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Forever and a Day

They're back, as if there was any doubt. If KISS taught us anything, it's that farewell in the rock 'n' roll lexicon is just another way of saying “see ya soon.” Germany's finest export, along with Spaten and Hofbrau, the SCORPIONS, embarked in 2010 upon an unprecedented three-year farewell world to...

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LORDS OF BLACK Feat. New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO: 'Ghost Of You' Song Available For Streaming

"Ghost Of You", a brand new song from melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's second album, "II", which will be released on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romero, reno...

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JOE LYNN TURNER On DEEP PURPLE's ROCK HALL Controversy: 'They're All Acting Like Children'

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has once again commented on Ritchie Blackmore's decision to go out and perform the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians instead of reforming RAINBOW with a more "authentic" lineup. Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to fo...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Explains Decision To Hire New Musicians For RAINBOW Comeback

Legendary hard rock guitar pioneer Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) spoke to Dutch magazine Aardschok about his decision to enlist a new group of musicians to help him perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE classics at three European shows this summer. Blackmore will be joined at the gigs by LORDS...

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LAST IN LINE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Heavy Crown'

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Heavy Crown", the debut album from LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB —...

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METALLICA Announced As 'Record Store Day' 2016 Ambassadors

Record Store Day has announced its Ambassador for 2016: Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees METALLICA. METALLICA is no stranger to Record Store Day, this year set for Saturday, April 16, a special day in support of independent record stores and record store culture worldwide, n...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members For East Coast Tour

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will embark on the "Destination (Almost) East Coast" tour this spring. The seven-day trek kicks off March 31 in Providence, Rhode Island, followed by stops in Poughke...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW Comeback: 'The Fans Deserve Better Than A Cover Band'

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has blasted Ritchie Blackmore for going out and performing the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians, explaining that "the fans deserve better than a cover band." Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to form a medieval folk...

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SEVENDUST Singer On Losing GRAMMY To GHOST: 'My Hat's Off To Them'

On February 18, Jack Antonio of the "Do You Know Jack?" radio show conducted an interview with SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Asked about SEVENDUST's first-ever Grammy nomination, which came this year for the band's song "Thank You...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Gives Middle Finger To 'The Haters'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted a new video message on Periscope in which he gives fans a tour of the band's new stage setup and gear ahead of the kick-off of the group's "Dystopia" world tour. Check it out below. Mustaine ended the video message by saying: "It's good to be on the road ...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'WENDY DIO Never Wanted DIO To Be A Band'

In a brand new interview with KNAC.com, former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked if he and Ronnie James Dio ever got to mend fences prior to the singer's 2010 death. He responded: "No. I never got to talk to Ronnie again afterwards, unfortunately. Actually, we only talk...

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New SIXX: A.M. Drummer DUSTIN STEINKE Needed Six Months To Decide To Join Band

Dustin Steinke spoke to The Orillia Packet & Times about how he became the full-time drummer for SIXX: A.M., originally formed as a side-project for MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. The band is rounded out by lead singer James Michael, who has worked as a producer with a number of artists like Sa...

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FALLUJAH: 'The Void Alone' Lyric Video Released

Progressive death metallers FALLUJAH will release their third full-length album, titled "Dreamless", on April 29 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The official lyric video for the song "The Void Alone", taken from "Dreamless", can be seen below. "Dreamless" was recorded at Sharkbite Studios with prod...

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METALLICA To Reissue 'Kill 'Em All' And 'Ride The Lightning' Albums In April

METALLICA today announced that they will reissue their first two albums, 1983's "Kill 'Em All" and 1984's "Ride The Lightning", on April 15. Both albums have been remastered for the most advanced sound quality and will be available in three formats — CD, vinyl, and deluxe box set. Both deluxe box se...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Has A Theory About Why He Is So 'Hated'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked in a new interview with Westword.com why he thinks he is "so roundly hated." He responded: "I think a lot of it goes back to the breakup from METALLICA. There are people that have picked up that feud, and they don't even know why they're choosing sides." ...