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Connecticut Rock Musicians Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)

MEGAHERTZ, THREAT, CATEGORY 5, KARMIC JUSTICE, MIKE CORWELL, GARGAMEL, VENGEANCE and SOLAR ANGELS are among the Connecticut-based artists who took part in a tribute concert to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on July 23 at Toad's Plac...

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ENSLAVED Members Explain 'Axioma Ethica Odini' Artwork; Video Available

Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson of the Norwegian psychedelic post-black metal band ENSLAVED recently gave an in-depth explanation of the artwork of the bands's forthcoming album, "Axioma Ethica Odini", to the visitors of the web site of the German edition of Metal Hammer magazine. You can watch th...

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BAD RELIGION Frontman To Release 'Anarchy Evolution' Book

Iconic singer Greg Graffin of groundbreaking West Coast punk rock band BAD RELIGION will release his new book, "Anarchy Evolution: Faith, Science and Bad Religion in a World Without God", co-authored with science journalist Steve Olson, on September 28. The book will coincide with the release of BAD...

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'Nail'd' Soundtrack Audio Samples Available

Several tracks from the soundtrack to nail'd — the off-road racing game where speed, risk and adrenaline combine with insane track design to deliver the ultimate thrill ride — are available for streaming on MySpace. Illustrious names from the contemporary metal scene have come together to compose a...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: First Single Available For Free Download

"One Last Soul", a brand new song from BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — the Anglo/American rock supergroup featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa — is availabl...

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STRYPER Frontman Checks In From Bolivia

Christian hard rockers STRYPER are scheduled to kick off a South American tour on August 11 in La Paz, Bolivia. The band's frontman, Michael Sweet, has checked in with the following update: "We had an eventful day on August 7th as we departed for Bolivia — trying to get out of multiple airports to h...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Consequence Of Power' Artwork, Release Date Revealed

CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band led by former SAVATAGE frontman Zak Stevens, will release its fifth album, entitled "Consequence Of Power", on September 10 via AFM Records. The second concept effort for the band was recorded at Sweet Spot Studios and was described in a press release as "a melodic power m...

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HEAVEN & HELL Drummer Schedules California Clinics

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has scheduled the following clinics: August 17 San Jose Pro Drum 303 Stockton Avenue San Jose, CA 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (408) 298-1999 Clinic to be held at: Willow Glen High School Band Room, 2001 Cottle Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 August 18...

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Reunited SOUNDGARDEN Plays Intimate Club Show In Chicago; Video Available

The reunited SOUNDGARDEN played last night (Thursday, August 5) at the intimate Vic Theatre in Chicago, just three days before it headlines the third day of the Lollapalooza festival in the Windy City's Grant Park on Sunday, August 8. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Searching With My Good Eye...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Feel Immortal' Video Posted Online

"I Feel Immortal", the new video from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in Iceland and was previously described by Tarja as "probably the most beautiful video I have ever done in my career. The country is just unbelievably amazing with its stunning lands...

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GLENN HUGHES Explains BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Name Change

EspyRock recently conducted an interview with legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — his project with drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Derek Sherinian (D...

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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT

On August 3, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist Ted Aguilar of San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. DEATH ANGEL will release its new album, "Relentless Retribution", on September 3 in Europe and...

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Indian Metal Bands To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

DEMONIC RESURRECTION will headline the Cemetery Gates festival in Bangalore, India on Sunday, August 8 as a way to pay homage to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, DIO),who recently died of stomach cancer. The Cemetery Gates festival is org...

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IRON MAIDEN: More 'The Final Frontier' Game Details Revealed

After millions of plays of the band's first promotional online game, Flight 666, EMI and branded entertainment specialists Matmi have teamed up again to promote IRON MAIDEN's "The Final Frontier" tour and forthcoming album with a second game release. Set en route to the band's first intergalactic gi...

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GODSMACK Frontman's Solo Single Due Tomorrow; Audio Sample Available

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has set September 14 as the release date for his long-in-the-works debut solo album, titled "Avalon". A first single from the disc, called "Sinner's Prayer", will arrive at rock radio stations tomorrow (August 3) and is now available for purchase at Amazon.com. You can a...