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STEEL PANTHER Helps You Dump Your Mate (Video)
Los Angeles glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER stopped by Fuse TV studios to tape a public-service video (see video below) where they dump your girl/boyfriend for you (since you don't have the coconuts to do it yourself). Send it this Valentine's Day to that special someone you want kicked to the cu...February 14, 2012
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JOE SATRIANI's 'Satchurated' Soundtrack To Be Made Available In April
Joe Satriani, one of the most respected and innovative guitarists in the world today, announces the release of the live-concert film, "Satchurated: Live In Montreal". "Satchurated" was filmed during Satriani's "The Wormhole Tour", supporting his studio album, "Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards", at t...February 14, 2012
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Man Fined For Selling 'Offensive' CRADLE OF FILTH T-Shirt
According to The Southland Times, an Invercargill, New Zealand retailer who was selling CRADLE OF FILTH clothing with offensive images banned by the chief censor in 2008 was fined yesterday in Invercargill District Court. Warren Craig Skill, 35, appeared before Judge Michael Turner on one charge of...February 14, 2012
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DAWN OF DISEASE: New Album Details Revealed
German death metallers DAWN OF DISEASE will release their sophomore album, "Crypts Of The Unrotten", on April 27 via NoiseArt Records. The CD was once again recorded at Soundlodge Studio in Rhauderfehn, Germany with producer Jörg Uken (GOD DETHRONED, DEW-SCENTED, SINISTER). Commented the band: "Afte...February 14, 2012
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's Double-Guitar Displayed At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
On February 2, Michael Angelo Batio's (ex-NITRO) Dean Mach VII "Jet" Double-Guitar was put on permanent display at the Rock And Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Dean Mach VII "Jet" Double-Guitar is said to be Michael's most famous and definitely his most photographed double guitar. It was desig...February 13, 2012
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist: 'We Are Fortunate To Have Been Able To Do This For 15 Years'
Michael Deeds of Macon.com recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Janne Wirman of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Macon.com: Extreme metal bands from Scandinavia often sound much more melodic than U.S. bands. Why do you think that is?...February 12, 2012
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TIMO TOLKKI: 'STRATOVARIUS Will Not Exist Anymore In Five Years'
Greece's Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with Finnish quitarist Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, SYMFONIA). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Overdose: You announced a retirement after the fact that SYMFONIA would not go on as a band, and a lot of...February 11, 2012
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VENGEANCE: New Song Available For Streaming
"Barbeque", a brand new song from Dutch hard rock veterans VENGEANCE, can be streamed using the audio player below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). The track comes off the band's new studio album, "Crystal Eye", which will be released on February 24 in Germany, February 27 in the rest of Europe and i...February 11, 2012
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LOVE.MIGHT.KILL Working On Sophomore Album
LOVE.MIGHT.KILL, the German/Italian melodic metal band led by drummer Michael Ehré (FIREWIND, ULI JON ROTH, METALIUM),is working on material for its second album, to be released in October via Massacre Records (Europe) and Hydrant Music (Japan). The follow-up to last year's "Brace For Impact" will...February 11, 2012
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ILL NIÑO Preparing To Enter Studio
New Jersey/New York's ILL NIÑO is prearing to enter the studio to begin laying down its sixth full-length album for a summer release via Victory Records. The recording sessions will begin next month in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado. Commented ILL NIÑO frontman Cristian Mac...February 10, 2012
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UNISONIC Featuring MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed
The self-titled debut album from UNISONIC — the band featuring former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY, ex-HELLOWEEN) alongside Dennis Ward (bass) and Kosta Zafiriou (drums) of Germany's PINK CREAM 69 and Swiss guitarist Mandy Meyer (who has previously played with ASIA, GOT...February 10, 2012
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JAMES DURBIN: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Such A Force In Metal'
"American Idol" finalist James Durbin recently spoke to Revolver magazine about his love for heavy metal and his debut solo album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", which includes a guest appearance by Mick Mars of MÖTLEY CRÜE. You can now watch the chat below. "The first time I heard metal was dr...February 9, 2012
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DEVIL'S TRAIN Records Metalized Version Of THE GUESS WHO's 'American Woman' (Video)
The video for DEVIL'S TRAIN's cover version of THE GUESS WHO classic "American Woman" can be seen below. DEVIL'S TRAIN is the new band featuring MYSTIC PROPHECY mainman/producer Roberto Dimitri Liapakis Liapakis, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael, guitarist Lakis Ragazas, and SYMFONIA/ex-STRATOVARIU...February 9, 2012
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Enter Studio Next Week
Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will enter a Thailand studio next week to begin work on their fourth album. More details will be made available soon. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE released a deluxe CD/DVD edition of its third full-length album, "Fever", titled "Fever Tour Edition", in February 201...February 9, 2012
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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY Continuing Work On 'Ascending To Infinity'
In August 2011, RHAPSODY OF FIRE guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboardist Alex Staropoli announced their decision to go their separate ways. Due to legal reasons, Staropoli will continue under the RHAPSODY OF FIRE name. Turilli, on the other hand, will make his future efforts available under the RHAPS...February 9, 2012