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FALCONER: 'Vid Rosornas Grav' Video To Make Online Debut
"Vid Rosornas Grav", the new video from Swedish metallers FALCONER, will make its online debut in "a few days," according to the band's guitarist Stefan Weinerhall. The clip will be made available in two versions: Swedish and English (under the title "By The Roses"). The track comes off the band's s...June 14, 2011
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Settlements Reached In Lawsuits Between AXL ROSE And Former Manager
According to the Beverly Hills Courier, GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose and his former manager have settled their lawsuits concerning commissions and concert touring. "They were settled to the mutual satisfaction of the parties," said attorney Howard King on behalf of the singer's ex-manager, Irving...June 14, 2011
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Working With Pakistani Pop/Rock Band
According to Koolmuzone, former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover is currently working with SWARAS, a semi-classical pop/rock Pakistani band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Glen is producing and playing lead/bass on SWARAS' new song, described by the band as "a Raag-based progressive rock t...June 14, 2011
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BAD COMPANY's 'Live At Wembley' Due This Month In Three Formats
When legendary classic rockers BAD COMPANY performed at the historic British venue Wembley Arena in London on a beautiful April 2010 spring night, high-definition cameras captured the whole evening in all its glory. On June 28, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release "Live At Wembley" simultaneously o...June 14, 2011
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Legendary NWOBHM Band DIAMOND HEAD To Embark On First-Ever U.S. Tour
For the first time in its 35-year history, legendary NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) band DIAMOND HEAD will make its way stateside for a U.S. tour. DIAMOND HEAD's only previous U.S. appearance was at the Metal Meltdown IV festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey in 2002 for a sold-out show with...June 14, 2011
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist Joins DIO DISCIPLES On Stage In Newcastle; Video Available
Guitarist Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, ex-DIO) joined DIO DISCLIPLES on stage last night (Sunday, June 12) at the Academy in Newcastle, England to perform to perform the RAINBOW classics "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" and "Man On The Silver Mountain". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be viewed...June 13, 2011
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SLAYER Performs In Peru For First Time; Video Available
SLAYER performed in Lima, Peru for the first time ever this past Saturday, June 11 at Estadio San Marcos in front of 6,000 fans. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. World Painted Blood 02. Hate Worldwide 03. War Ensemble 04. Postmortem 05. Temptation 06. Dittohead 07. Stain Of Mind 08. Disciple 0...June 13, 2011
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SLAYER: P.A. Goes Out During So Paulo Concert; Video Available
The venue P.A. (the "Public Address" system that amplifies sound so more people can hear it) went out during SLAYER's headlining concert this past Thursday night (June 9) at Via Funchal in So Paulo, Brazil while the band was performing the song "War Ensemble". After a brief "Fuck you, Via Funchal" c...June 11, 2011
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HEATHEN: New Audio Interview With KRAGEN LUM
Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Kragen Lum of San Francisco Bay Area metallers HEATHEN. You can now listen to the chat using in two parts below. As previously reported, former SLAYER/TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette filled in for HEATHEN's Darren Minter on the...June 11, 2011
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SENTINEL BEAST Announces New Guitarist
Reactivated '80s Sacramento, California thrashers SENTINEL BEAST have announced the addition of guitarist Jake Nunn (HYSTERIA) to the group's ranks. SENTINEL BEAST was formed in Sacramento in 1984 by Debbie Gunn, Mike Spencer (bass),and Scott Awes (drums). During this time, the axes were played by...June 11, 2011
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SHINING Frontman Is Looking Forward To Working With ANDY LA ROCQUE On Next Album
Niklas Kvarforth, founder and frontman of Swedish extreme metallers SHINING, has issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement by KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque that he will be working with the band on the recording of its eighth album at his Sonic Train Studios in Varberg,...June 11, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES: Video Footage Of SAUNA OPEN AIR Performance Available
DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and...June 10, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Interviewed On 'The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show'
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" recently conducted an interview with DIO DISCIPLES bassist James Lomenzo (also formerly of MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WHITE LION). You can now watch the chat below. DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (d...June 10, 2011
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Author Celebrates Prog Rock's History In 'Mountains Come Out Of The Sky' Book
"Mountains Come Out of the Sky", the new book by author and music journalist Will Romano, chronicles the stories of progressive rock's most influential and obscure artists with a passion and knowledge that comes from years of avidly following the scene. "I grew up on YES, ELP, TULL, KING CRIMSON, an...June 10, 2011
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KING DIAMOND Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE To Produce New SHINING Album
Swedish extreme metallers SHINING are in talks with Andy La Rocque (pictured below) about recording their eighth album at the KING DIAMOND guitarist's Sonic Train studios in Varberg, Sweden in January-February 2012. Commented La Rocque: "I'm currently listening to their last album to see what we can...June 10, 2011
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