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Haven
Thomas Youngblood and the KAMELOT crew are back following a successful transition on the mike from Roy Khan to Tommy Karevik. It's already been two and a half years since KAMELOT's last effort, the majestic "Silverthorn", albeit the band has now released four albums within the past eight years, hitt...May 4, 2015
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ExtermiNation
41 years, sheesh, it's hard to believe where the time goes. RAVEN often gets left off the radar, especially when discussing both the NWOBHM and thrash, but here's a trio equally deserving of the celebratory comeuppance ANVIL enjoyed a few years ago following their film documentary. While RAVEN's "Ro...May 4, 2015
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When the Smoke Clears
There's no mystery what you get with Oklahoma mainstream rockers HINDER. They play Average Joe music for Average Joes looking to get ripped, show off their fashionable tattoos and hopefully score on the weekends. A scrap or two is optional. As new vocalist/acoustic guitarist Marshall Dutton sings on...May 4, 2015
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Ten Years of Pussy
Though they've been around longer than a decade, grit rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY get the royal rub from their current label, SPV/Steamhammer with a two-disc mini-retrospective, "Ten Years of Pussy". This anthology contains sixteen tunes on the main program and a six track bonus disc from a live perform...May 4, 2015
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Hope Within Hatred
Texas-based sextet SHATTERED SUN has been around for about a decade and are just now releasing their debut full-length album, "Hope Within Hatred". Along the way, the band dropped four EPs and ran the ruts of personnel changes before being signed to the Breaking Bands, LLC management team, spearhead...May 4, 2015
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Video: JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Plays First Show With New Singer CHAS WEST
RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, played its first show with new singer Chas West (Jason Bonham, LYNCH MOB, 3 LEGGED DOGG) last night (Friday, May 1) in Portland, Oregon. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. RED DRAG...May 2, 2015
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SCOTT WEILAND: We Are Ready To 'Rock Out A Hundred Percent For Our Fans'
Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland spoke to 4Chords reporter Jennifer Kessinger prior to his scheduled April 25 performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Jacksonville, Florida. You can watch the chat below. Weiland's set at the event — which would have been...May 2, 2015
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JOURNEY Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency: Photos, More Fan-Filmed Video Footage Available
JOURNEY kicked off its first-ever, nine-show residency, "Journey Las Vegas", at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Wednesday night (April 29) . The residency, produced exclusively by AEG Live Las Vegas, continues through Saturday, May 16. More than two dozen pho...May 1, 2015
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Looks Back On 'Defenders Of The Faith' Album
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has has posted the following message in the "blog" section of his Steel Mill web site: "In 1984, PRIEST 'Defenders Of The Faith' tour sold out Madison Square Garden! Now that was what you call a memorable gig, exuberant fans decided to fill the stage with f...May 1, 2015
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How A&R Executive TOM ZUTAUT Saved GUNS N' ROSES' 'Appetite For Destruction' From An Early Death
Episode 2 of Uproxx's GUNS N' ROSES documentary series tells the story of how Tom Zutaut, former Geffen A&R executive who was responsible for signing GN'R to the label, saved "Appetite For Destruction" from an early death. After seven months of touring, the album had only sold 200,000 units, and...April 30, 2015
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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Discusses His Fender USA Jazz Bass (Video)
In the video below, RUSH frontman Geddy Lee discusses his Fender USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass. The Geddy Lee Jazz Bass has been a staple in the Fender line since 1998, but earlier this year, Fender announced the addition of the USA version. The new USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass is a new version that ...April 30, 2015
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'Sex And Rock 'N' Roll Go Hand In Hand'
In a brand new interview with HNGN.com, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if she feels there is a double standard with there being many "Hottest Girls Of Rock"-type lists while we don't see a lot of similar lists featuring men. "You might be talking to the wrong girl, but I grew up ...April 30, 2015
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SCOTT WEILAND 'Appears To Have Crashed And Burned'
**Update**: A representative for Weiland tells TMZ that "perfect storm" of Scott being tired and having a couple of drinks before the show is to blame for the singer's lackluster performance in Corpus Christi. The representative adds that Scott's earpiece went out during the show, making it hard for...April 30, 2015
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KAMELOT And DRAGONFORCE Caught Up In Baltimore Civil Unrest; Show Rescheduled For Tonight
KAMELOT and DRAGONFORCE were caught up in the civil unrest in Baltimore on Monday evening (April 27) as they were getting ready to hit the stage for the first show of their joint North American tour. The Soundstage in Baltimore where the two bands were meant to be playing was two blocks away from th...April 30, 2015
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MEGADETH Superfan Pays $5,000 For Two-Hour Songwriting Session With DAVE MUSTAINE
At least one MEGADETH superfan has paid $5,000 for a songwriting session with the band's mainman, Dave Mustaine, as part of the ongoing PledgeMusic pre-order campaign for MEGADETH's forthcoming album. The two-hour session will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on a mutually agreeable date. Other Pl...April 29, 2015
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