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THE QUIREBOYS: New Album Details Revealed
U.K. rockers THE QUIREBOYS will release seventh studio album, "Beautiful Curse", on June 24 via Off Yer Rocka Recordings. A single, "Too Much Of A Good Thing", will precede the full-length CD on May 15. The band's first CD since 2008’s critically acclaimed "Homewreckers & Heartbreakers" was prod...May 13, 2013
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XENTRIX: New Video Interview Posted Online
GetYourRockOut conducted an interview with U.K. thrashers XENTRIX during the band's recent mini-tour with KREATOR and EVILE. You can now watch the chat below. XENTRIX played its first show in almost seven years on April 14 at the Moses Gate in Bolton, England. Video footage of the concert can be see...May 12, 2013
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Video: GEOFF TATE 'Reacts' To QUEENSRŸCHE 'Frequency Unknown' Best-Video-Rant Contest
Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records launched a contest on April 26 for the best video rant on "how much you hate" "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. The winner is being offered a free VIP trip to the June 29 show by Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE in Seattle along...May 11, 2013
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JON OLIVA: More Solo Album Details Revealed
JON OLIVA'S PAIN and SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva will release his first-ever solo album, "Raise The Curtain", on June 5 via AFM Records. The 11-song CD, which contains ideas collected over the course of the last four or five years, was tracked this past winter at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Flori...May 11, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman's Autobiography 'Almost Finished Being Edited'
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's autobiography, "Honestly", is "almost finished being edited" and he is due to fly to Florida in June to schedule a release date. There is also a 12-song solo record to go hand in hand with the release of the book. According to Sweet, his "friend and brother," MEGADET...May 11, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Taps SASS JORDAN For 'Suite Sister Mary' Duet
Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE and WHITESNAKE, will fill in for Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET) in the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE from June 2 to June 29. Sass Jordan (pic...May 10, 2013
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FREEDOM CALL Interviewed In Paris (Video)
RockNLive.org conducted an interview with German metallers FREEDOM CALL on May 7 in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. FREEDOM CALL released an anniversary album, "Ages Of Light", on April 26 in Germany, April 29 in the rest of Europe and May 7 in North America via SPV/Steamhammer. "Ag...May 9, 2013
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HAVOK To Release 'Unnatural Selection' In June
Candlelight Records has set a June 25 North American release date for "Unnatural Selection", the new album from Denver thrashers HAVOK. The ten-song CD was produced by David Sanchez, with mixing handled by Terry Date (PANTERA, OVERKILL, DEFTONES). It features original artwork from Polish illustrator...May 9, 2013
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist: If You Play New Material, That Means You're Taking Some Standard Out
Chris MacDermott of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Aquarian Weekly: It must be difficult putting together a setlist. TWISTED SISTER have two kinds of fans. Most of them want to hea...May 9, 2013
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THE RESISTANCE: Part Three Of New Video Interview
The third part of a new video interview with THE RESISTANCE, the Swedish extreme metal band featuring former members of IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED and GRAVE, can be seen below. THE RESISTANCE's full-length debut, "Scars", will be released on May 10 in Europe and May 14 in the U.S. via earMUSIC, the Hamb...May 8, 2013
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Video: JOE SATRIANI Talks About Making Of 'Unstoppable Momentum'
Joe Satriani, the incomparable guitar aficionado, has just released his 14th studio album, "Unstoppable Momentum", through Epic Records. Produced by Satriani and Mike Fraser (AC/DC),"Unstoppable Momentum" features an amazing array of talented players, including Vinnie Colauita (STING, JEFF BECK) on...May 7, 2013
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KROKUS Introduces New Drummer
For Flavio Mezzodi, a childhood dream has come true. The musician from Solothurn, where Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS are from, has been officially named the band's new drummer. "At age 10 I wanted nothing more than to play in a rock band and play all over the world," he states. "And now that dream...May 6, 2013
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THE RESISTANCE: 'Clearing The Slate' Video Released
"Clearing The Slate", the new video from with THE RESISTANCE, the Swedish extreme metal band featuring former members of IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED and GRAVE, can be seen below. The song comes off THE RESISTANCE's full-length debut, "Scars", which will be released on May 10 in Europe and May 14 in the U...May 6, 2013
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VANITY BLVD Signs With NOISEHEAD RECORDS
Sweden-based, female-fronted hard rockers VANITY BLVD have inked a deal with Austria's Noisehead Records. The band's second full-length album, "Wicked Temptation", will be recorded and mixed this month at Deep Blue Studios with producer Nicko Di Marion (STEELWING). The CD will be mastered at Black L...May 6, 2013
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'Revolver Golden Gods' Awards Show: More Interviews From 'Black Carpet' Posted Online
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem conducted interviews with various hard rock and heavy metal musicians on the "black carpet" at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods awards, which was held on May 2 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, California. Featured artists include members of ANTHRAX, SUICIDE SI...May 5, 2013