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PRAYING MANTIS: 'Witch Hunt' Single Available For Free Download
PRAYING MANTIS has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. The band was a landmark in the founding of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era, having appeared on the legendary "Metal for Muthas 1" compilation as well as toured alongside legends IRON MAIDEN and ANGEL WITCH. To commemorate this landmark...October 28, 2010
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Singer DOOGIE WHITE Talks About His Work On New TANK Album: Part 3
The third and final part of a new video interview with Scottish rock vocalist Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) about his recent collaboration with legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK can be viewed below. TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alo...October 27, 2010
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Discusses 'Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa' In New Video Interview
On October 26, Sonic Shocks conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. CRADLE OF FILTH will embark on its first North American tour since 2009, a headlining run dubbed "FEARnet and Decibel Prese...October 27, 2010
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'Dimebash 2010' Event To Be Filmed For Future DVD Release
In the serving spirit of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Dimebash 2010 — taking place October 29 at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California — will be giving back to not only the rock community, but to the global fight against cancer, as all proceeds from...October 26, 2010
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Featured On Charity Single's Silent Tribute To Veterans
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was recently invited to take part in a unique project instigated by the Royal British Legion for its official charity single "2 Minutes Silence". The single features noiseless contributions from representatives of our society, including some very famous faces, harn...October 26, 2010
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RAVENS CREED: New EP Samples Posted Online
RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, and newly added vocalist Al Osta (a.k.a. The Syrian Destroyer),will release a brand new EP, "Nestless And Wild" (formerly "Black Bullets"),in late 2010/eary 20...October 26, 2010
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Ex-GRIM REAPER Singer STEVE GRIMMETT Interviewed On 'The Five Count' Radio Show (Audio)
British heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett was interviewed on the October 23, 2010 edition of "The Five Count" radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. (Note: The interview begins around the 13-minute mark.) Grimmett last year told Classic Rock magazine that he nearl...October 25, 2010
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AC/DC: 'The Ultimate Illustrated History' Book Author Interviewed
Voyageur Press has has just released "AC/DC High-Voltage Rock 'N' Roll - The Ultimate Illustrated History", which follows the band from its roots in Sydney, Australia, to its most recent releases and sold-out world tours. No stone is left unturned, from the band's formation and early gigs on the clu...October 25, 2010
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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces North American Headlining Tour
British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH will embark on their first North American tour since 2009, a headlining run dubbed "FEARnet and Decibel Presents: Creatures From The Black Abyss Tour", in February 2011. Support on the trek will come from NACHTMYSTIUM, TURISAS and DANIEL LIONEYE. Tickets for...October 25, 2010
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METALLICA: 'Enter Night - The Biography' Book Due Next Month
Renowned British rock journalist Mick Wall will release a new book, "Metallica: Enter Night - The Biography", in hardcover via Orion in the U.K. on November 11. The book's official description: "Alongside contemporaries SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX, METALLICA came to prominence in the Eighties as on...October 25, 2010
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Sheffield Heavy Metal Metal Scene Profiled In New Book
It was desperate times for Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region in the 1980s. Deep recession had thrown tens of thousands on the dole and its traditional steel industry lay in ruins. But far from accepting its plight, Sheffield became a U.K. leader in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal ro...October 25, 2010
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RAVEN Frontman: No Other Band Sounds Like Us
Rock & Rolla recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist John Gallagher of the veteran British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock & Rolla: You guys have been kicking since 1974. 36 years later here you are. What's the secret behin...October 24, 2010
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STRYPER: 'The Covering' Album Pushed Back To Early 2011
The release date for "The Covering", the much-anticipated covers album from Christian hard rockers STRYPER, has been pushed back to early 2011 from the previously announced October 13. The band states, "Originally, the album was projected to be released [via Big3 Records] in the fourth quarter of 20...October 24, 2010
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Guitarists Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast
The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted separate interviews with guitarists Mike Clark and Dean Pleasants of the long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Another treat from...October 24, 2010
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GRAND MAGUS: 'At Midnight They'll Get Wise' Video Released
"At Midnight They'll Get Wise", the new video from Swedish heavy rockers GRAND MAGUS, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Hammer Of The North", which was recently released via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at 301 studios outside of Stockholm and features artwork...October 22, 2010
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