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IAN GILLAN Performs Session Versions Of DEEP PURPLE Classics, Solo Material; Video Available
For the first time in 40 years, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan performed session versions of the band's classic tracks as well as songs from his new solo album, "One Eye To Morocco", on U.K.'s Absolute Radio. A clip of the performance can be viewed below. For the full session and interview, tune in t...May 7, 2009
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30-Year-Old Footage of World's Most Embarrassed KISS Fan Surfaces
After 30-years, a 1979 St. Louis news story has surfaced online featuring what easily has to be the world's most embarrassing KISS fan footage. The charming clip features a young fan named Terry rocking out to KISS in his full 1970s iron-on glory. Additionally, two more "lost" "Music From The Elder"...May 7, 2009
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ASPHYX: New Album Release Date Announced
Reformed Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX — Martin van Drunen (vocals),Wannes Gubbels (bass/vocals),Paul Baayens (guitar) and Bob Bagchus (drums) — will release its comeback album, "Death...The Brutal Way", on June 22 via Century Media Records. War Anthem Records will release the LP version of the...May 7, 2009
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METAL CHURCH Singer To Guest On NTL ROCK RADIO
METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe will guest on NTL Rock Radio on May 14 at 10:00 p.m. EST. For more information, visit www.ntlrockradio.com. Fan-filmed video footage of Munroe performing a cover version of IRON MAIDEN's "The Trooper" with the Puerto Rican band SOCIEDAD ANONIMA on April 12, 2009 at t...May 7, 2009
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British Youngsters Perform With IRON MAIDEN Tour Manager
U.K.'s ThisIsTheWestCountry.co.uk reports: The tour manager of heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN has pledged to do his best to keep Helston's Penrose Community Centre open and kept his word on Friday with an auction to raise funds. The future of the centre remains in doubt after Helston town council appl...May 6, 2009
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UFO Puts 40th Anniversary Celebrations On Ice
Veteran British rockers UFO have decided not to celebrate their 40th birthday this year — because lead singer Phil Mogg doesn’t want his band to end up like STATUS QUO. Speaking to Classic Rock magazine, Mogg said, "We are not in our 40th anniversary. STATUS QUO does that. We don't. No. Do you ...May 6, 2009
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SACRED OATH Frontman To Guest On 'Hard Rock Nights'
Rob Thorne, lead singer and guitarist from Connecticut power metal band SACRED OATH, will be the special guest on this week's edition of "Hard Rock Nights" on ClassX. Thorne will speak with JT about the group's new record, the 22-year-old whiz kid guitarist in the band, and plans for touring and fut...May 6, 2009
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Comic Book Creator Says IRON MAIDEN's Lawsuit Is 'Completely Without Merit'
A spokesperson representing Jason Rubin, the creator of the Iron and the Maiden comic book, has released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET in reponse to a lawsuit filed by the British heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN. MAIDEN is suing Rubin's comic book company, Iron and the Maiden LLC, because, according...May 6, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE Singer IAN GILLAN: New Audio Interview Available
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan was interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. Ian Gillan will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest on Friday, May 22 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed...May 5, 2009
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MACHINE HEAD With THE HAUNTED's PATRIK JENSEN; First Video Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of MACHINE HEAD performing a cover version of IRON MAIDEN's "Hallowed Be Thy Name" during last night's (Monday, May 4) concert at Globen in Stockholm, Sweden as the support act for METALLICA can be viewed below. MACHINE HEAD bassist Adam Duce was forced to sit out the Stockh...May 5, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Flight 666" Exclusive Premiere On VH1 CLASSIC, PALLADIA And VH1 On June 6 (6/6)
On February 8, 2008, British heavy rock legends IRON MAIDEN embarked on the most ambitious and adventurous tour in rock history. For the first time ever the band gave full access to a film crew to document their journey and this resulted in the critically acclaimed, full-length documentary film, "Ir...May 5, 2009
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Surviving Original Members Of PHANTOM BLUE To Reunite For MICHELLE MELDRUM Memorial Concert
In memory of late MELDRUM/PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum and to help raise funds for her family and four-year-old son Jake Norum, the surviving original members of PHANTOM BLUE will reunite for one night only to perform at the Michelle Meldrum memorial show at the Whisky A-Go Go in Hollywoo...May 5, 2009
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IRON MAIDEN Vs. 'Iron And The Maiden'
According to TMZ.com, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have filed a lawsuit against a company which named its comic book "Iron and the Maiden". MAIDEN is suing Iron and the Maiden, LLC — because, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, the "confusingly similar" name was a ploy...May 5, 2009
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LIZZY BORDEN Issues Post-KEEP IT TRUE Festival Update
California metallers LIZZY BORDEN have issued the following update: "It was a great honor to be a part of this year's Keep It True festival in Germany. We headlined the first night of the festival and set it off with a bang in one of the longest shows we have ever played. We performed songs ...May 4, 2009
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Comments On Broken Shoulder: 'I'm Jinxed!'
Alexi Laiho, front man for the Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, sustained a serious injury while on the road as part of the "No Fear Energy Tour" alongside with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Laiho, who was recently named the world's "Best Metal Guitarist" in the 1...May 4, 2009