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GAVIN ROSSDALE Talks BUSH Reformation In New Video Interview
Jared Sagal of 98.7 FM recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Gavin Rossdale of the reformed British alternative rock band BUSH. You can now watch the chat below. Video footage of BUSH performing its new song "The Sound Of Winter" on the July 21 edition of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" can b...July 28, 2011
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NIGHTWISH, Ex-YES Members Featured On New GRNHOLM Album
Lion Music has set a September 16 release date for GRNHOLM's sophomore album, "Silent Out Loud". Featuring 10 tracks full of infectious vocal melodies over dynamic musical backdrops, the CD is an impressive collection of songcraft topped off with a powerful production and mix. GRNHOLM is built aroun...July 28, 2011
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Broken Heart Syndrome
This has been a great year for hard rock and traditional metal releases, particularly those of the European variety. Add VOODOO CIRCLE's "Broken Heart Syndrome" to that list. Featuring members of PINK CREAM 69, SILENT FORCE, and SINNER, Alex Beyrodt's (guitar god) German/British powerhouse lives up...July 28, 2011
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Forevermore
WHITESNAKE 2011 brings it with the hot 'n hardy riffs and shredding solos of Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach, and a musical approach dripping with blues-drenched, hot rockin' strut. That's "Forevermore", folks, and in a general sense often recalls a bigger riffed, harder edged version of the material hea...July 27, 2011
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BRING ME THE HORIZON 'Really Disappointed' Not To Have Been Nominated For MERCURY PRIZE
Drummer Matt Nicholls of the British metalcore act BRING ME THE HORIZON has admitted that he and his bandmates are "really disappointed" not to have been nominated for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize. The Guardian recently launched a poll to find out who its readers thought should win the Mercury Priz...July 27, 2011
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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Made Honorary Doctor Of Music
According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music from the University of Leicester. "Jon Lord is one of British music's most eclectic and talented instrumentalists. There are no signs of his creative talents abating. These words rou...July 27, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST: We Owe JAMES DURBIN A Debt Of Gratitude For Bringing Heavy Metal To Mass Media
MetalTalk.net recently conducted an interview with bassist Ian Hill of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MetalTalk.net: Before I start asking about the [forthcoming album, can you tell us what you thought about your surprise appearance to 30 m...July 27, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says It Would Be Nice To Be Honored With BRIT AWARD
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford says that he thinks it's about time his band's 40-year career was recognized at Great Britain's Grammy counterpart, the Brit Awards. The British heavy metal legends were honored in the "Best Metal Performance" category at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, which was held...July 26, 2011
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DIAMOND HEAD: Pro-Shot Footage From HEAVY T.O. Festival
Professionally filmed video footage of legendary NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) band DIAMOND HEAD performing on July 23 at the Heavy T.O. festival at Downsview Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. For the first time in its 35-year history, DIAMOND HEAD will make its way stat...July 25, 2011
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TESTAMENT: Pro-Shot Footage From HEAVY T.O. Festival
Professionally filmed video footage of TESTAMENT's July 24 performance at the Heavy T.O. festival at Downsview Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. TESTAMENT has set "The Dark Roots Of Earth" as the title of its new album, tentatively due in October via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD i...July 25, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Rock Landmarks: British Steel' Book Due In September
Wymer Publishing has set a September 12 release date for "Rock Landmarks: Judas Priest's British Steel". This book is the second in Wymer's CD-sized series on "landmark" rock albums and documents JUDAS PRIEST's seminal 1981 release "British Steel", a pivotal album in the band's career. JUDAS PRIEST'...July 24, 2011
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BUSH Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Video)
Video footage of the reunited British alternative rock band BUSH performing its new song "The Sound Of Winter" on this past Thursday's (July 21) edition of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" can be seen below. A studio version of "The Sound Of Winter" is available for streaming at this location. The track comes o...July 23, 2011
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IRON MAIDEN Honors Former Roadie At Portuguese Concert
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN played at the 30th international motorcycle convention Faro 2011. This gathering, which is the biggest motorcycle convention in Europe and is hosted by the Moto Clube De Faro, took place between July 14 and July 17, with IRON MAIDEN headlining the first night....July 22, 2011
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TRIVIUM, IN FLAMES, RISE TO REMAIN, GHOST To Join Forces For 'Defenders Of The Faith' Tour
Young metal heroes TRIVIUM, Gothenburg gods IN FLAMES, British upstarts RISE TO REMAIN, mysterious metallers GHOST and fresh Norwegian INSENSE will team up for Metal Hammer's Defenders Of The Faith tour in December. The massive trek with its stellar bill will be hitting the road on December 1 and te...July 22, 2011
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman's 'Injuries' Force WACKEN OPEN AIR Cancelation
Due to injuries sustained by vocalist Dani Filth of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH at the Lz'Arts Scniques festival in Slestat, France, the group has been forced to cancel its appearance at this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in Wacken,...July 22, 2011
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