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U.S. '70s Proto-Metal Power Trio BANG Returns

Often called America's answer to BLACK SABBATH, one of the most unsung bands in the history of U.S. hard rock music, BANG, is back! With the heaviness of BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPELIN, coupled with the groove of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, BANG released three critically acclaimed albums on Capitol Records...
January 6, 2014
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PHILIP ANSELMO And THE ILLEGALS: Second Promotional Video For Upcoming Tour

Philip Anselmo, legendary frontman of PANTERA and DOWN, will kick off the second leg of his first-ever solo tour, dubbed "Technicians Of Distortion", on January 10 in Houston, Texas and head westward, trampling through over a dozen cities with additional support provided by HYMNS. On this trek, Anse...
January 6, 2014
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Video: CIVIL WAR Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Heaven And Hell'

Multi-camera footage of CIVIL WAR — the Swedish metal band featuring former SABATON members Rikard Sundén (guitar),Daniel Mullback (drums),Daniel Mÿhr (keyboards) and Oskar Montelius (guitar) alongside singer Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS, LION'S SHARE) and bassist Stefan "Pizza" Eriksson (VOLTUR...
January 6, 2014
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SAXON, BUCKCHERRY, CLUTCH, FEAR FACTORY, LACUNA COIL To Be Featured In 'Before I Hit The Stage' Book

Shooting for the forthcoming rock photography book titled "Before I Hit The Stage: Backstage Rock 'N' Roll Moments In New York City, 2013" wrapped when Andrew W.K. partied hard this past New Year's Eve at Manhattan's Irving Plaza. The book is set to become the first ever published that photographica...
January 6, 2014
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Former And Current Members Of WHITESNAKE, ANTHRAX, OBITUARY To Take Part In 'NAMM Metal Jam'

Current and former members of WHITESNAKE, ANGRA, ANTHRAX, OBITUARY, SCAR SYMMETRY, CHASTAIN and EXCITER are among the musicians who will take part in this year's NAMM Metal Jam, set to take place Wednesday, January 22 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Michael Angelo Batio will co-...
January 6, 2014
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Video: LA TORRE Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE Performs 'A World Without' With PAMELA MOORE

Female vocalist Pamela Moore — who is best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic release "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II" — joined the Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE on stage on January 3 at the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqua...
January 5, 2014
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ASKA Bassist's MILLENNIAL REIGN: New Song 'Forever Changed' Available For Streaming

MILLENNIAL REIGN, the project led by ASKA bassist Dave Harvey, is putting the finishing touches on the songwriting process for its sophomore album, tentatively titled "The God Particle". Whether MILLENNIAL REIGN will seek label support or release independently is still yet to be decided. A rough dem...
January 5, 2014
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QUEENSRŸCHE's SCOTT ROCKENFIELD: 'NM 156' Drum-Cam Footage From Snoqualmie Concert

"Iron" Mike Savoia of Savoia Photography Live has uploaded drum-cam footage of Scott Rockenfield performing the song "NM 156" during QUEENSRŸCHE's January 3 show at the at the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Washington. Check it out below. The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE in Septemb...
January 4, 2014
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PHILIP ANSELMO And THE ILLEGALS: Promotional Video For Upcoming Tour

Philip Anselmo, legendary frontman of PANTERA and DOWN, will kick off the second leg of his first-ever solo tour, dubbed "Technicians Of Distortion", on January 10 in Houston, Texas and head westward, trampling through over a dozen cities with additional support provided by HYMNS. On this trek, Anse...
January 4, 2014
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DREGEN, NICKE ANDERSSON Interviewed By Germany's EMP ROCK INVASION (Video)

BACKYARD BABIES and MICHAEL MONROE guitarist Dregen (real name: Andreas Tyrone Svensson) and Nicke Andersson, former ENTOMBED mainman/drummer, co-founder of THE HELLACOPTERS and now the driving force behind IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC, were recently interviewed by Germany's EMP Rock Invasion. You can no...
January 3, 2014
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SIGNUM REGIS: 'The Ten Plagues' Song Available For Streaming

The song "The Ten Plagues" from the Slovak melodic metal band SIGNUM REGIS can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track comes off the group's third album, "Exodus", which was released on November 15 in Europe and December 3 in North America via Ulterium Records. The CD features guest vocals...
January 3, 2014
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EDGEDOWN Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

Massacre Records has announced the signing of the German metal band EDGEDOWN. Influenced by IRON MAIDEN, DIO and SAVATAGE, EDGEDOWN will release its debut album, "Statues Fall", on April 25. EDGEDOWN previously recorded an untitled three-track demo in 2010. "Statues Fall" track listing: 01. Intro 02...
January 3, 2014
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MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Best-Of' 'In The Studio' Program Available For Streaming

North American syndicated rock radio show and web site "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" rings in the New Year with a career-spanning look at the bad boys of rock, MÖTLEY CRÜE. The '80s would not have been, well, the '80s without the outlandish antics and brazen music...
January 2, 2014
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4ARM Parts Ways With Vocalist/Guitarist DANNY TOMB

Danny Tomb, vocalist/guitarist of Melbourne, Australia-based metallers 4ARM, has left the band for personal reasons. Says the group: "The search for a new frontman now begins. With James Munro briefly filling in for the band on the recent North American tour, there will be also a lead guitarist posi...
January 2, 2014
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: Solo Album Title, Release Date Revealed

Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release his new solo album, "I'm Not Your Suicide", on May 6. Guest musicians set to appear on the CD include CHICKENFOOT drummer Kenny Aronoff, FOZZY singer Chris Jericho, WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich; Tony Harnell of TNT, and Michael's brot...
January 2, 2014