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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Frontman Says Next Album Will Be 'Darker' Than 'Dead Throne'
Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA has begun work on the material for its next studio album, tentatively due before the end of the year. In a brand new interview with AOL's Noisecreep, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA singer Mike Hranica said: "Two weeks ago we all flew out here to ...January 25, 2013
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Video: LAST IN LINE Frontman Sings DIO's 'Stand Up And Shout' At 'NAMM Metal Jam 2013'
Former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell revealed in April 2012 that he is planning to join forces with three other original DIO members to play "some gigs" that will see the musicians performing material from the early DIO records that Campbell appeared on. Dubbed LAST IN LINE,...January 25, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Signs With CLEOPATRA, Announces More Lineup Changes
The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE has signed a worldwide record deal with the Los Angeles-based independent label Cleopatra Records. Although a lineup for Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE was originally announced in the fall of 2012, things have changed. The band will now feature Tate along with bassi...January 24, 2013
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TOOL Frontman Sounds Off On Illegal Downloading, Music Industry And Digital Distribution
Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, PUSCIFER) recently gave a lengthy interview to Jason P. Woodbury of Phoenix New Times. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On his upcoming autobiography: Maynard: "I think there are a lot of misconceptions with some people that, all of a sudden, I...January 24, 2013
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Metal Cover Artist PAUL GREGORY Releases Career-Spanning Book
There is probably no other style of music where the linkage between cover artwork and music is as important as it is in the heavy metal genre. In other genres, the artists generally use their own pictures for their covers, but metal bands like to create stunning artwork to represent either single so...January 24, 2013
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LORD: 'Digital Lies' Release Date Announced
Australian melodic metallers LORD have set a February 22 Australian release date of their new album, "Digital Lies". Dates for New Zealand and Japan will follow, along with announcements for distribution partners for the rest of the world. Stated LORD mainman Lord Tim: "Finally! It seems like a life...January 23, 2013
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JORN LANDE Interviewed In Rome (Video)
HeavyWorlds.com conducted an interview with Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, AVANTASIA) before his December 6, 2012 concert at Jailbreak Live Club in Rome. Italy. You can now watch the chat below. Lande's new album, "Bring Heavy Rock To The Land", entered the official Swedish ch...January 23, 2013
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SOOTHSAYER To Release 'Troops Of Hate' In February
Legendary Canadian thrashers SOOTHSAYER will release "Troops Of Hate", the first album since their 2007 comeback, on February 12 via Galy Records. The effort was recorded with all the original founding members — Stephan Whitton on vocals, Martin Cyr on guitar, Simon Genest on bass and Daniel Clavet...January 23, 2013
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THE ABSENCE Joined By SCAR SYMMETRY Guitarist PER NILSSON
Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE has announced the addition of guitarist Per Nilsson (SCAR SYMMETRY) to the group's ranks. The band has entered the studio with guitarist-turned-producer James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) to begin recording a new EP and will release a single from these sessions so...January 22, 2013
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JIMMY PAGE Stars In John Varvatos Spring 2013 Campaign
The latest campaign for the John Varvatos brand features music legend Jimmy Page, the guitarist of "the greatest rock and roll band of all time" LED ZEPPELIN, paired with the 28-year-old emerging American music talent Gary Clark Jr. The images and short film were shot in London by Danny Clinch, agai...January 22, 2013
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SCHECTER Announces Debut Of 'Hellwin' Series Of Amplifiers By AVENGED SEVENFOLD's GATES
Schecter Amplification celebrates the announcement of the Hellwin series of amplifiers — a collaboration between AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Synyster Gates and Schecter Amplification. The Hellwin USA 100 is the initial entry in the Hellwin series, a line of products that Schecter Amplification plans to brin...January 22, 2013
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METALLICA To Return To United Arab Emirates In April
METALLICA will return to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on April 19 for a headlining performance at the du Arena, Yas Island. METALLICA last performed in Abu Dhabi at the Yas Arena in October 2011 — a gig that scored the Best Music Event award at the Best In Abu Dhabi 2012. Tickets go on ...January 22, 2013
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SCORPION CHILD Signs To NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT
Attributes in music are known to be cyclical. Every few years, a band comes along which borrows just enough from the revered past to bring a new infusion of vitality to the musical present. SCORPION CHILD's sound invokes a time when guitar-driven rock ruled radio's airwaves, when being hypnotized by...January 22, 2013
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GEORGE LYNCH: New Audio Interview Posted Online
On January 8, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "Slave To The Empire", the new video from T&N (formerly TOOTH AND NAIL),the new project featuring curr...January 21, 2013
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KILL DEVIL HILL Resumes Recording With Producer JEFF PILSON
KILL DEVIL HILL — the new band featuring legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) alongside Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals — has returned to the studio with produc...January 21, 2013