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MOB RULES: 'Radical Peace' Artwork Unveiled

German metallers MOB RULES will release their sixth album, "Radical Peace", on November 13 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Bazement Studio with longtime engineer Markus Teske (VANDEN PLAS, SPOCK'S BEARD, OASIS). A single, "Astral Hand", preceded the full-length CD on October 9. "Radical Peac...

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STRYPER Frontman Has Found Love Again — A Gift From God

STRYPER singer Michael Sweet — whose wife Kyle Rae Sweet passed away on March 5, 2009 after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer — has announced that he is engaged to be married to a woman named Lisa. In a lengthy letter on his official web site, he writes, "Throughout the past twenty six years, .....

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ALCATRAZZ: European Dates Announced

Having completed successful gigs in Japan, U.S., Bulgaria and Mexico, ALCATRAZZ featuring Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, IMPELLITTERI) will embark on a tour of Europe in November/December. The trek will consist of dates in Germany, Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic. Since ALCATRAZZ never tou...

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HIRAX: 'El Rostro De La Muerte' Promotional Clip Available

A promotional clip for "El Rostro de la Muerte" ("The Face of Death"),the long-awaited new studio album from California metallers HIRAX, can be viewed below. "El Rostro de la Muerte" was released on October 6. It is the veteran thrash band's first full-length since 2004's "The New Age Of Terror". "...

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STEELWING Preparing To Record Debut

Swedish metal act STEELWING (formerly SCAVENGER) was awarded a record deal with Boomer Entertainment and Nuclear Blast Records as part of a band contest launched by the Austrian management and booking company Rock The Nation. This unique competition was presented and promoted by all leading European...

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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Guests On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey was IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest last night (Friday, October 9) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". The program is now available for streaming at BBC.co.uk. Video footage of Airey's January...

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BUCKCHERRY Frontman To Guest On Tonight's 'Red Eye'

BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd will make an appearance on Fox News' "Red Eye" show with Greg Gutfeld early tomorrow morning (Friday, October 9). "Red Eye" is a late-night/early-morning talk show on the Fox News channel. Airing at 3:00 a.m. EST on weekdays with repeats on weekends at 12:00 a.m. EST, t...

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LIVING SACRIFICE: 'The Infinite Order' Pushed Back To January

Reunited Little Rock, Arkansas-based Christian death/thrash/metalcore band LIVING SACRIFICE has pushed back the release date of its new album, "The Infinite Order", to January 26, 2010 from the previously announced November 3 (via Solid State Records). The group's first CD since reforming in 2008 an...

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DEEP PURPLE To Release 'Space Truckin' Round The World Live' Album

DEEP PURPLE has a new live album in the works called "Space Truckin' Round the World Live 68-76". According to Classic Rock magazine, the two-disc set — due out next month — will feature rare live recordings from various concerts all over the world, including gigs in Tokyo, Paris and San Diego. The...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: ROCK HALL 'Was One Of The Best Events To Happen In Our Career'

John Soeder of The Plain Dealer conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett before the band's September 29, 2009 concert in Dallas, Texas. The question-and-answer session follows below. The Plain Dealer: METALLICA has enjoyed its share of momentous occasions. How big a deal was gett...

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CONVERGE: 'Axe To Fall' Video Released

"Axe To Fall", the new video from the Massachusetts-based hardcore/metal band CONVERGE, can be viewed below. From the dark recesses of director Craig Murray's mind comes this horror-inspired clip. Capturing the song's break-neck speed and ferocity perfectly, the short follows excruciating scenes of...

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BUCKCHERRY: 'Live & Loud' First-Week Sales Revealed

BUCKCHERRY's live album, called "Live & Loud", sold around 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 172 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Live & Loud" track listing: 01. Tired of You 02. Next 2 You 03. Broken Glass 04. Check Your Head 05. Lit Up ...

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WARRANT Drummer To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'Uncle Scotty's Hot Tub'

Drummer Steven Sweet of California rockers WARRANT will guest on KNAC.COM's "Uncle Scotty's Hot Tub" show today (Wednesday, October 7) at 1:00 p.m. PST (4:00 p.m. EST). To listen to the program live via the Internet, visit www.knac.com. WARRANT recently entered the studio with producer Pat Regan (KI...

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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on Friday, October 9 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) U.K. t...

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'Why AC/DC Matters' Book Sneak Peek

A sneak peek of "Why AC/DC Matters", the new book that is scheduled for release on October 13 via William Morrow (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers),is available at this location. AC/DC is the second-best-selling popular music act of all time, bested only by THE BEATLES. They've sold 200 milli...