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HAIL! Kicks Off European Tour: Video Footage Available

HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — kicked off its European tour last night...

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ROB HALFORD Launches New Apparel Company

The world of rock and roll has one Metal God — Rob Halford. The multi-gold and -platinum producer, songwriter, vocalist has graced the world's largest stages for decades leading with his solo acts HALFORD and FIGHT, as well as the legendary JUDAS PRIEST. Developing new standards for the rock and met...

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WOLF Interviewed In Finland; Video Available

Miika Kuusinen of Domination TV conducted an video interview with Swedish heavy metallers WOLF before their March 25, 2009 concert at Club Hellä, Tampere, Finland. Watch the seven-minute chat below. WOLF's latest album, "Ravenous", was released in North America on March 24 via Century Media Records....

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MOONDANCE JAM: Final Lineup Announced

The Moondance Jam, Minnesota's pre-eminent classic rock festival, has announced the final lineup for this year's event. 15 bands, including headliners JOURNEY, JUDAS PRIEST and YES, will all appear at the festival, slated for July 15-18 at the festival grounds in Walker, Minnesota. The festival kick...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Track 'Starting Over' Now Available On MySpace

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has posted a new solo track, entitled "Starting Over", on his MySpace page. The song, which was written by Owens and Bob Kulick, features the following lineup: * Tim "Ripper" Owen...

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TESTAMENT's SKOLNICK: DAVE MUSTAINE Came To Me For Guitar Tips

Mark Eglinton of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Alex Skolnick of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT. An excerpt from the chat follows below. The Quietus: How was the tour with JUDAS PRIEST? There were a few big personalities kickin...

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EXMORTUS: Fair Oaks Footage Posted Online

Capital Chaos has uploaded video footage of Los Angeles-based neo-classical death purveyors EXMORTUS performing on April 20, 2009 at Java Cafe/420 Fest in Fair Oaks, California. Also on the bill were WITCHAVEN, BONDED BY BLOOD, SAVAGE MACHINE, STONEHEAD and OF ASHES. EXMORTUS's debut album, "In Hatr...

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ROY Z Interviewed For K.K. DOWNING's Web Site

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's Steel Mill web site has been updated with an exclusive interview with guitarist/producer/songwriter Roy Z who co-produced 2005's "Angel of Retribution", JUDAS PRIEST's first album in a decade and a half with Rob Halford on vocals. Among other things, Roy talks a...

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AEROSMITH Closer To Playing Full Album Live

Dave Basner of VH1 Classic Radio reports: This summer, JUDAS PRIEST plan to perform their album "British Steel" in its entirety at their live shows, MÖTLEY CRÜE will play all of"Dr. Feelgood" at Crüe Fest gigs and AEROSMITH very well might be following the trend. Joe Perry says the band is pretty cl...

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JUDAS PRIEST: More Tour Dates Announced

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album "British Steel" this summer (it was originally issued in April 1980) by performing the LP in its entirety for the very first time ever live on stage! In addition they will be playing some old favorite...

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SUFFOCATION: Final 'Blood Oath' Artwork and Special-Edition Details Revealed

Legendary New York death pioneers SUFFOCATION will release their new album, "Blood Oath", in Europe on July 3 and in North America on July 14 via Nuclear Blast Records. "Blood Oath" will be available in three formats exclusive to the North American territory. In addition to the standard retail versi...

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TESTAMENT Announces U.K. Tour

Hot off the heels of their support stint with JUDAS PRIEST and exclusive show in London where they played their first two albums in their entirety, San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT have announced a Metal Hammer-sponsored U.K. tour. Jul. 19 - Manchester, UK - Academy II Jul. 20 - Sheff...

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HATEBREED Frontman Completes 'Two Blazing Metal Demos' For SEBASTIAN BACH

HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta has just finished tracking "two blazing metal demos" for former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach. Nick and Charlie Bellmore of the Connecticut band PHANTOMS played on the recordings and "they rip," according to Jasta. Bach recently revealed plans to release two full-leng...

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ANGER AS ART Parts Ways With Guitarist, Drummer

Los Angeles thrashers ANGER AS ART have parted ways with guitarist William Rustrum and drummer Dave Chedrick. Vocalist/guitarist Steve Gaines states, "There is no ill will or shitstorm. We all knew the chemistry wasn't right. We wish them the best with whatever other projects they do." He adds, "On...

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EARTHEN GRAVE: Audio Interview Available

Chris Mezyk of the WCRX's "The Metal Show" conducted an interview with EARTHEN GRAVE — the new six-piece doom/thrash metal band featuring Mark Weiner on vocals, Ron Holzner on bass, Jason Muxlow and Tony Spillman on guitar, Scott Davidson on drums, and Rachel Barton Pine on an extended-range electri...