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ANVIL Documentary's U.S. Distribution 'Extensively Expanded'

As a result of the initial success of "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", VH1 Films and Abramorama have extensively expanded the distribution of the film beginning Friday, May 15 and will continue throughout the summer in additional markets across the country and Canada. Since debuting in theaters in April...

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Former CELTIC FROST Frontman Signs Publishing Deal For 'Only Death Is Real' Book

Former CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his blog: "Work on TRIPTYKON's first album was temporarily and somewhat rudely interrupted early last week when I was forced to check into the hospital late at night to have my appendix removed...

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PREY: Three New Songs Available For Streaming

Swedish metallers PREY will release their sophomore album, "Knights of the Revolution", on May 27 via GMR Music. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Knights Of The Revolution 02. Deliver The Goods 03. Playing With Fire 04. Bloodred Sky 05. Get Out 06. Into Fire 07. In Memoriam 08. Addict...

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AC/DC Concert In Moncton Raises Tough Traffic Questions

Eric Lewis of Times & Transcript reports that the AC/DC show in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on Aug. 6 presents a unique set of circumstances for the city as the show falls on a Thursday, breaking the Saturday tradition it has established with THE ROLLING STONES, EAGLES and country music shows...

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CHIMAIRA Frontman Talks About Limited 'Tin Box' Edition Of 'The Infection'; Video Available

Video footage of CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter talking about the tin box edition of the band's latest album, "The Infection", can be viewed below. The set is limited to 580 copies and can be ordered at this location. It features the following: * Metal briefcase packaging (pictured below) * CHIMAIRA...

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STEEL PANTHER Performs Acoustically On 'Johnny Dare Morning Show'; Video Available

STEEL PANTHER — the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band formerly known as METAL SKOOL — performed three songs acoustically live in the studio on the "Johnny Dare Morning Show" on the Kansas City radio station 98.9 The Rock on Wednesday, May 13. Watch footage of their appearance below. STEEL PANTHER wi...

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STEEL PANTHER To Play London Club Show

STEEL PANTHER — the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band formerly known as METAL SKOOL — will play an exclusive U.K. club show at the 229 club in London on Tuesday, June 16. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 15. Additionally, the group has confirmed its first-ever U.K. festival appearance at Download o...

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KISS, METALLICA, CHEAP TRICK Memorabilia Featured In 'Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2' Exhibit

According to MetroTimes.com, a number of guitars that (design-wise) belong to KISS and CHEAP TRICK's Rick Nielsen are featured in the "Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2" exhibit, which is coming later this month to Dearborn, Michigan's Henry Ford Museum. Gene Simmons' star bass and Paul Stanley's axe...

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CHIMAIRA To Tour Europe With UNEARTH, THROWDOWN

Cleveland groove metallers CHIMAIRA will embark on a European tour alongside their old friends from Boston, UNEARTH, as well as California's straight-edge outfit THROWDOWN. Commented CHIMAIRA singer Mark Hunter: "We're very excited to get back to Europe and headline. We'll be playing a bunch of new...

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ROYAL HUNT: Studio Diary Launched

Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have launched a "studio diary" on their official web site, where fans can follow the entire recording process of the new album. The band is planning to post regular updates, photos, video clips as well as a "track-by-track" breakdown of the recording process for...

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IAN ASTBURY, DUFF MCKAGAN On NYC's 101.9 RXP; Audio Available

THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury took over the studios of New York City's 101.9 RXP on Thursday, May 7. Ian was promoting a benefit concert that he played last night (Saturday, May 9) at the Bowery Electric. Ian was scheduled to perform with his new band, THE SOFT REVOLT, to raise money for the "Apollo...

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MEGADETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE At 'Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards'; Entire Show Available

The first annual Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 7 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, is now available for viewing on demand at MTV.com. America's first-ever hard rock and heavy metal music award show was broadcast on MTV2 as a one-hour special on Saturday, May 2. T...

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ANTHRAX: New Song Sample Available

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante is offering an exclusive listen to the band's new album, "Worship Music", via TheLiveLine. The song "Earth On Hell" can be heard on Benante's "audio blog" by calling (888) 775-4786. About TheLiveLine: In the spring of 2008, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and friend Sc...

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VIPER Singer Launches Solo Project

Ricardo Bocci, vocalist of the Brazilian heavy metal band VIPER, will launch his solo project with the release of the "My Way" single, featuring a guest appearance by Japanese drummer Yuichi Nagoshi (whom Ricardo met over the Internet). "Yuichi recorded the drums there in Japan and sent me [the comp...

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THE AUDIO CARTEL: Debut EP Out Now

THE AUDIO CARTEL — the new band featuring Michael Schenker's (UFO, MSG) son Tyson and Ian Hunter's (MOTT THE HOOPLE) son Jesse — has released its debut self-titled EP via iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Napster and LastFM. The track listing is as follows: 01. You're so Good 02. Nasty Habits 03. Take Back 04...