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BIOHAZARD Announces Northeast U.S. Dates With MADBALL
New York hardcore metal legends BIOHAZARD have announced the first U.S. leg of their world tour in support of their much-anticipated new album, "Reborn In Defiance". The string of Northeast shows starts on January 15 in Albany, New York and ends February 18 in Sayreville, New Jersey. The run include...December 1, 2011
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Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH Quits TESTAMENT
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has confirmed to U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine that drummer Paul Bostaph has left the band. Due to a "serious injury," Bostaph was absent from the recording sessions for TESTAMENT's new album, "The Dark Roots Of Earth", which is scheduled for release on April 27, 2012 via...December 1, 2011
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JAMES DURBIN's 'Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster' Cracks U.S. Top 40
"Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", the debut solo album from "American Idol" finalist James Durbin, sold around 28,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 36 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster" was released on November 21 via W...November 30, 2011
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THE CULT Re-Teams With Producer BOB ROCK For New Album
Legendary rock band THE CULT has re-teamed with producer Bob Rock for the recording sessions for the group's long-awaited ninth album, tentatively due in early 2012 via Cooking Vinyl Records. A photo of THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy in the studio with Rock putting the "the finishing touches" on the...November 29, 2011
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES: 'Rebels' EP Details Revealed
"Rebels", the new EP from Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES, will be released on December 13, exclusively through iTunes. Pre-sales begin on December 6. The EP contains "Coffin", a new original track; a cover version of Billy Idol's '80s anthem "Rebel Yell", which BLACK VEIL BRIDES ha...November 29, 2011
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Second Annual 'Dimebash' Concert Detailed
The second annual Dimebash event which is being held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California will take place on Wednesday, December 14. Fellow musicians will pay homage to one of metal's...November 28, 2011
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PARADISE LOST: New Album Title Announced
British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have entered The Chapel studios in Lincolnshire, England to begin recording their new album, "Tragic Idol", for an April 24, 2012 release via Century Media Records. Commented Gregor Mackintosh: "The [new CD] will again be produced by Jens Bogren and is inf...November 28, 2011
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Frontman: 'We Wanna Be The Biggest Band In The World'
NME TV conducted an interview with vocalist Andrew Biersack of Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES when the band played at Rock City in Nottingham, England on October 8. You can now watch the chat below. "Every accomplishment we've had and there's been plenty, especially this year we ta...November 26, 2011
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JIMMY PAGE, EDDIE VAN HALEN, TONY IOMMI Among '100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time'
According to Reuters, Jimi Hendrix was named the greatest guitar player in history by Rolling Stone magazine in a list compiled by a panel of music experts and top guitar players. "Jimi Hendrix exploded our idea of what rock music could be: He manipulated the guitar, the whammy bar, the studio and t...November 23, 2011
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JAMES DURBIN Interviewed At 'American Music Awards' (Video)
"American Idol" finalist James Durbin was interviewed on the red carpet of the 39th annual American Music Awards on Sunday, November 20 in Los Angeles. Check out the three separate clips below. Durbin released his debut solo album "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", on November 21 via Wind-Up Record...November 23, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Working On 'Very Pure' New Album
Matthew Wilkening of Ultimate Classic Rock recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate Classic Rock: Is it true you've got a bunch of songs done for your next album? Halford: We do, y...November 22, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE To Guest On New BLACK VEIL BRIDES EP
Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) has recorded a guest appearance on the cover version of the KISS song "Unholy", to be included on the forthcoming "Rebels" EP from Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES. Due this Christmas, the EP will also feature a cover of BILLY IDOL's "R...November 21, 2011
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AEROSMITH Bassist Offers Recap Of South/Central American Tour (Video)
A one-and-a-half-minute video clip in which AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton recaps the band's recent South/Central American tour can be seen below. AEROSMITH recently landed at position No. 2 on the Billboard.com "Hot Tours" rankings with ticket sales counts reported from three venues on the Latin Am...November 21, 2011
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JAMES DURBIN: Entire 'Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster' Album Available For Streaming
"American Idol" finalist James Durbin will release his debut solo album "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. The CD, which can be streamed in its entirety at AOL Music, includes a guest appearance by Mick Mars of MTLEY CRE, as well contributions from songwriters Ja...November 21, 2011
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BIOHAZARD: Final 'Reborn In Defiance' Cover Artwork Unveiled
The final cover artwork for "Reborn In Defiance", the much-anticipated new album from New York hardcore metal legends BIOHAZARD, can be seen below. Due on January 20, 2012, the CD will be made available via Nuclear Blast outside of North America, with a U.S. label partner soon to be announced. The b...November 21, 2011
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