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STRYPER Frontman: 'I'm Almost 50 Yet I Feel Like I've Lived The Life Of A Man Who Is Almost 90'
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's autobiography, "Honestly", went to editing last week. There is a 12-song solo record to go hand in hand with the release of the book. Writing on the band's Facebook page, Sweet states: "Writing and finishing my autobiography has gone WAY beyond my expectations, good...February 21, 2013
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Video: SOUNDGARDEN Talks Gear With PREMIER GUITAR
On February 1, Premier Guitar 's Chris Kies was on location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Eagles Ballroom where he caught up with SOUNDGARDEN's Kim Thayil, Chris Cornell and Ben Shepherd to find out all the gear they're using during the "King Animal" tour. Check out the footage below. SOUNDGARDEN r...February 21, 2013
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FREEDOM CALL: 'Ages Of Light' Anniversary Best-Of Album Detailed
German metallers FREEDOM CALL will release an anniversary album, "Ages Of Light", on April 26 in Germany, April 29 in the rest of Europe and May 7 in North America via SPV/Steamhammer. "Ages Of Light" is a best-of double album filled to the brim with 18 of the most important songs from the band's hi...February 21, 2013
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Video: KROKUS Members Talk About Decision To Cover THE BEATLES Classic
Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS will release their new album, "Dirty Dynamite", on February 22 in Europe via Sony Music and in North America on March 5 via The End Records. The band has recorded another cover song inspired by their time at Abbey Road Studios in London, England. KROKUS covers the ear...February 21, 2013
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HUNTRESS Taps Artist VANCE KELLY For Sophomore Album
Los Angeles-based, occult-themed, female-fronted traditional heavy metal band HUNTRESS has entered the studio with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SHADOWS FALL, HATEBREED, MUNICIPAL WASTE) to begin recording its sophomore album for a late 2013 release. The cover artwork for the CD will once again be...February 20, 2013
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Video: DAVE GROHL Talks About SOUNDGARDEN's 'By Crooked Steps'
Reunited grunge legends SOUNDGARDEN tapped FOO FIGHTERS frontman and documentary director Dave Grohl to get behind the camera on December 18, 2012 and shoot the band's new video for its song "By Crooked Steps". The clip, which casts SOUNDGARDEN as a "Sons Of Anarchy" type of biker gang and also feat...February 20, 2013
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Films Instructional Video
Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, TESTAMENT, EIDOLON) has returned from Colorado when he filmed his first instructional video for JamPlay. He says: "[It] was a great experience. Had a blast!" A podcast interview Drover did with JamPlay on location while shooting the video can b...February 20, 2013
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Guitarist To Sit Out Part Of AS I LAY DYING Tour
Guitarist Chris Rubey of the Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA will miss part of the group's tour with AS I LAY DYING and will be temporarily replaced by FOR TODAY axeman Sam Penner. Said Rubey: "[I] wanted to make everyone aware that I'll be staying home for a portion of o...February 20, 2013
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FALLOCH Finalizes Lineup For Second Album
Glasgow, Scotland-based atmospheric, post-black metal band FALLOCH has issued the following update: "We're very pleased to announce that we have finalized our lineup for the next album. Taking over the vocals and second guitar position will be Tony Dunn. We are currently finishing off the writing fo...February 19, 2013
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KROKUS Members Talk About Making Of 'Dirty Dynamite' (Video)
Bassist Chris Von Rohr, vocalist Marc Storace and guitarist Mandy Meyer of Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS talk about the making of their 17th studio album, "Dirty Dynamite", the ideas and motivation behind it, including recording at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London. Check out the footage belo...February 19, 2013
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA has inked a deal with Roadrunner Records. The group — vocalist Mike Hranica, lead guitarist Chris Rubey, rhythm guitarist Jeremy DePoyster, bassist Andy Trick, and drummer Daniel Williams — will make its label debut with an as-yet-untitled...February 19, 2013
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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER And JOE PERRY To Be Honored By ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of AEROSMITH with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award during its 30th annual Pop Music Awards, it was announced today by ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams. The invitation-only gala will...February 19, 2013
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VOLBEAT: First 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' Studio Report (Video)
Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT will release their fifth album, "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies", on April 9 (one day earlier internationally) via Spinefarm/Universal Music. The first in a series of video reports featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the CD can be seen be...February 19, 2013
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SIX FEET UNDER: 'Unborn' Track Listing Revealed
"Unborn", the tenth full-length album from death metal behemoths SIX FEET UNDER, will be released on March 19 via Metal Blade Records. The follow-to to 2012's "Undead" was mixed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, who has previously worked with SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, SHADOWS FALL and SOULFLY, among...February 18, 2013
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HATEBREED: New Video Interview With JAMEY JASTA
EMP Rock Invasion recently conducted an interview with vocalist Jamey Jasta of Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED. You can now watch the chat below. HATEBREED's new album, "The Divinity Of Purpose", sold 17,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No...February 18, 2013
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