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DRAGONFORCE: New Album Details Revealed
British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will release their fifth studio album, "The Power Within", in the U.K. on April 16 via the band's own Electric Generation Recordings, distributed by Essential Music. The ten-track monster, which will be made available in North America on April 17 through Road...February 2, 2012
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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET: New Solo Album Samples Available
Vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has released instrumental audio samples (no lead vocals) of three songs — "Unsuspecting", "All That Left (For Me To Prove)" and "Taking On The World Tonight" — that will appear on his forthcoming solo album, tentatively due this summ...February 1, 2012
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HARD RIOT Signs With PITCH BLACK RECORDS
German hard rock outfit HARD RIOT has inked a deal with Pitch Black Records. The band's debut album, "Living On A Fast Lane", will be released on April 10. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Get Ready 02. Hellfire Rock 03. Don't Need You 04. No Surrender 05. Tears In The ...February 1, 2012
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UNISONIC Featuring MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN: Debut Album Artwork, Release Date 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 1, 2012
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SCORPIONS: 'Comeblack' First-Week Sales Revealed
SCORPIONS' "Comeblack", a new album of classic rock covers and fresh performances of signature repertoire recorded last year, sold around 5,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 90 on The Billboard 200 chart. SCORPIONS' last collection of all-original...February 1, 2012
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SCORPIONS Planning More 'Special' Releases After Farewell Tour
Guitarist Rudolf Schenker of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS tells Billboard.com that fans can expect to see a slew of "special" releases from the band after it completes its massive farewell tour in early 2013. "We have a library in our warehouse where we have a lot of old songs, especially fro...January 31, 2012
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STRYPER Frontman To Play Solo Acoustic Shows In Churches Around The World
Vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER will perform his faith-based "storytellers" solo acoustic show in churches around the world this year. The performances are a combination of STRYPER classics, new solo material, and notable praise and worship songs. If you are intere...January 31, 2012
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CHICKENFOOT Soars At Mainstream Radio With New Single 'Different Devil'
Two weeks after its release, "Different Devil", the new single from CHICKENFOOT, the supergroup featuring guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Chad Smith, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and frontman Sammy Hagar, is already at #17 with a bullet on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock Chart and #7 on th...January 31, 2012
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ROBIN MCAULEY Interviewed On WLUP-FM 97.9 (Video)
Singer Robin McAuley recently took part in an interview at the studios of Chicago's WLUP-FM 97.9 (Loop 97.9) radio station with afternoon personality Byrd. You can now watch the chat below. As previously reported, McAuley will reunite with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) for th...January 31, 2012
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HELSTAR/MALICE Singer Launches METAL ASYLUM
Acclaimed Houston, Texas-based heavy metal singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, MALICE, VICIOUS RUMORS, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) has formed a new project entitled METAL ASYLUM, which is slated to be launched in February. The concept of METAL ASYLUM was inspired by two of Rivera's previous endeavors; the first t...January 30, 2012
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RUSH Drummer Remembers Photographer ANDREW MACNAUGHTAN
Longtime RUSH friend and photographer Andrew MacNaughtan died of a heart attack on January 25 while on assignment with the band in Los Angeles. RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted a lengthy tribute to MacNaughtan at the musician's official web site. An excerpt follows below. "Andrew's photographs fir...January 30, 2012
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'Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet' Film To Premiere At CINEQUEST Festival
The world premiere of the documentary film "Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet", will take place at the Cinequest film festival on Saturday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be held in San Jose, California at the San Jose Repertory Theatre. Jason will be there, along with his family and friends. Tick...January 30, 2012
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Makeup-Less KING DIAMOND Performs Surprise Three-Song Set In Dallas (Video)
Legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) played a surprise three-song set this past Friday, January 27 at Tree's in Dallas, Texas during the "5th Annual Nomad Recording Studio Throwdown". King, who appeared without his trademark makeup, was joined for the perfor...January 30, 2012
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Has No Plans To Go After VAN HALEN For Songwriting Credit On Reworked Old Songs
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony says he's looking forward to hearing the band's new album because it includes material that he recorded with the group before they got signed in the 1970s. Speaking to the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock, Anthony said, "They [the current lineup of VAN...January 30, 2012
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LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
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...January 30, 2012
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