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KING OF ASGARD Completes Work On New Album

Swedish Viking metallers KING OF ASGARD have finished recording their second album, "…To North", at Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden with engineer Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND guitarist) at the helm. A July release is expected. Comments bassist Jonas Albrektsson: "The '…To North' master just a...

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DRIVER: 'Countdown' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed

Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has completed work...

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DIO's Final Studio Album, 'Master Of The Moon', To Get Picture-Disc Makeover

Ronnie James Dio's stellar musical career was matched by very few, and what turned out to be the last-ever studio album released by his solo band, DIO, will be issued as a picture disc on June 5. "Master Of The Moon" will be released via the Niji Entertainment Group, and is the first time the ...

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ANGEL KING To Release Debut Album Next Month

Swedish rockers ANGEL KING will release their debut album, "World Of Pain", on May 18 via Meantime Music (a division of Yesterrock). Formed in late 2010, ANGEL KING is a Stockholm-based quartet playing sleaze/glam rock. Before the band even had existed, guitar player Jack Vegas had worked on song id...

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CRYPTOPSY To Debut New Material At This Weekend's Shows

Canadian extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY will debut some of their brand new material at the following shows: April 28 - The Rockpile - Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada April 29 - The Dominion House - Windsor, Ontario, Canada The band states, "We will be playing some new songs from our upcoming release for the...

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MORSE, PORTNOY, GEORGE: More 'Cover 2 Cover' Details Revealed

Due on May 22 via Radiant Records, "Cover 2 Cover" is the new CD from Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George. Together, this group of musicians hand-picked these classic cover songs to complete the second such CD in the bands extensive catalog. This widely diverse selection of songs is sure to ca...

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STEVEN TYLER Stars In BURGER KING Commercial

AEROSMITH singer and "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler stars in a new Burger King commercial promoting the fast food chain's new hot-and-spicy chicken strips. In the 30-second spot, which can be seen below, Tyler works the drive-through greeting female customers with a "Welcome to Burger King, hone...

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SCOTT WEILAND: New Solo Track Available For Streaming

"Breathe", a new song from STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland will appear on the upcoming soundtrack to this year's highly anticipated movie, "Marvel's The Avengers". "Breathe" is included on "Avengers Assemble", a 14-track compilation of music from and inspired by the film....

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES: Official 'Unbroken' Lyric Video Released

"Unbroken", a new song from Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES will appear on the upcoming soundtrack to this year's highly anticipated movie, "Marvel's The Avengers". "Unbroken" is included on "Avengers Assemble", a 14-track compilation of music from and inspired by the film. "Avenger...

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SENTINEL BEAST's Classic Lineup Reunited; Video Interview, Performance Footage Available

AmbPirate of Capital Chaos conducted an interview with the reunited 1984-1986 lineup of SENTINEL BEAST last week before the band's show in Sacramento as a warm-up for their appearance at the Keep It True XV festival, set to take place April 27-28 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany....

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'Metal Masters 3' Clinic: Pro-Shot Footage Of Drum-Off, Performance Highlights

Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, ARSON ANTHEM, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and legendary BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL bassist Geezer Butler made special guest appearances at the third installment of Samson's "Metal Masters" series, which was held on April 12 at the Key Club on the famed Sunset Strip in West...

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BURY TOMORROW: 'Royal Blood' Video Released

"Royal Blood", the new video from the U.K. metalcore act BURY TOMORROW, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Tom Welsh and filmed at the Ridgeway Studios and on location in Sheffield. The song comes off the band's second album, "The Union Of Crowns", which will be released on July 16 via Nucl...

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U.D.O.: 'Celebrator' Audio Samples Available

U.D.O., the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release a "rare-tracks" album with some very special gems for the fans. Entitled "Celebrator", the effort will be made available on May 4 via AFM Records. "Celebrator" track listing: CD 1: 01. Stormbreaker ("Rev-Rapt...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM 'Four Songs Into Pre-Production' For New Album

Long-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are "four songs into pre-production" for their new album, tentatively due in late 2012/early 2013. The band is hoping to complete all songs by the middle of the summer. Several photos from the studio can be seen at this location. Funding for the next...

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DREAM THEATER Begins Writing Material For Next Album

According to a new Facebook posting by guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, "writing for the next DT album officially commenced while in Osaka [Japan] the other day." He adds, "Jet lag seems to open up one's creative channels." When asked why new DREAM THEATER drummer M...