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ICED EARTH: 'Dystopia Tour Edition' To Be Available On North American Tour
ICED EARTH will hit the road next week as part of a five-week North American tour with VOLBEAT, HELLYEAH and THE SIXXIS. Commented ICED EARTH mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer: "I'm completely stoked. VOLBEAT is one of my all-time favorite bands, and Michael [Poulsen], and the boys are great people. Th...June 14, 2012
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MERCURY TIDE: Video Footage From 'Killing Saw' Recording Sessions
After a break of ten years, former ANGEL DUST vocalist Dirk Thurisch returns with his band MERCURY TIDE, which once started as a project and has since grown into a full-fledged band. MERCURY TIDE's new album, "Killing Saw", is a natural progression from the band's last CD, "Why?", which came out in...June 13, 2012
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ADAM LAMBERT Promises To Make FREDDIE MERCURY Proud
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Adam Lambert knows that he can't replace Freddie Mercury in his upcoming shows fronting QUEEN — but he doesn't intend to let anyone down either. He told the Daily Mail that when he performs with the remaining members of QUEEN, Brian May and Roger Taylor, at the Hamme...June 5, 2012
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GREAT WHITE's ILOUS:'I've Never Heard Of A Singer Leaving A Band And Taking The Name With Him'
Daniel Pavlica of The Rocktologist recently conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE singer Terry Ilous. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Rocktologist: There has been a lot of turmoil lately around the right to use GREAT WHITE name. How does that affect the guys in the band? Terry...June 3, 2012
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MERCURY TIDE's 'Killing Saw' To Receive U.S. Release
After a break of ten years, former ANGEL DUST vocalist Dirk Thurisch returns with his band MERCURY TIDE, which once started as a project and has since grown into a full-fledged band. MERCURY TIDE's new album, "Killing Saw", is a natural progression from the band's last CD, "Why?", which came out in...May 31, 2012
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'Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics' Book: Preview Images Available
QUEEN, one of the most innovative, glamorous, and influential bands in rock history, was formed in 1971 when the musical fates brought four creative and cerebral youths together in London. Freddie Mercury was an established fine and graphic artist, Brian May was enveloped in the study of astrophysic...May 18, 2012
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QUEEN And ADAM LAMBERT Announce Third London Concert
QUEEN today announced that they will add a third London concert with Adam Lambert at HMV Hammersmith Apollo in July. The band's two dates at the venue — July 11 and 12 — hastily added after the cancellation of Sonisphere festival, sold out instantly. Promoter Paul Roberts confirmed the two earlier L...May 10, 2012
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'Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics' Book Due Ths Month
QUEEN, one of the most innovative, glamorous, and influential bands in rock history, was formed in 1971 when the musical fates brought four creative and cerebral youths together in London. Freddie Mercury was an established fine and graphic artist, Brian May was enveloped in the study of astrophysic...May 10, 2012
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Tickets To BLACK SABBATH's Homecoming Concert Sell Out In Less Than 10 Minutes
One of BLACK SABBATH's biggest fans tells U.K.'s Sunday Mercury that online ticket scalpers have made it impossible for him to see his favorite band's reunion concert in their hometown. Tickets for the show, which will be at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on May 19, are going for £250 (approximately $...May 6, 2012
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SLAYER Guitarist Featured In Jägermeister Commercial
The story of Jägermeister is one of incredible growth and success. This iconic brand has earned its position as the #1 selling imported cordial in America and eighth largest-selling premium spirit worldwide without leveraging what most in the category have for years — television advertising. On May...May 3, 2012
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HBO's '2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony' Special: Trailer, More Details
GUNS N' ROSES, BEASTIE BOYS, Donovan, Freddie King, Laura Nyro, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and SMALL FACES/FACES are among the inductees on the exclusive HBO special "2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony", debuting saturday, may 5 (9:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT). The 27th annual induction ceremony...May 1, 2012
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No FREDDIE MERCURY Hologram For QUEEN, Says ROGER TAYLOR
Following the debut of a holographic image of late rapper Tupac Shakur "performing" at the Coachella Festival in California last month, Billboard.com asked QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor if he would ever consider playing alongside any similar image of the band's late singer, Freddie Mercury. "I don't th...May 1, 2012
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STEVEN ADLER: 'I Have No Desire To Know AXL Or Work With Him Or Do Anything With Him Again'
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and the fact that the band's lead singer, Axl Rose, refused to be inducted along with the rest of the classic GN'R lineup. Said Adler: "It was the greatest way ...April 23, 2012
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ICED EARTH To Begin Writing New Material In The Fall
ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer has issued the following update: "Just wanted to write a thank you to all the fans on the last leg of the tour. You guys were amazing every single night, no matter where in the world we were. It was a truly special run, and one that will remain high ...April 21, 2012
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Members Perform With MYLES KENNEDY At ROCK HALL Induction
Former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke performed three "Appetite For Destruction" songs with Myles Kennedy at the band's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony earlier tonight (Saturday, April 14) in Cleveland, Ohio. Kennedy, who handles le...April 14, 2012
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