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ROYAL HUNT: 'X' To Receive Japanese Release This Month
Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have extended their contract with Marquee/Avalon Records in order to include their 10th studio album, "X", set to be released on January 21 throughout Japan and Southeast Asia. ROYAL HUNT decided to revisit its roots and incorporate some of the musical values of...January 8, 2010
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UNEARTH, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, VEIL OF MAYA: 'Atticus Metal Tour' Dates Announced
Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH will headline for the second installment of the highly successful Atticus Metal Tour. Joining UNEARTH on the trek are STICK TO YOUR GUNS, VEIL OF MAYA, THE GHOST INSIDE and CARNIFEX. DARKEST HOUR, STRAY FROM THE PATH and YOUR DEMISE will also appear on select dates. C...January 7, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Singer To Perform DEEP PURPLE, WHITESNAKE Covers This Weekend
RHAPSODY OF FIRE singer Fabio Lione's side project PURPLESNAKE, a DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE tribute band, will be joined on stage by Italian rocker Pino Scotto (FIRE TRAILS, VANADIUM) and by guitar hero Andrea Braido (VASCO ROSSI, TWIN DRAGONS, FRANK GAMBALE) on January 8 at Teatro Govi in Genova B...January 7, 2010
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Interviewed On 'Long Live Rock'
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse was the featured guest on this past Sunday's (January 3) edition of the "Long Live Rock" show. Host Sterling Whitaker — a Nashville-based music journalist, and the author of two books, "Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitar" in 2003, and "The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized...January 7, 2010
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Report: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME May Jump Ahead Five Years To Get Stars
According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz 411, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is considering changing its charter that says that in order to be inducted, a band or act isn't eligible until 25 years have passed since its first record release. By altering the rules so that it only takes 20 ...January 5, 2010
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LIVING SACRIFICE: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Organized Lie", a brand new song from the reunited Little Rock, Arkansas-based Christian death/thrash/metalcore band LIVING SACRIFICE, is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "The Infinite Order", which will be released on January 26 via So...January 4, 2010
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Family Of Fallen AVENGED SEVENFOLD Drummer Thanks Fans For Their 'Heartfelt Comments'
The family of AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan — who passed away last month at the age of 28 — has released the following statement: "We would like to thank all of Jimmy's fans for the heartfelt comments that have been posted — it is comforting to know that his genius and antics .....January 4, 2010
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GLENN HUGHES Working With 'Most Amazing' New Band
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) is currently involved in a brand new band which he calls "a mindblower." The group is currently in a California studio writing and recording material for its debut album. Writing on his Twitter page, Hughes states, "It is gonna roc...January 4, 2010
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TALISMAN's MARCEL JACOB Memorial Show Postponed
The previously announced "One Last Night With Talisman" concert — featuring the remaining members of TALISMAN performing one last time in memory of their dear friend (and TALISMAN bassist) Marcel Jacob who tragically passed away in July last year — has been postponed. Singer Jeff Scott Soto says tha...January 4, 2010
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ROYAL HUNT: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have revealed the cover artwork and track listing for their 10th studio album, "X", due later this year. ROYAL HUNT decided to revisit its roots and incorporate some of the musical values of the '70s into its songwriting as well as — in order to reinforce that p...January 4, 2010
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Russian Rockers PUSHKING Preparing To Release All-Star Album
Russian rockers PUSHKING are putting the finishing touches on the on their new all-star album entitled "The World As We Love It" (formerly known as "Pushking - Duets"). The CD was produced by Fabrizio Grossi and is being mastered at Precision Mastering in Los Angeles by Tom Baker, who has previously...January 2, 2010
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HIM: More HELLDONE Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of HIM's December 30, 2009 performance at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland as part of the Helldone festival can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Buried Alive By Love 02. Heartkiller 03. Right Here In My Arms 04. Wings of a Butterfly 05. Bleed Well 06. Joi...January 1, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist Perform Acoustic Versions Of Rock Classics
Video footage of Finnish heavy metal singer Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS, CAIN'S OFFERING, KOTIPELTO) and guitarist Jani Liimatainen (CAIN'S OFFERING, ex-SONATA ARCTICA) performing acoustic versions of several hard rock classics last night (Thursday, December 31, 2009) in Raahe, Finland can be viewe...January 1, 2010
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NETHERBIRD Covers PARADISE LOST, SENTENCED, ANNIHILATOR; Free Download Available
Jönköping, Sweden-based death/black metallers NETHERBIRD have released "Covered In Darkness", their tribute to some of the bands and songs that made them "discover some aspect of music and it has partly become part of the sound of NETHERBIRD." The group says, "We have intentionally chosen to cover t...December 30, 2009
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MARCEL JACOB Tribute Concert Announced
The remaining members of TALISMAN will reunite one last time in memory of their dear friend (and TALISMAN bassist) Marcel Jacob who tragically passed away in July this year. The concert will take place at the Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden on January 30, 2010 and everyone is invited. More informati...December 30, 2009
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