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BACKYARD BABIES: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

The new self-titled album from Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES, is available for streaming in its entirety from the band's MySpace page. Due on August 18 via Billion Dollar Babies/Spinefarm, the CD was recorded during 90 sweaty days and nights at Polar and Big Island Sound studios in Stockhol...
August 8, 2008
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RANDY PIPER's ANIMAL To Spread 'Virus' In The Fall

ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, will release its new album, "Virus", on September 25 in Europe and October 21 in the U.S. via Locomotive Records. According to a press release, the CD contains "ten astonishing songs" produced by the group's guitarist, Chris Laney. The r...
August 4, 2008
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BACKYARD BABIES: 'F**k Off And Die' Video Posted Online

"Fuck off and Die", the new video from Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's new, self-titled album, which is scheduled for release on August 18 via Billion Dollar Babies/Spinefarm. The CD was recorded during 90 sweaty days and nights at Polar an...
July 25, 2008
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EUROPE: Norwegian TV Report On MIDNATTSROCKEN Appearance Available

A Norwegian TV (NRK 1) video report on EUROPE's appearance at this year's Midnattsrocken festival — which was held July 10-13, 2008 near Lakselv, Norway — can be viewed below. The one-minute video includes an interview with guitarist John Norum and performance clips of the songs "Ready or Not" and "...
July 21, 2008
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BACKYARD BABIES: New Song Posted Online

Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES have posted their new single, "Fuck off and Die", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new, self-titled album, which is scheduled for release on August 18 via Billion Dollar Babies/Spinefarm. The CD was recorded during 90 sweaty days and nights...
July 15, 2008
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SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY: New Album Details Revealed

SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY, Tampa's own misanthropic monolith, inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records in January of 2008 after extensive touring for their debut EP, "Subhuman Empire", available via Debello Recordings. Guitarist Ian Sturgill speaks on what is to be expected of thei...
May 27, 2008
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Former TIGERTAILZ Singer Putting Finishing Touches On 'My Private Hell'

Former TIGERTAILZ singer Steevi Jaimz has issued the following update: "The new [STEEVI JAIMZ BAND] record [tentatively titled 'My Private Hell'] is in the final stages of recording and will be mixed at the end of the month at Polar Studios (ABBA, LED ZEPPELIN, SCORPIONS) in Stockholm, Sweden. It wi...
May 5, 2008
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EUROPE Launches Digital Tourbook

Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have issued the following update: "The concert barriers are down and you have been granted exclusive backstage access into the lives of EUROPE! "'IN: Europe' allows you to follow the band on the road during their Secret Society Tour and take a glimpse into their private m...
April 25, 2008
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EUROPE: More Tour Dates Announced

Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have scheduled the following dates: Mar. 28 - Sport Palace - Minsk, Belarus Apr. 19 - Extremusika 2008 en Recinto Hipico de Caceres - Caceres, Spain May 31 - Kopervik Festival - Karmoy, Norway Jun. 06 - Rocksound Festival - Huttwil, Switzerland Jun. 27 - Stadsfesten - Ske...
March 21, 2008
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Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Schedules Dates With FIVE FIFTEEN

According to the Thin Lizzy - A Rock Legend web site, former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson will play a few shows with Finnish rockers FIVE FIFTEEN in Germany and Belgium. The details are as follows: March 12 - Wild At Heart - Berlin, Germany March 13 - Bunker - Chemnitz, Germany Mar...
March 3, 2008
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FALCON To Release New Album In April

FALCON, the raw heavy rock power trio featuring guitarist/vocalist Perry Grayson (ex-DESTINY'S END, ARTISAN, ISEN TORR and Metal Maniacs scribe),bassist/keyboardist Greg Lindstrom (CIRITH UNGOL) and drummer Darin McCloskey (PALE DIVINE, will release its second full-length CD, "Die Wontcha", in Apri...
February 28, 2008
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BOSTON Guitarist Wants To Pull The Plug On HUCKABEE For Using Hit Song

According to FoxNews.com, BOSTON guitarist Tom Scholz has penned a letter to Mike Huckabee over the former Arkansas governor's use of his band's moniker and hit song on the campaign trail. The production wizard, composer and mastermind behind the hit '70s stadium rock band is asking Huckabee to help...
February 15, 2008
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EUROPE: New Dates Announced

Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have scheduled the following dates: Apr. 19 - Extremusika 2008 en Recinto Hípico de Cáceres, Cáceres (Cáceres),ESP Aug. 08 - Cloetta Center – Linköping, SWE (w/ DEEP PURPLE) Aug. 09 - Öja Slottsruin – Ystad, SWE (w/ DEEP PURPLE) EUROPE played a semi-acoustic concert on J...
February 12, 2008
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Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Back In Recording Studio

The Thin Lizzy - A Rock Legend web site reports that former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson has entered Polar studios in Stockholm, Sweden with Ian Haugland (EUROPE) and Nalle Pahlsson on drums and bass, respectively. According to Robertson's manager Sören Lindberg, "The first session...
February 11, 2008
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EUROPE: Footage From Stockholm Semi-Acoustic Concert Posted Online

Swedish hard rockers EUROPE played a semi-acoustic concert this past Saturday (January 26) at Nalen in Stockholm. The band performed songs from its latest CD, "Secret Society", along with some of its classic hits. The show was broadcast live over the Internet on the official EUROPE web site. Watch a...
January 31, 2008