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DARKEST HOUR, BORN OF OSIRIS To Headline 'Atticus Metal' Tour
Atticus Black clothing is a name now synonymous with metal showcasing the hottest new talent via their highly successful "Atticus Metal" tour. The third annual "Atticus Metal" tour looks to feature the most devastating and dynamic lineup yet, with DARKEST HOUR co-headlining with BORN OF OSIRIS. AS B...January 10, 2011
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WARLOCK Reissues To Include Bonus Tracks
Poland's Metal Mind Productions has set a January 31 release date for reissues of the last three studio albums from WARLOCK — the band fronted by German metal queen Doro Pesch — "Hellbound" (1985),"True As Steel" (1986) and "Triumph And Agony" (1987) albums. Each title will be made available in a n...January 10, 2011
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SODOM Frontman Says Working In A Coal Mine For 10 Years Was 'A Good Time'
Decibel magazine recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such of German thrash metal veterans SODOM. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Decibel: The story is that you started SODOM to escape working in the coal mines. Have the recent mine collapses in Chile an...January 9, 2011
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OUTCAST: 'Awaken The Reason' Teaser Available
A one-minute teaser for "Awaken The Reason", the forthcoming third album from the Paris, France-based death/thrash metal band OUTCAST, can be viewed below. Due later this year , the CD was mixed at Split Second Sound studio in Amsterdam, Holland with Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) and was mastered by Alan...January 7, 2011
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STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT Guitarist On The Downfall Of Music Industry
Subba-Cultcha.com recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Subba-Cultcha.com: Obviously the business side of music, the environment for music has changed quite drastically since you joined STONE SOUR and SLIPKNOT st...January 7, 2011
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UFO Keyboardist Interviewed By U.K.'s SONIC SHOCKS (Video)
Sonic Shocks conducted an interview with UFO keyboardist Paul Raymond at the Hard Rock Hell IV festival, which was held December 3-5, 2010 at Pontins in Prestatyn, North Wales, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. The initial dates for UFO's 2011 North American tour have been revealed....January 6, 2011
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Former HOLLOW CORP, SKULL Members Join Forces In SHELOB
Former members of HOLLOW CORP (Prosthetic Records) and SKULL have joined forces in a new band called SHELOB. The group self-produced its debut album and is currently mixing the effort for a 2011 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label. The CD will be mastered mid-February by Alan Douches at...January 6, 2011
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ULI JON ROTH To Take Part In 'ITV Legends Series' In London
According to Classic Rock magazine, legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth is the latest artist to be confirmed for the "ITV Legends" series of intimate shows. He will appear on Saturday, February 26, playing a set that will span his career, including songs from the SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN and his own sol...January 6, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Sign 10-Foot-Tall Gibson Guitar At Sunset Strip Guitartown
On Monday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m., rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will appear at House of Blues to sign the one-of-a-kind 10-foot tall fiberglass Gibson Les Paul model art guitar designed in his honor as part of Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip. The ceremony will also serve to celebrate the launch...January 5, 2011
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SLASH Performs With ALTER BRIDGE In Hollywood; Video Available
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) joined ALTER BRIDGE on stage last night (Tuesday, January 4) at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California to perform the song "Rise Today". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be viewed below (courtesy of Metal Assault). Sl...January 5, 2011
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DOKKEN Drummer, RATT Bassist To Tour With LYNCH MOB
Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) will reunite with original DOKKEN drummer "Wild" Mick Brown for the first time in 15 years for a full North American LYNCH MOB tour. With a career spanning more than 30 years, George Lynch has recorded over 20 albums, toured the globe...January 5, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Encino Home Named 'Top L.A. Musician Mansion For Sale'
Ronnie James Dio's Encino, California home, which was put on the market last September, has been named LA Weekly's "Top L.A. Musician Mansion For Sale." According to Curbed Los Angeles, the house (see photos below) has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, has over 5,000 square feet of living space, and...January 5, 2011
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STEVEN TYLER To Appear On ZZ TOP Tribute Album
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has recorded a track with Mick Fleetwood, Johnny Lang and Stevie McVie for an upcoming ZZ TOP tribute album. No further details are currently available. On December 12, Tyler performed with Fleetwood and members of the Los Angeles-based "jam" group CAMP FREDDY at the...January 5, 2011
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TIMES OF GRACE Featured In New KERRANG! Video Podcast
TIMES OF GRACE — the new project that reteams KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist and producer extraordinaire Adam Dutkiewicz with original KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach — is featured in the new video podcast from U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine. You can now watch the four-minute clip below. TIMES OF GRAC...January 4, 2011
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DESTRUCTION Announces North American Headlining Tour
German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will embark on a North American headlining tour in April/May with support from Australia's DESTROYER 666. Commented DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer: "It feels fantastic to return to North American shores for the first time after our ret...January 4, 2011
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