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SIXX: A.M. Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour; APOCALYPTICA To Support
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will embark on its first headlining tour in April 2015. Support on the trek will come from Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA. "Fans have been asking for years, 'When is SIXX: A.M....October 8, 2014
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AC/DC: 'Rock Or Bust' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
AC/DC will release its new album, titled "Rock Or Bust", on December 2. The 11-song collection is the band's first since 2008's "Black Ice" and it includes the song "Play Ball", which is available as an instant download when pre-ordering the album from iTunes. The track can also be streamed below. "...October 7, 2014
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VOLBEAT's 'A Warrior's Call' Single Certified Gold By RIAA
"A Warrior's Call", a song from from Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT's 2010 album "Beyond Hell / Above Heaven", has been certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for sales of 500,000 copies. VOLBEAT singer and guitarist Michael Poulsen states: "Jon, Ander...October 6, 2014
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Former AC/DC Manager MICHAEL BROWNING Says Getting Fired By YOUNG Brothers Saved His Life
ABC Radio National "Breakfast" host Fran Kelly spoke to former AC/DC manager Michael Browning about Michael's new book, "Dog Eat Dog: A Story Of Survival, Struggle And Triumph By The Man Who Put AC/DC On The World Stage". You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Browning was runn...October 6, 2014
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GUS G., MATS LEVÉN Perform Acoustically In Greece (Video)
On October 3, Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — and singer Mats Levén (CANDLEMASS, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION) performed acoustically at the Irida rock bar in Ioannina, Greece. You can now watch video fo...October 5, 2014
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DOWN: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of 'Motörboat' Performance
Fan-filmed video footage of DOWN's September 23 performance on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise can be seen below. The first annual MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat sailed from Miami, visiting the ports of Key West , Florida and Cozumel just off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula for the September 22-26 cruise on the Carn...October 3, 2014
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STEEL PANTHER: 'Pussywhipped' Video Released
"Pussywhipped", the new video from glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Dean Cameron, who previously worked with the band on the "Fat Girl" clip. STEEL PANTHER is currently supporting JUDAS PRIEST on a North American tour. The trek kicked off on October 1 i...October 3, 2014
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WHITESNAKE: 'Live In '84 - Back To The Bone' DVD/CD Trailer
WHITESNAKE fans worldwide now have something to be excited about! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of WHITESNAKE's multi-platinum "Slide It In" album, Frontiers Music Srl, the Italian-based label, will release "Live In '84 - Back To The Bone", a complete celebration of the group's awe-inspiring lin...October 3, 2014
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SIXX: A.M.: Entire 'Modern Vintage' Album Available For Streaming
"Modern Vintage", the new album from SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, can be streamed in its entirety below. The CD will arrive on October 7 via Eleven Seven Music. SIXX: A.M. will celebrate the CD release by playi...October 2, 2014
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METALLICA, DAVE GROHL To Perform At 'The Concert For Valor'
HBO and Starbucks Coffee Company announced today they will host The Concert For Valor, a first-of-its-kind concert to honor the courage and sacrifice of America's veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to be presented live on HBO this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11...October 2, 2014
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STRYPER Frontman Believes ROBERT SWEET's Playing Style Was Early Influence On MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE
In a brand new interview with The Aquarian Weekly, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER was asked if he thinks his and fellow STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox's characteristic harmonic double leads were influential to a lot of today's metal bands playing those types of guitars...October 2, 2014
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SANCTUARY: 'Frozen' Video Released
"Frozen", the new video from the reunited '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in Germany with director Dirk Behlau. Photos from the "Frozen" video shoot can be found on the SANCTUARY Facebook page. "Frozen" is taken from SANCTUARY's comeback album, "The Year The...October 2, 2014
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AVATARIUM: 'All I Want' EP Teaser
AVATARIUM, the project led by Leif Edling, founding bassist and main songwriter of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, will release a new vinyl/digital-only EP, "All I Want", on November 14 via Nuclear Blast. A teaser for the EP is available below. In addition to Edling, AVATARIUM features Marcus...October 1, 2014
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STRYPER Frontman Finds It 'Deeply Puzzling' That Album Sales Don't Equate With Followers On Facebook And Twitter
Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER says that he is "deeply puzzled" by the fact that sales of most bands' albums keep declining even as their social-media presence continues to grow. STRYPER's latest studio album, "No More Hell To Pay", sold around 9,600 copies in the...September 30, 2014
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Family Of AC/DC's MALCOLM YOUNG Confirms He Is Suffering From Dementia
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young's family has issued a statement confirming reports that he is afflicted with dementia, a brain disorder that interferes with a person's ability to carry out everyday tasks. The statement released to People magazine said, "Malcolm is suffering from dementia and the famil...September 30, 2014
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