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Is QUEEN Tapping LADY GAGA To Replace FREDDIE MERCURY?
Although QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor recently told The Pulse Of Radio that he and guitarist Brian May are pretty much hanging up the QUEEN brand, except for special one-off appearances Brian May is open to having Lady Gaga front the band. May revealed to London's Daily Express, "We talk about going o...October 7, 2011
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POISONBLACK: 'Scars' Video Released
"Scars", the new video from POISONBLACK the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala can be seen below. The song comes off the group's fifth album, "Drive", whichentered the official chart in the group's home country at position No. 3. Released in Scandinavia on April 27 via H...October 2, 2011
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QUEEN Drummer Says Tribute Project Protects Band Legacy
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Roger Taylor says that the bottom line for him and Brian May launching the talent search for their Queen Extravaganza production is quality control. The pair is prepping a self-produced tribute act to tour next year "playing QUEEN's music combined with unseen footage...September 26, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's 'Live Over Europe' To Be Shown In U.K. Theaters
For one night only, on Tuesday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m., participating Vue Cinemas in the United Kingdom will screen BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's debut concert film, "Live Over Europe", in high definition and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. This one-night-only rock and roll cinema experience includes an excl...September 22, 2011
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RAM Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Swedish heavy metallers RAM. The band's third album, "Death", will be released in early 2012. The CD was recorded at Welfare Sounds Studios in the group's hometown and was mastered by Dragan Tanaskovic at Bohus Sound. Comments the band: "We are very p...September 6, 2011
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QUEEN's 'Live At Wembley Stadium' Concert To Be Streamed On YouTube
September 5 would have been legendary frontman Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday. To mark the occasion, QUEEN will stream its historic 1986 concert "Queen Live At Wembley Stadium" for 48 hours on YouTube. The concert can be viewed at this location starting at 12:00 a.m. EST on September 5. This is the...September 3, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Complete 'Live Over Europe' DVD Details Revealed
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the English-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...September 1, 2011
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QUEEN To Be Honored As BMI Icons At BMI London Awards
BMI honors songwriters who have had "a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers" as Icons. QUEEN's Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon join a list of past honorees that includes 2010 recipient Don Black, Van Morrison, Donovan, the BEE GEES, James Brown, Will...August 15, 2011
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ICED EARTH: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire Final Show With Singer MATT BARLOW
American power metallers ICED EARTH played their final show with singer Matt Barlow at this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival on August 6 in Wacken, Germany. Professionally filmed video footage of the entire performance can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Burning T...August 8, 2011
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Broken Heart Syndrome
This has been a great year for hard rock and traditional metal releases, particularly those of the European variety. Add VOODOO CIRCLE's "Broken Heart Syndrome" to that list. Featuring members of PINK CREAM 69, SILENT FORCE, and SINNER, Alex Beyrodt's (guitar god) German/British powerhouse lives up...July 28, 2011
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BRING ME THE HORIZON 'Really Disappointed' Not To Have Been Nominated For MERCURY PRIZE
Drummer Matt Nicholls of the British metalcore act BRING ME THE HORIZON has admitted that he and his bandmates are "really disappointed" not to have been nominated for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize. The Guardian recently launched a poll to find out who its readers thought should win the Mercury Priz...July 27, 2011
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DEREK SHERINIAN To Release 'Oceana' In September
Acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BILLY IDOL, ALICE COOPER, DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will release his seventh solo album, "Oceana", on September 5 via Mascot Records. The CD was produced by Sherinian and Simon Phillips, and features the following special guests:...July 19, 2011
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NIGHTMARE Pays Tribute To Late CRIMSON GLORY Singer
To mark the two-year anniversary of the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Midnight, French metallers NIGHTMARE have released their cover version of the song "Where Dragons Rule", taken from the legendary CRIMSON GLORY album "Transcendence". You can now listen to the track in the SoundCloud pl...July 8, 2011
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QUEEN: New Japanese TV Interview Posted Online
A recent Japanese TV video interview with QUEEN's Brian May and Roger Taylor in which they talk about the March 2011 earthquake in Japan, their first Japanese tour and the last days with singer Freddie Mercury can be seen below. March 14 saw the re-release of QUEEN's first five albums one of the mos...July 6, 2011
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15-Foot FREDDIE MERCURY Statue Unveiled In Liverpool; Photos Available
According to the Liverpool Echo, a 15-foot statue of late QUEEN singer Freddie Mercury has found a temporary home on Paradise Street in Liverpool, England to celebrate the arrival of the hit QUEEN and Ben Elton musical "We Will Rock You" at the Empire Theatre this September. Originally the plan was...June 2, 2011
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