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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: More New Album Details Revealed
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band led by former SAVATAGE frontman Zak Stevens, has entered Sweet Spot Studios to begin recording its fifth album, entitled "Consequence Of Power". The second concept effort for the band, "Consequence Of Power" has been described as "a melodic power metal album catering to al...April 10, 2010
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JON LORD's New Album Lands On U.K.'s Classical Chart
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord released his latest album, "To Notice Such Things", on March 29 through Avie Records. The CD has entered the U.K.'s official classical chart at No. 4. An interview with Lord about the CD can be found at his official web site. Also available is aApril 9, 2010
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BUCKCHERRY Members Talk About Next Album
A short video clip of BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson talking about their forthcoming record can be viewed below. "It's definitely a rock 'n' roll record," says Nelson. "I think that we've grown, we've expanded, lyrically, musically, as songwriters and as musicians. I think it...April 8, 2010
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DREAM THEATER To Play 'Intimate' Headlining Shows During IRON MAIDEN Tour
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER will play a few select headlining shows on some of the "off" days throughout the band's North American tour with IRON MAIDEN. Commented DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy: "Please note these will not be traditional DREAM THEATER shows in terms of production. As...April 8, 2010
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RICHIE KOTZEN: New Tour Dates Announced
Richie Kotzen (ex-MR. BIG, POISON) has scheduled the following dates: Apr. 22 - Bolshoi Pub - Goiania, Brazil Apr. 23 - Blackmore Rock Bar - Sao Paulo, Brazil Apr. 24 - Blackmore Rock Bar - Sao Paulo. Brazil Apr. 25 - Teatro Odisseia - Rio De Janiero, Brazil Apr. 28 - Drakkar Music Hall - ...April 7, 2010
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JON LORD To Perform In Trondheim In May
According to a posting at JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will be back in Trondheim, Norway on Sunday, May 23. He will perform an intimate church concert at Vår Frue Kirke with a small string section consisting of members of the Trondheim Soloists. The evening's program is still...April 6, 2010
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STEELWING: 'Roadkill (...Or Be Killed)' Video Released
"Roadkill (...Or Be Killed)", the new video from the Swedish metal act STEELWING (formerly SCAVENGER),can be viewed below. The clip was shot by Younique Films from Holland. The track comes off STEELWING's debut album, "Lord Of The Wasteland", which is scheduled for release in Europe on April 30, 20...April 4, 2010
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TARJA TURUNEN, BLOODBOUND, FATAL SMILE, CARNAL FORGE Confirmed For Sweden's ROCKWEEKEND
TARJA TURUNEN, BLOODBOUND, FATAL SMILE, CARNAL FORGE and CRAZY LIXX are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's edition of the Rockweekend festival, set to take place July 8-10 in Kilafors (two hours north of Stockholm),Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical...April 2, 2010
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SHAVO ODADJIAN Art Piece To Be Released Through WHEN ART IMITATES LIFE
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist and ACHOZEN visionary Shavo Odadjian bleeds art. So in honor of his multi-faceted musical and visual soul, Los Angeles-based creative firm When Art Imitates Life will release a limited-edition print designed and conceived by the Grammy-winning multi-platinum musician himself...April 2, 2010
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MIKE TERRANA At MUSIKMESSE; Video Footage Available
Video footage of DrumCraft endorser Mike Terrana's (TARJA TURUNEN, MASTERPLAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, SAVAGE CIRCUS, RAGE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performance at this year's Musikmesse Frankfurt 2010 fair, which was held March 24-27, 2010 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, can be viewed below. Mike Terrana is an Ame...April 1, 2010
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NIGHTFALL: First Photo Of New Lineup Released
Reformed Greek metallers NIGHTFALL have released the first photo (see below) of the band's new lineup — featuring frontman and lyricist Efthimis Karadimas alongside Evan Hensley on guitar, Stathis Kassios on keyboards and Jörg Uken on drums. NIGHTFALL recently entered the studio to begin recording i...April 1, 2010
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TONY IOMMI, IAN GILLAN To Collaborate On New Music
Legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) has revealed to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine that he will collaborate on new music with his former SABBATH bandmate, singer Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE). Iommi tells the magazine, "Ian was at [my place] a few weeks back, and w...April 1, 2010
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ROYAL HUNT Signs European Deal With SCARLET RECORDS
Denmark-based hard rock/progressive metal band ROYAL HUNT has signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the European release of its new album, "X". ROYAL HUNT decided to revisit its roots and incorporate some of the musical values of the '70s into its songwriting as well as — in order to reinforce that...April 1, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL To Play Three Italian Shows In July
According to the Italian concert promoter Live, HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will play three shows in Italy in early July: July 01 - Ippodromo Capannelle (Rock In Roma fest...March 31, 2010
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED Continuing Work On New Material
DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, has issued the following update: "We are still ass deep in writing songs for the next record. We have a ton of stuff and more just keeps pouring out. Like we have said before, we can't wait for all of you ....March 30, 2010
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