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TRIUMPH: Trailer For Classic-Album Reissues Available
A trailer for the reissues of TRIUMPH's 10 classic albums, in digipak version and with the original track listings, can be viewed below. TRIUMPH is one of Canada's greatest hard rock bands. With 10 classic albums released between 1976 and 1987, they have left an indelible mark on the history of hard...November 18, 2010
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EXCITER: Another New Song Available For Streaming
Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER released their new album, "Death Machine", on October 29 via Massacre Records. The effort was made available as a standard CD, a digipak and a limited-edition (500 copies) gatefold LP. "Death Machine" track listing: 01. Death Machine 02. Demented Prisoners 03....November 17, 2010
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TRIUMPH Bassist Interviewed On 'The Right to Rock' (Audio)
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #110),featuring an interview with bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine of Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH. The chat lasts approximately 35 minutes and can be streamed using the audio player below.November 16, 2010
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TRIUMPH: 'Diamond Collection' Vinyl Box Set Announced
TRIUMPH is one of Canada's greatest hard rock bands. With 10 classic albums released between 1976 and 1987, they have left an indelible mark on the history of hard rock, melodic rock and are nowadays considered among the forefathers of progressive metal. Epitomizing the essence of the power-trio sou...October 28, 2010
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EXCITER: New Song Available For Streaming
Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER are scheduled to release their new album, "Death Machine", on October 29 via Massacre Records. The effort will be made available as a standard CD, a digipak and a limited-edition (500 copies) gatefold LP. "Death Machine" track listing: 01. Death Machine 02. Dem...October 11, 2010
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Drummer GIL MOORE On TRIUMPH Reunion: 'All I Wanted To Do Was Get My Friend Back'
Greg Olma of 69 Faces Of Rock recently conducted an interview with Gil Moore, drummer for Canadian hard rock legends TRIUMPH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 69 Faces Of Rock: Why did decide to put out a "Greatest Hits Remixed" CD now? Gil Moore: Well, we've been listening to ...September 22, 2010
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TRIUMPH Frontman Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast
The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. TRIUMPH's "Greatest Hits Remixed" CD/DVD package was released in Europe on May 14 via Fr...September 13, 2010
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EXCITER: 'Death Machine' Artwork, Release Date Revealed
Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER are scheduled to release their new album, "Death Machine", on September 24 via Massacre Records. The effort will be made available as a standard CD, a digipak and a limited-edition (500 copies) gatefold LP. Regarding the musical direction of the new EXCITER mat...August 13, 2010
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AMULANCE To Release 'Deutschland' EP
Cult metal band AMULANCE has inked a deal with Stormspell Records for the release of a new limited-edition EP, entitled "Deutschland". Stormspell Records is well known and respected for its undying support of classic metal. Stormspell embraces every aspect of true metal, the music, the energy, handd...July 15, 2010
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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Discusses Rumors Of 2011 Tour With VAN HALEN
Sean Patrick Dooley of Gibson.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Gibson.com: You've been doing a lot of press these days for TRIUMPH's "Greatest Hits" package. How's that been going...July 14, 2010
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Greatest Hits: Remixed
When one thinks of Canadian power trios RUSH may be the first that comes to mind, but TRIUMPH is a close second. As far as definitive area rock is concerned, TRIUMPH may actually nab the top spot. When bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine and drummer/lead vocalist Gil Moore started the band in 1975, prac...June 20, 2010
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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE To Appear On AC/DC Tribute Album
Versailles Records' forthcoming "Rock & Roll Train: A Millennium Tribute to AC/DC" will feature former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade alongside LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Ira Black on the Bon Scott-era classic "Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock & Roll)". Black co-produced the track, along with a...May 21, 2010
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PANTHEIST In Writing Mode
U.K. atmospheric progressive doomsters PANTHEIST have issued the following update: "We are currently working on tracks for our new album. Seven compositions have been created so far. Some of them have been tested live in the gigs we have played over the last few months. "The band are currently worki...April 7, 2010
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SLAUTER XSTROYES: Performance Footage Of New Song Available
Video footage of the reactivated Chicago cult metal band SLAUTER XSTROYES performing a brand new song, "Voodoo", on March 6, 2010 at the Up the Hammers Festival in Athens, Greece can be viewed below (courtesy of "resoundthehorn"). The track will appear on the group's new album, tentatively due late...March 13, 2010
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AMULANCE Joined By Former DAVID SHANKLE GROUP Drummer
Old-school metallers AMULANCE have announced the addition of guitarist Pat Cassidy (ex-SHADOZ EDGE) and drummer Eddie Foltz (ex-DAVID SHANKLE GROUP) to the group's ranks. Commented bassist Thom Braddish: "These guys have been friends of ours for years and initially we just asked them to step in and...November 23, 2009
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