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WHITESNAKE Announces New Keyboardist

WHITESNAKE has announced the addition of keyboardist/singer Michele Luppi to the group's ranks. In 2011, Michele became the singer of SECRET SPHERE and released the album "Portrait Of A Dying Heart" the following year. A European tour followed to support the CD, including a show at the 2013 installm...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Refuses To Apologize To BILL WARD: 'Physically, You Knew You Were F**ked'

BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne has responded to an "open letter" by the band's original drummer Bill Ward in which Ward said he would not consider rejoining the band unless Ozzy publicly apologized for what Ward perceived as a series of insults. In a statement posted on Facebook, Ozzy said: "I n...

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Current Owners Of LONDON BRIDGE STUDIO Have No Involvement In TEMPLE OF THE DOG Dispute

The current owners of London Bridge Studio have released a statement denying involvement in the lawsuit between A&M Records and the studio's co-founder over ownership of the master recording tapes to the debut album from TEMPLE OF THE DOG, the famed early '90s outfit that included members of PEA...

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BILL WARD: I Want OZZY OSBOURNE To Publicly Amend His Opinions And Exaggerations Of Me

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement: "I have not made any public statements regarding my relationship with BLACK SABBATH since February 2012. Today, I want to address that relationship in this formal statement. Thank you. "I have neither severed nor disconti...

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INTO ANOTHER Releases New EP 'Omens'

INTO ANOTHER has released a new five-song EP, "Omens". The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Crossed 02. The Fray 03. Nocturne No. 11 04. Ominous 05. What Went Wrong Hauntingly ethereal melodies, intricate but memorable hooks, dynamic moods, crunchy riffs and the banshee wail of a meta...

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ARMORED SAINT: New Song 'Mess' Available For Streaming

Los Angeles, California metallers ARMORED SAINT will release their seventh studio album on June 2 in North America via Metal Blade. Titled "Win Hands Down", the CD was produced by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER, STONE SOUR). The song "Mess" from "Win Hands Down" ca...

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SHINEDOWN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Atlantic recording artist SHINEDOWN has announced plans for a very special summer tour, the platinum-certified rock band's first major trek in more than two years. The dates will see SHINEDOWN visiting theatres and other intimate venues across the country, performing a unique set that will include c...

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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE Classics At FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL

Video footage of legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner's (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) April 11 performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan, Italy can be seen below. Joe Lynn Turner recently claimed that his long-awaited reunion with RAINBOW leader Ritchie Blackmore will fina...

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SIRENIA: 'Once My Light' Video Released

Norwegian/Spanish symphonic gothic metallers SIRENIA will release their new album, "The Seventh Life Path", on April 28 in North America (one day earlier internationally) via Napalm Records. "The Seventh Life Path" track listing: 01. Seti 02. Serpent 03. Once My Light 04. Elixir 05. Sons Of The Nort...

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ARMORED SAINT: 'Win Hands Down' Video Released, Album Artwork Unveiled

Los Angeles, California metallers ARMORED SAINT will release their seventh studio album on June 2 in North America via Metal Blade. Titled "Win Hands Down", the CD was produced by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER, STONE SOUR). A brand new video for the "Win Hands Dow...

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MORGAN LANDER: KITTIE Documentary Is As Much About Finding Forgiveness As It Is About Telling A Story

Guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander of the Canadian metal band KITTIE spoke to The London Free Press about the group's upcoming 20th-anniversary documentary, which is being directed by Rob McCallum ("Missing Mom"). "It's really exciting," Lander said. "This has been as much a journey of overcoming obst...

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JASON BONHAM Going Deep On New LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Tour

According to The Pulse Of Radio, JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE has just announced a 15-date North American swing. Bonham and the band kick things off on May 3 at Hollywood, Florida's Hard Rock Live and wind things down across the country on May 31 at L.A.'s Greek Theater. The new show will...

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TWISTED SISTER Taps Drummer MIKE PORTNOY For Upcoming Shows

TWISTED SISTER will embark on its final tour, dubbed "Forty and F**k It", in 2016, the band's publicist has confirmed. To honor the memory of TWISTED SISTER's fallen drummer, A.J. Pero, two shows will take place this spring on the East Coast and West Coast. The first, on May 30 at the Hard Rock Hote...

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WHITESNAKE's Version Of 'Lay Down, Stay Down' From 'The Purple Album' Available For Streaming

Rock icons WHITESNAKE are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. "The Purple Album" will be released in Europe on May 15 and in North America on May 19 via Frontiers Music SRL. "The Purple Album" is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for...

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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES's MEAN MAN Schedules First Live Show

MEAN MAN, the new band fronted by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, will celebrate the release of Chris's new album, "Shitting Bricks", with a special show on May 2 at at Le Ferrailleur in Nantes, France. MEAN MAN is: Chris Holmes: Lead Guitar, Vocals Thomas Cesario: Guitar Pascal Bei: Bass Ga...