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RAM: European Tour Dates Announced
RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),has scheduled the following dates: Aug. 14 - Elterlein, Germany - Thunders over Miriquidi Festival Aug. 15 - Slovenia - Paranoid Open Air Oct. 16 - Berlin, Germany - K17 Oct. 17 - Uelsen, Germany...June 16, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN, SLIPKNOT, SAXON, DEF LEPPARD Honored At 'Metal Hammer Golden Gods'
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were honored with the "Golden God" and "Best UK Band" awards at last night's Metal Hammer Golden Gods event, which was held at the IndigO2 venue in South London, England. SLIPKNOT also picked up two awards — "Best International Band" and "Best Live Band" — whi...June 16, 2009
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NICKO MCBRAIN: 'The Drive And Energy And Bond Of IRON MAIDEN Is Primarily The Music'
Jen Guyre of the Rhapsody Blog recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Rhapsody Blog: Take us through "Flight 666". McBrain: What can I say, other than "what a great movie?" A bunch of hooligans going out on the road, and we had...June 15, 2009
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LAUREN HARRIS Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available
Lauren Harris — singer and daughter of legendary architect and bassist of IRON MAIDEN, Steve Harris — and her backing band were interviewed at the Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. Watch the chat below. Harris took part in a "revealing" photo session and...June 15, 2009
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RAVAGE: 'The End Of Tomorrow' Release Date Confirmed
Boston, Massachusetts metallers RAVAGE will release their new album, "The End of Tomorrow", on August 18 via Metal Blade Records. The CD will feature cover art by Ed Repka (MEGADETH, DEATH, AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE). According to a press release, RAVAGE's new album "seamlessly intertwines the sounds o...June 15, 2009
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NICKO MCBRAIN, STEVE VAI Perform 'The Trooper' At LONDON GUITAR SHOW; Video Available
Video footage of IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, Phil Hilborne and Steve Vai performing the MAIDEN classic "The Trooper" on June 14, 2009 at the London Guitar Show (which is part of the London International Music Show 09) can be viewed below. For nearly 20 years, Phil has been part of McBrain's t...June 15, 2009
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The Visitor
That UFO composed 35 tracks for new album "The Visitor" attests to the fact that the legendary band has no paucity of ideas. The fire still burns hot and with super axe-man Vinnie Moore on board for three albums straight now the unit — also featuring original members Phil Mogg (vocals),Paul Raymond...June 15, 2009
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Science of Annihilation
Proclaiming yourselves to be "American power metal kings", as CAGE does in the booklet for "Science of Annihilation", doesn't exactly smack of humbleness. Then again, CAGE continually backs up their collective words great heavy metal albums, and "Science of Annihilation" is no exception. The fact of...June 15, 2009
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Sharp Blade Sinks Deep into Dull Minds
More KILL THE CLIENT than AFGRUND, New York City's DEFEATIST are all about the quick kill, eschewing experimentation and expansionism and openly advocating grindcore that results in bloody noses and cracked ribs. Pretension is anathema, triggers strictly prohibited, and at 20 tracks with a total run...June 15, 2009
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THE 69 EYES Schedules Berlin Listening Party, Meet-And-Greet
Finnish goth metallers THE 69 EYES have scheduled a listening party for their new album, "Back In Blood". Fans will get a chance to meet and greet guitarist Pasi Moilanen and drummer Jussi Heikki Tapio Vuori as well as rock out to the new tunes while having a beer or two with the guys on ...June 12, 2009
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NICKO MCBRAIN: The True Power Of The Music Of IRON MAIDEN Humbles Me
Camille Dodero of The Village Voice recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A couple of excerts from the chat follow below. The Village Voice: At the beginning of "Flight 666", there's talk about how you guys have always been a private band. Why'd you finally decide t...June 12, 2009
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AEROSMITH: Rehearsal, Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available
Behind-the-scenes and pre-tour rehearsal footage of AEROSMITH shot earlier in June can be viewed below. As KTVI-TV reported earlier today, intense lightning Wednesday night (June 10) in St. Louis County postponed the AEROSMITH concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missour...June 11, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS Says Prop 'Should Have Been Stopped' Until He Cleared The Stage
POISON singer Bret Michaels has released the following statement regarding the incident at Sunday's (June 7) Tony Awards when he got clocked in the head by a descending set piece during his band's performance. "I am trying to remain very positive and somewhat humorous about the whole situation. "I a...June 11, 2009
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QUEEN Guitarist 'Loves' DREAM THEATER Medley Cover
DREAM THEATER's version of a medley of three songs from the legendary QUEEN — "Tenement Funster", "Flick Of The Wrist" and "Lily Of The Valley" — is one of six cover songs that are included on the special-edition version of DREAM THEATER's new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". The DREAM TH...June 11, 2009
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MARILYN MANSON: 'I've Got Nothing To Lose Now'
Nicole Powers of SuicideGirls.com recently conducted an interview with Marilyn Manson. An excerpt from the chat follows below. SuicideGirls.com: I've been reading in interviews that this is a more autobiographical album. Did that make it harder to write? Manson: Well, it was very difficult getting t...June 11, 2009
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