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STEPHEN PEARCY Continuing Work On New Solo Album, Upcoming Book
RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy is continuing work on his solo album, "Sucker Punch", tentatively due later in the year. He writes on his web site, "Working on lead vocals and guitar solos on a few songs. A special guest may appear on a song that will blow your minds!" The CD's first single, "Don't Wan...May 25, 2011
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U.K. Thrash Metal Documentary 'A History Of A Time To Come' Announces Book Tie-In
The makers of the forthcoming documentary "A History Of A Time To Come" are now working with U.K. music journalist Greg Moffitt (Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, Decibel),who is writing a book to accompany the film. Together, the documentary and the book will provide the definitive account of the U.K. t...May 24, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST To Tour North America With THIN LIZZY, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
JUDAS PRIEST will embark on a North American tour in the fall with support from THIN LIZZY and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. The trek which was just announced during a press conference at the Renaissance Hotel at Highland and Hollywood in Los Angeles, California will kick off on October 12 in San Antonio, Te...May 24, 2011
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs THE BEATLES' 'Hey Jude' (Video)
Video footage of powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) performing an acoustic version of THE BEATLES classic "Hey Jude" at Ripper Owens Tap House in Akron, Ohio can be viewed below. Owens joined forces with restaurateur Randy Arehar...May 24, 2011
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HELL's 'Human Remains' Lands On German Chart
"Human Remains", the new album from the legendary British occult metal act HELL, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 46. Cited as a huge indirect influence, and as one of the true founding fathers of occult metal, HELL formed in 1982 from the carcasses of U.K. metal bands RACE...May 24, 2011
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JIMMY PAGE Interviewed At IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS (Video)
Absolute Radio 's Tania Snuggs conducted an interview with LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page at the most prestigious British music awards, Ivor Novello Awards, on May 19 in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. Publisher's Marketplace announced earlier in the month that "Light & Sha...May 23, 2011
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PARADISE LOST Frontman Interviewed By France's LOUD TV (Video)
LoudTV.net conducted an interview with vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST at the final show of the band's "Draconian Times" tour 2011, on April 3 at Bataclan in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. Sony Music recently reissued PARADISE LOST's seminal 1995...May 23, 2011
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SAXON: 'Call To Arms' Pushed Back To June
Packing an armory of steel-coated riffs and songwriting swagger, British hard rock legends SAXON will release their 19th studio album titled "Call To Arms" via Militia Guard Music, UDR and EMI on the following dates: * Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Norway: J...May 21, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST To Formally Introduce New Guitarist At Los Angeles Press Conference
On Tuesday, May 24, at 1:00 p.m. PST, all five members of JUDAS PRIEST Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, and the band's latest addition, 31-year-old guitarist Richie Faulkner (LAUREN HARRIS, DIRTY DEEDS) will be on hand at the Renaissance Hotel at Highland and Hollywood in Los Angel...May 20, 2011
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NAPALM DEATH Frontman To Guest On New SSS Album
NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway has recorded a guest appearance on the new album from British crossover thrashers SSS, entitled "Problems To The Answer". Greenway performs guest vocals on the tracks "The Kill Floor", "Here Comes The Neighbourhood" and "Roar". "Problems To The Answer" wi...May 20, 2011
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PAUL RODGERS Honored With Prestigious British Songwriting Award
Paul Rodgers was honored for outstanding contribution to British music at the most prestigious British music awards, Ivor Novello Awards, yesterday in London, England. The award was presented by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records and the first label to sign Paul with his band FREE. Other pas...May 20, 2011
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TESTAMENT Continuing Work On New Album
San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT are currently writing material for the follow-up to 2008's "The Formation Of Damnation" for a tentative late 2011/early 2012 release. The new CD will be recorded this summer with British producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, ARC...May 19, 2011
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DIO DISCIPLES To Embark On 'Full U.S. Tour' In September
DIO DISCIPLES, the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and...May 19, 2011
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METALLICA, LEMMY, WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY Featured In GOLDMINE's 'Heavy Metal' Issue
Grab your neck brace and call the chiropractor: It's time to bang your head with Goldmine magazine's May 2011 heavy metal issue, on newsstands now. With the anniversaries of METALLICA's "Master Of Puppets" and "The Black Album," celebrated author Mick Wall takes a closer look at the world's most pop...May 17, 2011
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ACCEPT Guitarist: 'It Seems Like We're One Of The Last Of The Dinosaurs'
Don de Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Great Southern Brainfart: Are you finding a whole new generation of fans since ACCEPT has returned...May 17, 2011
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