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EDDIE TRUNK's 'Essential Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Volume II' Due In September

Known as a "leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal," Eddie Trunk continues to entertain fans on the radio and as the host of VH1 Classic's hit television program "That Metal Show" with his passion for music. In the much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling "Eddie Trunk's Essential H...

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METAL CHURCH: 'Generation Nothing' Track Listing Revealed; Audio Samples Available

The reunited METAL CHURCH — Ronny Munroe on vocals, Kurdt Vanderhoof and Rick Van Zandt on guitars, Steve Unger on bass, and Jeff Plate on drums — recently inked a deal with Rat Pak Records. The band's tenth studio album, "Generation Nothing", will be released in the early fall via Kurdt's label Bod...

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BUTLER: If WARD Played Like He Used To, We'd Have Welcomed Him With Open Arms

Brian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's new album, "13", topping sales charts across the globe: Butler: "It's just amazed us. We thought there'd be some inter...

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ASHES OF ARES: Second Part Of Album Track-By-Track Breakdown (Video)

The second part of a track-by-track breakdown of the self-titled debut album from ASHES OF ARES, the band featuring Matt Barlow (ex-ICED EARTH),Van Williams (ex-NEVERMORE) and Freddie Vidales (ex-ICED EARTH),can be seen below. Due on September 6 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was recorded in pa...

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'Louder Than Hell' Book Authors Interviewed On 'Rock Book Show' (Video)

Veteran rock journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman recently spoke to the "Rock Book Show" about their recently published book, "Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History Of Metal". You can now watch the chat below. Emerging from the blues and psychedelic rock of the 1960s and '70s, hea...

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VENGEANCE To Release 'Piece Of Cake' Album

Dutch rockers VENGEANCE will release their new album, "Piece Of Cake", on November 5 (October 28 in Europe) via SPV/Steamhammer. "People can expect what to my ears is the best VENGEANCE album to date," declares guitarist Timo Somers. "The songs are a nice blend of old-school VENGEANCE (think 'Arabia...

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REVAMP: 'Wild Card' Track-By-Track Breakdown (Video)

A track-by-track breakdown of "Wild Card", the second album from REVAMP, the band led by former AFTER FOREVER frontwoman and current NIGHTWISH touring singer Floor Jansen, can be seen in two parts below. "Wild Card" will be released in Europe on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was record...

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Former ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW Discusses ASHES OF ARES Debut In New Audio Interview

On August 11, Brian Rademacher of RockEyez conducted an interview with former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES singer Matt Barlow. You can now listen to the chat below. In addition to Barlow, ASHES OF ARES features in its ranks Van Williams (ex-NEVERMORE) and Freddie Vidales (ex-ICED EARTH). The...

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KYNG Signs With RAZOR & TIE

Razor & Tie has announced the addition of the Southern California rock trio KYNG to its worldwide label and publishing rosters. The band is currently well into the writing and recording of its forthcoming studio album, with a single expected later this year. KYNG will hit the road in late August...

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MIKE PORTNOY Talks To METAL EXPRESS RADIO About THE WINERY DOGS (Audio)

Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) about THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring Portnoy, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON). You can now listen t...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks About Creation Of 'Friends' Album (Video)

A five-minute clip in which legendary rocker Sammy Hagar talks about the creation of his first-ever rock collaborations album, "Sammy Hagar And Friends", can be seen below. Hagar enlisted three legendary musicians — Toby Keith, Mickey Hart and Taj Mahal — to round out the final three tracks on "Samm...

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ASHES OF ARES: New Video Update From MATT BARLOW

A video update from former ICED EARTH singer Matt Barlow about his new project ASHES OF ARES — which also features Van Williams (ex-NEVERMORE) and Freddie Vidales (ex-ICED EARTH) — can be seen below. The self-titled debut album from ASHES OF ARES will be released on September 6 via Nuclear Blast Rec...

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RIOT To Release New Album In 2014

Long-running U.S. metallers RIOT will release an as-yet-untitled new album in 2014 via SPV/Steamhammer (in North America and Europe) and Avalon/Marquee (Asia). The band will enter the studio in December to begin recording its first studio CD without guitarist and founding member Mark Reale, who die...

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TODD LA TORRE-Fronted Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE: Quality Footage Of Sturgis Performance

Quality video footage of the Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE performing the song "Take Hold Of The Flame" on August 2 at Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota can be seen below. QUEENSRŸCHE's latest, self-titled album sold around 13,500 copies in the United States in its first week of r...

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THE WINERY DOGS Interviewed On 'Rockline' (Audio)

THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),was interviewed on this past Wednesday's (August 14) edition of...