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TWISTED TOWER DIRE: New Song Available For Streaming
Virginia-based classic metal outfit TWISTED TOWER DIRE has completed work on its fifth full-length album, "Make It Dark", for a May 3 North American release via Italy's Cruz Del Sur Music. According to a press release, the CD is "probably the most mature album the band has written to date. With a di...April 21, 2011
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Original ALICE COOPER Band Performs At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS (Video)
Shock-rock godfather Alice Cooper received the "Golden God Award" — which is given to one special honoree a year who embodies the spirit of hard rock and metal — at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last night (Wednesday, April 20) at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles....April 21, 2011
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K.K. DOWNING Retiring From JUDAS PRIEST; Replacement Announced
British metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced that original guitarist K.K. Downing has formally retired from the band and will therefore not be joining them on their forthcoming Epitaph Tour. The remaining members of the group respect his decision and naturally all wish him well. Having thought...April 20, 2011
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2011 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS Sells Out In Advance
The third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards — happening Wednesday, April 20 at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles — has officially sold out a week in advance, and tickets are no longer available. The highlights from the show will air on VH1 Classic on Saturday, May 28. All "Black Carpet" and backst...April 16, 2011
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CHIMAIRA: New Lineup Unveiled
Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA have revealed their new lineup following the recent departures of drummer Andols Herrick and keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza. CHIMAIRA 2011 is: Mark Hunter - Vocals Rob Arnold - Guitar Matt DeVries - Guitar Emil Werstler (DAATH) - Bass Sean Zatorsky (DAATH) -...April 15, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says New Album Is 'Almost Done'
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: What is the significance of the "Big Four" to you personally? Scott Ian: For me, it's the culmination of many years of work. It fe...April 14, 2011
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NIKKI SIXX Discusses 'This Is Gonna Hurt' Book In New Interview
Ed Masley of The Arizona Republic recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Arizona Republic: In [Sixx's new book, "This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography And Life Through The Distorted Lens Of Nikki Sixx"], y...April 14, 2011
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CHIMAIRA To Take Part In Live Video Chat With Fans Tonight
Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA will take part in a live video chat with fans tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST via the band's Ustream channel. If you would like to participate in the chat, be sure to sign up for a Ustream account. Commented CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter: "In addition to answering questio...April 14, 2011
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ALICE COOPER's 'Jägermeister Ice Cold Event'
Jägermeister has announced the ground-breaking exclusive "Jägermeister Ice Cold Event" taking place on Wednesday, May 11 at Battersea Power Station, starring legendary rock 'n' roll royalty Alice Cooper appearing in 4D. The "Jägermeister Ice Cold Event" is set to make history as the U.K.'s first hol...April 13, 2011
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TWISTED TOWER DIRE To Release 'Make It Dark' In May
Virginia-based classic metal outfit TWISTED TOWER DIRE has completed work on its fifth full-length album, "Make It Dark", for a May 3 North American release via Italy's Cruz Del Sur Music. According to a press release, the CD is "probably the most mature album the band has written to date. With a di...April 13, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, MICHAEL SCHENKER On WILLIAM SHATNER Album; Details Revealed
Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records has inked legendary actor William Shatner to a worldwide recording deal for a space-themed concept album entitled "Searching For Major Tom" (formerly "Seeking Major Tom"),to be released later this year. Comprised of 19 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic r...April 13, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Receive KERRANG! Rock Legend Award
Ozzy Osbourne will play an exclusive, one-off show at London, England's Hammersmith Apollo on June 21 as part of Kerrang! magazine's 30th-birthday celebrations. The former BLACK SABBATH singer will also be honored with the Legend Award at this year's Kerrang! Awards on June 9. "It's an incredible ho...April 13, 2011
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WHILE HEAVEN WEPT Mainman Interviewed By INFERNAL MASQUERADE (Audio)
Infernal Masquerade webzine recently conducted an interview with guitarist, songwriter and founding member Tom Phillips of Virginia's epic doom metal unit WHILE HEAVEN WEPT. The interview can now be streamed using the audio player below. Interview (audio):April 12, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH's 'Born Again' Deluxe-Expanded-Edition Reissue Was Remastered, Not Remixed
Joe Siegler of the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com has revealed more details about the forthcoming deluxe-expanded-edition reissue of BLACK SABBATH's "Born Again" album, which is due in the U.K. on May 30 via Sanctuary. He writes, "It's been heavily rumored for some time now that...April 12, 2011
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THE DAMNED THINGS Interviewed On Arizona's 98 KUPD (Video)
Larry McFeelie of the Phoenix, Arizona radio station 98 KUPD conducted an interview with Scott Ian and Keith Buckley of THE DAMNED THINGS when the band played the Mesa Amphitheatre in Mesa, Arizona on April 11 with VOLBEAT. You can now watch the chat below. THE DAMNED THINGS is the new band featurin...April 12, 2011
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