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Former DEEP PURPLE Guitarist: ROCK HALL Induction Doesn't Have 'Anything To Do With Music'

British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE are among 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2013, but the band's former guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, recently told Billboard he "couldn't care less" about the possible honor. Speaking to VH1 Radio Network's Dave Basner, B...

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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Featured On 'The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays The Music Of Rush'

Purple Pyramid Records, a division of Cleopatra Records, will release "The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays The Music Of Rush" on November 13. Nearly sixty musicians and thirty vocalists transform nine of RUSH's greatest hits into even more intricate, soaring orchestral works. The Royal Philharmon...

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Video: DOWN Performs In London

Fan-filmed video footage of DOWN's October 21 performance at Roundhouse in Camden, London, England can be seen below. "Down IV Part I - The Purple EP" sold 12,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Down IV Part I - ...

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'Metal Evolution' Creator Discusses Lost 'Extreme Metal' Episode With 'Radioactive Metal'

Canadian documentarian Sam Dunn of Banger Films ("Metal: A Headbangers Journey", "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage") was interviewed for the latest edition of "Radioactive Metal". You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "Radioactive Metal" is broadcast on Pure Rock Radio Thursday...

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THE SORROW: Another New Song Available For Streaming

"Burial Bridge", a brand new song from Austrian metallers THE SORROW, can be streamed on the band's Facebook page. The track comes off the group's fourth album, "Misery Escape", which will be released on October 26 in Europe and November 6 in North America via Napalm Records. The CD was produced and...

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Former VENOM Drummer Performs With DOWN In Manchester (Video)

Video footage of former VENOM and MPIRE OF EVIL and current DEF-CON-ONE drummer Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant) joining DOWN on stage on Octoebr 19 in Manchester, England to perform the song "Bury Me In Smoke" can be seen below. "Down IV Part I - The Purple EP"...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Sixth 'Afterglow' Webisode Released

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the Anglo-American rock group comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL) and blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, will release its third al...

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GEOFF TATE Discusses New Solo Album, Upcoming Tour

David Garlow of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: Your writing has always been quite deep and touches on emotions and politics quite often. What gives you inspiration when writing a song? Ge...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist's 'Blood & Guts': Third Episode Available

"Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, premiered on October 3. In the series' third episode episode (see below),join Ian as he gets the Fangoria splatter treatment when a mold is taken of his head, which is painstakingly recreated just in t...

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'Black Sabbath And Philosophy: Mastering Reality' Book Out Now

"Black Sabbath And Philosophy: Mastering Reality", a philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, BLACK SABBATH, has just been published worldwide via The Blackwell Philosophy And Pop Culture Series. Ear-splittingly loud, for some, musically-challenging and with lyrics that speak of...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Guitarist Says GLENN HUGHES Tried To 'Bully' Him Into Doing Tour

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION guitarist Joe Bonamassa says that he was hurt by Glenn Hughes' attempt to "bully" him into taking their band on the road. The axeman also claims that he refused to participate in BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's one-off concert in England because he was concerned that Hughes would "...

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STRIFE Guitarist Talks 'Witness A Rebirth' Album In New Video Interview

Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! recently conducted an interview with guitarist Andrew Kline of the Southern California hardcore band STRIFE. You can now watch the chat below. STRIFE's new album, "Witness A Rebirth", will be released on November 6 via 6131 Records. Some bands leave such an impression...

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METALLICA Guitarist: 'DEEP PURPLE Definitely Belongs In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett, who was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with his bandmates in 2009, told Artisan News that he was a bit turned off given that the Hall has overlooked so many other great rock bands, including DEEP PURPLE, who is among 15 finalists for induction into the...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: I Never Spoke To ZAKK WYLDE About Possible PANTERA Reunion

DOWN's Philip Anselmo, Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein recently answered a number of fan-subimitted questions from the readers of the Ultimate-Guitar.com web site. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: What was the cause for such a dramatic change in your vocal style on th...

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PARKWAY DRIVE: New Song Available For Streaming

"Old Ghosts / New Regrets", a brand new song from Australian metallers PARKWAY DRIVE, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track comes off the band's fourth album, "Atlas", which will be released on October 30 via Epitaph Records. The deluxe package will include the "Home Is For The Heartl...