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AXEL RUDI PELL: 'Live On Fire' Trailer Available

Despite having planned his career meticulously over the past 25 years or so, even in the camp of German hard rock master Axel Rudi Pell surprises cannot be ruled out: Before playing in front of a sold-out Cologne crowd on the second leg of his wildly successful "Circle Of The Oath" tour, the opportu...
March 4, 2013
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AVANTASIA: 'The Mystery Of Time' Studio Reports

An 11-minute compilation of the studio video reports for "The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, can be seen below. Due on March 30, the effort will be made available as a regular CD, limited-edition vinyl and limited-edition hardcover book with a...
March 4, 2013
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HELLOWEEN Frontman Working On Third Solo Album

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with vocalist Andi Deris of German power metallers HELLOWEEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the musical style of the latest HELLOWEEN album, "Straight Out Of Hell": Andi: "This time we actually tried to do a more po...
March 4, 2013
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LZZY HALE Talks About Dueting With DAVID DRAIMAN On DEVICE's LITA FORD Cover

HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale is one of many guests appearing on the self-titled debut album from DEVICE, the new industrial rock act led by DISTURBED frontman David Draiman. Hale, who duets with Draiman on a cover of the Ozzy Osbourne/Lita Ford song "Close My Eyes Forever", told Artisan News (see vide...
March 4, 2013
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Receive Humanitarian Award

On March 9, founding KISS drummer Peter Criss will be honored by the American Cancer Society as Humanitarian Of The Year at this year's Hope Lounge gala. Chaired by Lori Kirsch, the American Cancer Society's Hope Lounge will be held in the exciting new venue Encore at 106 Schanck Road, Freehold, New...
March 3, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Behind Armenian EUROVISION Song Entry

According to PanArmenian.net, a song co-written by BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been chosen as Armenia's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest. DORIANS frontman Gor Sujyan's "Lonely Planet" was selected at a Saturday, March 2 national vote to be performed at Eurovision in Malmö, Sweden. T...
March 3, 2013
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DEEP PURPLE: New Video Interview With STEVE MORSE

Public Enemy's Brian Hardgroove (also artist-in-residence at Santa Fe University of Art and Design) conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at t...
March 2, 2013
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DISTURBED Frontman's DEVICE: Trailer For Debut Album Released

A two-minute trailer for the forthcoming self-titled debut album from DEVICE, the industrial-style project featuring DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and former FILTER guitarist Geno Lenardo, can be seen below. "Device" is due out April 9 and features guest appearances from AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer...
March 1, 2013
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AMARANTHE: 'Mechanical Illusion' Track Available For Streaming

"Mechanical Illusion", a brand new song from Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE, can be streamed below. The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "The Nexus", which will be released on March 26 (one day earlier internationally) via Spinefarm. The cover artwork was created by Gustavo Sazes and...
March 1, 2013
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PEARL JAM Guitarist Talks MAD SEASON On 'The Weekly Feed' (Audio)

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith of "The Weekly Feed", PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready sheds more light on the deluxe edition release of "Above", the first and only album to be completed by Seattle-based rock supergroup MAD SEASON, which featured McCready alongside vocalist Layne Staley (ALIC...
March 1, 2013
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SCOTT WEILAND Says STONE TEMPLE PILOTS 'Termination' Is Publicity Stunt

Singer Scott Weiland claims that STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' announcement of his "termination" from the band is nothing more than a publicity stunt in order to hype an upcoming concert tour. Speaking to TMZ.com at the Los Angeles airport prior to the launch of his new solo tour, Weiland said: "STP is not b...
March 1, 2013
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Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, OZZY OSBOURNE, GUNS N' ROSES To Perform At 'Rock Against MS' Benefit

Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON),Glenn Hughes (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, DEEP PURPLE),Rob "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE),Billy Morrison (CAMP FREDDY),Steven Adler (GUNS N' ROSES),Kenny Aronoff (CHICKENFOOT),Ginger Fish (ROB ZOMBIE),Wayne Static (STATIC-X),T...
March 1, 2013
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BLACK STAR RIDERS Tap BOB LUDWIG For Album Mastering

The debut album from BLACK STAR RIDERS — the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums — is currently being m...
February 28, 2013
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SCOTT WEILAND Talks STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER In New Interview

On Tuesday, February 26, a day before he was officially "terminated" from STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, singer Scott Weiland spoke to RollingStone.com about a number of topics, including STP, his willingness to reunite with VELVET REVOLVER and his upcoming solo album. Asked about the status of STONE TEMPLE P...
February 28, 2013
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: North American Tour Dates Announced

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has announced the following North American tour dates: Apr. 25 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues Apr. 26 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Theatre Apr. 27 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre Apr. 28 - Munhall, PA - Carnegie Music Hall Apr. 30 - New York City, NY - ...
February 27, 2013