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Bazaar of Wonders

Russian prog duo STARSOUP has a simple mission statement: "to invite different cool musicians and make some good music". For Alexey Markov and Andrew Gryaznov's purposes, this means pushing their less-than-simplistic creations into concrete, if sometimes slow-cooked DREAM THEATER vehicles with an en...

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REV

Now that the brief psychobilly rampage through the punk underground has quieted down like another here-and-almost-gone fad, it's mostly down to the main core of veteran bass-slappin' happies likes NEKROMANTIX, BATMOBILE and the original Psychobilly Freakout himself, Reverend Horton Heat. Resurrectin...

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ASIA: 'Gravitas' EPK Available

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for ASIA's new album, "Gravitas", can be seen below. Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, the CD is deeply introspective within a clearly accessible sound. The album also introduces the world to ASIA's new guitarist, Sam Coulson, who came a...

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ARKONA: 'Yav' Artwork And Track Listing Revealed

ARKONA returns after three long years and is finally ready to release its new album, "Yav". The Russian warriors revolving around the impressive frontwoman Masha "Scream" Arkhipova have perfected their unique style. Like never before, the band interweaves brutal metal riffs, pounding drums and folk...

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ASIA: 'Valkyrie' Video Released

"Valkyrie", the new video from the legendary British band ASIA, can be seen below. According to USA Today, ASIA bassist John Wetton drew his inspiration for the song from the Norse deities who accompany the souls of heroic warriors to Valhalla. "I've got a bit of a fetish about the sacred feminine,"...

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BEHEMOTH: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Tilburg Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of BEHEMOTH's February 18 performance at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands can be seen below. BEHEMOTH's new album, "The Satanist", sold around 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. BEHEMOTH's ni...

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GUS G. Talks About Debut Solo Album In BLACKSTAR Interview (Video)

Guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was interviewed at the Blackstar booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which took place January 23-26 at the Anaheim Conv...

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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL Speaks To Sweden's ACCESS: ROCK (Video)

Access: Rock's Niclas Müller-Hansen recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH in Stockholm, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. BEHEMOTH's new album, "The Satanist", sold around 10,000 copies in the United States in its fi...

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BEHEMOTH: Quality Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Amsterdam Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of BEHEMOTH's February 9 performance at Melkweg in Amsterdam, The Netherlands can be seen below (courtesy of "letthedeathmetalflow"). BEHEMOTH's new album, "The Satanist", sold around 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 34...

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BEHEMOTH's 'The Satanist' Cracks U.S. Top 40

"The Satanist", the long-awaited new album from Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH, sold around 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. BEHEMOTH's ninth full-length studio CD, 2009's "Evangelion", opened with around 8,500...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G.: 'I Am The Fire' EPK Available

Guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has set a March 18 release date for his debut solo album, "I Am The Fire", in North America. The CD will be released internationally on Century Media Records...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G. Announces Dates With ULI JON ROTH, MARTY FRIEDMAN

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as OZZY OSBOURNE's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has announced an initial batch of European tour dates in order to promote his first, long-overdue solo album, "I Am The Fire", which will be released o...

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British Supergroup ASIA To Release 'Gravitas' In March

ASIA, the legendary British band, moves into the next phase of its extraordinary career with "Gravitas", a brave new album that explores different musical landscapes while embracing its familiar musical past. Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, "Gravitas" is deeply int...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Interviewed On Brazil's 'Lokaos Rock Show' (Video)

On January 25, "Lokaos Rock Show" conducted an interview with British heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) at the Manifesto Bar in São Paulo, Brazil. You can now watch the chat below. Bayley, Thomas Zwijsen and Anne Bakker are currently out on tour in Brazil in support of their r...

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BEHEMOTH: Fourth 'The Satanist' Trailer

The fourth and final video on the making of "The Satanist", the long-awaited new album from Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH, can be seen below. "The Satanist" will be released on February 3 in the U.K., February 4 in North America and Poland, February 5 in Japan, and February 7 in the rest of the...