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ANVIL CHORUS Signs With ROCKADROME RECORDS

Influential '80s progressive NWOSFHM (New Wave of San Francisco Heavy Metal) band ANVIL CHORUS has inked a deal with Rockadrome Records for the release of the group's new album, tentatively due this summer. The 12 tracks are all re-recorded, new versions of the popular cassette demo songs that have...
March 3, 2009
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SUFFOCATION Checks In From The Studio

New York-based extreme metal pioneers SUFFOCATION entered the studio on January 31 with Joe Cincotta (who worked on the band's last two releases) to begin recording its new album, "Blood Oath". The follow-up to 2006's self-titled record will be mixed by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH)...
March 2, 2009
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AEROSMITH: 'Essential Interviews' Book Due In May

2009 will be a tremendous year for AEROSMITH, as the band plans its first album of original material since 2001, which it will support with an extensive summer tour. In celebration of these events and the band's storied accomplishments, a new 298-page book, "Aerosmith: Essential Interviews", is set...
March 2, 2009
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IAN GILLAN: 'One Eye To Morocco' U.K. Release Date Announced

Edel Entertainment's international label earMUSIC has set a March 23 U.K. street date for for "One Eye To Morocco" — the first studio album with all-new material in ten years from DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan. "One Eye To Morocco" will be released on March 6 in other parts of Europe and on March 31...
March 2, 2009
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POISON Drummer On DEF LEPPARD: 'The Fact Is, I Think There Is A Real Mutual Respect Between Us'

POISON will be heading out on the road again this summer, this time with DEF LEPPARD and CHEAP TRICK. Some people might be surprised to find POISON and DEF LEPPARD on the same bill, after LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was perceived as having made disparaging remarks about the glam metal band last year....
March 1, 2009
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Former W.A.S.P., MSG, RATT Members To Play Hollywood Tonight

THE BIG BALL STARS — featuring Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR),Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE),Brent Woods (VINCE NEIL),Robbie Crane (RATT) and Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER) — will perform tonight (Saturday, February 28) at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California....
February 28, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Singer: Comments About POISON Were 'Taken Totally Out Of Context'

DEF LEPPARD will be heading out on the road again this summer, this time with POISON and CHEAP TRICK. Some people might be surprised to find POISON and DEF LEPPARD on the same bill, after LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was perceived as having made disparaging remarks about the glam metal band last year....
February 28, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG To Release Solo Debut In The Summer

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young is scheduled to release his debut solo album, "Equilibrium", this summer. The CD was mixed by Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, JANET JACKSON, METALLICA, QUEEN, KING'S X, SKID ROW, EXTREME) and features performances by Los Angeles vocal phenom Debby Holiday (JOHN W...
February 28, 2009
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman Laying Down Vocals On BELIEVER Album; Video Available

Video footage of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Howard Jones laying down guest vocals on the new BELIEVER track "The Brave" can be viewed below. "The Brave" comes off the reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers' highly anticipated fourth album, "Gabriel", which will be released on th...
February 27, 2009
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METAL CHURCH Singer Signs Solo Deal With RAT PAK RECORDS

METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has inked a deal with Rat Pak Records for the release of his first solo album, "The Fire Within". Munroe says, "I've known the label CEO for a while now and I have to say that I am very impressed with his work ethic, relentless drive, passion, and tenacity. I ...
February 27, 2009
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OVER THE RAINBOW In Moscow: Russian TV Report Available

A Russian TV report on OVER THE RAINBOW's February 18, 2009 concert in Moscow can be viewed below. OVER THE RAINBOW is: Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1983) - Drums Greg Smith (RAINBOW 1994-1997) - Bass Jürgen "J...
February 27, 2009
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RIOT: More 'The Privilege Of Power' Demos Posted Online

Veteran American hard rock outfit RIOT has issued the following update: "Welcome to another installment of 'RIOT - The Privilege of Power Archives Revisited.' "This time around, we've dusted off the pre-production demos to 'Killer' and 'On Your Knees' and put them on the [RIOT MySpace page]. The ban...
February 27, 2009
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DIVINE HERESY: New Tour Dates Announced

DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based metal band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, will embark on a short tour in March/April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 31 - The Rock - Tucson, Arizona Apr. 01 - The Clubhouse - Tempe, Arizona Apr. 02 - Whisky A Go Go - Hollywood, C...
February 26, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, CHEAP TRICK Tour Dates Announced

In what is sure to be the biggest rock event this summer, Britain's greatest arena rock band DEF LEPPARD will join forces with POISON and special guest CHEAP TRICK for a 39-city North American Tour. Tickets go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 6 at www.livenation.com. Citi cardme...
February 26, 2009
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RIGOR MORTIS Vocalist Pays Tribute To Late Joe's Garage Owner

Vocalist Bruce Corbitt of veteran Texas thrashers RIGOR MORTIS was interviewed by the Dallas Observer about Abboud "Ab" Greig, owner of the Joe's Garage venue in Fort Worth, Texas where bands like PANTERA and RIGOR MORTIS got their start. Greig was found shot in the head on January 12. He was 74 yea...
February 26, 2009