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SCOTT WEILAND Officially Fired From STONE TEMPLE PILOTS

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have announced they have "officially terminated" their lead singer, Scott Weiland. No reason was given for the split. A spokeswoman said the band has no further comment at this time. Weiland is getting ready to embark on a solo tour where he will perform songs from the first two...

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AVANTASIA: 'Invoke The Machine' Lyric Video Released

The lyric video for the song "Invoke The Machine" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project can be seen below. The track comes off AVANTASIA's new album, "The Mystery Of Time", which will be released on March 30. The effort will be made available as a regular CD, limited-edition vinyl an...

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TOXIK Taps SHADOWS FALL Drummer

Reactivated cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK have announced the addition of SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner to the group's ranks. Guitarist and founding member Josh Christian comments on Bittner's addition: "I couldn't have hoped for a better situation. Jason is probably the best case scenario i...

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INNERWISH: New Vocalist Announced

Greek melodic metal band INNERWISH has announced the addition of vocalist George Eikosipentakis to the group's ranks. He replaces Babis Alexandropoulos, who quit the band last year. Commented INNERWISH: "George is an excellent and experienced vocalist, and fits exactly with the past but also with ou...

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HALESTORM Interviewed On Germany's '60Minuten' (Video)

Germany's "60minuten" recenty conducted an interview with HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. HALESTORM was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 55th annual...

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RUSH To Take Part In Video Chat Today

RUSH members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are taking part in a live Spreecast video chat with The Wall Street Journal and fans today (Tuesday, February 26) starting at 3:30 p.m. EST (Note: The chat appears to have been slightly delayed.) Fans: Sign in to Spreecast via Facebook/Twitter/e-mail to ask qu...

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AEROSMITH's 'Dream On' To Become Official Rock Song Of Massachusetts?

Democratic representatives Josh Cutler of Duxbury and James Cantwell of Marshfield have filed legislation that would make AEROSMITH's 1973 classic "Dream On" Massachusetts' official state song. This comes a week after another state representative introduced a bill that would have made MODERN LOVERS'...

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ICED EARTH: 'Live In Ancient Kourion' Trailer Released

Since ICED EARTH's latest album, "Dystopia", was released in October 2011, the band has been on the attack in a big way, playing more shows in the past year than in the previous ten years... combined. Comments ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer: "I feel this is a testament to a new beginning,...

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UPON WINGS: 'Afterlife' Video Released

UPON WINGS' video for the song "Afterlife" can be seen below. The track is the title cut of the band's new EP, which will be released on March 5 via Sword Of The Spirit Records LLC. The CD features guest vocals and production from Brett Hestla (ex-CREED, DARK NEW DAY). "Afterlife" track listing: 01....

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LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA To Release Debut Album In August

At the end of January, the LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA — founded by German heavy metallers RAGE as an orchestral side-project — made its live debut over the course of 2013's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise: On the high seas in the Caribbean, the 15-member band played two highly celebrated gigs in the packed...

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TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON: New 'The Land Of New Hope' Video Teaser Posted Online

TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON, the new metal-opera project from ex-STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki, will release its debut album, "The Land Of New Hope", on May 17 in Europe and May 21 in North America via Frontiers Records. Guests on the CD include Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, ex-HELLOWEEN),Sharon Den Adel...

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'Lullaby Versions' Of PANTERA Classics Now Available

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, the company which creates "beautiful lullaby versions of your favorite artists," has just released "Lullaby Versions Of Pantera" via Roma Music Group. "Lullaby Versions Of Pantera" track listing: 01. Hollow 02. Planet Caravan 03. Cemetery Gates 04. Cowboys From Hell...

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PERIPHERY: New Video Interview Posted Online

Australia's AMH TV conducted an interview with Maryland-based experimental, progressive metallers PERIPHERY during this year's Soundwave festival. You can now watch the chat below. PERIPHERY's sophomore album, "Periphery II: This Time It's Personal", which sold nearly 12,000 copies in the United Sta...

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'Death To All' North American Tour Dates Announced

"Death To All" — which features a number of DEATH's amazing musicians celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner — will embark on its second North American tour in April. The first leg of the trek will feature the three surviving members of DEATH's "Human" lineup (guitarist Paul Masvidal, ba...

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HIM: 'Tears On Tape' Track Listing Revealed

Finnish rock band HIM (His Infernal Majesty) will release its new album, "Tears On Tape", on April 30 via Razor & Tie in North America and on April 29 through DoubleCross (Cooking Vinyl's specialist rock imprint) in the U.K. and Ireland. The "love metal" act's eighth official album was recorded...