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RATM On Topping U.K. Chart: 'This Is A Huge Victory By And For Fans Of Real Music'

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE has released the following statement regarding the band claiming the prestigious No. 1 spot on the British singles chart on the last Sunday before Christmas, marking the first time in five years the winner of Simon Cowell's "X-Factor" has not won: "RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE a...

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PARADISE LOST: New Audio Interview With GREG MACKINTOSH Posted Online

Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with guitarist Greg Mackintosh of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST. The 13-minute chat is now available for streaming at this location. PARADISE LOST was forced to postone six shows on its current European tour due to a serious illness within Mac...

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DEF LEPPARD Cartoon TV Show On The Way

According to Reuters, British hard rock veterans DEF LEPPARD are working on a cartoon TV show as part of their wide-ranging deal with music publishing company Primary Wave. The project is still in the early stages, and has not been pitched to the networks, but it will depict the five members of the...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Has The No. 1 Single In U.K.

According to BBC News, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE has won the most competitive battle in years for the Christmas No. 1 on the U.K. chart. The band's single, "Killing In The Name", sold 500,000 downloads beating "X Factor" winner Joe McElderry's "The Climb" by 50,000 copies to clinch the top spot. Thei...

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EXODUS: New Song Preview Available; ANDY SNEAP Web Chat Scheduled

Acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, KREATOR) will take part in an online chat regarding his work on the brand new EXODUS album at 12:00 noon PST / 3:00 p.m. EST today (Sunday, December 20) at Ustream.tv. EXODUS' ninth studio LP, "Exhibit B: The Human Condition", is currently...

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DEEP PURPLE To Tour South Africa With URIAH HEEP, WISHBONE ASH

According to Tonight.co.za, British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE will headline South Africa's Masters Of Rock tour with openers URIAH HEEP and WISHBONE ASH. The dates are as follows: May 28 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Coca-Cola Dome May 30 - Durban, South Africa - ICC Arena Jun. 01 - Cape Town,...

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ONSLAUGHT: New Video Interview Posted Online

Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with bassist Jeff Williams and guitarist Nige Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT at this year's Hard Rock Hell festival, which was held December 4-5, 2009 at Pontins in Prestatyn Sands. North Wales, United Kingdom. Watch the chat in two parts...

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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Discusses 'Am I Evil?' Autobiography

DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler's autobiography, "Am I Evil?", is now available in an exclusive first edition print run of 500 copies for the band's fans worldwide through www.diamond-head.net. At just £16.95, it is a collector's item and a great Christmas present. It is not available anywhere e...

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EVILE Announces New Bassist

British thrashers EVILE have revealed the identity of their new bassist, who joins the band following the tragic and untimely death of their late bassist, Mike Alexander. Mike Alexander passed away on October 5, 2009 while the band was on tour in Sweden. EVILE members Matt Drake, Ol Drake and Ben Ca...

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EXODUS: New Album Title Announced

San Francisco's EXODUS, one of thrash metal's seminal bands responsible for the birth and development of the genre, has named its ninth studio album "Exhibit B: The Human Condition". The band is currently recording in Northern California with acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENE...

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IRON MAIDEN To Return To Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival In 2010

The mighty IRON MAIDEN will play next year's edition of the legendary Wacken Open Air festival in Northern Germany! After their triumphant show in 2008, this will mark the second show of the British metal legends at Wacken. Their gig on Thursday, August 5, 2010 will also be their only German show ne...

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VOODOO SIX To Release Weekly Song Snippets

VOODOO SIX, the British hard rock band formed by ex-DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, has taken the rather unique approach of starting to leak out samples of its new album on the group's Facebook page rather than the band's web site. Newton explained, "We have been fortunate to have toured the world...

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THE SWORD Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Austin, Texas quartet THE SWORD will embark on a short U.S. headlining tour in January. The band will preview brand new songs from its as-yet-untitled third record, which is due in 2010. The dates are as follows: Jan. 23 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock Jan. 24 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live ...

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MEGADETH's CHRIS BRODERICK Talks About The Making Of 'Endgame'

The Australian branch of Roadrunner Records has posted episode 2 of Roadrunner TV featuring an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick. The clip, which features footage of Broderick playing solos from the band's new album, "Endgame", can be viewed below. "Endgame" sold 45,000 copies in the...

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DEEP PURPLE Confirmed For Sweden's ROCKWEEKEND Festival

British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Rockweekend festival, set to take place July 8-10, 2010 in Kilafors (two hours north of Stockholm),Sweden. The last time DEEP PURPLE stood on a Swedish festival stage was when they headlined Sweden Rock in 2006...