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BLACK STONE CHERRY: 'Folklore And Superstition' Cover Artwork Revealed
The cover artwork for "Folklore and Superstition", the new album from Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on August 19 via Roadrunner Records. The band, known for crafting blues-infused Southern rawk that sounds as good on the back porch as it do...June 14, 2008
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DOKKEN: 'Rockline' Interview, Performance Available For Streaming
DOKKEN's Don Dokken and Jon Levin took part in an interview and the entire band performed live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" on Wednesday, June 11. The program is now available for streaming at this location. DOKKEN's new album, "Lightning Strikes Again", was released on May 13...June 14, 2008
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LIGHT THIS CITY Officially Disbands
San Francisco's melodic death metallers LIGHT THIS CITY have announced their decision to disband. The group's drummer, Ben Murray, ahs issued the following statement on the matter: "I know this is extremely unexpected and disappointing to a lot you out there, but Laura [Nichol, vocals] and I have de...June 13, 2008
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Former ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Singer's STARS DOWN To Play Hollywood
Former ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA singer, Toronto native Lukas Rossi, will debut his alt-rock band called STARS DOWN on Saturday, June 21 at the Viper Room (8852 W Sunset Blvd.) in West Hollywood, California. Doors are at 8:00 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $15.00 in advanc...June 13, 2008
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DESCENDING: 'Enter Annihilation' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
Athens, Greece-based death/thrash metal band DESCENDING, has finalized the track listing for its new album, "Enter Annihilation", due this summer via Massacre Records. According to a press release, DESCENDING combines "both bombastic aggressive metal riffage and melodic hook lines in their songs. Th...June 13, 2008
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ICED EARTH: North American Tour Dates Announced
ICED EARTH has confirmed sixteen North American tour dates for the fall of 2008 that will take the band to all corners of the United States, including New York, Florida, Oregon, and California. Joining the band as special guests are INTO ETERNITY and SAVIOURS. For the dates listed below, ICED EARTH...June 12, 2008
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ICED EARTH: New Album Artwork Revealed
ICED EARTH's official web site. IcedEarth.com, has posted the cover art (see below) for the band's forthcoming full-length studio album, "The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part II)", which continues where their 2007 release, "Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part I)" left off. "The Crucible...June 10, 2008
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GENGHIS TRON: 'Things Don't Look Good' Video Available
"Things Don't Look Good", the new video from Philadelphia's progressive noise-metal shredders GENGHIS TRON, can be viewed below (courtesy of Pitchfork.TV). The clip was lensed by producer/director Ravi Zupa for Parts and Labor Union. GENGHIS TRON, which has been touring non-stop since the release of...June 5, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY To Perform At 'Uli Jon Roth And Friends' Concert In New York City
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) is confirmed to appear at the Uli Jon Roth and Friends concert on October 11 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Legendary guitar virtuoso Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) and a number of guests will perform compositions from...June 5, 2008
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST/ICED EARTH Singer TIM OWENS: JON SCHAFFER 'Hated That I Was Called The RIPPER'
Denise Grollmus from the Cleveland Scene has written an extensive article on singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),featuring quotes from a number of Tim's associates from the Ohio metal scene. A couple of excerpts follow. On trying out for JUDAS PRIE...June 4, 2008
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YES Cancels 40th Anniversary Tour
Legendary rock band YES announced today that the group will unfortunately be canceling their 2008 40th Anniversary Tour. The 26-city tour was scheduled to kick off in Quebec next month and run through the summer. YES frontman and founding member Jon Anderson was admitted to the hospital last month a...June 4, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Legend Picks Edinburgh City Students For Special Gig
Gareth Edwards of Scotsman.com reports: As music teachers go, he has to be one of the coolest in town. DEEP PURPLE legend Jon Lord will be taking a group of budding Edinburgh rock stars under his wing as they prepare for a special performance of one of his seminal works. The six local ...June 3, 2008
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THEOCRACY Signs With ULTERIUM RECORDS
Ulterium Records has announced the signing of the U.S. melodic metal band THEOCRACY for the release of its sophomore album, "Mirror of Souls". "We're very excited to finally get this album out," says band founder Matt Smith. "Ulterium really understands what we're about, and they believe in this rec...June 3, 2008
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GENGHIS TRON Announces Plans For Exclusive 'Board Up The House' Remix Series
Philadelphia's progressive noise-metal shredders GENGHIS TRON have announced the details of a very special, five-volume "Board Up The House" remix series. Beginning in August and continuing through the rest of 2008, GENGHIS TRON will be releasing five 12" remix records on five different record label...June 2, 2008
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Drummer Issues European Tour Recap
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by the SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has returned home from the first leg of its European tour in support of its new CD, "Global Warning". Drummer Christopher Kinder weighed in with this report: "A heartfelt thanks to the incredible fans that came out in record number...June 1, 2008
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