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GEOFF TATE, Former Bandmates Involved In Settlement Talks Over Rights To QUEENSRŸCHE Name
Singer Geoff Tate — who was fired from the Seattle progressive rock band QUEENSRŸCHE in 2012 after fronting it for three decades — has revealed to AL.com that he currently is involved "in settlement talks" with his former bandmates over the rights to the group's name. Tate and his wife, Susan, QUEEN...January 9, 2014
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MICHAEL SWEET's Solo Album To Include Guest Appearance By DAVE MUSTAINE's Daughter
Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release his new solo album, "I'm Not Your Suicide", on May 6. The 12-song record will be accompanied by the STRYPER frontman's autobiography, "Honestly". Says Sweet of "I'm Not Your Suicide": "It's an opportunity for me to express myself in new wa...January 9, 2014
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MIKE PATTON Scores 'The Vatican Tapes'
FAITH NO MORE singer Mike Patton's career as a film composer continues to expand with the news that the singer/multi-instrumentalist will now turn his attention to scoring "The Vatican Tapes", a horror film starring Michael Pena ("American Hustle", "Tower Heist") and Djimon Hounsou ("Gladiator", "Bl...January 9, 2014
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PHILIP ANSELMO And THE ILLEGALS: Third Promotional Video For Upcoming Tour
Philip Anselmo, legendary frontman of PANTERA and DOWN, will kick off the second leg of his first-ever solo tour, dubbed "Technicians Of Distortion", on January 10 in Houston, Texas and head westward, trampling through over a dozen cities with additional support provided by HYMNS. On this trek, Anse...January 8, 2014
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ONI LOGAN, BRIAN TICHY Featured On New STEVE SALUTO EP
Italian guitarist Steve Saluto has released a new solo EP, "12", featuring Oni Logan (LYNCH MOB) on vocals, Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, BILLY IDOL, SLASH) on drums and Thomas Nero on bass. In every song, fans can find the unmistakable Steve's guitar style with power riffs, blazing solos and melodies pe...January 7, 2014
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BRET MICHAELS To Perform At Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, announced today the lineup of celebrity affiliated vehicles that will cross its auction block in Scottsdale as well as the expected presence of notable celebrities, including Billy Baldwin and Gene Simmons (KISS) that are intending to pla...January 7, 2014
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VOLBEAT, SAXON, OVERKILL, TESTAMENT Featured On 'Live At Wacken 2012' DVD, CD
There's only one Wacken Open Air. Nothing heats up the summer quite like the world-renowned festival in the north of Germany. 2012's edition saw heavy hitters like VOLBEAT, EDGUY and TESTAMENT tearing up the stages, with 75,000 moshing metalheads in attendance. The atmosphere was unique as always, t...January 7, 2014
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VAN HALEN: '1984' 30th Anniversary Celebrated On 'In The Studio' (Audio)
North American syndicated rock radio show and web site "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" celebrates the 30th anniversary of VAN HALEN's "1984" with a captivating account of life in the band from Eddie Van Halen, drumming brother Alex and former VAN HALEN bassist Micha...January 7, 2014
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Interviewed On 'Focus On Metal' Podcast (Audio)
Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER was interviewed on the latest installment of the "Focus On Metal" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. STRYPER's new album, "No More Hell To Pay", sold around 9,600 copies in the United States in its first week of relea...January 7, 2014
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ULI JON ROTH, DOUG ALDRICH, MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Headline 'Extreme Cream' Event During NAMM
On January 24 at Malone's in Santa Ana, California, an unprecedented collection of musicians will gather together for "Extreme Cream: An All Star Dedication To The Original Supergroup". What started out as an homage exclusively to the works of Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton has evolved in...January 7, 2014
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STEEL PANTHER: Making Of Holiday Card (Video)
Los Angeles glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER headed to the mall over the holidays to make a killer holiday card for the die-hard "fanthers" that pre-ordered the band's third album, "All You Can Eat", months early. Check out behind-the-scenes footage below. STEEL PANTHER released "Party Like Tomorr...January 6, 2014
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U.S. '70s Proto-Metal Power Trio BANG Returns
Often called America's answer to BLACK SABBATH, one of the most unsung bands in the history of U.S. hard rock music, BANG, is back! With the heaviness of BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPELIN, coupled with the groove of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, BANG released three critically acclaimed albums on Capitol Records...January 6, 2014
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PHILIP ANSELMO And THE ILLEGALS: Second Promotional Video For Upcoming Tour
Philip Anselmo, legendary frontman of PANTERA and DOWN, will kick off the second leg of his first-ever solo tour, dubbed "Technicians Of Distortion", on January 10 in Houston, Texas and head westward, trampling through over a dozen cities with additional support provided by HYMNS. On this trek, Anse...January 6, 2014
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Video: CIVIL WAR Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Heaven And Hell'
Multi-camera footage of CIVIL WAR — the Swedish metal band featuring former SABATON members Rikard Sundén (guitar),Daniel Mullback (drums),Daniel Mÿhr (keyboards) and Oskar Montelius (guitar) alongside singer Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS, LION'S SHARE) and bassist Stefan "Pizza" Eriksson (VOLTUR...January 6, 2014
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SAXON, BUCKCHERRY, CLUTCH, FEAR FACTORY, LACUNA COIL To Be Featured In 'Before I Hit The Stage' Book
Shooting for the forthcoming rock photography book titled "Before I Hit The Stage: Backstage Rock 'N' Roll Moments In New York City, 2013" wrapped when Andrew W.K. partied hard this past New Year's Eve at Manhattan's Irving Plaza. The book is set to become the first ever published that photographica...January 6, 2014
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