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The Wretch
On "The Wretch" it's back to basics, back to the roots, and back to the stripped-down doom metal that has always been at the dark heart of Indianapolis' THE GATES OF SLUMBER. Whereas 2008's "Conqueror" and 2009's "Hymns of Blood and Thunder" pushed the doom envelope into traditional heavy metal terr...June 20, 2011
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The Cold
Let's move beyond the history lesson as we all know that FLOTSAM AND JETSAM was the band that lost Jason Newsted to METALLICA and most of know how utterly badass and influential their debut, "Doomsday For The Deceiver" was, and still is, for that matter. Considering a good chunk of today's record bu...June 20, 2011
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METALLICA's 'Justice' To Be Made Available On Green Vinyl
METALLICA's 1988 album "...And Justice for All" will available on green vinyl this Thursday, June 23 from 1 p.m. PT. Only 1,000 of these sets were pressed. 500 copies will be sold to members of The Metallica Club at Metallica.com (make sure you log in before heading over to the store) and 500 copies...June 20, 2011
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TARJA TURUNEN Performs At Russia's 'Rock On Volga' Festival; Video Available
Video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's June 12, 2011 performance in front of 242,000 music fans at the Rock On Volga festival in Samara, Russia can be viewed below. Commented Turunen: "I had a true pleasure to perform in Samara, Russia a few days ago. I never thought the local peop...June 17, 2011
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MISERY INDEX Signs With SEASON OF MIST
Baltimore, Maryland's MISERY INDEX has inked a deal with the French label Season Of Mist. Commented bassist/vocalist Jason Netherton: "Needless to say, we are very excited to start working with Season Of Mist and to join an exceptional roster that includes many of our favorite bands. "We will commen...June 15, 2011
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DORO PESCH: Audio Interview Posted Online
On March 11, Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. In a recent interview with Rocksalt.mx, Pesch spoke about a new song she has written as a tribute to legendary ...June 15, 2011
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DISTURBED To Take Break After South American Tour
DISTURBED singer David Draiman says the band will take a break after completing its current tour, explaining, "We're touring the States then a short South American run, but that's it after that." The band hopes to start writing its sixth album during the break, with Draiman adding, "We've not done a...June 14, 2011
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CINDERELLA: New Audio Interview, Concert Footage Available
The June edition of the "Classic Rock And Metal" podcast is available for streaming using the audio player below. This month, Tom Keifer from '80s superstars CINDERELLA talks about the band's upcoming tour dates and his huge relief now that the vocal problems which have plagued him for nearly 20 yea...June 13, 2011
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HEATHEN: New Audio Interview With KRAGEN LUM
Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Kragen Lum of San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN. You can now listen to the chat using in two parts below. As previously reported, former SLAYER/TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette filled in for HEATHEN's Darren Minter on the...June 11, 2011
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GLENN HUGHES Talks New BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Album In Video Interview
Austria's Mulatschag TV conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH) about BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's second album, simply entitled "2". Check out the chat below. BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION is the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of...June 9, 2011
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JOE BONAMASSA Talks New BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION In Video Interview
Michael Casswell of Lick Library recently conducted an interview with blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa about BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's second album, simply entitled "2". Check out the chat below. BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION is the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of bassis...June 8, 2011
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ATHEIST Announces New Guitarist
Reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST have announced the addition of guitarist Jason Holloway to the group's ranks following the departure of Jonathan Thompson, who took a job in the medical field. Both Holloway, 27, and new ATHEIST bass player Travis Morgan, 20, have taken part in th...June 8, 2011
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DANGEROUS TOYS/BROKEN TEETH Frontman Gets Star on 'South Texas Music Walk Of Fame' (Video)
Heavy metal screamer Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS, BROKEN TEETH) was inducted into the South Texas Music Walk Of Fame on June 4 in his hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas. McMaster made Texas history as the first metal artist honored by the South Texas Music Walk Of Fame. Video footage of the induct...June 7, 2011
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Discusses Solo Album In New Audio Interview
On February 21, Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site conducted an interview with former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Drover recently released a solo single, "Ground Zero", through iTunes. Magna Carta Records pressed...June 7, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: 'Man In The Middle' Video Released
"Man In The Middle", the new video from BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),and keyboardist Derek Sh...June 6, 2011
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