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Swedish 'Supergroup' TRAMP Releases Debut Album

TRAMP, the new Swedish "rock 'n' roll super group consisting of well-known rock gurus from bands such as THE HELLACOPTERS, CAPTAIN MURPHY, HENRY FIATS OPEN SORE and THE TURPENTINES, has just released its debut album, "Indigo", in Sweden via Killer Cobra Records. A wider European release is scheduled...

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MY DYING BRIDE: 20th-Anniversary Collection 'Evinta' Due In May

2010 marked the 20th anniversary of U.K. doom metal legends MY DYING BRIDE. To commemorate two decades of doom and gloom from the elite British act, the band embarked upon a special project to re-work familiar melodies and themes from its extensive catalogue into long, flowing symphonic compositions...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: And Then There Was One

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) has released the following statement: "First of all, thanks again for all the wonderful messages of support I have received in the last few days. "The mental, financial and emotional strain of keeping the BLAZE BAYLEY band together h...

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DAVID COVERDALE: 'I've Never Compromised WHITESNAKE With Questionable Elements'

Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockConfidential.com: You've always maintained the signature WHITESNAKE sound but the group of guys you're working with now have really steppe...

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SAXON's Innovative Charity Idea

British heavy metal legends SAXON have come up with an innovative idea to collect charity donations for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy and Childline on their forthcoming U.K. tour. They have invited 20 fans per venue to come and watch them soundcheck for a donation to charity of £10 per person. Fans...

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DEVILDRIVER Bassist Quits

Bassist Jonathan Miller of Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER has released the following statement: "I just wanted to thank all of the DEVILDRIVER fans around the world for their die-hard love and support for the past nine years. "Yesterday, I decided to leave DEVILDRIVER. It was the mo...

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ARCHITECTS: 'Heartburn' Video Released

"Heartburn", the new video from British metallers ARCHITECTS, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's latest album, "The Here And Now", which sold around 900 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 47 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseeker...

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MEGADETH Drummer Interviewed In Paris (Video)

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover was interviewed prior to the band's March 26, 2011 performance at Zenith in Paris, France as part of the "European Carnage" tour with SLAYER. You can now watch the chat below. MEGADETH's "Rust In Peace Live" DVD — which captures the final night of the band's historic mo...

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THE WOLVES OF AVALON To Release 'Carrion Crows Over Camlan' In April

British pagan metal band THE WOLVES OF AVALON will release its new album, "Carrion Crows Over Camlan", in April via Godreah Records. Featuring Metatron (THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL),THE WOLVES OF AVALON is an embodiment of ancient British spirit and pride and not to be confused with any modern interpreta...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Parts Ways With His Band

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) has released the following statement: "Dear fans, due to financial and medical reasons, I've been forced to part ways with the [BLAZE BAYLEY] band. I will give a full statement in the next few days about my future plans. "I hope that...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: '2' Album Artwork Unveiled

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER),will release it...

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DEVILDRIVER Drummer Interviewed By VIC FIRTH (Video)

Vic Firth artist John Boecklin of Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER is featured prominently on the Vic Firth web site in a video interview. John talks about his history with the band as well as the recording of the group's new album, "Beast". You can now watch the chat below. "Beast",...

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HAMMERFALL: New Single Available For Streaming

"One More Time", the new single from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL, is available for streaming on the band's Facebook page. On April 8, Nuclear Blast Records will release a limited-edition picture seven-inch version of "One More Time" from HAMMERFALL's upcoming album "Infected". The vinyl is...

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SAXON: Report From 'Hammer Of The Gods' Video Shoot

A report from the set of SAXON's latest music video, "Hammer Of The Gods", in North Yorkshire, England can be found on the Amped web site. The song comes off the band's new album, "Call To Arms", which will be released on May 23 via Militia Guard Music, UDR and EMI. The follow-up ...

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MIKE TRAMP Says Ex-WHITE LION Guitarist VITO BRATTA Must Lead A 'Miserable Life'

Heavy Paradise recently conducted an interview with former WHITE LION frontman Mike Tramp. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Heavy Paradise: Allow me to take you back to 1983 when [the debut WHITE LION album] "Fight To Survive" was released. Did you expect that kind of success when yo...