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REECE: First Audio Samples Available
REECE, the solo project of former ACCEPT/BANGALORE CHOIR and current GYPSY ROSE frontman David Reece, has posted audio samples of three songs — "Chasing Shadows", "I'll Remember You" and "We Were Alive" — at www.reecerocks.com. Due in early 2009 via AOR Heaven, the group's debut CD is being produced...February 19, 2009
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HOUSE OF HEAVY: DEF LEPPARD Cover Available For Streaming
HOUSE OF HEAVY, the Swedish band formed by MASQUERADE bassist Henrik Lundberg and P.I.G. singer Mattias Wellhag, has posted its cover version of the DEF LEPPARD track "Billy's Got a Gun". The song comes off HOUSE OF HEAVY's debut album, out now on Metal Blade and Spiritual Beast. Commented Henrik: "...February 19, 2009
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CENTURY Announces Lineup Changes, Plots Next Album
The Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based post-metal act CENTURY — whose 2008 Prosthetic debut, "Black Ocean", was named one of Revolver magazine's Top 20 albums of 2008 — were recently rejoined by original drummer Grant McFarland and bassist Ricky Armellino, the respective drummer and vocalist of fellow La...February 18, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Honored With This Year's SOUNDI AWARD
Tuomas Holopainen has been chosen as the recipient of the 2009 Soundi Award. The leader, songwriter, and keyboardist of NIGHTWISH is an inspiring example of a musician possessing clear vision, proper musical education, and stamina. After founding NIGHTWISH in his native town of Kitee in 1996, Holopa...February 18, 2009
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DUFF MCKAGAN: I Love AXL ROSE
RollingStone.com conducted a brief interview with bassist Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) last week. A couple of excerpts follow below. On a possible GUNS N' ROSES reunion: "People ask me that all the time. I certainly don't sit here and go, 'God, I wish that'...February 17, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD, AEROSMITH, QUEENSRŸCHE Featured On 'NOW That's What I Call Power Ballads!'
The latest edition of the "NOW That's What I Call Power Ballads!" series will be released March 24. Only the strength of NOW could bring together for the first time rock heavyweights JOURNEY, AEROSMITH and DEF LEPPARD for "NOW That's What I Call Power Ballads!" Their "Faithfully", "I Don't Want To M...February 17, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Jams With CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN In Rockford; Video Available
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update: "Yesterday [Sunday, February 15] was a day I'll remember forever… "Rick Nielsen is a friend. CHEAP TRICK are some of my heroes. Rockford, Illinois is home to both. "Yesterday, like always when I'm coming into town, I call Rick or visa v...February 17, 2009
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EYES OF NOCTUM Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
EYES OF NOCTUM, the California-based black metal band fronted by Weston "Arcane" Coppola Cage (son of actor Nicolas Cage),has issued the following update: "Just wanted to let you know that we had a lineup change last week. We have parted ways with Asmodeus. His departure was strictly professional a...February 15, 2009
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DOPE STARS INC. To Release 'Criminal Intents / Morning Star' Double-Feature EP
Italian alternative/industrial rockers DOPE STARS INC. will release a new "double-feature EP" entitled "Criminal Intents / Morning Star" on April 20 via Subsound Records (Italy),Trisol (Europe) and Metropolis Records (USA, Canada). This brand new EP, produced, recorded and mixed by Victor Love at S...February 14, 2009
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SUICIDE SILENCE, SPINESHANK, BURY YOUR DEAD Added To MUSIC AS A WEAPON IV Tour
Multi-platinum hard-rock band DISTURBED has announced the lineup for the second stage of its Music As A Weapon IV tour — a music, tattoo, and lifestyle festival — presented by Samsung Mobile and powered by Sprint. SUICIDE SILENCE, SPINESHANK, BURY YOUR DEAD, CROOKED X, BORN OF OSIRIS, and AFTER THE...February 13, 2009
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL's JESSE HUGHES: AXL ROSE Insult 'Made My Career'
Kerrang! caught up with Jesse Hughes in the heart of London's Soho disctrict, where the frontman discussed EAGLES OF DEATH METAL's latest album, "Heart On", ladies, his and Josh Homme's belief that "the music is the king," rollerblading, and how Axl Rose's comment that they were "Pigeons of Shit Met...February 13, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Is 'Loving' Being Back On The Road
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil told Robin Leach of Vegas DeLuxe earlier this week that he's loving being back on the road with his longtime bandmates. "We're now one year in with nine more to go on our 10-year world tour contract," he said. "I'm loving it. This is the fun part, and ...February 11, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS: 'I Will Never Do Another Cover Song With POISON'
POISON frontman and "Rock of Love Bus" star Bret Michaels recently answered a number of questions that were submitted by readers of Blender magazine. A couple of excerpts follow below. Q: When are POISON coming out with a new album of original material? Bret Michaels On our last studio album [2007's...February 11, 2009
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NORTHERN KINGS Performs At Finnish 'Eurovision Song Contest' Finals; Video Available
NORTHERN KINGS — the Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians (Jarkko Ahola [TERÄSBETONI], Marco Hietala [TAROT, NIGHTWISH], Tony Kakko [SONATA ARCTICA], Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto [CHARON]) — performed a cover version of the A-HA worldwide smash "Take On Me" at the Finnish Eurovision S...February 10, 2009
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AMORPHIS: New Album Title, Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Finnish dark metallers AMORPHIS have set "Skyforger" as the title of their new album, due on May 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to the "Eclipse" and "Silent Waters" LPs, both of which were certified gold in the band's native Finland, was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki. The t...February 10, 2009
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