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METAL CHURCH Singer Signs Solo Deal With RAT PAK RECORDS

METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has inked a deal with Rat Pak Records for the release of his first solo album, "The Fire Within". Munroe says, "I've known the label CEO for a while now and I have to say that I am very impressed with his work ethic, relentless drive, passion, and tenacity. I ...

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VAN HALEN, KISS, RUSH, VELVET REVOLVER Members Helping Raise Funds For Stricken Deputy

Susan Abram of LA Daily News reports that some of rock music's biggest names — including members of VAN HALEN, RUSH, KISS and VELVET REVOLVER — have donated autographed guitars and percussion equipment to help a Southland sheriff's deputy who is fighting acute myeloid leukemia. Money raised from the...

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HED P.E.'s Van And Gear Trailer Ripped Off; Band Vows To Continue Touring

Despite recently having its van and gear trailer stolen in Burbank, California, HED P.E. is out to prove it cannot be silenced. The thieves made off with thousands of dollars of gear, merchandise and the group's tour van. The band is forging on and has announced the second leg of its "New World Orph...

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KORN, DOWN, KAMELOT, PENDULUM & THE SWORD For Holland's SONISPHERE Festival

KORN, DOWN, KAMELOT, PENDULUM and THE SWORD have been confirmed for the Holland installment of the METALLICA-headlined inaugural Sonisphere festival, set to take place June 20 at Goffertpark in Nijmegen. The festival billing is as follows: METALLICA SLIPKNOT KORN LAMB OF GOD DOWN KAMELOT PENDULUM MA...

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IMPELLITTERI: 'Wicked Maiden' Video Posted Online

IMPELLITTERI's music video for the song "Wicked Maiden" can be viewed at this location. The clip was shot on February 4 with director John Logsdon, who has previously worked with DEF LEPPARD, ANTHRAX, RISE AGAINST, AUDIOSLAVE, SEETHER and DEFTONES, among many others. "Wicked Maiden" is the title tra...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Greet Fans At St. Louis Bar Tomorrow

According to STLtoday.com, Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) will be in the house at his Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill restaurant at Harrah's St. Louis on Friday, February 27. He will address his fans, pour drinks, and hold a press conference beginning at noon. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, fans can enter...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN's AGUA DE ANNIQUE Covers MOONSPELL At Athens Concert; Video Available

AGUA DE ANNIQUE, the band led by former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, performed a stripped down cover version of MOONSPELL's "Scorpion Flower" during the group's February 23, 2009 concert in Athens, Greece. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. MOONSPELL's o...

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KEEL Frontman Talks Reunion, Upcoming Album

Vocalist Ron Keel of the reactivated '80s hard rock band KEEL is featured in the new TheRightToRock.com podcast. The 20-minute interview is available for download at this location. KEEL recently inked a deal with the Maryland-based label Chavis Records. The group plans to release a new CD by summert...

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ALERION Completes Work On New Promo

Dutch female-fronted progressive metal band ALERION has completed work on a new promo recording, "Turn Of Fate". The effort was recorded at Storm Studio and produced by Kevin Storm, who is best known from the female-fronted rock/metal band CARDAMON and his project THE COMEBACK. According to a press...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Singer Pregnant Again

WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt are expecting their second child this summer. The couple has a three-year old daughter named Eva Luna den Adel. WITHIN TEMPTATION is taking a break from touring during 2009 but is continuing to work on new material. A new album...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Confirmed For U.K.'s SONISPHERE

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have been confirmed for the METALLICA-headlined inaugural Sonisphere festival, set to take place on August 1-2 at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE IN CHAINS AVENGED SEVEN...

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VAN HALEN Supports Live Nation/Ticketmaster Deal

Reuters reports that Live Nation Inc.'s planned acquisition of Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. has received support from rock stars including VAN HALEN, SEAL and SHAKIRA ahead of a U.S. antitrust hearing on Tuesday. The companies said they have received supportive letters and emails from these artis...

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VINNIE MOORE: New Solo Album Details Revealed

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore will release his new solo album, "To The Core", in North America on May 19 (one day earlier interntionally) via Holland's Mascot Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Fly (4:51) 02. Panic Attack (6:19) 03. Off The Hook (5:15) 04. Transcendence (3:53) 05....

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PRIMAL FEAR, VANDEN PLAS To Co-Headline PROGPOWER USA Showcase

German power metal giants PRIMAL FEAR return to Atlanta to co-headline this year's ProgPower USA showcase on September 10. Progressive metal stalwarts VANDEN PLAS will co-headline the evening with an exclusive U.S. performance. Support will be provided by New Jersey's SUSPYRE and California's FUTURE...

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THIN LIZZY, MACHINE HEAD, ALICE IN CHAINS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD Confirmed For U.K.'s SONISPHERE

THIN LIZZY, MACHINE HEAD, ALICE IN CHAINS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and THE SWORD have been confirmed for the METALLICA-headlined inaugural Sonisphere festival, set to take place on August 1-2 at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical or...