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JOE BONAMASSA's New Solo Album To Feature Guest Appearance By GLENN HUGHES
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION guitarist Joe Bonamassa will release his 12th full-length solo album, "Dust Bowl", in Europe on March 21 and in the USA on March 22. The album will be promoted on Bonamassa's forthcoming 2011 "Dust Bowl" world tour that will take in America, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia...February 11, 2011
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DOUBLE DRAGON Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Australia's DOUBLE DRAGON is currently at Adelaide's Against The Grain Studios completing the final tracking on the band's sophomore album, "Sons Of Asena", due later in the year. The follow-up to 2008's "Devastator" (Truth Inc. Records/MGM) will feature a guest appearance by Brisbane-based ARIA awa...February 10, 2011
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ROYAL HUNT: Japanese Dates Announced
After repeated requests from their fans and concert promoters alike, Danish hard rockers ROYAL HUNT and their former lead singer D.C. Cooper have mutually decided to reunite — for a very few selected dates — in order to perform the entire "Paradox" (their first concept album from 1997) and several o...February 8, 2011
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ROYAL HUNT Reunites With Singer D.C. COOPER
After repeated requests from their fans and concert promoters alike, Danish hard rockers ROYAL HUNT and their former lead singer D.C. Cooper have mutually decided to reunite — for a very few selected dates — in order to perform the entire "Paradox" (their first concept album from 1997) and several o...February 3, 2011
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RUDY SARZO 'Completely Supports' FRANKIE BANALI's Decision To Resurrect QUIET RIOT
Episode 337 of the "Talking Metal" podcast (web site) contains an interview host Mark Strigl conducted with bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT). During the chat, Rudy stated, "I completely support [drummer] Frankie Banali's decision to continue QUIE...January 31, 2011
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EDEN'S CURSE: 'Trinity' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE have released the cover artwork and track listing for their forthcoming third album, "Trinity", due out on March 18 via AFM Records. The artwork was designed by the band's longtime graphic artist Thomas Ewerhard, whose previous work includes the likes of...January 28, 2011
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RUDY SARZO Says YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Was A 'Sweetheart' To Work With
Detroit Rock Blog recently conducted an interview with bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT). A couple of exceprts from the chat follow below. Detroit Rock Blog: You were a member of QUIET RIOT at the peak of their success. You were also a member of W...January 26, 2011
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HELLYEAH: Asian Dates Announced
HELLYEAH — the band featuring Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE),Tom Maxwell (NOTHINGFACE) and Bob "Zilla" Kakaha (DAMAGEPLAN) — has scheduled the following shows in Asia: Apr. 30 - Pulp Summer Slam - Manilla, Philippines May 02 - Thunder Dome - Bangkok...January 21, 2011
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PRAYING MANTIS: 'Metalmorphosis' EP Artwork Unveiled
February 21 will see NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS release a special limited-edition EP to celebrate 30 years since the release of their critically acclaimed album "Time Tells No Lies". Entitled "Metalmorphosis", the effort will include five songs, some of which are...January 21, 2011
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POWER QUEST: U.K. Tour, Festival Appearances Announced
U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will return to Prestatyn, North Wales on Saturday, March 19 as part of Hammerfest III. In addition, the band has announced a headlining U.K. dates tour in May promoting its eagerly anticipated new album, "Blood Alliance". The group will showcase a handful of new track...January 21, 2011
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SLASH On VELVET REVOLVER Singer Search: 'A Decision Hasn't Totally Been Made Yet'
Soundspike recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Soundspike: That's amazing that you chose Myles Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE to be [the] singer [of your solo band]. Slash: Yeah, well, Myles is som...January 20, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS: Lyon Concert Also Canceled; Band Issues Statement
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update: "Some good news and some bad news at the same time. "Well, the good news is that we're back on the road with HELLOWEEN. And [drummer] Jörg Michael [who was recently diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed] is b...January 12, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Falls Ill; Paris Concert Canceled
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS were forced to cancel last night's (Tuesday, January 11) performance at the Elysée Montmartre in Paris, France as the support act for HELLOWEEN after STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto was taken ill. Video footage of Kotipelto explaining the reasons for STRATOV...January 12, 2011
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POWER QUEST: 'Blood Alliance' Release Dates Announced
U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will release their new album, "Blood Alliance", via Napalm Records on the following dates: Japan, Southeast Asia: January 26 (through Marquee/Avalon) Spain, Finland, Sweden: March 23 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: March 25 Rest of Europe: March 28 USA,...January 11, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS: New Song Available For Streaming
"Under Flaming Skies", a brand new song from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, can be streamed using the Soundcloud player below. The track comes off the band's thirteenth full-length studio album, "Elysium", which will be released in Asia on January 12 via JVC, in Europe on January 14, 2011 t...January 10, 2011
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