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MAGNUM To Release 'Escape From The Shadow Garden - Live 2014' In May

British melodic rock icons MAGNUM will release a new live album, "Escape From The Shadow Garden - Live 2014", through SPV/Steamhammer in Scandinavia on May 6, in Germany on May 8, in the rest of Europe on May 11 and in the USA on May 12 as a super jewel case version, double gatefold vinyl ...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Bandmates DAVID COVERDALE And RITCHIE BLACKMORE Discussed Possible Reunion

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale has revealed to Classic Rock magazine that he and his former DEEP PURPLE bandmate Ritchie Blackmore discussed the possibility of working together again after the death of the band's keyboardist, Jon Lord, in 2012. "The tragic loss of Jon made me finally realize tha...

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BATTLE BEAST Parts Ways With Guitarist And Main Songwriter ANTON KABANEN

Finnish female-fronted metallers BATTLE BEAST have parted ways with lead guitarist and main songwriter Anton Kabanen due to "insurmountable disagreements" with the other members of the band. A substitute guitarist has already been enlisted for BATTLE BEAST's upcoming shows, beginning with dates in F...

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NAPALM DEATH: First 'Apex Predator - Easy Meat' Track-By-Track Breakdown Video

British/American grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH released their 15th studio album, "Apex Predator - Easy Meat", on January 27 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media Records. The CD's striking artwork, which can be seen below, was created by Danish designer Frode Sylthe (Friktion.com),wh...

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SANCTUARY Recruits Former ARCH ENEMY And ARSIS Guitarist NICK CORDLE

Reunited '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY has parted ways with guitarist Brad Hull and has replaced him with Nick Cordle (pictured; ex-ARCH ENEMY, ARSIS). Says SANCTUARY guitarist Lenny Rutledge: "Nick is an amazing musician and we believe he will bring a fresh energy to the lineup. You can see Nick...

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EUROPE: Two New Songs 'Days Of Rock 'N' Roll' And 'Nothin' To Ya' Available For Streaming

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE will release their tenth album, "War Of Kings", in March via UDR Music. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (RIVAL SONS) and engineered by John Netti, the CD sees the classic rocking quintet confidently creating 11 m...

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MESHUGGAH Awarded Swedish Songwriting Prize

Every year SKAP awards scholarships and prizes to celebrate Swedish creativity across all musical genres. The awards ceremony takes place in tandem with SKAP's annual spring party which is organized with the composers in mind and creativity as the main focus. In 2014, Swedish progressive metallers M...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Pays Tribute To His Time With DEEP PURPLE On 'The Purple Album'

Rock icons WHITESNAKE are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. "The Purple Album" will be released in Europe on May 15 and in North America on May 19 via Frontiers Music SRL. "The Purple Album" is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for...

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KAMELOT: Third 'Haven' Studio Webisode

Symphonic metal masters KAMELOT will release the follow-up to their acclaimed 2012 album "Silverthorn" worldwide (excluding Asia) via Napalm Records as part of an exclusive licensing deal through the band's Kamelot Music LLC. Titled "Haven", the CD will be made available on May 5 in North America an...

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PAUL DI'ANNO's ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ Continuing Work On Debut Album: Video Footage From The Studio

ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ, the new band featuring former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno alongside members of Paul's longtime German touring backing group THE PHANTOMZ, recently entered a German studio to begin recording its debut album for a tentative early summer release. Songtitles set to appear on the...

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NIGHTWISH's MARCO HIETALA Says FLOOR JANSEN 'Fit In Perfectly' During Making Of 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful'

On February 12, FaceCulture conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietela. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Asked how NIGHTWISH's new singer, Floor Jansen, fit in during the songwriting process for the band's new album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", Marco said:...

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MORGOTH: Lyric Video For New Song 'Snakestate'

German death metal veterans MORGOTH will release their new studio album, "Ungod", on March 30 in Europe and April 7 in North America via Century Media. The CD will contain 11 tracks of dark and dismal death metal, combining the untamed ferocity of MORGOTH’s infamous EPs with the atmospheric density...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Talks Fitness And Nutrition

During a recent interview with VH1 Classic "That Metal Show"'s Jennifer (a.k.a. Miss Box Of Junk),DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott spoke about his fitness and nutrition at home and on the road. He said: "[I work out] six days a week. I take either the Saturday or Sunday off, depending on how much soc...

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GUS G. Begins Recording Second Solo Album, Says He Is 'Close' To Finding New Singer For FIREWIND

Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now listen to the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by B...

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KROKUS To Embark On U.S. Tour In April

Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS will embark on a U.S. tour in April. The trek will kick off on April 18 with appearance on the the Monsters Of Rock cruise and will continue through a series of cities, leading to the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on May 6. The dates ...