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DEF LEPPARD, KISS, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members To Take Part In 'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars' Live Chat
On Monday, April 23, from backstage at Club Geba in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ortsbo, the world's leading real-time experiential communications platform, will present a "Live & Global" question-and-answer session hosted by rock icon Gene Simmons (KISS). The Q&A will serve as an exclusive, all...April 16, 2012
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AHAB: Second 'The Giant' Studio Webisode Available
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 14, 2012
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KISS Drummer On ROCK HALL Snub, AXL ROSE's Decision To Skip Induction Ceremony
A day before the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, Powerline veteran scribe Carol Anne Szel had a chance to ask KISS drummer Eric Singer some serious Rock Hall questions: The long-lasting KISS snub and the controversy surrounding GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose's decision not to atte...April 13, 2012
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STEVE VON TILL, SCOTT KELLY And WINO To Release TOWNES VAN ZANDT Tribute Album
This June Neurot Recordings will issue a special three-way split CD in tribute to late American folk music hero Townes Van Zandt, bearing contributions from Scott Kelly (NEUROSIS, SHRINEBUILDER, TRIBES OF NEUROT, solo artist, etc.),Steve Von Till (NEUROSIS, TRIBES OF NEUROT, HARVESTMAN, solo artist...April 13, 2012
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MISFITS: 'Walk Among Us' Colored Vinyl Due On Record Store Day
To mark Record Store Day on April 21, Rhino will offer three colored-vinyl versions of the MISFITS' LP "Walk Among Us", commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the band's 1982 full-length classic. It is a faithful reproduction of the original with music cut from the original analog masters and pack...April 13, 2012
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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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