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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Undergoes Cancer Treatment
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released the following statement: "Just before Christmas, MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven-week course of c...February 19, 2015
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PAUL DI'ANNO's ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ Recording Debut Album
ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ, the new band featuring former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno alongside members of Paul's longtime German touring backing group THE PHANTOMZ, has entered a German studio to begin recording its debut album for a tentative early summer release. Songtitles set to appear on the CD i...February 18, 2015
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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI: 'We're Hopeful That We'll Have New Product Out Next Year'
Episode 260 of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with Y&T's founder and frontman Dave Meniketti. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about Y&T's plans to release a follow-up album to 2010's "Facemelter", Meniketti said: "We're pl...February 18, 2015
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SEBASTIAN BACH Sings OZZY OSBOURNE's 'S.A.T.O.': Track From 'Randy Rhoads Remembered Vol. I'
Tish Tone Records has released a powerful, heartfelt album celebrating the legacy of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT). Blessed by the Rhoads family and including a track by Randy's brother Kelle Rhoads, the CD was made available on January 23 at the "Randy Rhoads Remember...February 17, 2015
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Video: ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS, Bassist CHUCK GARRIC Rock KORG Booth At NAMM
Video footage of ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss and bassist Chuck Garric performing the COOPER classic "Poison" at the Korg booth during last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California can be seen below. Strauss is featured in "Hired Gun", a new documentary spotlighting session musicians. The fil...February 17, 2015
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Video: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Performs In Front Of 30 People At Florida's GOLFEST
THE MCBRAINIACS, the band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, performed in front of about 30 people this past Saturday, February 14 at The Downs Golf Practice Facility in Tampa, Florida as part of the fifth annual Golfest Presented By Valspar Championship weekend celebration. Check out fan-...February 17, 2015
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SLAYER, ANTHRAX, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, SOULFLY, QUIET RIOT, Ex-KISS Members To Guest On 'That Metal Show'
With the recent announcement of Geddy Lee (RUSH) and John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) on the season premiere of VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming "That Metal Show", more guests have been confirmed for what promises to be the most diverse season in the show's history. Recently confirmed...February 17, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: 'We've Always Tried To Take A Little Step Forward Here And There'
In a brand new interview with Music Feeds, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he ever gets frustrated with the clichéd metalhead closed-mindedness. "It's always been there though, hasn't it?" he responded. "I think in a way, human beings are partisan, aren't they? Yeah, you follow a band or...February 16, 2015
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ALICE COOPER On His New Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: 'She Just Nails It Every Night'
During Alice Cooper's appearance on the February 9 edition of Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM satellite radio show, "Eddie Trunk Live", the legendary rocker spoke about the latest addition to his band, former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss. He said: "Well, we had Orianthi in the band, and Ori was gr...February 11, 2015
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IMPELLITTERI To Release 'Venom' Album In April
Frontiers Music Srl will release the brand new IMPELLITTERI studio album, titled "Venom", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. "Venom" is described in a press release as "a record filled with addictive and memorable riffs, guitar solos that feature Chris Impellitteri's blistering shr...February 11, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY On His New Metal Project: 'This Album Is Really Kind Of The History Of Metal'
Rick Triana of MikePortnoyWarriors.com conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) during this year's ShipRocked cruise, which sailed roundtrip between Port Miami and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas February 2-6 onboard Norweg...February 11, 2015
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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS Talks BLACKSTAR Amps At NAMM (Video)
Former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who last year joined Alice Cooper's touring band, talked about her Blackstar Series One104EL34 amp at this year's NAMM show, which took place at the end of January in Anaheim, California. Check out the clip below. Strauss is featured in "Hired Gun", a...February 10, 2015
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KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' To Release New 10-Inch Single
German thrash titans KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION and TANKARD, collectively known as The Big Teutonic 4, have announced to release yet another prestigious 10-inch vinyl record. After the huge success of the first release in early 2013, the second output will contain rare cover versions of iconic NWOB...February 10, 2015
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MEGADETH's 'A Tout Le Monde' Covered By HARP TWINS (Video)
Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt have covered MEGADETH's "A Tout Le Monde" as an electric duet harp arrangement. Check it out in the YouTube clip below. The track is now available on iTunes. Known as the "harp twins," Camille and Kennerly perform internationally as a dynamic acoustic and el...February 10, 2015
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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: I Was A Kid From L.A. Who Just Wanted To Play Thrash Metal
Metal Life magazine conducted an interview with former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who last year joined Alice Cooper's touring band, at this year's NAMM show, which took place at the end of January in Anaheim, California. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A coupl...February 6, 2015
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