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STEEL PANTHER To Play London Club Show

STEEL PANTHER — the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band formerly known as METAL SKOOL — will play an exclusive U.K. club show at the 229 club in London on Tuesday, June 16. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 15. Additionally, the group has confirmed its first-ever U.K. festival appearance at Download o...

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KISS, METALLICA, CHEAP TRICK Memorabilia Featured In 'Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2' Exhibit

According to MetroTimes.com, a number of guitars that (design-wise) belong to KISS and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen are featured in the "Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2" exhibit, which is coming later this month to Dearborn, Michigan's Henry Ford Museum. Gene Simmons' star bass and Paul Stanley's axe...

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BERNIE TORMÉ Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'; Audio Available

Bernie Tormé, former guitarist for GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, ATOMIC ROOSTER, and DESPERADO, and current guitarist/vocalist for rock and roll power trio GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),was interviewed on yesterday's (Sunday, May 10) edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" show on Blogtalkradio.com. The program is no...

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ROYAL HUNT: Studio Diary Launched

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have launched a "studio diary" on their official web site, where fans can follow the entire recording process of the new album. The band is planning to post regular updates, photos, video clips as well as a "track-by-track" breakdown of the recording process for...

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IAN ASTBURY, DUFF MCKAGAN On NYC's 101.9 RXP; Audio Available

THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury took over the studios of New York City's 101.9 RXP on Thursday, May 7. Ian was promoting a benefit concert that he played last night (Saturday, May 9) at the Bowery Electric. Ian was scheduled to perform with his new band, THE SOFT REVOLT, to raise money for the "Apollo...

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MEGADETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE At 'Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards'; Entire Show Available

The first annual Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 7 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, is now available for viewing on demand at MTV.com. America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music award show was broadcast on MTV2 as a one-hour special on Saturday, May 2. T...

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ANTHRAX: New Song Sample Available

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante is offering an exclusive listen to the band's new album, "Worship Music", via TheLiveLine. The song "Earth On Hell" can be heard on Benante's "audio blog" by calling (888) 775-4786. About TheLiveLine: In the spring of 2008, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and friend Sc...

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VIPER Singer Launches Solo Project

Ricardo Bocci, vocalist of the Brazilian heavy metal band VIPER, will launch his solo project with the release of the "My Way" single, featuring a guest appearance by Japanese drummer Yuichi Nagoshi (whom Ricardo met over the Internet). "Yuichi recorded the drums there in Japan and sent me [the comp...

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THE AUDIO CARTEL: Debut EP Out Now

THE AUDIO CARTEL — the new band featuring Michael Schenker's (UFO, MSG) son Tyson and Ian Hunter's (MOTT THE HOOPLE) son Jesse — has released its debut self-titled EP via iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Napster and LastFM. The track listing is as follows: 01. You're so Good 02. Nasty Habits 03. Take Back 04...

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IAN GILLAN Performs Session Versions Of DEEP PURPLE Classics, Solo Material; Video Available

For the first time in 40 years, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan performed session versions of the band's classic tracks as well as songs from his new solo album, "One Eye To Morocco", on U.K.'s Absolute Radio. A clip of the performance can be viewed below. For the full session and interview, tune in t...

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GOD FORBID: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'War Of Attriton' Video Shoot Available

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the "War of Attriton" video from New Jersey metallers GOD FORBID can be viewed below. The clip was shot by Ian McFarland (ALL THAT REMAINS, MESHUGGAH) and is expected to make its online debut soon. Commented guitarist Doc Coyle: "Shooting videos kinda suc...

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ANTHRAX Bassist Answers Stupidest Questions Ever Asked In History Of Rock Journalism

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello recently sat down with RUFKM to answer 13 of the stupidest questions ever asked in the history of rock journalism. This hard-hitting interview provides insights into ANTHRAX's upcoming album, "Worship Music", Frank's previous vow of silence, and his skills as a Flavor Fla...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer IAN GILLAN: New Audio Interview Available

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan was interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. Ian Gillan will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on Friday, May 22 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed...

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OMEGA CROM Completes Work On Debut Album

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metal act OMEGA CROM has completed work on its debut album, "Blood Steel and Fire", with Juno award-winning engineer Rob Shallcross (ZIMMERS HOLE, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, MELDRUM, MR. PLOW, MENDOZZA, GWAR). An early summer release via Reversed Records is expect...

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LEMMY, ROCKY GEORGE, NICK OLIVERI To Perform At MICHELLE MELDRUM Benefit Concert

Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Rocky George (FISHBONE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) and Nick Oliveri (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MONDO GENERATOR) are among the artists who are scheduled to perform at a benefit concert for the family of MELDRUM/PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, who passed away last...