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RUDY SARZO, MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Guest On MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Shred Force 1' Retrospective

Considered to be a pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre, Michael Angelo Batio is set to release his first-ever career retrospective. Due on April 14 via Rat Pak Records, "Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio" not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many...
March 6, 2015
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Ex-NIGHTRAGE Singer ANTONY HÄMÄLÄINEN Officially Joins CHRISTOPHER AMOTT's ARMAGEDDON

ARMAGEDDON, the band led by former ARCH ENEMY guitarist Christopher Amott, has recruited Antony Hämäläinen (NIGHTRAGE, NERVOSIA, MERIDIAN DAWN) as its new vocalist. In the early 1990s, Hämäläinen started playing bass, drums, and singing for multiple bands based both in the USA and Finland, providing...
March 6, 2015
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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST: What You Experience Between Ages Of 15 And 25 Stays With You Forever

France's TV Rock Live recently conducted an interview with singer Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if EUROPE's tenth album, "War Of Kings", is a "tribute of sorts" to classic rock bands like LED ZEPPELIN and DEEP PURPLE, Tempest responded: "I suppo...
March 5, 2015
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ARMORED SAINT To Release 'Win Hands Down' Album In June

Veteran Los Angeles metallers ARMORED SAINT will release their new album, "Win Hands Down", on June 2 via Metal Blade. The band will promote the new CD by joining the legendary SAXON for a few select, high-profile shows across the country from May 12 through May 30. States ARMORED SAINT singer John...
March 4, 2015
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: The Kind Of Music I Play 'Just Doesn't Work' In U.S. Anymore

In a brand new interview with Noisey, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked he was surprised by the attention he got with the video for his song "Let It Roar". "No," he responded. "I think it's just because people are talking trash about me. You know, once it gets on Blabbermouth, they .....
March 3, 2015
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METALLICA's 'The Unforgiven' Covered By HARP TWINS (Video)

Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt have released a new album, "Harp Attack 2", featuring 14 harp duet covers of rock and metal songs from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s, plus a 15th bonus track featuring special guest musicians. "Harp Attack 2" track listing: 01. Dance Of Death (IRON M...
March 3, 2015
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EUROPE: Entire 'War Of Kings' Album Available For Streaming

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE will release their tenth album, "War Of Kings", on March 10 via UDR Music. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (RIVAL SONS) and engineered by John Netti, the CD sees the classic rocking quintet confidently creating 1...
March 3, 2015
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NASHVILLE PUSSY To Release 'Ten Years Of Pussy' Compilation Album

NASHVILLE PUSSY will release a compilation album, "Ten Years Of Pussy", in Scandinavia on May 6, in Germany on May 8, in the rest of Europe on May 11 and in the USA on May 12 via SPV/Steamhammer. The effort will be made available as a 2CD digipak and a digital download. "Ten Years Of ...
March 3, 2015
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KISKE/SOMERVILLE: 'City Of Heroes' Video Premiere

Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from KISKE/SOMERVILLE, titled "City Of Heroes", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. The video for the CD's first single and title track, "City Of Heroes", can be seen below. KISKE/SOMERVILLE is the musical collaboration between vocalist...
March 2, 2015
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ENSLAVED: Entire New Album 'In Times' Available For Streaming

"In Times", the thirteenth studio album from Norwegian progressive extreme metallers ENSLAVED, is available for streaming in its entirety below. Due on March 6 via Nuclear Blast, the CD's hand-painted artwork was created by longtime collaborating artist and "sixth ENSLAVED member" Truls Espedal. The...
March 2, 2015
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ENSLAVED: Lyric Video For New Song 'One Thousand Years Of Rain'

The official lyric video for the song "One Thousand Years Of Rain" from Norwegian progressive extreme metallers ENSLAVED can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's thirteenth studio album, "In Times", which will be released on March 6 via Nuclear Blast. The CD's hand-painted artwork was cr...
February 27, 2015
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Former DEEP PURPLE Bandmates DAVID COVERDALE And RITCHIE BLACKMORE Discussed Possible Reunion

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has revealed to Classic Rock magazine that he and his former DEEP PURPLE bandmate Ritchie Blackmore discussed the possibility of working together again after the death of the band's keyboardist, Jon Lord, in 2012. "The tragic loss of Jon made me finally realize tha...
February 26, 2015
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EUROPE: Two New Songs 'Days Of Rock 'N' Roll' And 'Nothin' To Ya' Available For Streaming

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE will release their tenth album, "War Of Kings", in March via UDR Music. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (RIVAL SONS) and engineered by John Netti, the CD sees the classic rocking quintet confidently creating 11 m...
February 25, 2015
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Pays Tribute To His Time With DEEP PURPLE On 'The Purple Album'

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...
February 25, 2015
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HARP TWINS Cover METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, MEGADETH, OZZY OSBOURNE On 'Harp Attack 2' Album

Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt have released a new album, "Harp Attack 2", featuring 14 harp duet covers of rock and metal songs from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s, plus a 15th bonus track featuring special guest musicians. "Harp Attack 2" track listing: 01. Dance Of Death (IRON M...
February 24, 2015