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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Mainman TIMO TOLKKI Launches PledgeMusic Campaign For New Solo Album
Former STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE and SYMFONIA mainman Timo Tolkki has launched a PledgeMusic.com campaign to support the release of his fourth solo album, "Classical Variations 2: Credo". Tentatively due on October 29, 2012, the double album will include over two hours of music and will f...April 10, 2012
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RONNIE MONTROSE Death Ruled A Suicide
According to Guitar Player, a report by the San Mateo County Coroner's Office, released on April 6, confirms legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The toxicology report also showed his blood-alcohol level at 0.31% when he died — almost four times the legal lim...April 10, 2012
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SLASH Presenting Major Series On BBC Radio 2
This spring, the U.K.'s biggest radio network, BBC Radio 2, goes rock for six weeks with one of the most iconic guitarists of all time, Slash. From April 12, rock music legend, solo artist, and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash presents six episodes of the music that changed his life and inspired...April 10, 2012
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AHAB: 'The Giant' Track Listing Revealed
AHAB, the German funeral doom metal band featuring former MIDNATTSOL members Daniel Droste (guitar/vocals) and Christian Hector (guitar),has revealed the track listing for its third album, "The Giant", to be released later in the year via Napalm Records. The CD features cover artwork (see below) by...April 10, 2012
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GOJIRA: The Making Of 'L'Enfant Sauvage'
While they were in New York City recording their fifth album, "L'Enfant Sauvage", French progressive metallers GOJIRA shot four short web videos documenting the creative process. Well, now they've assembled those into a single seven-minute mini-movie, and you can see it below. "L'Enfant Sauvage" wil...April 10, 2012
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ATHEIST Frontman: 'People Always Hate What They Don't Understand'
Mark Morton of the Heavy Metal Examiner recently conducted an interview with drummer Steve Flynn and vocalist Kelly Shaefer of seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Heavy Metal Examiner: What is the mission statement of ATHEIST now? Shaefer: When...April 7, 2012
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CHARM CITY DEVILS: 'Man Of Constant Sorrow' Video Released
Baltimore, Maryland-based rock band CHARM CITY DEVILS (formerly known as FORTY ACRES and CHOSEN SON) will release its second album, "Sins", exclusively via iTunes on April 10 through Fat Lady Music. The first single from "Sins", a cover of "Man Of Constant Sorrow" (from the Grammy-winning soundtrack...April 7, 2012
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SLASH Remembers JIM MARSHALL
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) has released the following statement regarding the passing of Jim Marshall, the creator of the Marshall amplifier: "I consider myself very fortunate to have known the late Jim Marshall. He was such a fantastic individual. "Not only did he cr...April 6, 2012
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FLYING COLORS: Debut Album First-Week Sales Revealed
The self-titled debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) — sold 6,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 81 on The Bil...April 6, 2012
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STEEL PANTHER Shows Support For The' Rock The House' Initiative
To show support for Mike Weatherley's "Rock The House" initiative, Los Angeles glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER rocked up to the Houses Of Parliament in London, England on Saturday, March 31 before playing to a sold-out Brixton Academy. "Rock The House" now has David Cameron's backing and is a Par...April 5, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN, DEEP PURPLE Members Perform With BUDDY RICH ORCHESTRA (Video)
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson performed at the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert on Monday, April 2 at the London Palladium. He sang while fellow heavy rock legend, Ian Paice of DEEP PURPLE, played drums alongside the full BUDDY RICH ORCHESTRA. Dickinson is one of the most acclaime...April 5, 2012
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MUNICIPAL WASTE To Release 7" Single Featuring Song From New Album
Virginia's speed metal punks MUNICIPAL WASTE will release an exclusive seven-inch single which will include the non-radio-friendly version of the song "Repossession" from the band's new album, "The Fatal Feast", plus two re-recorded tracks from deep in the band's discography. The tracks are availabl...April 5, 2012
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THE CULT: North American Tour Dates Announced
THE CULT's 20-date North American tour is set to kick off on Friday, May 25 in San Diego, California, bringing the band's incendiary rock energy to major and secondary markets across the continent. For most of the dates, THE CULT will be supported by AGAINST ME! and THE ICARUS LINE. Ticket on-sales...April 4, 2012
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GOJIRA: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
French progressive metallers GOJIRA have set "L'Enfant Sauvage" as the title of their fifth album, due on June 26 via Roadrunner Records. The CD (the title of which translates to "The Wild Child") features 11 tracks of mind-bending, thunderous metal. "When you become a musician, you don't have a bos...April 4, 2012
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer: 'We All Feel Like We're On Top Of Our Game'
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of Florida death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the songwriting style of each member: Paul: "Pat [O'Brien, lead guitar] has his own style… It's a little tough...April 3, 2012
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