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CARCASS Mixing 15 Songs For First Studio Album In 17 Years
Reactivated British extreme metal legends CARCASS have begun mixing 15 new songs for their first studio album in 17 years with acclaimed producer Colin Richardson (FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD, NAPALM DEATH, SLIPKNOT, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE). The band has yet to secure a label home for the effort, wh...February 6, 2013
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VAN HALEN: 'The Studio Albums 1978-1984' Box Set Due In March
VAN HALEN is one of the world's most legendary rock bands, having sold over 75 million albums worldwide since its revolutionary debut in 1978. Driven by Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist widely regarded as second only to Jimi Hendrix, VAN HALEN has produced some of rock's most unforgettable rock songs....February 6, 2013
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VOIVOD Drummer Interviewed On 'Dropping The Needle' Podcast (Video)
Episode 38 of the "Dropping The Needle" podcast features an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD. Check it out below. "Dropping The Needle" is hosted by Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and rock journalist Mitch Lafon. It is described as...February 5, 2013
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Nemesis
Much was made of Timo Tolkki's awkward exit from Finnish power metal institution STRATOVARIOUS, in 2008, amidst a series of bizarre incidents ranging from physical assaults to on-stage urination (don't ask!),which he later admitted to have fabricated for no apparent reason. The band's founding guit...February 4, 2013
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The Invocation
What does it say about the state of music today that brand new bands oftentimes find greater satisfaction in reviving ancient sounds than attempting to concoct something entirely new and original? Come to think of, perhaps this trend simply reflects the growing awareness that everything under sun an...February 4, 2013
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STRYPER: 'Second Coming' Audio Samples Available
Frontiers Records last month announced the signing of iconic Christian rockers STRYPER to a multi-album deal. The first CD to be made available the agreement will be a collection of re-recorded versions of the band's classic songs, due in North America on March 26. Entitled "Second Coming" and produ...February 4, 2013
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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE To Celebrate 50 Years As Professional Musician
As if he isn't busy enough around the world with sold-out shows in Brazil, Europe, Russia and USA, former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade has launched a new band THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE to mark 50 years as a professional rock musician. The band is set to tour Europe throughout 2013 and beyond, with dates...February 4, 2013
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BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Interviewed By NIKKI SIXX (Audio)
Former KORN guitarist and current LOVE & DEATH frontman Brian "Head" Welch made an in-studio appearance last week on the "Sixx Sense" radio show hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. You can now listen to the 15-minute chat below. LOVE & DEATH's debut album, "Between Here &...February 4, 2013
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO Joins VOLBEAT
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano has joined Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT. Caggiano served as producer on VOLBEAT's latest album, "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies", alongside longtime production partner Jacob Hansen, who produced and mixed the band's prior four albums. Caggiano's ot...February 4, 2013
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TOXICROSE: New Audio Interview With ANDY TXR
On January 28, Brian Rademacher of RockEyez conducted an interview with singer Andy TXR of Stockholm, Sweden-based rockers TOXICROSE. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "A Song For The Weak", the new video from TOXICROSE, which features Tom Wouda (GEMINI FIVE),Andy and Michae...February 3, 2013
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SIXX: A.M.: Six Songs Done For Next Album
Rock band SIXX: A.M. — which consists of bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — is continuing work on material for its third album. Speaking to Loudwire, Sixx stated about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the next CD: "We've got six [songs] done, so we'll pro...February 2, 2013
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SAMMY HAGAR 'Rehearsing And Writing Songs' With WABORITAS
Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) has revealed to Las Vegas Magazine that he is currently in the studio with his group the WABORITAS "rehearsing and writing songs." He added: "We're putting something out this year and we'll probably go out and do 25-30 shows." Hagar rev...February 2, 2013
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THE FACELESS: New Video Interview Posted Online
Groovey of Hollywood Music Magazine conducted an interview with Los Angeles-based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anah...February 1, 2013
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AVANTASIA: 'The Mystery Of Time' Cover Artwork Unveiled
"The Mystery Of Time", the new album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, will be released on March 30. The cover artwork was hand-painted by world acclaimed British fantasy artist Rodney Matthews. Among Rodney's most famous artworks are not only album covers for rock legends such...February 1, 2013
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SOUNDGARDEN, ALICE IN CHAINS To Headline CAROLINA REBELLION
An expanded Carolina Rebellion returns May 4 and May 5 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. After uncharted success in 2012, the Mid-Atlantic's biggest rock festival is growing to two full days in its third year and will feature...February 1, 2013
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