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SOIL Bassist On Reunion With Singer MCCOMBS: 'We All Decided That The Past Was In The Past'

Chris Akin of Pitriff.com recently conducted an interview with bassist Tim King of Chicago heavy rockers SOIL. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Pitriff.com: Talk about how the band came back together with [singer] Ryan [McCombs]? Was it as simple as a phone call and a couple of drink...

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MARYANN COTTON's 'Free Falling Angels' To Be Released In June

Four musicians who performed on KING DIAMOND's 1990 album, "The Eye" — guitarists Andy La Rocque and Pete Blakk, bassist Hal Patino and drummer Snowy Shaw — are featured on "Free Falling Angels", the forthcoming debut album from Patino's son, Danish rock singer Maryann Cotton (born Jackie Patino). T...

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BUCKCHERRY Guitarist Talks Band's Contribution To 'Avengers' Soundtrack

"Wherever I Go", a brand new song from California rockers BUCKCHERRY, appears on the soundtrack to this year's highly anticipated movie, "Marvel's The Avengers". "Wherever I Go" is included on "Avengers Assemble", a 14-track compilation of music from and inspired by the film. "Avengers Assemble" was...

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ENGEL Schedules Gothenburg Signing Session

Gothenburg, Sweden-based metallers ENGEL will take part in a signing session in their hometown on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Media Markt Bäckebol. There will also be a release party for the band's third album, "Blood Of Saints", later that evening at Sticky Fingers. "Blood Of Saints" will be released on...

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AT THE GATES Frontman Featured On New Album From South Africa's MISERICORD

Originating from Johannesburg, South Africa, metal/rock band MISERICORD (formed in 1997) with surviving founding members Ralf Globisch and Jason Giacoppo set about a collaboration with metal legends Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) and Tomas Lindberg (AT THE GATES),creating what is a powerhouse of hea...

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FATES WARNING: Multi-Camera Fan-Filmed Video Footage From São Paulo

U.S. progressive metal icons FATES WARNING tapped Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, TRANSATLANTIC, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) to sit behind the kit for their first-ever visit to South America as special guests for QUEENSRŸCHE on April 14 at HSBC Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil. Multi-camera fan-filme...

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CAGE Frontman Interviewed On 'Black Night Meditations' (Audio)

WSCA 106.1 FM's "Black Night Meditations" recently conducted an interview with vocalist Sean Peck of San Diego metallers CAGE. Topics discussed included the latest CAGE album, "Supremacy Of Steel"; the band's plans for the follow-up effort; and the Marvel comics universe. You can now listen to the c...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Visits Odyssey Martial Arts Academy In Virginia (Video)

Guitarist Zoltan Bathory of Las Vegas metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH recently made his way to the Odyssey martial arts academy in King William, Virginia for a training session with Odyssey head coach John Simons. You can now watch video footage of his visit below. Bathory, who has spent time trai...

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THE CROWN With Vocalist JOHAN LINDSTRAND: Photos Of First Reunion Concert

Reactivated Swedish death/thrash metallers THE CROWN played their first concert with returning vocalist Johan Lindstrand last night (Saturday, May 5) at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden. This marked the band's first appearance in Gothenburg in 12 years and will likely be the group's only show in...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On 'The Bob & Tom Show' (Audio)

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was recently interviewed on "The Bob & Tom Show", a syndicated U.S. radio program established by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold at radio station WFBQ in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rick spoke about the ways in which his accident has been a blessing, including Raven Drum F...

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OVERKILL: Quality Los Angeles Concert Footage Available

Quality video footage of OVERKILL's May 3 performance at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California can be seen below. OVERKILL is currently headlining a North American tour with support from GOD FORBID, SUIDAKRA and DIAMOND PLATE. OVERKILL's new album, "The Electric Age", registered the following Europe...

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GRAND MAGUS: Official 'The Hunt' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for "The Hunt", the title track of the new album from Swedish heavy rockers GRAND MAGUS, can be seen below. Due in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD's cover artwork was created by Arik Roper (CATHEDRAL, HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP),who also handled the art on GRAND...

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DEF LEPPARD: 'Rock Of Ages' Tour Trailer

DEF LEPPARD will make a return to the United States this June with a massive summer tour, dubbed "Rock Of Ages", which will include fellow rockers POISON and LITA FORD. A trailer for the trek can be seen below. In a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen state...

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UNISONIC: Rehearsal Video Footage Posted Online

The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the rehearsal sessions for UNISONIC's upcoming tour can be seen below. UNISONIC is the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) alongside guitarist Mandy Mey...

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SLAYER Guitarist Featured In Jägermeister Commercial

The story of Jägermeister is one of incredible growth and success. This iconic brand has earned its position as the #1 selling imported cordial in America and eighth largest-selling premium spirit worldwide without leveraging what most in the category have for years — television advertising. On May...