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DEEP PURPLE Fined For 'Illegally' Performing Its Own Songs
RussiaToday.com reports that a Russian court has fined British rockers DEEP PURPLE for "illegally" performing their own songs. Bloggers have already called the decision "fantastic in its idiocy." The concert in question took place on October 19, 2008 in Russia's southern city of Rostov-on-Don. Accor...July 3, 2009
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JASON NEWSTED: 'I Don't Think It's Proper For SEPULTURA To Go On Without The CAVALERAS'
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, who made a guest appearance on SEPULTURA's 1998 album "Against", believes that it's not "proper" for the Brazilian metal band to carry on without either of the founding Cavalera brothers (Max and Igor; on guitar/vocals and drums, respectively). During a guest...July 2, 2009
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CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS: Debut Album Release Date Announced
Bombastic, funky, sexy and loud, Chad Smith (drummer of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and CHICKENFOOT) is breaking out on his own with guitar star Jeff Kollman, multi-faceted keyboardist Ed Roth, and Motor City bass ace Kevin Chown. Together, they comprise what is easily one of the most interesting and unpr...July 1, 2009
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DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA: New Album Artwork Unveiled
The cover art for "Sing-Along Songs For the Damned and Delirious", the upcoming album from the Swedish avant-garde rock band DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA, can be viewed below. Due in Europe on September 21 via Ascendance Records, the CD's cover art was made by the acclaimed Swedish illustrator Peter Bergt...June 30, 2009
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THE BLACK CROWES To Perform On 'David Letterman'; New Single Available
THE BLACK CROWES have announced the second and third leg of their 2009 "Stuck Inside Utopia" tour. The trek begins August 25, 2009 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia and concludes in the U.S. with a five-night run of shows at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco on December 6, 2009. On September 1,...June 30, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST: Japanese Edition Of 'A Touch of Evil: Live' To Include Bonus Tracks
British heavy metal leegnds JUDAS PRIEST have chosen 10 songs not previously released in live album form for "A Touch of Evil: Live", which is due out July 14, in the midst of the band's U.S. summer tour. According to HMV.co.jp, the CD will be available in Japan on July 22 and will ...June 30, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Interviewed On 'Rocknation TV'
West coast VJ Jeffrey Easton recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse for "Rocknation TV". The interview, which is featured in "Rocknation" episode 46, can be previewed online at www.rocknation.us. "Rocknation TV" is a weekly 30-minute metal program featuring metal vide...June 30, 2009
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JON LORD Planning 'Special Treats' For Lichfield Performance
According to a posting on his official web site, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord's concert at Lichfield Cathedral (near Birmingham, England) on July 17 is shaping up to feature a special selection of music from his solo career. Appearing with a string quartet, bass, drums, flute, a keyboard...June 29, 2009
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CANDLEMASS Performs Cover Of RAINBOW's 'Kill The King'; Video Available
Video footage of Swedish/American doomsters CANDLEMASS performing a cover version of the RAINBOW classic "Kill The King" at this year's Sweden Rock festival, which was held June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesborg, can be viewed below. "Death Magic Doom", the new album from CANDLEMASS, sold around 800 copies in...June 29, 2009
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AGENT STEEL In Demoing Mode
California metallers AGENT STEEL recently entered the studio to record a few new songs for demo purposes for the band's label and management. The group writes on its MySpace page, "We tracked four new AGENT STEEL songs this week in North Hollywood, California. The drums, bass and rhythm guitars are...June 27, 2009
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AC/DC, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, HEAVEN & HELL Among 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour' Nominees
The nominations for the 2009 Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards staged by Classic Rock magazine were unveiled today by legends of rock parody SPINAL TAP. The band took time out of rehearsals for their show at Wembley Stadium next week to announce the shortlists for the six public voted categories at...June 26, 2009
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GOTTHARD: 'Need To Believe' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD will release their new album, "Need To Believe", on September 4 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Shangri-La 02. Unspoken Words 03. Need To Believe 04. Unconditional Faith 05. I Don't Mind 06. Break Away 07. Don't Let Me Know...June 25, 2009
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Will The Real THE FALLEN Please Stand Up?
The new band featuring original EVANESCENCE members Ben Moody (guitar) and John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson has reportedly been slapped with a cease-and-desist notice over its use of THE FALLEN moniker. (Note: The Moody / Smit...June 23, 2009
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MOONSTONE PROJECT: 'Shooting Star' Video Available
"Shooting Star", the new video from MOONSTONE PROJECT — the ambitious musical creature of Italian guitarist Matt Filippini — can be viewed below. The song comes off the project's new album, "Rebel On The Run", which is available now via Blistering Records. According to a press release, "Rebel On The...June 23, 2009
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APOCALYPTICA, MEDEIA Interviewed On 'Ragnarok Radio'
Episode 37 of "Ragnarok Radio" features interviews with Perttu Kivilaakso of APOCALYPTICA and Laura Dziadulewicz of MEDEIA conducted at this year's Sauna Open Air festival, which was held June 5-7 in Tampere, Finland. The program is now available for streaming and/or download at this location. APOCA...June 23, 2009
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