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This Mortal Coil
REDEMPTION mainstay, guitarist/keyboardist, and primary songwriter Nicolas Van Dyk states in the liner notes of "This Mortal Coil" that while the album is dedicated to the doctor (Bart Barlogie) that saved his life, it is not about him or cancer. He then goes on to state the following: "This is an a...December 17, 2011
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On the Spur of the Moment
You can always count on Germany's BRAINSTORM to meet or exceed expectation and deliver an album that is comfortably familiar without sounded retreaded. Evidence is provided in a big way with "On the Spur of the Moment", a consistently great listen from one end to the other and a strong representatio...December 17, 2011
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Decas
San Diego's AS I LAY DYING have accomplished a lot in 10 years, not the least of which includes becoming recognized as one of metalcore's elite acts. They are also one of the very few that continue to blend smokin' hot metal with great melodies, not to mention consistently mastering the always-trick...December 17, 2011
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The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979)
This isn't just a compilation of select UFO hits from the '70s; "The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979)" is a 5-disc set that contains five outstanding hard rock albums, as well as what is widely considered among the best live LPs ever recorded, plus tons of terrific extras and bonus material. The flaws ar...December 17, 2011
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MATT SORUM Confirms VELVET REVOLVER Is Auditioning OURS Singer
Matt Shea of Australia's The Vine recently conducted an interview with drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Vine: [VELVET REVOLVER] was the first time you were out front of a band. Not on stage of course, but just in ...December 17, 2011
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AMANDA SOMERVILLE Talks TRILLIUM On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)
American singer/songwriter Amanda Somerville was interviewed on the December 15, 2011 edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Somerville interview begins around the 23-minute mark.) Somerville's metal project TRILLIUM released...December 16, 2011
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DAVE MUSTAINE On Performing With METALLICA Again: 'I Had A Smile That I Went To Bed With'
On December 13, Patrick Prince of Powerline conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline: As far as spirituality in the lyrics, as a born-again Christian, the less challenging creative road would have been to write songs like...December 13, 2011
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GREAT WHITE: JACK RUSSELL 'Does Not Have The Right To Start His Own' Version Of The Band
GREAT WHITE members Mark Kendall (lead guitar),Scott Snyder (bass),Audie Desbrow (drums),Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Terry Ilous (lead vocals) have responded to founding singer Jack Russell's announcement that he is planning to hit the road in early 2012 with a brand new version of GRE...December 13, 2011
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METALLICA Releases 'Beyond Magnetic' Digital EP
METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Last week we celebrated our 30th anniversary together with fan-club members from around the world by playing four nights at the historic Fillmore in San Francisco . . . It was quite the bash each and every night! "If you wer...December 12, 2011
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Singer JACK RUSSELL Launches New Version Of GREAT WHITE
GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has released the following statement: "To all my friends: Just wanted to announce that I will be coming back with my band, GREAT WHITE, and a BRAND NEW lineup. "My new bandmates are some of the most incredible musicians I have ever had the privilege to play with: Matt...December 12, 2011
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FIREWIND's KATSIONIS Wants To 'Bring The Rock And Heavy Metal World Some Melody' And 'Peace'
OUTLOUD — the Athens, Greece-based hard rock band featuring Chandler Mogel (TALON) on vocals and Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND) on guitar and keyboards — has just released a Christmas-themed single titled "Last Days Of December". The song was written and produced and mixed by Katsionis at Sound Symmetry S...December 12, 2011
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DEEP PURPLE, EDGUY, HELLOWEEN, KROKUS Members Featured On 'Help! For Japan' Charity EP
Some of Europe's leading rock artists — including current and former members of DEEP PURPLE, EDGUY, HELLOWEEN, GOTTHARD, MAGNUM, KROKUS and TNT — have joined a campaign initiated by singer Tommy Heart (SOUL DOCTOR, FAIR WARNING) to raise money for the victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami wh...December 12, 2011
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METALLICA: Another Previously Unreleased Song From 'Death Magnetic' Sessions Available
METALLICA performed a previously unreleased song from the "Death Magnetic" sessions called "Rebel Of Babylon" last night (Saturday, December 10) at the fourth and final intimate show at the Fillmore in San Francisco as part of the week-long celebration of its 30th anniversary as a band for fan club...December 11, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE, GEEZER BUTLER, DAVE MUSTAINE Perform With METALLICA At Final Anniversary Show
Former METALLICA members Dave Mustaine (currently in MEGADETH),Jason Newsted, Lloyd Grant, Ron McGovney, Hugh Tanner, along with the band's longtime producer Bob Rock, as well as BLACK SABBATH legends Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler joined METALLICA on stage last night (Saturday, December 10) for t...December 11, 2011
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ROB HALFORD, GLENN DANZIG, JERRY CANTRELL Perform With METALLICA At Third 30th-Anniversary Show
Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Glenn Danzig (DANZIG, MISFITS, SAMHAIN),Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Pepper Keenan (DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY),Gary Rossington (LYNYRD SKYNYRD),Nick "Animal" Culmer (ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE) and former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined METALLICA on stage last...December 10, 2011
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