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DANZIG: New Song To Premiere This Weekend

"On a Wicked Night", a brand new song from DANZIG, will have its worldwide premiere this weekend on Full Metal Jackie's syndicated metal radio program. To find a radio station near you airing the show, go to this location. Another track, "The Revengeful", will be premiered Monday, May 24 on Sirius S...
May 20, 2010
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AC/DC's 'Iron Man' Continues European Chart Reign

According to Billboard.com, AC/DC's "Iron Man 2" (Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment) release, which consists of catalog material from the mid-1970s onwards, sees its fourth week at No. 1 of the European Albums chart. "Iron Man 2" continues to hold sway in Austria and the Belgian region of Flanders,...
May 20, 2010
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie Dio was a real musician. He was a guy that everybody liked, and always sang loud, in tune, and stron...
May 20, 2010
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MISERY INDEX: 'Heirs To Thievery' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Heirs To Thievery", the new album from Baltimore, Maryland's MISERY INDEX, sold around 1,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 43 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists...
May 19, 2010
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BOB DAISLEY On DIO's Passing: 'The World Has Lost A Great Man'

Bassist Bob Daisley, who was a member of RAINBOW from 1977 to 1979, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF): "With the sad passing of my friend and colleague, the world has lost...
May 19, 2010
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FORBIDDEN Guitarist Shreds The Axe For EMG TV

While waiting for the volcanic ash cloud to subside, guitarist Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT) played a song for EMG TV. Check out the clip below. FORBIDDEN is continuing work on its new album, "Omega Wave", at Sonic Room/Audio Voyage Studios in Livermore, California. The CD artwork ha...
May 19, 2010
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AMON AMARTH: New Video Interview Posted Online

Metal Injection correspondent Rob conducted an interview with vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, which took place April 23-24 at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Johan talks about some of the drinking the band has been doing...
May 19, 2010
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OPETH Members To Perform With JON LORD

Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will perform at the Nidarosdomen cathedral in Norway along with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Torodd Wigum, on Sunday evening, May 23. Lord will be joined by Martin Axenrot and Martin Mendez of OPETH, with Steve Balsamo, who played and sang the role...
May 18, 2010
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OBSCURA To Be Joined By Bassist STEVE DIGIORGIO For Japanese Dates

German technical death metallers OBSCURA will be joined by legendary bassist Steve DiGiorgio (SADUS, DEATH, CONTROL DENIED, TESTAMENT) for their upcoming Japanese tour as regular bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling fulfills touring commitments with PESTILENCE. OBSCURA will be touring Japan as part of Ext...
May 18, 2010
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DEVIN TOWNSEND, Members Of OPETH, TESTAMENT Pay Tribute To DIO On Australia's 'The Racket'

Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR),Mikael Åkerfeldt (OPETH) and Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) were interviewed by Andrew Haug about the influence and legacy of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio during tonight's (Tuesday...
May 18, 2010
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STEVE VAI: DIO 'Was A Shining Light Of Rock/Metal Authenticity'

Guitarist Steve Vai has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Dio was a shining light of rock/metal authenticity. He was a completely dedicated artist with massive talent. It's likely t...
May 17, 2010
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MICHAEL MONROE, GINGER Interviewed On 'Red Eye'; Video Available

Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe and THE WILDHEARTS mainman Ginger — who plays guitar in Monroe's new solo band — were interviewed on last night's (May 13) edition of Fox News' "Red Eye" show with host Greg Gutfeld. You can now watch their appearance below. "Red Eye" is a late-night/early-mo...
May 14, 2010
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IMMOLATION To Tour North America With VADER, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE

New York death metal veterans IMMOLATION will embark on a North American headlining tour this fall. Joining them on the trek will be VADER, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE and PATHOLOGY. "We are very excited to announce this upcoming tour here in the States," commented the band. "It will be our...
May 14, 2010
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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED To Hit The Road In July

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED — the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) — is hitting the road. Fans will finally have the chance to watch Christy and vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED...
May 14, 2010
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LILLIAN AXE Guitarist Talks About Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame Induction, Forthcoming Album

LILLIAN AXE's Derrick LeFevre (vocals),Steve Blaze (guitar),Sam Poitevent (guitar),Eric Morris (bass) and Ken Koudelka (drums) will be inducted as the first hard rock band in the Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame. LILLIAN AXE will forever be remembered alongside such greats as Fats Domino, Buddy Guy,...
May 14, 2010