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EDGUY Frontman Working On New AVANTASIA Album

EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet is working on a new CD from his AVANTASIA project for a spring 2013 release. According to a post on Sammet's web site, "Concept-wise, the album will be a classic rock opera/metal opera. It's going to be a timeless fairytale that despite its fantasy appeal was inspired by...

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ACE FREHLEY: Detroit Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's July 27 performance at Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan can be seen below. In a recent interview with The Oakland Press, Frehley revealed that he prefers recording and touring as a solo artist over being in the band. "I like ru...

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DISTURBED Frontman Weighs In On Chick-Fil-A Gay-Marriage Controversy

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has weighed in on the Chick-fil-A controversy, claiming that both the "left" and the "right" are wrong in their treatment of the chicken eatery's chief executive and his views on gay marriage. In a recent interview with Baptist Press, Chick-fil-A chief executive Dan...

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MOTÖRHEAD Drummer: 'We Have A Lot Of Songs Done Already' For Next Album

On July 27, Artisan News conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee at the Camden, New Jersey stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Asked about MOTÖRHEAD's plans for a new CD, Mikkey said, "We are gonna finish our studio album. We have a lot of songs done already. It's not...

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KISS: 'Shout It Out Loud' Performance Footage From Louisville

Video footage of KISS performing the song "Shout It Out Loud" on August 1 at KFC Yum! Arena in Louisville, Kentucky can be seen below. KISS will release its 20th studio album, "Monster", on October 16 through Universal Music Enterprises. Described in a press release as a "12-track, straight-ahead ro...

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CRYSTAL VIPER's MARTA GABRIEL To Play Rhythm Guitar For JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR

JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR — the U.S. power metal act led by former VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr — has recruited Marta Gabriel (CRYSTAL VIPER) to play rhythm guitar for the band at the Keep It True festival and all other European live shows that will be scheduled for 2013. According to a press...

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'Black Metal' Band Featured In New FEDEX Commercial

A unnamed, corpse-painted, black metal-meets-industrial-style band is featured in a new commercial for FedEx, the king of air, ground and freight delivery services. According to Adweek, the 30-second spot, which was created by the New York City-based advertising agency network BBDO, "touts the deliv...

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JOHN CORABI Performs QUEEN Classic With STRYPER; Video Available

John Corabi — former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION — joined Christian hard rockers STRYPER on stage on July 27 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee to perform a cover version of the QUEEN classic "Tie Your Mother Down". You can watch fan-filmed video footage of his appe...

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'Lullaby Renditions Of Kiss': Audio Samples Of Entire Album

Rockabye Baby! — which transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies — will release "Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Kiss" on August 28. Album description: "There will never be a better show opener than 'Detroit Rock City'. 'Beth' is the gold standard for power ballads. A...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Talks About Performing Live, Recording 'Sex'

MÖTLEY CRÜE and KISS's co-headlining tour — dubbed simply "The Tour" — kicked off on July 20 in Bristow, Virginia and is currently scheduled to wrap on September 23 in Hartford, Connecticut. Although the bands are officially co-headlining the tour, MÖTLEY CRÜE is opening for KISS each night. MÖTLEY...

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ROB ZOMBIE Interviewed By FEARNET (Video)

Fearnet's Joseph McCabe conducted an interview with rocker-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie at the San Diego Comic-Con convention, which was held July 12-15 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. You can now watch the chat below. On August 7, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will r...

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KISS: 'Monster' Track Listing Revealed

Legendary rockers KISS will release their 20th studio album, "Monster", on October 16 through Universal Music Enterprises. Described in a press release as a "12-track, straight-ahead rock 'n' roll album," the CD features collaborations among all four members — including co-founders Paul Stanley and...

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KISS: 'Monster' Cover Artwork Unveiled

KISS has revealed the final piece of the cover for its 20th studio album, "Monster". Using their recently launched "Monster Hunt" Facebook app, the rockers have been exposing portions of the image at various web sites around the Internet since last week. The complete "Monster" cover can now be seen...

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Living Like A Runaway

A few years ago I was on the horn with Lita Ford, who was resurfacing from her Caribbean hideaway with a new album and tour. Lita was cooking dinner as we chatted and I really took to the optimism emitting from her voice. Her excitement of getting back on the road after a long layoff ...

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KISS: Video Of Acoustic Performance During West Palm Beach Meet-And-Greet

Video footage of KISS's acoustic performance during the meet-and-greet portion of the band's show on Friday, July 27 at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of "The Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE can be seen below. KISS will release its 20th studio album, "Monster", on October 16 thro...