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ADAM LAMBERT To Tour With QUEEN This Summer?
"American Idol" singer Adam Lambert has reportedly told U.K.'s Daily Star that he will join the legendary British rock band QUEEN for a tour this summer. Lambert, who previously performed with QUEEN at the MTV European Music Awards last November, said that he had "no intention" of trying to replace...February 3, 2012
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'Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place' Photography Book Due In March
Due on March 13 via MTV Press, "Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place" gives the audience a front-row seat into the early days and meteoric rise of this young band who would become one of the most influential groups of all time and, with ANTHRAX, SLAYER, and METALLICA, consistently touted among...January 21, 2012
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NIGHTMARE Begins Recording New Album
French power metallers NIGHTMARE have entered Peek studios in the south of France with producer Patrick Liotard to begin recording their new album, "Mercury Rain", for a May 18 release through AFM Records. Commented NIGHTMARE singer Jo Amore: "We entered the studio on Friday the 13th, which is surel...January 15, 2012
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FREDDIE MERCURY Animation Among 30 Best Google Doodles Of 2011
The Google Doodle celebrating what would have been late QUEEN singer Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday was voted 19 in the list of 30 Best Google Doodles of 2011. In a very rare and extraordinary tribute to Freddie, Google celebrated his 65th birthday by running a very special doodle on its homepage....January 4, 2012
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QUEEN Guitarist Talks Band's Future In New Audio Interview
According to BBC's 6 Music, 2011 has been quite the year for the legendary British rock band QUEEN, which celebrated its 40th anniversary. As well as re-releasing, remastered versions of its back catalogue the group also picked up a number of awards, including being named Global Icons at the MTV Eur...December 15, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Performs AC/DC Classic With GUNS N' ROSES In Indianapolis; Video, Photos
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde joined GUNS N' ROSES on stage last night (Thursday, December 8) at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana to perform the AC/DC classic "Whole Lotta Rosie". Zakk tweeted after the show: "INDIANAPOLIS ORDER OF THE BLACK!!! "WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE"!! ASS-KICKI...December 9, 2011
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Former, Current GUNS N' ROSES Members Comment On ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Honor
GUNS N' ROSES is among the artists that will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at its 27th annual ceremony on April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio, home to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum. Also scheduled to be inducted are RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, BEASTIE BOYS, THE ...December 7, 2011
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STEVEN ADLER: SORUM And REED Both Have Every Right To Be Inducted Alongside Classic GN'R Lineup
Andy Greene of RollingStone.com spoke to former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler about his feelings on the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and to see if he thinks that a reunion of the group's classic lineup is likely to happen. A couple of excerpts from the ...December 7, 2011
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It's Official: GUNS N' ROSES To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
GUNS N' ROSES is among the artists that will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at its 27th annual ceremony on April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio, home to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum. Also scheduled to be inducted are RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, BEASTIE BOYS, THE ...December 7, 2011
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RAM: 'Flame Of The Tyrants' Video Released
"Flame Of The Tyrants", the new video from Swedish metallers RAM, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's third album, "Death", which will be released on January 30, 2012 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Welfare Sounds Studios in the group's hometown and was mastered by Draga...December 5, 2011
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ROGER TAYLOR Says No More QUEEN Albums
Despite rumors brewing all over the industry that QUEEN is prepping a new album featuring unfinished Freddie Mercury tracks, drummer Roger Taylor broke the news that, sadly, they're not. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Taylor, who along with guitarist, Brian May, keeps the QUEEN brand alive, spoke...December 2, 2011
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SACHA BARON COHEN's QUEEN Biopic Given Title
Producer Graham King has revealed that the upcoming movie about legendary QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury has been given the title "Mercury". Comic and filmmaker Sacha Baron Cohen will portray the British singer in the film focusing on QUEEN's developing years up until the band's historic 1985 Live A...December 1, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer: 'I Consider Myself A Lower-Case Gay'
Richard Burnett of Canada's gay and lesbian news site Xtra! recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether JUDAS PRIEST not having been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has...November 21, 2011
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RAM: New Album Cover Artwork Unveiled; First Song Available For Streaming
Swedish metallers RAM will release their third album, "Death", on January 30, 2012 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Welfare Sounds Studios in the group's hometown and was mastered by Dragan Tanaskovic at Bohus Sound. "Death" track listing: 01. Death... 02. ...Comes From The Mouth Beyo...November 14, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Says AXL ROSE Is 'The Last Of The Great Frontmen'
Music Radar recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Music Radar: So, Zakk, how did the [Christmas] EP come about? Zakk: Basically, I was asked by the folks at iTunes to do something, and I said, "Absolutely. I love Christmas, and I love Chris...November 10, 2011
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