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OPETH Frontman On 'Heritage': I Knew Early On That It Was Going To Be An Odd Album

Josh Hart of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: A lot of people have immediately compared "Heritage" to "Damnation", mainly because of the ab...
September 29, 2011
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: 'We're Really Bummed Out By A Lot Of Metal Bands Right Now'

Peter Hodgson of the I Heart Guitar Blog recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar Blog: I really dig the classical guitar influence on the new album. I understa...
September 27, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER To Guest On WJCU's 'Metal On Metal'

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will guest on WJCU's "Metal On Metal" radio program tonight (Friday, September 23) at 6:30 p.m. EST. Schenker will discuss and premiere music from his forthcoming album, "Temple Of Rock", and give details on his U.S. tour with Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West, set to...
September 23, 2011
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT Releases 'Black Roses' Video

"Black Roses", the new video from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night, can be seen below. The song comes off her first solo adult contemporary album, "Reflections", which is set for release on September 30. Night was born and raised on Long Island, New York, and is often dubbed "one of the most b...
September 13, 2011
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DOOGIE WHITE: New Solo Track Available For Streaming

"Time Machine", a brand new song from renowned Scottish singer Doogie White, who has worked with such bands as RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MIDNIGHT BLUE and PRAYING MANTIS and TANK, can be streamed in the SoundCloud player below. The track comes off Doogie's solo album, "As Yet Untitled"...
September 12, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER Talks Heavy Metal, Working With ZAKK WYLDE In New Interview

Legendary actor William Shatner spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about his new space-themed concept album entitled "Seeking Major Tom", which is scheduled for release on October 11 via the Los Angeles-based label Cleopatra Records. Comprised of 19 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic rock...
September 12, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER's Version Of 'Iron Man' Featuring ZAKK WYLDE Available For Streaming

Legendary actor William Shatner will release his new space-themed concept album entitled "Seeking Major Tom" on October 11 via the Los Angeles-based label Cleopatra Records. Comprised of 19 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic rock anthems, the release features guest appearances by Ritchie Bla...
September 9, 2011
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Former DEEP PURPLE And RAINBOW Tour Manager Tells His Story In 'A Hart Life'

July 1971: Colin Hart, a Geordie lad from South Shields was on his first tour of America as roadie for MATTHEW'S SOUTHERN COMFORT. The group was part of a three-band bill with THE FACES and DEEP PURPLE. Following the tour, he joined DEEP PURPLE's road crew. Ian Gillan just knew Colin had to join the...
September 8, 2011
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ANGUS YOUNG: I'd Put EDDIE VAN HALEN In That Category Of Being An Innovator Like JIMI HENDRIX

Legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower recently completed his second VAN HALEN hardcover coffee table photo book, "Eddie Van Halen", to be released October 12. Van Halen News Desk, has an exclusive quote from the book, courtesy of AC/DC's Angus Young. Angus Young: "AC/DC played on a bill with VAN...
August 31, 2011
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: More 'Temple Of Rock' Details Revealed

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release his new album, "Temple Of Rock", in Japan on September 7, in Europe on September 23 and in North America on October 11. "The Temple of Rock is within me," says Michael, "where I create since I was introduced to the amazing invention of the distorted...
August 25, 2011
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JOE STUMP Continuing Work On New Album

Guitar virtuoso Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) is working on a new solo album, tentatively due early next year. According to Stump, "most of the guitars for [the follow-up to 2009's 'Virtuostic Vendetta'] are recorded. I spent some of May and most of June holed up tracking guitars in my home...
August 14, 2011
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DOOGIE WHITE: 'As Yet Untitled'Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Metal Mind Productions will release Doogie White's solo album, "As Yet Untitled", on October 24 in Europe and November 7 in the U.S. (via MVD). The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Come Taste The Band 02. Time Machine 03. Dreams Lie Down And Die 04. Lonely 05. Land Of The Deceiver ...
August 12, 2011
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Singer CANDICE NIGHT To Release Debut Solo Album

Part fantasy, part weaver of magic, part willow the wisp: singer and songwriter Candice Night releases her debut solo single, "Call It Love". The single is the first taste of Night's first solo adult contemporary album, "Reflections", set for release on September 27. "Call It Love" is now available...
August 3, 2011
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DOOGIE WHITE's Solo Album Due In The Fall

Metal Mind Productions will release Doogie White's solo album, "As Yet Untitled", on October 24 in Europe and November 7 in the U.S. (via MVD). This Scottish vocalist came to the attention of the worldwide audience when Ritchie Blackmore asked him to be the lead singer in his reformed RAINBOW. They...
August 2, 2011
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Broken Heart Syndrome

This has been a great year for hard rock and traditional metal releases, particularly those of the European variety. Add VOODOO CIRCLE's "Broken Heart Syndrome" to that list. Featuring members of PINK CREAM 69, SILENT FORCE, and SINNER, Alex Beyrodt's (guitar god) German/British powerhouse lives up...
July 28, 2011