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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Releases Video Update From The Studio

Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted has posted a new one-minute video update from his recording studio in Walnut Creek, California where he is recording the first music from his new band. Commented Jason: "I've got a new heavy band together that bears my name — NEWS...

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ICED EARTH: 'Live In Ancient Kourion' DVD Artwork Unveiled

ICED EARTH's August 19 concert at the ancient Kourion Amphitheater, outside Limassol in Cyprus, was professionally filmed and recorded for an upcoming CD/DVD release. 1,500 fans witnessed the show, which ran for three hours and featured on-stage scenery and artwork that was uniquely created for this...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: New Audio Interview Posted Online

On December 7, GetYourRockOut conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Michael Schenker's "Temple Of Rock: Live In Europe" was released on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and as a limited deluxe edition containing all three formats...

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MEGADETH Parts Ways With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

MEGADETH has apparently decided against re-signing with Roadrunner Records for the follow-up to last year's "TH1RT3EN". Writing on his official Twitter account, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine stated, "Today [Sunday, December 9] marks the end of an era with Roadrunner @rrusa. Hopefully we can finish...

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RAVEN LORD: Keyboardist Announced

Multinational metallers RAVEN LORD have announced the addition of keyboardist Alessandro Duo (VOODOO HIGHWAY) to the group's ranks. The Italian musician will join RAVEN LORD on the road in 2013 and will take part in all of the band's future recordings. Commented singer Csaba Zvekan: "Alessandro is a...

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ULI JON ROTH: New Video Interview Posted Online

Get Ready To Rock! conducted an interview with German guitar legend Uli Jon Roth on November 27 at The Beaverwood Club in Chislehurst, England. You can now watch the chat below. Roth will return to North America for a special tour commemorating his 40th anniversary of joining the SCORPIONS. Uli plan...

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SOLILOQUIUM Recording New Demo

SOLILOQUIUM, the Swedish death/doom act featuring Stefan Nordström and Jonas Bergkvist from DESOLATOR (currently signed to Hellthrasher Productions) and ENDING QUEST, is hard work on its second demo, "The Concept Of Escape". According to the group, the recording "is musically ready. Time to solve th...

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: New Single Available For Streaming, Download

Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR will release a new album, "C'mon Take On Me", in Europe on March 1, 2013 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2010's "Split Your Lip" was produced by the bandmembers themselves and mixed by Randy Staub (METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE CULT). The first sin...

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THRESHOLD Keyboardist Discusses Singer Change, 'March Of Progress' Album

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Richard West of British progressive metallers THRESHOLD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the late vocalist Andrew "Mac" McDermott leaving THRESHOLD in 2007: Richard: "We were just about to go on tour...

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ECLIPSE: 'Wake Me Up' Video Released

"Wake Me Up", the new video from Swedish hard rockers ECLIPSE, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's fourth album, "Bleed & Scream", which was released on August 28 via Frontiers Records. "Bleed & Scream" comes four years after ECLIPSE's acclaimed album "Are You Ready To Rock", wh...

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KORN, SLAYER, STAIND, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Members Talk PANTERA

On December 8, it will be eight years since PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was tragically taken from us. However, ARTISTDirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino decided to ask a myriad of artists about PANTERA's impact on them. So many of them cite "Vulgar Display Of Power", celebrating i...

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BRAND NEW MACHINE Signs With EPOCHAL ARTIST RECORDS

Dallas, Texas-based hard rock outfit BRAND NEW MACHINE has inked a deal with Epochal Artist Records for the release of its debut album, tentatively due in March 2013. The band will hit the road in December as direct support to GUNS N' ROSES on a string of tour dates across Indonesia. "It is a dream...

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MANDY LION Signs With HighVolMusic

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WORLD WAR III, WICKED ALLIANCE) has inked a deal with HighVolMusic (HVM). Commented Lion: "I am honored and pleased to announce my collaboration with HighVolMusic! A company run by stellar gentlemen with drive and vision to move forward in a modern business model. "I would like...

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TIMO TOLKKI Hopes 'Visions' Lineup Of STRATOVARIUS Can Reunite For Album And Tour

Greece's RockOverdose.gr recently conducted an interview with former STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockOverdose.gr: What are you up to these days, building a new studio we saw? Timo Tolkki: My life is very simple. It's home, music and photograph...

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WENDY DIO Wants KORN And AVENGED SEVENFOLD For RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album

Wendy Dio, the widow and longtime manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, HEAVEN & HELL),has revealed more information about the upcoming Dio tribute album, which is due next year. The collection, which will be released via Niji Entertainment Group...