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SCORPIONS Singer's Mother Dies At 92
SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine's mother Erna died on October 25 at the age of 92. According to Bild.de, the "petite, elderly woman" suffered a stroke a few weeks ago. Klaus said, "She was a fighter. We were so hoping that she could be able to make it." In a message to the fans, ...November 8, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: 'You Can't Abuse Your Body'
A few months ago, DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen auctioned off one of his personal guitars, "Wings," to donate 100% of the funds to the Gerson Institute — a non-profit which supports holistic approaches to cancer treatment. DEF LEPPARD fans responded and helped Phil raise $20,000, which he donates later...November 8, 2012
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THEUDHO: New Video Released
Belgian blackened pagan metallers THEUDHO have released both a music video and a free digital single for the song "Niðr ok Norðr", which is featured on their latest album, "When Ice Crowns the Earth". "Niðr ok Norðr" (Old Norse for "Downwards and Northwards") lyrically describes the mythical journey...November 8, 2012
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MEGADETH Bassist: 'DAVE MUSTAINE's Guitar Playing Was The Invention Of Thrash'
ThePogg.com recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ThePogg.com: Having really driven a whole musical sound, do you feel that there was a pivotal point in your career that really influenced the direction that thrash metal...November 8, 2012
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Original BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Members Reunite For New York City Show; Video Available
Original BLUE ÖYSTER CULT members Allen Lanier (keyboards, guitar),Albert Bouchard (drums, percussion),Joe Bouchard (bass),Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser (guitar) and Eric Bloom (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) reunited for a one-off performance last night (Monday, November 5) at the Best Buy Theater in...November 6, 2012
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BAD RELIGION To Release 'True North' In January
Iconic punk rock band BAD RELIGION will release its 16th album, "True North", on January 22, 2013 via guitarist Brett Gurewitz's famed Epitaph label. The follow-up to 2010's "The Dissent Of Man" was recorded this past summer and produced by Gurewitz and frequent collaborator Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEEN...November 6, 2012
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Taps DAVE GROHL For New Album
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE has tapped Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA, THEM CROOKED VULTURES) to play drums on the band's forthcoming sixth studio album. Grohl stepped in to lay down the drums tracks on the record, which is expected in early 2013, following the departure of Joey Castillo. QUEENS OF T...November 6, 2012
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TRIVIUM Frontman: I Am Proud And Privileged To Call IHSAHN A Friend
Guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM — who are currently touring Europe with AS I LAY DYING, CALIBAN and UPON A BURNING BODY — has posted the following on his official blog: "Black metal has always been a genre of music I have been passionately in love with. The mysticism that...November 6, 2012
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MACHINE HEAD Still Too 'Violent' For DISNEY
MACHINE HEAD will not appear at the December 4 stop of the DETHKLOK tour at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida, a property owned by The Walt Disney Company. DETHKLOK, ALL THAT REMAINS and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will still play the show as scheduled. While no one is willing to provide evidence t...November 6, 2012
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IN FLAMES Drummer: 'We Have Nothing Written' For Next Studio Album
The Age Of Metal conducted an interview with drummer Daniel Svensson of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES on October 30 at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona during the band's North American tour with LAMB OF GOD. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for...November 6, 2012
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: Third 'The Taking' Episode Posted Online
The third episode of "The Taking", the series starring DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED — the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan — can be seen below. A total of 10 vignettes will tell a tale of totally bizarre adventures, imprisoned band members, and kids-size ice cream cones. He...November 6, 2012
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JON LORD: Promo Video For Documentary From 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra' DVD
A promotional video for the expanded edition of late DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord's Concerto For Group And Orchestra — which includes a CD, documentary DVD, and 80-page book — can be seen below. The set will be released on December 7. The book contains Marco de Goeij's essay on how he struggled...November 5, 2012
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Teenage 'Hard Rock/Punk' Band BLOODY MARY Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS
Dark Star Records has announced the signing of the Chicago-based teenage hard rock/punk band BLOODY MARY. The 17-year-old high school girls will release their new album, "Coming Of Age", early next year. "I think this band has what it takes to go all the way, and we want to take [them] to the top,"...November 5, 2012
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CULT OF LUNA: 'Vertikal' Release Dates Announced
"Vertikal", the new studio album from Swedish "art rockers" CULT OF LUNA, will be released in Europe on January 25 via Indie Recordings and in the U.S. on January 29, 2013 through Density Records. According to a press release, "Vertikal" marks a much-anticipated return for the band after five years...November 5, 2012
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Two New Zealand Men Charged With Armed Robbery Of AC/DC CD
According to Wairarapa Times Age, two New Zealand men were charged with armed robbery in connection with the theft of an AC/DC compact disc. Peter Tapine, 37, and Jackson Huata, 47, are accused of robbing a house in Masterton while armed with a sword. They appeared in the Masterton District Court an...November 4, 2012
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