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RAM: 'Flame Of The Tyrants' Video Released

"Flame Of The Tyrants", the new video from Swedish metallers RAM, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's third album, "Death", which will be released on January 30, 2012 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Welfare Sounds Studios in the group's hometown and was mastered by Draga...
December 5, 2011
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ROGER TAYLOR Says No More QUEEN Albums

Despite rumors brewing all over the industry that QUEEN is prepping a new album featuring unfinished Freddie Mercury tracks, drummer Roger Taylor broke the news that, sadly, they're not. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Taylor, who along with guitarist, Brian May, keeps the QUEEN brand alive, spoke...
December 2, 2011
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SACHA BARON COHEN's QUEEN Biopic Given Title

Producer Graham King has revealed that the upcoming movie about legendary QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury has been given the title "Mercury". Comic and filmmaker Sacha Baron Cohen will portray the British singer in the film focusing on QUEEN's developing years up until the band's historic 1985 Live A...
December 1, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer: 'I Consider Myself A Lower-Case Gay'

Richard Burnett of Canada's gay and lesbian news site Xtra! recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether JUDAS PRIEST not having been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has...
November 21, 2011
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RAM: New Album Cover Artwork Unveiled; First Song Available For Streaming

Swedish metallers RAM will release their third album, "Death", on January 30, 2012 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Welfare Sounds Studios in the group's hometown and was mastered by Dragan Tanaskovic at Bohus Sound. "Death" track listing: 01. Death... 02. ...Comes From The Mouth Beyo...
November 14, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Says AXL ROSE Is 'The Last Of The Great Frontmen'

Music Radar recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Music Radar: So, Zakk, how did the [Christmas] EP come about? Zakk: Basically, I was asked by the folks at iTunes to do something, and I said, "Absolutely. I love Christmas, and I love Chris...
November 10, 2011
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QUEEN Performs With ADAM LAMBERT At 'MTV Europe Music Awards'

Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN performed a medley of some of their hits with "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards earlier tonight (Sunday, November 6) at the at Belfast's Odyssey Arena. The musicians performed "The Show Must Go On", "We Will Rock You" and "W...
November 6, 2011
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QUEEN Drummer Talks 'Queen Extravaganza' In New Video Interview

QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor recently spoke to Fox News about the band's Queen Extravaganza production and what people can expect when it hits the road next year. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Taylor says that the bottom line for him and Brian May launching the talent search for Queen Extravaganza...
October 25, 2011
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POISONBLACK To Support NIGHTWISH In Finland

POISONBLACK the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala will support NIGHTWISH on the following dates: March 02 - Joensuu, FIN @ Areena March 03 - Sotkamo, FIN @ Vuokattihalli March 04 - Oulu, FIN @ Teatria March 09 - Jyvskyl, FIN @ Paviljonki Areena March 10 - Helsinki, FIN...
October 24, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: 'Man In The Middle' Performance Clip Posted Online

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the English-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER),will release...
October 21, 2011
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ICED EARTH Bassist Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold' (Audio)

ICED EARTH bassist Freddie Vidales was interviewed on the October 15, 2011 edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Interview (audio):
October 19, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On Guttural Vocals In Metal: 'I Like To Hear A Singer Sing'

Graham Hartmann of Loudwire recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford and bassist Ian Hill of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Loudwire: In your early work, you can hear a heavy BLACK SABBATH influence. As your sound developed...
October 18, 2011
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BRIAN MAY, JOE SATRIANI, PAUL RODGERS Featured In Forthcoming 'Bohemian Rhapsodies' Book

As Rock N Roll Books presses forward toward the November 24 release of "Bohemian Rhapsodies: True And Authorized Tales By Queen Fans & Celebrities", compiled by Robyn Dunford with Kelly Franco, and authorized by QUEEN, the publisher is excited to announce that among other legendary rockers contr...
October 10, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Singer: Fans Have Welcomed New Drummer MIKE MANGINI With Open Arms

Ben Hansen of Hard News Caf recently conducted an interview with vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal gians DREAM THEATER. A couple of exxerpts from the chat follow below. Hard News Caf: Congratulations on having two consecutive albums in a row crack the Billboard Top 10. After only 20-plus ye...
October 9, 2011
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Is QUEEN Tapping LADY GAGA To Replace FREDDIE MERCURY?

Although QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor recently told The Pulse Of Radio that he and guitarist Brian May are pretty much hanging up the QUEEN brand, except for special one-off appearances Brian May is open to having Lady Gaga front the band. May revealed to London's Daily Express, "We talk about going o...
October 7, 2011