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ALICE COOPER, THE YARDBIRDS, SAXON, FEAR FACTORY, CLUTCH Featured In 'Before I Hit The Stage' Book
When the outspoken Gene Simmons of KISS declared in an interview with Esquire last year that "rock is finally dead," a wave of response followed, both in agreement and dissent. Whether dead or alive, one thing is for certain: backstage at a rock concert is not the same as it used to be. Authors and...March 30, 2015
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New Book 'Iron Maiden: '80 '81' Tells Story Of Legendary Metal Band's Paul Di'Anno Years
By the mid-to-late '80s, IRON MAIDEN was unquestionably one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet — regularly headlining arenas and stadiums, each new album rocketing up the charts, and t-shirts sporting their ghastly mascot (Eddie) was one of the most popular fashion statements by metalhea...March 30, 2015
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD On Upcoming Album: 'It's A Mixture Of Rock And Roll And Heavy Metal'
Metal Wani 's Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about the progress of the recording sessions for SAXON's new studio album, Biff said: "Nigel's [Glockler...March 21, 2015
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ARMORED SAINT To Release 'Win Hands Down' Album In June
Veteran Los Angeles metallers ARMORED SAINT will release their new album, "Win Hands Down", on June 2 via Metal Blade. The band will promote the new CD by joining the legendary SAXON for a few select, high-profile shows across the country from May 12 through May 30. States ARMORED SAINT singer John...March 4, 2015
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Video Premiere: SCORPIONS' 'We Built This House'
The brand-new SCORPIONS studio album "Return To Forever" was released on February 20 on CD, Deluxe CD, vinyl, Limited Collector's Box, and several more digital and physical formats. The video for the first single, "We Built This House", can be be seen below. "Return To Forever" was recorded with Mik...February 24, 2015
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SAXON Drummer NIGEL GLOCKLER Has Made '100 Percent Recovery' From Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
Two months after suffering a life-threatening ruptured brain aneurysm, SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has "made a full recovery" and is "okay to get back to work." Nigel was rushed to hospital in December and has underwent two surgeries. Filling in for him for SAXON's rescheduled U.K. tour was Sven Di...February 18, 2015
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SCORPIONS: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Return To Forever' Album
The brand-new SCORPIONS studio album "Return To Forever" will be released on February 20 on CD, Deluxe CD, vinyl, Limited Collector's Box, and several more digital and physical formats. The first single, "We Built This House", can be downloaded as an Instant Grat on iTunes and Amazon MP3 as of now....February 16, 2015
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SAXON Rejoined By Drummer NIGEL GLOCKLER At London Concert: Soundcheck Video
On Saturday, February 7, exactly five weeks since he was discharged from hospital after suffering a life-threatening ruptured brain aneurysm, SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler was back behind the kit for one song, "747 (Strangers In The Night)", during the band's set at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in Londo...February 14, 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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SAXON Featuring Drummer SVEN DIRKSCHNEIDER: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Nottingham Concert
British heavy metal legends SAXON have recruited Sven Dirkschneider, the son of legendary ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, to sit behind the kit for their U.K. tour, which kicked off in on February 3 in Newcastle. Fan-filmed video footage of SAXON's February 4 concert in Nottingham can be seen bel...February 5, 2015
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BLIND GUARDIAN Releases 'Red Mirror Merlot' Wine
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have released their own brand of wine, the Red Mirror Merlot. Produced in the Spanish growing area Aragon (where wine has been cultivated for more than 2000 years now),the wine has an alcohol content of 14 percent. Says BLIND GUARDIAN vocalist Hansi Kürsch: "Th...February 2, 2015
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BLIND GUARDIAN: Seventh 'Beyond The Red Mirror' Trailer
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will release their tenth studio album, "Beyond The Red Mirror", in Europe on January 30 and in North America on February 3 via Nuclear Blast. The seventh trailer for the album is available below. Four and a half years in the making, the follow-up to 2010's "At T...January 30, 2015
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BLIND GUARDIAN Announces New Bassist BAREND COURBOIS
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced the addition of Dutch bassist Barend Courbois to the group's ranks. Courbois has played over 4,000 shows and recorded over 60 albums. He has worked with such musicians as Adrian Vandenberg (WHITESNAKE),Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE) and Atma Anur (JO...January 28, 2015
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says HERMAN FRANK And STEFAN SCHWARZMANN Were 'Fired' From ACCEPT
Metal Wani's Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. singer Udo Dirkschneider. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. On ACCEPT's latest album, "Blind Rage", the third ACCEPT CD to feature vocalist Mark Tornillo: Udo: "I only know t...January 27, 2015
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BLIND GUARDIAN: Sixth 'Beyond The Red Mirror' Trailer
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will release their tenth studio album, "Beyond The Red Mirror", in Europe on January 30 and in North America on February 3 via Nuclear Blast. The sixth trailer for the album is available below. Four and a half years in the making, the follow-up to 2010's "At The...January 23, 2015
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