the new New Jersey/New York-based heavy rock band featuring singer Tommy "Vext" Cummings (DIVINE HERESY, SNOT),guitarist Billy DiNapoli and MUTINY WITHIN drummer Bill Fore — can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track, which features a g...March 11, 2013
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DEW-SCENTED To Release 'Insurgent' In May
German thrashers DEW-SCENTED will release "Insurgent" in North America on May 28 via Prosthetic Records. The 19-track effort will contain over an hour's worth of music, including three new songs mixed alongside live tracks and covers celebrating more than 20 years of restless, deadly thrash metal. D...March 11, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH In The Studio: TONY IOMMI 'Wouldn't Let His Illness Interfere With This Album'
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler said in a new interview with Guitar World magazine that "13", the band's new album — the first in 35 years to feature Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ozzy Osbourne — is also the first that the original members of the band have made while completely sober....March 11, 2013
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War Machine Live
For the most part, the metal community has accepted the transition from Algy Ward to Doogie White at the forefront of an underground metal legend. Those who attend a TANK concert these days might lament the absence of Ward's "Wakey wakey!" call to arms. Yet his retirement has opened the door for TAN...March 10, 2013
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ANVIL Tribute Album Cover Artwork Unveiled
Skol Records has set an April 19 release date for "Strong As Steel - A Tribute To Anvil", the first-ever ANVIL tribute compilation. The effort will be limited to only 666 CD units, and will include ANVIL cover versions performed by such bands as MAVERICK (Japan),SINISTER REALM (USA),STORMZONE (Ire...March 10, 2013
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Video: SEPULTURA, ANGRA Guitarists Perform At GARANHUNS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Brazilian heavy metal guitarists Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA) and Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA) joined the UPTOWN BAND on stage last month during the Garanhuns Jazz Festival in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil. You can watch professionally filmed video footage of their appearance below. Kisser's solo debut, "Hub...March 9, 2013
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KROKUS: New Audio Interview With CHRIS VON ROHR
Greece's Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with bassist Chris Von Rohr of Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. "Dirty Dynamite", the 17th studio album from KROKUS, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 17. This marks the...March 8, 2013
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GEEZER BUTLER, BILL WARD, SLASH, JOE SATRIANI Mourn Loss Of TEN YEARS AFTER Guitarist
A number of rock and heavy metal musicians have reacted to the news of the death of legendary British guitarist and singer Alvin Lee, founder of the band TEN YEARS AFTER, who passed away early Wednesday (March 6) after complications following a routine surgical procedure. Ric Lee (TEN YEARS AFTER dr...March 7, 2013
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