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Members Of KISS, MANOWAR And RAINBOW Pay Tribute To Legendary Artist KEN KELLY

Members of KISS, MANOWAR, RAINBOW and ANTHRAX are among the musicians who have paid tribute to Ken Kelly, one of the most successful fantasy artists of all time, who died on Thursday (June 2) at the age of 76. Original KISS drummer Peter Criss wrote on his web site: "I am heartbroken to hear of the...

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Legendary KISS And MANOWAR Artist KEN KELLY Dies At 76

Ken Kelly, one of the most successful fantasy artists who is responsible for many album covers for rock bands such as KISS, RAINBOW and MANOWAR, has died at the age of 76. Kelly's passing was confirmed earlier today by his friend Danny Stanton, president and founder of Coallier Entertainment. Stanto...

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GWAR Releases Music Video For 'Ratcatcher'

GWAR has released the official music video for "Ratcatcher". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "The New Dark Ages", which is being released on CD/digital June 3 and vinyl and cassette on September 16 via GWAR's own Pit Records. GWAR vocalist Blöthar The Berserker states: "What better...

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THE HALO EFFECT Feat. Former IN FLAMES Members: 'The Needless End' Single Available

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — has released its fourth single, "The Needless End". "The Needless End", al...

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Diamond Star Halos

With such an abundance of certified, timeless anthems in their now vast catalogue, DEF LEPPARD could absolutely be forgiven for resting on their laurels, touring the world on an endless nostalgia trip and never again making a new album. But the one thing that has always made the British crew so wide...

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Firescorched

Progressive death metal is enjoying a particularly rich period in its history right now, with countless great new bands doing strange and wonderful things with brutal music. It is also an excellent time to give SADIST some long due recognition. Italy's masters of deeply weird extremity clearly take...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Chooses His Collaborators Very Carefully: 'It's All About Chemistry'

In a new interview with Italy's "Heavy Demons" radio show, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about his continued collaboration with Vargas & Lagola, the Swedish songwriting and production duo of Vincent Pontare and Salem Al Fakir. Vargas & Lagola co-wrote six songs on GHOST's latest album,...

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SEVENDUST To Enter Studio This Summer

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2020's "Blood & Stone" album. He said: "We're in demo mode right now. We're gonna hit the studio in the summer. So, yeah, we're wo...

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GWAR Releases New Song 'Berserker Mode'

GWAR has released a new song called "Berserker Mode". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "The New Dark Ages", which will arrive on CD/digital June 3 and vinyl and cassette on September 16 via GWAR's own Pit Records. The visualizer for the song features the first animated art cells fr...

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AS I LAY DYING Parts Ways With Longtime Bassist/Vocalist JOSH GILBERT

AS I LAY DYING's longtime bassist/vocalist Josh Gilbert has announced his departure from the band. Earlier today (Monday, May 16),Gilbert issued the following statement via social media: "Hello, friends. After 15 years (almost half my life),I've decided to part ways with AS I LAY DYING. Despite th...

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IAN HILL: K.K. DOWNING 'Will Definitely' Attend JUDAS PRIEST's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill says that it "feels good" to finally be getting inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the fall 2022 event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, EURYTHMICS and Carly Si...

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Watch: KITTIE Rehearses 'Cut Throat' For Upcoming Reunion Shows

A video of KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander, drummer Mercedes Lander and bassist Ivana "Ivy" Vujic rehearsing the song "Cut Throat" last weekend can be seen below. KITTIE shared the clip on Thursday (May 12) and wrote in an accompanying caption: "A little sneak peek at practice progress in ou...

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Which JUDAS PRIEST Songs Does K.K. DOWNING Want To Perform At ROCK HALL Induction? He Responds

JUDAS PRIEST will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this fall. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, EURYTHMICS and Carly Simon in the Performers category. According to the Hall Of...

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LACUNA COIL To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Comalies' With Special One-Night-Only Concert

Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their third studio album, "Comalies", by performing it in its entirety at a one-night-only concert on Saturday, October 15 at Fabrique in Milano. Pre-sale tickets will be available via Metalitalia from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 10...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: It Would Be 'Fantastic' If ROCK HALL Induction Led To K.K. DOWNING Rejoining JUDAS PRIEST

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that it would be "fantastic" if K.K. Downing's reunion with his former bandmates at the upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction led to the founding PRIEST guitarist's official return to the legendary heavy metal act. PRIEST will be inducted into t...