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KRUK Recording Third Album

Polish hard rockers KRUK are currently in the studio working on the material for their as-yet-untitled third album, to be released in the fall. The CD is being produced by Marcin Kindla, previously associated with the Polish pop scene. "The material on which we are currently working is undoubtedly s...

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ALL HAIL THE YETI: More Debut Album Details Revealed

Los Angeles-based metal quartet ALL HAIL THE YETI will release its self-titled debut album in North America on August 28 via AFM Records. Uniting elements of sludge metal, hardcore and groove-laden hard rock, ALL HAIL THE YETI unify these influences into their own diverse, modern style which is deli...

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HIRAX: Video Interview With KATON W. DE PENA

Chad "Metal Reverend" conducted an interview with vocalist Katon W. De Pena of Californian thrashers HIRAX when the band played at the Northwestern Black Circle Fest IV on June 15-17 on Portland, Oregon. You can watch the chat below. HIRAX recently entered Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood, Cali...

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LEMMY: 'JON LORD Was, To A Large Extent, Responsible For Me Being In Rock And Roll'

Michael Christopher of The Boston Phoenix recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On his "legend" status: Lemmy: "I'm pretty grounded — I don't believe any of that crap. You have to remember where you come from, which is exac...

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DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER, Ex-RAINBOW Members Featured On SUPERTRAMP Tribute Album

Some of the biggest names in rock contribute to a very special collection being released by Cleopatra Records on August 14, "Songs Of The Century: An All-Star Tribute To Supertramp". The record features members of ASIA, YES, KING CRIMSON, THE DOORS, DEEP PURPLE, XTC, TOTO, MR. MISTER, DREAM THEATER,...

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DOWN: 'Witchtripper' Available On iTunes

DOWN's new song "Witchtripper" is now available for purchase from iTunes. The track comes off the band's first in a series of four EPs to be released over the next few years (with a year between EPs),each touching on a different aspect of the band's sound. The first six-song EP, "Down IV ...

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EXTREME Guitarist Hopes To Begin Work On New Album Later This Year

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt of reactivated Massachusetts hard rockers EXTREME has issued the following update: "I know it's been a while since we have given any updates… I have been touring non-stop for the last few years and finally have some time off! But I wanted to fill you in on everything EXTRE...

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HIRAX: Studio Video Diary Part 1

Californian thrashers HIRAX recently entered Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood, California with producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, W.A.S.P. , ARMORED SAINT, DARK ANGEL, SACRED REICH, CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, D.R.I.) to begin recording their fourth full-length album for a late 2012 release via Black Devil...

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BLEEDING THROUGH Drops Off DEMON HUNTER Tour

Orange County, California's BLEEDING THROUGH has released the following statement: "It is with deep regret that [we are] here to report that we have to drop off the current DEMON HUNTER tour. "As you all know, Brandan [Schieppati, vocals] had to undergo and emergency orthodontic surgery day before y...

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CRUCIFIED BARBARA Frontwoman: 'I Feel Really Naked Now Without The Guitar'

Robin Stryker of Sonic Cathedral recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mia Coldheart of the Swedish all-girl hard rock quartet CRUCIFIED BARBARA. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Cathedral: With you being both the vocalist and lead guitarist, how do you keep f...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'The Best Feeling In The World Is When You Know That You Did Your Best'

Mark Dean of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: What in your life are you most proud of, either personally or creatively? Sebastian: Creatively, I was really proud of "Jekyll An...

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Former VIXEN Members Perform Live For First Time As JANETSHAREROXYGINA; Video Available

JANETSHAREROXYGINA (a.k.a. JSRG),the newly formed group featuring three former members of the platinum-selling all-female '80s band VIXEN — singer Janet Gardner, drummer Roxy Petrucci and bassist Share Ross, along with guitarist Gina Stile, who was the guitarist on VIXEN's "Tangerine" album — made...

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TODD KERNS: SLASH Is 'One Of The Kindest People I Know'

Jim Barber of The Belleville Intelligencer recently conducted an interview with Todd Kerns, the bassist and backup vocalist in Slash's band as well as a member of SIN CITY SINNERS. On how excited he still gets before some gigs: Todd: "[Slash] always laughs because I am like, 'Wow, there's Rick Niels...

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FOZZY Frontman: 'We Want To Be The Best Band In The World'

Jonathan Newsome of Rock. Nothing But… recently conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock. Nothing But…: Let's talk a little bit about "Sandpaper". It's the new single from you guys. I personally love t...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Into The Sun' Video Released

"Into The Sun", the new video from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be seen below. The track comes off Tarja's first-ever live solo album, "Act I", which will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-ray format via the Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in...