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UFO: Quality Mannheim Fan-Filmed Performance Footage

Quality fan-filmed video footage of British/American rock legends UFO performing on February 25 at Alte Seilerei in Mannheim, Germany can be seen below. UFO released a new album, "A Conspiracy Of Stars", on February 23 in Europe (March 3 in the U.S.) via Steamhammer/SPV. The band consisting of Phil...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS: Video Footage Of PLANET ROCK Q&A Session, Acoustic Performance

BLACK STAR RIDERS members Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson and Scott Gorham recently took part in a question-and-answer session and acoustic performance at the studios of the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock. Check out video footage below. BLACK STAR RIDERS' second album, "The Killer Instinct", wa...

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NIGHTWISH: Twelfth 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' Trailer

The twelfth trailer for NIGHTWISH's new full-length album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", can be seen below. The clip sees the NIGHTWISH bandmembers explain the themes and inspirations for the CD. NIGHTWISH keyboard player and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen comments: "There's a kind of scientifi...

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New Albums To Be Released On Fridays Globally Starting This Summer

According to The Pulse Of Radio, the international recording industry has declared that starting this summer, all new music will be released globally on Fridays. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI),which serves as the worldwide governing body of the industry, announced...

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MAGNUM To Release 'Escape From The Shadow Garden - Live 2014' In May

British melodic rock icons MAGNUM will release a new live album, "Escape From The Shadow Garden - Live 2014", through SPV/Steamhammer in Scandinavia on May 6, in Germany on May 8, in the rest of Europe on May 11 and in the USA on May 12 as a super jewel case version, double gatefold vinyl ...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Bandmates DAVID COVERDALE And RITCHIE BLACKMORE Discussed Possible Reunion

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has revealed to Classic Rock magazine that he and his former DEEP PURPLE bandmate Ritchie Blackmore discussed the possibility of working together again after the death of the band's keyboardist, Jon Lord, in 2012. "The tragic loss of Jon made me finally realize tha...

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BATTLE BEAST Parts Ways With Guitarist And Main Songwriter ANTON KABANEN

Finnish female-fronted metallers BATTLE BEAST have parted ways with lead guitarist and main songwriter Anton Kabanen due to "insurmountable disagreements" with the other members of the band. A substitute guitarist has already been enlisted for BATTLE BEAST's upcoming shows, beginning with dates in F...

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NAPALM DEATH: First 'Apex Predator - Easy Meat' Track-By-Track Breakdown Video

British/American grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH released their 15th studio album, "Apex Predator - Easy Meat", on January 27 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media Records. The CD's striking artwork, which can be seen below, was created by Danish designer Frode Sylthe (Friktion.com),wh...

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SANCTUARY Recruits Former ARCH ENEMY And ARSIS Guitarist NICK CORDLE

Reunited '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY has parted ways with guitarist Brad Hull and has replaced him with Nick Cordle (pictured; ex-ARCH ENEMY, ARSIS). Says SANCTUARY guitarist Lenny Rutledge: "Nick is an amazing musician and we believe he will bring a fresh energy to the lineup. You can see Nick...

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EUROPE: Two New Songs 'Days Of Rock 'N' Roll' And 'Nothin' To Ya' Available For Streaming

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE will release their tenth album, "War Of Kings", in March via UDR Music. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (RIVAL SONS) and engineered by John Netti, the CD sees the classic rocking quintet confidently creating 11 m...

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MESHUGGAH Awarded Swedish Songwriting Prize

Every year SKAP awards scholarships and prizes to celebrate Swedish creativity across all musical genres. The awards ceremony takes place in tandem with SKAP's annual spring party which is organized with the composers in mind and creativity as the main focus. In 2014, Swedish progressive metallers M...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Pays Tribute To His Time With DEEP PURPLE On 'The Purple Album'

Rock icons WHITESNAKE are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. "The Purple Album" will be released in Europe on May 15 and in North America on May 19 via Frontiers Music SRL. "The Purple Album" is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for...

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KAMELOT: Third 'Haven' Studio Webisode

Symphonic metal masters KAMELOT will release the follow-up to their acclaimed 2012 album "Silverthorn" worldwide (excluding Asia) via Napalm Records as part of an exclusive licensing deal through the band's Kamelot Music LLC. Titled "Haven", the CD will be made available on May 5 in North America an...

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PAUL DI'ANNO's ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ Continuing Work On Debut Album: Video Footage From The Studio

ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ, the new band featuring former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno alongside members of Paul's longtime German touring backing group THE PHANTOMZ, recently entered a German studio to begin recording its debut album for a tentative early summer release. Songtitles set to appear on the...

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NIGHTWISH's MARCO HIETALA Says FLOOR JANSEN 'Fit In Perfectly' During Making Of 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful'

On February 12, FaceCulture conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietela. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Asked how NIGHTWISH's new singer, Floor Jansen, fit in during the songwriting process for the band's new album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", Marco said:...