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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Pays Tribute To GARY MOORE

DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "I am deeply shocked and saddened about Gary's passing. He was truly one of the great guitarists, had a huge talent, and was a musical force beyond par. I am a fan. "My hear...

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RAINBOW: 'Rising' Deluxe Edition Detailed

Universal Music Enterprises will release a "deluxe" edition of RAINBOW's classic album "Rising" on February 28 in the U.K. and March 8 in North America. "Rising" (also known as "Rainbow Rising") was released in 1976, with founding member/guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (ex-DEEP PURPLE) retaining only Ro...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: More European Tour Dates Announced

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — the Anglo/American rock supergroup featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa — has scheduled the following European tour dates: J...

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METALLICA Frontman To Discuss 'Absent' Movie At California Screening

METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield will join filmmaker Justin Hunt at the San Rafael California Film Institute in San Rafael, California on Thursday, March 3 in presenting and discussing the award-winning documentary "Absent", exploring the worldwide crisis of absent and disengaged fathers...

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JOE SATRIANI, RICHIE KOTZEN, STEVE LUKATHER To Perform At Benefit For JASON BECKER

Joe Satriani will headline a guitar-heavy bill that also includes Richie Kotzen, Steve Lukather, THE KEHOE NATION, FLAMETAL and more, reminding the world that Jason Becker's Not Dead Yet. Tickets go on sale today (Friday, February 4) for the March 26 benefit show at Slim's in San Francisco. Tickets...

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MIKE PORTNOY Working On New Project With SYMPHONY X Singer

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy revealed in a new Twitter message that he is currently working on a new project with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen. He writes, "VERY excited about a new project I'm working on [with] one my [favorite] singers in the world: my bro, Sir Russell Allen." He...

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JOE STUMP Interviewed On 'Focus On Metal' Podcast (Audio)

Episode 21 of the Focus On Metal weekly podcast features a brand new interview with guitar virtuoso Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR). You can now listen to it below. Focus On Metal podcast (audio): ...

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QUEEN, DEEP PURPLE, YES Members To Guest On WILLIAM SHATNER's New album

Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records has inked legendary actor William Shatner to a worldwide recording deal for a space-themed concept album entitled "Seeking Major Tom", to be released later this year. Comprised of 18 "interpretations" of classic intergalactic rock anthems, the release features gue...

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OMNIUM GATHERUM: 'New World Shadows' Album Teaser Available

A teaser for "New World Shadows", the fifth album from Finnish melodic death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM, can be viewed below. The CD will be released via Lifeforce Records on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 4 Sweden, Finland, Hungary: February 9 Rest Of Europe: February 7...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Release Memoir Via SIMON & SCHUSTER Imprint

According to the Los Angeles Times, original KISS drummer Peter Criss has signed a deal with the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner to publish his memoir, "Makeup To Breakup", in the fall of 2012. A press release promises, "From sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll to multiple brushes with death, 'Makeup...

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DEE SNIDER's Tribute To FRANK SINATRA Available For Streaming

From the team that brought you "We Wish You A Metal Xmas" comes "SIN-atra", heavy metal's tribute to the genius of Frank Sinatra. Twelve songs made famous by Ol' Blue Eyes are given a radical and individual new treatment from some of the finest voices in rock including members of ANTHRAX, TWISTED SI...

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CHICKENFOOT's MICHAEL ANTHONY Interviewed By 96.7 KCAL ROCKS (Video)

Frankie DiVita, radio personality for 96.7 KCAL Rocks, conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California as part of the 2011 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention tha...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, DISTURBED, KORN Confirmed For ROCK ON THE RANGE

Rock On The Range is celebrating its fifth anniversary! America's premier destination rock festival — May 21-22 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio — will feature a spectacular lineup of rock heavyweights including A PERFECT CIRCLE (first performance of 2011),AVENGED SEVENFOLD, DISTURBED, KO...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announces U.K. Dates

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — the Anglo/American rock supergroup featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa — has announced a series of four U.K. headline summe...

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IAN GILLAN: New Video Interview Posted Online

More-Metal.com conducted an interview with Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE) on January 23 in Berlin, Germany during the "Rock Meets Classic" tour — which features legendary rock singers performing classic songs with a "classical symphony orchestra." You can now watch the chat below. Also appearing on the to...