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DIO, NIKKI SIXX, GLENN TIPTON, DORO PESCH Featured In 'Rock 'N' Roll Mercenaries' Book
Celebrating almost a decade of rock writing, author Neil Daniels has compiled a selection of interviews with some of the world's most famous rock and heavy metal artists. Amongst the thirty-plus interviews included in "Rock 'N' Roll Mercenaries - Interviews With Rock Stars: Volume I" are Ronnie Jame...January 18, 2010
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MEGADETH Takes Top Honors In 'Metal On Metal' Listener Poll
MEGADETH's "Endgame" album took the No. 1 spot in WJCU's "Metal On Metal" annual listener Top 25 countdown show. SLAYER's "World Painted Blood" and HEAVEN & HELL's "The Devil You Know" were close runner-ups for the second and third positions, respectively. This was the 26th year of the poll, whi...January 17, 2010
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METSATÖLL: 'Only Bravery' Video Released
"Only Bravery", the new video from Estonian metallers METSATÖLL, can be viewed below. The clip makes use of the animated short film "Suur Tõll", based on an Estonian heroic folk tale, created by Tallinnfilm in 1980, with artwork by Jüri Arrak, written and directed by Rein Raamat. "We had the idea fo...January 15, 2010
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Exclusive MASTODON Artwork Included In New Issue Of METAL HAMMER Magazine
The latest issue of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine comes with an exclusive MASTODON poster/piece of artwork (see below) courtesy of the band's longtime artist Paul Romano. The issue also comes packaged with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH dog tags, a "Hot List" CD featuring new tracks from ROB ZOMBIE, FEAR FA...January 15, 2010
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LORD Seeking Temporary Guitarist
Due to a medical condition that is currently restricting his playing, Lord Tim of long-running Australian metallers LORD has been forced to forego guitar-playing duties with his band for up to a year. The group is currently seeking a stand-in. "We're after a guitarist to fill in temporarily for me w...January 15, 2010
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BITCH Frontwoman Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'; Audio Available
Vocalist Betsy Bitch of Southern California metallers BITCH was interviewed on the January 10 edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. (Note: The interview begins around the 65-minute mark.) Freel...January 14, 2010
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BITCH Frontwoman To Guest On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'
Vocalist Betsy Bitch of Southern California metallers BITCH will guest on the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". The interview will take place during the Sunday, January 10 broadcast from 6 to 8 p.m. EST. For information, go to this location. Freelance writer and music criti...January 7, 2010
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THE SWORD Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Austin, Texas quartet THE SWORD will embark on a short U.S. headlining tour in January. The band will preview brand new songs from its as-yet-untitled third record, which is due in 2010. The dates are as follows: Jan. 23 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock Jan. 24 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live ...December 15, 2009
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PICTURE: Special Version Of 'Now It's Too Late' Available For Streaming
Reunited '80s Dutch metal band PICTURE has posted a very special version of the song "Now It's Too Late" on the group's MySpace page. The track will be available for streaming for a couple of days, after which fans will be able to download from most digital service providers. The CD version of ...December 15, 2009
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THE SWORD 'Nearing Completion Of Writing Process' For Next Album
Austin, Texas' THE SWORD has issued the following update: "We're nearing completion of the writing process for our upcoming third album. Recording is planned for early 2010, to be preceded by a short regional tour showcasing the new songs." Video footage of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich performing t...December 10, 2009
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Confirmed For U.K.'s HAMMERFEST II
Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will headline the second night of next year's Hammerfest II festival, set to take place March 11-13, 2010 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, United Kingdom. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ATTICA RAGE BELLIGERENCE CARS...December 3, 2009
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TONY MARTIN's HEADLESS CROSS Confirmed For U.K.'s HAMMERFEST II
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin's HEADLESS CROSS, whose live set celebrates the 20th anniversary of the release of the SABBATH album "Headless Cross", has been confirmed for next year's Hammerfest II festival, set to take place March 11-13, 2010 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, Unit...December 2, 2009
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Confirmed For U.K.'s HAMMERFEST II
Long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has been confirmed for next year's Hammerfest II festival, set to take place March 11-13, 2010 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, United Kingdom. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ATTICA RAGE...December 1, 2009
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SAXON: London Concert Footage Posted Online
SoundShock.co.uk has uploaded video footage of SAXON's November 8, 2009 concert at Koko in London, England. Watch the clips below. SAXON just a completed a U.K. tour with ANVIL and SUIDAKRA in the support slots. Commented SAXON frontman Biff Byford: "We are starting writing songs for the next album...November 26, 2009
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WHITE WIZZARD Confirmed For U.K.'s HAMMERFEST II
Los Angeles traditional metal heroes WHITE WIZZARD have been confirmed for next year's Hammerfest II festival, set to take place March 11-13, 2010 at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, North Wales, United Kingdom. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ATTICA RAGE BELLIGERENCE CARS ON F...November 26, 2009
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