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CORONER Announces New Drummer

Reunited Swiss technical thrash metal masters CORONER have announced the addition of drummer Diego Rapacchietti to the group's ranks. The band says in a statement: "Diego is an accomplished and innovative drummer. He has played in bands PAGANINI, VENTURIA, 69 CHAMBERS, and many more. Diego also has...

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UNISONIC: 'For The Kingdom' Lyric Video Released

UNISONIC, the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (ASIA, GOTTHARD and KROKUS),bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany's PINK CREAM 69),will release a new EP, "For The Kingdom", on May 23 vi...

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UNISONIC: 'For The Kingdom' EP Audio Samples

UNISONIC, the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (ASIA, GOTTHARD and KROKUS),bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany's PINK CREAM 69),will release a new EP, "For The Kingdom", on May 23 vi...

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DORO Joined By SAXON, KROKUS, LORDI, BLIND GUARDIAN, SODOM, Ex-ACCEPT, Ex-IRON MAIDEN Members At 30th-Anniversary Concerts (Video)

In honor of her 30th anniverary as a performing artist, German metal queen Doro Pesch celebrated with fans from all over the world with two separate-yet-unique shows on May 2 and May 3 at CCD Stadthalle in her hometown of Düsseldorf. She said: "We came up with something very special for our 30th sta...

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KROKUS Singer MARC STORACE Interviewed By Rock Journalist MITCH LAFON (Audio)

Rock journalist Mitch Lafon recently conducted an interview with vocalist Marc Storace of Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS. They discuss the band's new live album, "Long Stick Goes Boom - Live From Da House Of Rust"; the disappearance of the song "The Ballroom Blitz" from the setlist; the lethargic fa...

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UNISONIC To Release 'For The Kingdom' EP In May

UNISONIC, the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (ASIA, GOTTHARD and KROKUS),bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany's PINK CREAM 69),will release a new EP, "For The Kingdom", on May 23 vi...

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KROKUS: 'Hoodoo Woman' Track From 'Long Stick Goes Boom: Live From Da House Of Rust' Streaming

In the last four decades, Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS have played over 2,000 shows across 5 continents. Every gig, every place and every crowd was different but all showed tremendous enthusiasm towards the band. KROKUS recorded 20 shows for release consideration, eventually deciding on their last...

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Audio Premiere: KROKUS' 'Screaming In The Night' From 'Long Stick Goes Boom: Live From Da House Of Rust'

In the last four decades, Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS have played over 2,000 shows across 5 continents. Every gig, every place and every crowd was different but all showed tremendous enthusiasm towards the band. KROKUS recorded 20 shows for release consideration, eventually deciding on their last...

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KROKUS To Release 'Long Stick Goes Boom - Live From Da House Of Rust' In March

Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS will release a new live album, "Long Stick Goes Boom - Live From Da House Of Rust", on March 21 in Switzerland, and March 24 in the rest of Europe. The CD will be made available in North America on April 22. Says KROKUS: "For those of you that could ...

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MARKY EDELMANN To Leave CORONER; Band To Continue With Replacement Drummer

Drummer Marky Edelmann (a.k.a. Marquis Marky) of the reunited Swiss technical thrash metal masters CORONER has released the following statement: "Dear friends, "Three years ago we started rehearsing together for our reunion tour after a break of 15 years. We thought it was going to be a matter of a...

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KIRK's 'Masquerade' Due In March

Swiss melodic metallers KIRK will release their sophomore studio album, "Masquerade", on March 7 via Mausoleum Records. The CD was produced by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, UNISONIC, EDEN'S CURSE). "Masquerade" track listing: 01. Devil's Claw 02. Supersonic Speed 03. Masquerade 04. Eternity 05. Fight...

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KROKUS Honored For 'Metal Rendez-vous' Album 35 Years After Release

35 years after the release of "Metal Rendez-vous", Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have finally been honored by their record company for sales of around three million copies. The LP is considered the most successful hard rock album in Switzerland of all time. Says KROKUS singer Marc Storace: "This album a...

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CORONER: Fan-Filmed Footage Of EINDHOVEN METAL MEETING Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of CORONER's December 14 performance at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting at Effenaar in Eindhoven, The Netherlands can be seen below. CORONER will reportedly play one more show with drummer Marquis Marky (a.k.a. Marky Edelmann) in Zurich, Switzerland in 2014 before continuing wit...

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Legendary Drummer VINNY APPICE Featured On MARTIRIA's New Album

Italy's MARTIRIA will release its new album, "R-evolution", on February 10, 2014 via Rocksector Records. The CD celebrates the 10th anniversary of the band's first album, "The Eternal Soul", and includes a guest appearance on all tracks by legendary drummer Vinny Appice (KILL DEVIL HILL, BLACK SABBA...

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MICHAEL KISKE Guests On 'MSRcast' (Audio)

German hard rock singer Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, PLACE VENDOME, HELLOWEEN, AVANTASIA) was interviewed for the latest installment of "MSRcast". Listen in as Kiske discusses all of his projects, including his solo work, AVANTASIA, KISKE-SOMERVILLE, UNISONIC, his work with Timo Tolkki, and yes, even HE...