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STORMZONE To Release 'Three Kings' In July
Irish metallers STORMZONE will release their fourth album, "Three Kings", on July 22 via the U.K. label Metal Nation Ltd. Formed in 2006, STORMZONE originally signed to U.K. hard rock label Escape Music. 2007 saw this company release the band's debut album, "Caught In The Act", in Europe where its i...May 15, 2013
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Hubris, Inc.
Birthed from a cult metal act and likely destined to remain cult in its new formation, ANGER AS ART lives thrash as its lineage and not just as a nostalgia trip. Gen X speed freaks ABBATOIR have incrementally crawled back to life following the lead of founder Steve Gaines under the banner of ANGER A...May 15, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Interviewed On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)
Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER was interviewed on the latest edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Sweet interview begins around the 10-minute mark.) As previously reported, STRYPER has set...May 14, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman's Autobiography 'Almost Finished Being Edited'
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's autobiography, "Honestly", is "almost finished being edited" and he is due to fly to Florida in June to schedule a release date. There is also a 12-song solo record to go hand in hand with the release of the book. According to Sweet, his "friend and brother," MEGADET...May 11, 2013
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STRYPER: New Album Title Revealed
Christian hard rockers STRYPER have set "No More Hell To Pay" as the title of their new studio album, due this fall via Frontiers Records. Regarding the musical direction of STRYPER's new material, the band's guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet told Screamer Magazine: "The song 'God', which is on 'The...May 8, 2013
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STRYPER Working On 'Heaviest Record' So Far
Christian hard rockers STRYPER recently entered the studio to begin recording their next studio album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Frontiers Records. Regarding the musical direction of STRYPER's new material, the band's guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet tells Screamer Magazine: "Th...May 6, 2013
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MICHAEL SWEET To Record Album With GEORGE LYNCH, JAMES LOMENZO, BRIAN TICHY
Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has signed a deal to make a record early next year with legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE). He writes...May 2, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Interviewed On 'The Metal Factory' (Audio)
Scotty The Rooster of "The Metal Factory" radio show on Insane Realm Radio recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. STRYPER is recording a cover version of "Jesus Is Just A...April 26, 2013
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STRYPER Recording Cover Version Of 'Jesus Is Just Alright' For Next Album
Christian hard rockers STRYPER are recording a cover version of "Jesus Is Just Alright", a gospel song written by Arthur Reid Reynolds, for their next studio album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Frontiers Records. The band's frontman, Michael Sweet, says, "It rivals our cover of EAR...April 24, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman On Re-Recording Classic Songs: 'We Have, In Many Ways, Outdone The Originals'
TheFrontRowReport.com 's Reggie Edwards recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On re-recording the band's classic songs for "Second Coming": Sweet: "It's always a little on the apprehen...April 12, 2013
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STRYPER: 'Second Coming' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of classic songs from Christian rockers STRYPER, sold around 4,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 117 on The Billboard 200 chart. Produced by frontman Michael Sweet, the CD contains a total of 16...April 5, 2013
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STRYPER: New Audio Interview With MICHAEL SWEET
Joey Irsik of In The Now Magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. STRYPER will enter the studio on April 2 to begin recording their next all-new original album for a late 201...April 2, 2013
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DIO DISCIPLES Rocks 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise, Raises Money For Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund
Due to "unforeseen circumstances," singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was unable to join his bandmates in DIO DISCIPLES on the Monsters Of Rock cruise, which embarked on its second voyage March 16 and returned four days later. Filling in for Owens in DIO DISCIPLES...March 28, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast (Audio)
The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. STRYPER will enter the studio on April 2 to begin recording their next...March 26, 2013
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STRYPER, Ex-TNT Singers Join Forces For 'Monsters Of Rock Cruise' Performance (Video)
Tony Harnell (TNT, STARBREAKER, WESTWORLD) and Michael Sweet (STRYPER, BOSTON) joined forces for a special performance at the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, which embarked on its second voyage from March 16 to March 20. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this cruise visited the private island of Coc...March 22, 2013
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