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HEAVEN & EARTH's 'Dig' Due In April
Taking up where iconic bands like DEEP PURPLE and BAD COMPANY left off, HEAVEN & EARTH is on a mission to resurrect the sanctity of classic rock in its purest, most accessible form on their third studio album titled "Dig". Due out on April 23 via Quarto Valley Records, the CD was produced by Dav...February 10, 2013
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'Raiding The Rock Vault' Year-Long Run In Las Vegas To Kick Off In Early March
The history of rock 'n' roll will come to life like never before when Raiding The Rock Vault, a one-of-a-kind rock concert experience boasting the ultimate set list, kicks off a year-long run Saturday, March 9 at the LVH — Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Tickets for Raiding The Rock Vault go on sale S...February 9, 2013
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BRET MICHAELS: New Version Of 'Every Rose' Available For Streaming
POISON singer Bret Michaels will release his new solo album, "Good Songs & Great Friends", on March 26 via Poor Boy Records. The effort brings together the friends that Michaels has made along the way with some of the songs that have shaped all of that success. Featuring collaborations with arti...February 8, 2013
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Video: MICHAEL ANTHONY Talks To PVTV About His New PEAVEY Signature Amp
Bassist Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN) spoke about his new Peavey signature bass amp to PVTV at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You ca...February 8, 2013
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DROWNING POOL Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with DROWNING POOL by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). The show will be streamed on the "Rockline" web...February 8, 2013
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LORDI: 'The Riff' Lyric Video Released
Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI will release their new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", on March 1 in Europe (excluding Finland) via AFM Records. The CD will be made available in North America on March 19 through The End Records. The album's first single, "The Riff", will be issued on February...February 8, 2013
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: 'Breaking Point' Guitar Tutorial
A guitar tutorial with Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE in which he shows you how to play the band's new song "Breaking Point" can be seen below. "Breaking Point" comes off BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's fourth studio album, "Temper Temper", which will be released on Febru...February 8, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman's Autobiography Enters Editing Stage
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's autobiography, "Honestly", goes to editing next week. There is a 12-song solo record to go hand in hand with the release of the book. In a September 2012 interview with Chris Axe, Sweet stated about his autobiography: "It's coming along nicely, but slowly. It's thera...February 7, 2013
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Quits CRIMSON GLORY
Singer Todd La Torre has officially quit Florida metal veterans CRIMSON GLORY. La Torre, who joined QUEENSRŸCHE in June 2012 as the replacement for Geoff Tate, became an official member of CRIMSON GLORY in April 2010 and has played a number of shows with the band during the past two and a half years...February 7, 2013
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AIRBOURNE To Release 'Black Dog Barking' In May
Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their third album, "Black Dog Barking", on May 21 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2010's "No Guts. No Glory." was produced by Brian Howes, who has previously worked with HINDER, DAUGHTRY and PUDDLE OF MUDD. Said the band: "A lot of thought and...February 7, 2013
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HELLOWEEN: Video Recap Of '70000 Tons Of Metal' Appearance
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have posted a three-minute video recap of their appearance aboard 70000 Tons Of Metal — the world's biggest heavy metal cruise — which sailedon January 28 aboard the Royal Caribbean Majesty Of The Seas from Miami, Florida to Cockburn Town on Grand Turk Island, and re...February 7, 2013
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CARCASS Mixing 15 Songs For First Studio Album In 17 Years
Reactivated British extreme metal legends CARCASS have begun mixing 15 new songs for their first studio album in 17 years with acclaimed producer Colin Richardson (FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD, NAPALM DEATH, SLIPKNOT, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE). The band has yet to secure a label home for the effort, wh...February 6, 2013
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VAN HALEN: 'The Studio Albums 1978-1984' Box Set Due In March
VAN HALEN is one of the world's most legendary rock bands, having sold over 75 million albums worldwide since its revolutionary debut in 1978. Driven by Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist widely regarded as second only to Jimi Hendrix, VAN HALEN has produced some of rock's most unforgettable rock songs....February 6, 2013
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VOIVOD Drummer Interviewed On 'Dropping The Needle' Podcast (Video)
Episode 38 of the "Dropping The Needle" podcast features an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. Check it out below. "Dropping The Needle" is hosted by Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and rock journalist Mitch Lafon. It is described as...February 5, 2013
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Nemesis
Much was made of Timo Tolkki's awkward exit from Finnish power metal institution STRATOVARIOUS, in 2008, amidst a series of bizarre incidents ranging from physical assaults to on-stage urination (don't ask!),which he later admitted to have fabricated for no apparent reason. The band's founding guit...February 4, 2013