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TARJA TURUNEN: Milan Video Footage, Photos Available

Video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen dueting with her brother Toni on a cover of "Phantom of the Opera", as well as performing her rendition of the ALICE COOPER classic "Poison", on May 21, 2008 in Milan, Italy can be viewed below. Photos from the show are available at Musica Metal...

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DEATH ANGEL Comic Book Unveiled

Artist Joshua Emerick, who has previously worked with THE BEATLES, CKY, SOCIAL DISTORTION and SONIC YOUTH, has created a DEATH ANGEL-themed comic book in collaboration with the DEATH ANGEL bandmembers. The following is an excerpt from an interview conducted by the renowned comic- and toy-oriented ma...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Teaches 'Rock of Love' Girls A Thing Or Two About Being Rock's Leading Lady

Rock and roll royalty Sharon Osbourne is taking on a new role as headmistress of VH1's "Rock of Love Girls: Charm School" premiering on VH1 in the fall 2008. Osbourne has been given the task of teaching some of the most notorious contestants from "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" the art of becoming...

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TESLA Guitarist On New DVD: 'Putting Things Together Ourselves Is Artistically Rewarding'

TESLA's third DVD, "Comin' Atcha Live! 2008" (cover artwork),will be released on July 15 on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings label (in partnership with Ryko Distribution). It's TESLA's first DVD in 17 years (since 1991's "Five Man Video Band") and is filled with over two hours of live m...

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TARJA TURUNEN Performs NIGHTWISH's 'Wishmaster' With Solo Band; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performing the NIGHTWISH classic "Wishmaster" with her solo band on May 11, 2008 in Zlin, Czech Republic can be viewed below. Turunen released her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. at the end of February. The CD was made...

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JUDAS PRIEST's K.K. DOWNING Talks 'Nostradamus'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing on May 6. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Classic Rock Revisited: How much did you know about Nostradamus? Downing: Zero. It wasn't too difficult to learn about him. Our manager printed a...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: New Audio Interview With JUSTIN FOLEY Posted Online

An 11-minute audio interview with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE drummer Justin Foley conducted on May 13, 2008 by "Dmentillement Vtre" on Qubec City's CKRL 89.1 FM has been posted online at this location. "Dmentillement Vtre" is a metal radio show on the oldest independant Francophone radio station in North Ame...

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TESLA: 'Comin' Atcha Live! 2008' Delayed

TESLA's third DVD, "Comin' Atcha Live! 2008", has had its release date pushed back to July 15 from the previously announced June 24. The disc will be released on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings label (in partnership with Ryko Distribution). "This DVD marks a new era creatively for TESLA...

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SWEET Leader To Guest On 'Electric Ballroom'

Tune in to the "Electric Ballroom" radio show with hosts Aimee Kristi and Keith Roth on WRAT this Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern for an exclusive interview with bassist/vocalist Steve Priest from reactivated rockers SWEET. You can listen to the program live on 95.9 WRAT FM in the New York/New...

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THE HAUNTED: More Dates Announced

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have scheduled the following dates: May 22 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock May 31 - Madrid, Spain - Electric Weekend Jun. 27 - Borlnge, Sweden - Peace & Love Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 08 - Herning, Denmark - Herning Heavy Holocaust Aug. 14 -...

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TESTAMENT: Looney Tunes Signing Session Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT will take part in a signing session for their brand new record, "The Formation of Damnation", at Looney Tunes in West Babylon, New York on Sunday, August 10. The group's in-store schedule is now shaping up as follows: Sunday, May 18, 2008: Hot Topic...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Confirmed To Play LONDON GUITAR SHOW

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is confirmed to play the London Guitar Show, part of the London International Music Show, on Saturday, June 14. In association with Marshall amps, the critically acclaimed , Grammy-winning Malmsteen will join a lineup for the show which includes Joe Satri...

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Former NEUROTICA Guitarist Resurfaces In BASTARDS OF DOOM

Former NEUROTICA and BUTTONHOOK guitarist Mike Gaudreau has resurfaced in the Tampa Bay-based heavy rock quartet BASTARDS OF DOOM. The band recently released a four-song, self-titled debut EP, which was recorded at MegaVod Studios in Largo, FL. The EP, which can be heard in its entirety at the group...

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DOMAIN Announces New Drummer

German metallers DOMAIN have announced the addition of drummer J.B. to the group's ranks. According to the band, "J.B. already performed with DOMAIN on stage during the last tour in 2007 and the chemical respective musical factors fit that perfect together, so the band decided to keep him as a perma...

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DOMAIN's AXEL RITT To Judge 'Guitar Fight Club' Contest

On June 14, guitar wizard Axel Ritt of the German epic power metal band DOMAIN will serve as one of four jury members of the Guitar Fight Club contest in Bischofswerda, Germany. Eight young and motivated guitar shredders will compete against each others in front of about 2,000 enthusiastic fans. The...