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Former BLACK SABBATH And DIO Members To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO With THE SOUTHERN CROSS
Before legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio died in May 2010, his former guitarist Rowan Robertson got in touch with a Norwegian drummer, Rick Hagan, and started talking about doing a few shows featuring the material from Rowsn's period in DIO, which Ronnie had not played for 20 years. With...April 27, 2012
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THE FACELESS: New Video Update
Video footage of guitarist Michael Keene and bassist Evan Brewer of Los Angeles-based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS talking about their next album, the new bandmember and upcoming tours, can be seen below. Earlier this month, THE FACELESS completed the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012" alongs...April 26, 2012
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ASIA To Release New Studio Album With Original Lineup
Thirty years after its eponymous debut album, ASIA ascended to the top of the Billboard Top 100 chart (where it remained No. 1 for nine consecutive weeks),the legendary British classic rock band returns with a brand new studio album, a 30th-anniversary edition of their debut album, 2 DVDs, and a wo...April 23, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Interviewed On Brazil's 'Wikimetal' (Audio)
Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE lead singer Geoff Tate. You can now stream the podcast using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Tate interview begins around the 11-minute mark.) Tate entered the studio on February 29 to begin recording his second solo a...April 9, 2012
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HELL: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Metal Shock Finland's Blackdiamond conducted an interview with the legendary British occult metal act HELL at this year's Hammerfest, which was held March 15-18, 2012 in Prestatyn, North Wales. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. HELL's latest album, "Human Remains", en...March 28, 2012
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NO RETURN To Release 'Inner Madness' In April
Long-running French extreme metal band NO RETURN will release its eighth album, "Inner Madness", on April 23 via Great Dane Records. The CD was recorded at the Sainte Marthe studio with producer Francis Caste. "Inner Madness" track listing: 01. N.I.L. 2 02. Inquisitive Hegemony (S€v€n) 03. Backdoor...March 23, 2012
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HELL: New Video Interview Posted Online
Planet Mosh TV conducted an interview with the legendary British occult metal act HELL at this year's Hammerfest, which was held March 15-18, 2012 in Prestatyn, North Wales. You can now watch the chat below. HELL's latest album, "Human Remains", entered the German Media Control chart at position No....March 23, 2012
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THE FACELESS: New Video Interview With MICHAEL KEENE (Video)
Nick Azinas of Peek From The Pit conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Keene of Los Angeles-based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS when the band played at The Hangar in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 16. You can now watch the chat below. THE FACELESS is currently taking part in t...March 20, 2012
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THE FACELESS: Performance Footage Of New Song Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Los Angeles-based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS performing a brand new song this past Saturday, March 17 at the State Theatre in St. Petersburg, Florida can be seen below. THE FACELESS is currently taking part in the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012" alongside DEVI...March 19, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I'm Happy As A Lark' That VAN HALEN Is Touring Again
Geoff Charles of the Providence, Rhode Island classic rock radio station 94HJY conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT frontman Sammy Hagar this week. You can now listen to the chat below. When asked how it feels to see his former VAN HALEN bandmates out there touring wi...March 16, 2012
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TONY MARTIN'S HEADLESS CROSS Announces First Show
TONY MARTIN'S HEADLESS CROSS, the touring project led by former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin, will make its live debut on Friday, July 27 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. Tickets are £10 in advance and £12 at the door. HEADLESS CROSS, whose live set celebrates the SABBATH album "Headless Cr...March 16, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Schedules More Solo Dates
QUEENSRŸCHE lead singer Geoff Tate has scheduled the following solo dates: Apr. 29 - Denver, CO - Bluebird May 01 - Lincoln, NE - Knickerbockers May 02 - St. Louis, MO - Old Rock House May 03 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall May 04 - Lincolnshire, IL - Viper Alley May 05 - Chicago, ...March 15, 2012
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QUIET RIOT Announces New Singer
QUIET RIOT has recruited Scott Vokoun as its new lead singer. The band is scheduled to play in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of the month before embarking on a short tour in mid-April. QUIET RIOT played several shows in early February with ex-MONTROSE vocalist Keith St. John following the departure...March 14, 2012
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GODSMACK, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, SEVENDUST, GEOFF TATE Confirmed For 'ShipRocked'
GODSMACK, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, P.O.D., SEVENDUST, FILTER, FUEL, BLACK STONE CHERRY, LIT, Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE),Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and IN THIS MOMENT are confirmed for the fourth annual ShipRocked, the ultimate rock music cruise vacation. ShipRocked 2012 embarks from Fort Lauderd...March 5, 2012
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THE FACELESS Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Los Angeles-based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS have parted ways with guitarist Steve Jones and replaced him with Wes Hauch. Guitarist Michael Keene broke the news via Twitter, stating, "Farewell Steve Jones. We had a long ride, my brother. Welcome the amazing Wes Hauch to THE FACELESS...March 4, 2012
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