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SAXON: Heavy Metal Thunder – Live: Eagles Over Wacken' Video Podcast

"Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder - Live - Eagles Over Wacken" is the no-fat-no-bullshit-100%-pure CD/DVD featuring DVD highlights from SAXON's Wacken shows in 2004, 2007 and 2009 comprising thirty songs, plus a live CD from Glasgow in 2011. Each set captures the Barnsley-bred British heavy metal legends...

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NAPALM DEATH Bassist Sounds Off On Illegal Music Downloading, Band's Early Years

Thiago Sarkis of Brazil's Roadie Crew magazine recently conducted an interview with bassist Shane Embury of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH. Several excerpts from the chat follow below. On the metal and punk roots of NAPALM DEATH: Shane: "Well, this lineup of the band has been together since...

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METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, SAXON, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH Among 'Metal Hammer Golden Gods' Nominees

METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, SAXON, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH and MESHUGGAH are among the nominees at this year's edition of the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards, set to take place on Monday, June 11 at Indigo2 in London, England. The nominees for the 2012 Golden Gods are: Best New Band * ANIMALS AS LEADERS * HE...

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PARAGON To Enter Studio This Month

German power metallers PARAGON will enter Piet Sielck's (IRON SAVIOR) studio at the end of March to record their tenth album. The band will lay down ten new original tracks plus an intro and an undisclosed cover song. The cover artwork will once again be created by Dirk Illing (SCORPIONS, RUNNING WI...

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RAGE: '21' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"21", the 21st studio album from German power metallers RAGE, has registered the following first-week chart positions so far: Germany: #27 Switzerland: #52 Austria: #62 Japan: #81 "21" was released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio in Grefrath, Ger...

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RAGE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Twenty One' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Twenty One", the new video from German power metallers RAGE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed at a casino in the Czech Republic. RAGE released its 21st studio album, appropriately titled "21", on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was re...

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Former SAXON Guitarist GRAHAM OLIVER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

Mohsen Fayyazi of Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with British guitarist Graham Oliver (OLIVER DAWSON SAXON, SAXON). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Shock Finland: You're one of those musicians who has had an important role in the NWOBHM movement. How do yo...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman's 'Dee Does Broadway' Album To Drop In May; Single Due In April

The first single and video from "Dee Does Broadway", the new solo album from TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, will be made available in early April. The full-length CD will follow a month later. "Dee Does Broadway" will include guest appearances by Biff Byford (SAXON) and Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW...

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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Talks About PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION (Audio)

"Awoken Broken", the debut album from PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION, the project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and SIKTH frontman Mikee Goodman, will be released in the U.S. on April 17 through Spinefarm Records. The CD, which will be made available in Europe on February 27, was produced by A...

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SAXON: 'Heavy Metal Thunder - Live: Eagles Over Wacken' Preview Clips Available

Some things just go together...heavy metal and thunder...denim and leather ...SAXON and Wacken. They've been old friends for many years now, their harmony collecting an army of thousands upon thousands who view SAXON live as a pilgrimage to the heart of metal music. And when that pilgrimage takes yo...

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New JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON, VENOM Audio Interviews Part Of 'Classic Rock And Metal Podcast'

The February edition of the Classic Rock And Metal Podcast features new interviews with Glenn Tipton from JUDAS PRIEST, Biff Byford from SAXON and British black metal pioneers VENOM. You can now stream the podcast using the audio player below. Tipton talks about PRIEST's "Epitaph" world tour, the ba...

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SAXON: Last Year's SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Performance To Be Broadcast On Swedish Radio

British heavy metal legends SAXON performed their classic "Denim And Leather" album in its entirety at last year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, which was held June 8-11, 2011 in Sölvesborg, and now you can enjoy it, too. The concert will air on the Swedish radio station Sveriges Radio P4 on...

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RAGE: 'Twenty One' Video Released

"Twenty One", the new video from German power metallers RAGE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed at a casino in the Czech Republic. On February 24, iMusic1 will air a one-hour RAGE special containing interview clips, promotional videos and live footage spanning the band's entire career. This spe...

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SAXON Continuing Work On New Material

British heavy metal legends SAXON have commenced the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to last year's "Call To Arms". Drummer Nigel Glockler writes on his Facebook page, "Expecting Quinny [Paul Quinn; guitar] down this week, so he, Doug [Scarratt; guitar] and myself will be in the home studio w...

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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist's PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION: Audio Samples Of Entire Debut Album

"Awoken Broken", the debut album from PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION, the project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and SIKTH frontman Mikee Goodman, will be released in the U.S. on April 17 through Spinefarm Records. The CD, which will be made available in Europe on February 27, was produced by A...