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PLACE VENDOME Feat. HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: 'Close To The Sun' Title Track Available For Streaming

Frontiers Music Srl will release the brand new PLACE VENDOME album, "Close To The Sun", on February 24. The "Close To The Sun" title track can now be streamed below. One of the most popular projects put together over the years by Frontiers president Serafino Perugino, PLACE VENDOME was an idea spark...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Joined By Former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW Drummer PHIL VARONE

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has recruited Phil Varone (SAIGON KICK, SKID ROW) as its new drummer. Varone joins RED DRAGON CARTEL as the replacement for Jonas Fairley, who played on the band's 2014 self-titled debut album. The group's cu...

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JACK RUSSELL: 'I'm Still In Therapy Over' Rhode Island Concert Tragedy

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell, whose pyrotechnics ignited the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 at The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killing 100 and injuring hundreds more, says that he is "still in therapy" because of the tragedy. Russell's bandmate Ty Longley (guitar) was one of...

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NASUM: Documentary Focusing On Final 2012 Performance To Premiere At Danish Film Festival

"Blasting Shit to Bits - The Final Show", a documentary film focusing on the final 2012 performance by Sweden's legendary grindcore outfit NASUM, will premiere at Copenhagen's Music Film Festival on April 27 to coincide with the band's 25th anniversary. During its tenure, NASUM quickly rose to becom...

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Video Premiere: STEEL PANTHER's 'Poontang Boomerang'

"Poontang Boomerang", the new video from the internationally renowned glam rock band STEEL PANTHER, can be seen below. The song is taken from STEEL PANTHER's upcoming album, "Lower The Bar", which will be released on March 24 via Kobalt Music Recordings. The clip explores the true meaning of "not st...

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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS, HUNTRESS Singer JILL JANUS Join Forces In THE STARBREAKERS

THE STARBREAKERS will debut at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California on Saturday March 11. The all-star cover band features five of the most talented female musicians today. With unparalleled musicianship and looks that kill, they've mastered the art of the cover song — delivering a mind-blow...

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TODD LA TORRE Says He Has Been Embraced By Fans As 'The Voice Of QUEENSRŸCHE'

Todd La Torre says has that he has been embraced as the singer of QUEENSRŸCHE by most of the band's fans, nearly five years after he joined the group as the replacement for original frontman Geoff Tate. After Tate was fired in 2012, a two-year legal battle followed where Geoff sued for the QUEENSRŸC...

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'Damn The Machine - The Story Of Noise Records' Book Due In March

Deliberation Press and Iron Pages Books have announced a March 24 English/German language release of "Damn The Machine - The Story Of Noise Records". (German title: "Systemstörung: Die Geschichte Von Noise Records") Authored by American metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the book features cover art b...

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STEEL PANTHER Teases 'Poontang Boomerang' Video

A teaser for "Poontang Boomerang", the new video from the internationally renowned glam rock band STEEL PANTHER, can be seen below. The full clip will make its online debut tomorrow (Thursday, February 9). "Poontang Boomerang" is taken from STEEL PANTHER's upcoming album, "Lower The Bar", which will...

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SHINEDOWN Is Working On Possible Concept Album, Says BRENT SMITH

SHINEDOWN has officially begun working on material for its sixth studio album for a likely 2018 release. Frontman Brent Smith told Johnnie Walker of the WGRD radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2015's "Threat To Survival": "Eric...

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Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT: Signing Pre-Orders Of Country Single Is 'Wearing Me Out'

Former MORBID ANGEL frontman David Vincent will release his debut outlaw country single, "Drinkin' With The Devil", later this month on seven-inch vinyl via Chicken Ranch Records. The song, which features a guest appearance by guitar legend Danny B. Harvey (HEADCAT, WANDA JACKSON, NANCY SINATRA),wa...

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DARK ANGEL Has Five Or Six 'Killer' Songs Ready To Go For Comeback Album

Reactivated California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL are continuing to write material for their long-awaited comeback album. The band's first CD since 1991's "Time Does Not Heal" will feature the lineup that has performed sporadic live shows since reuniting in 2013: Gene Hoglan (drums),Eric Meye...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Talks Via FaceTime To Man Battling Cancer

According to WWAY, Eddie Van Halen recently had a FaceTime conversation with a fan named Michael Brewer, who is battling prostate cancer. The 54-year-old Carolina Beach, North Carolina resident was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease in 2013, and has since contracted chronic obstructive pulmonary...

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MICHAEL KISKE Explains Decision To Reunite With HELLOWEEN: 'I Can't Really Be Angry Anymore'

Vocalist Michael Kiske spoke to Spain's TNT Radio Rock about the reunion of the classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN. Dubbed "Pumpkins United", the band's upcoming tour will feature seven musicians — including former members Kiske and Kai Hansen (guitar),alongside current singer Andi...

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STRYPER To Record New Album In October

Veteran rockers STRYPER will enter the studio in October to begin recording the follow to their 2015 album "Fallen" for a tentative March/April 2018 release. During an interview with David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, guitarist/vocalist Micha...