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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED: First-Week Sales Revealed
The self-titled debut album from CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED — the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) — sold around 2,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at No. 6 on the Top...February 10, 2010
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BRUCE KULICK: 'BK3' First-Week Sales Revealed
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick's long-awaited third solo album, "BK3", sold around 1,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at No. 12 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new...February 10, 2010
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CONTRIVE To Support DEVIN TOWNSEND In Australia
Melbourne, Australia trio CONTRIVE will support Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) on his tour of Australia in March. Devin handled the mixing duties on CONTRIVE's forthcoming second album, "The Internal Dialogue", in August 20...February 10, 2010
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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED's RICHARD CHRISTY Interviewed On 'Black Night Meditations'
Acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) was interviewed late last month on WSCA 106.1 FM's "Black Night Meditations" show. Topics discussed include Christy's new band CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, his work on "The Howard Stern Show", WRAT...February 9, 2010
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BRUCE KULICK Holds 'BK3' Release Party At 'Kiss Coffeehouse'; Video Available
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick hosted a release party for his long-awaited third solo album, "BK3", this past Saturday (February 6) at the Kiss Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. "My fans have been waiting a long time to hear 'BK3'," said Kulick, "so I w...February 9, 2010
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SEVENTH CALLING Preparing To Enter Studio
Las Vegas metallers SEVENTH CALLING will enter Sound Vision Studios in the band's hometown on February 15 to begin recording their second full-length album, "Epidemic", for a late 2010 release via Heaven And Hell Records. The CD will be co-produced by Lance Swain of the metal band LIDA DYER, who pre...February 9, 2010
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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Launches Record Label; Announces Album, Video, Tour
Emerging from the caustic burrows of Chicago comes the monolith of metal known as LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR, a sonic "fuck you" to the current trends and sub-genres of metal who carry the torch of metal's roots (CELTIC FROST, SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD) with a death breath of fresh air, and spitting gas on the fl...February 9, 2010
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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED's RICHARD CHRISTY Interviewed On METAL RULES! RADIO
Acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) was interviewed on the latest edition of Metal Rules! Radio about his new project, CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED. You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. Metal Rules! Radio (f...February 8, 2010
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AIRBOURNE: 'No Guts. No Glory.' Pushed Back To April
The U.S. release date of "No Guts. No Glory.", the sophomore album from Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE, has been pushed back to April 20. No reason was given for the delay. The special-edition digipack version of the CD will include five bonus tracks and a bottle opener (see image below). "No Gut...February 8, 2010
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BRUCE KULICK: Pro-Shot Footage Of Sydney Performance Available
Professionally filmed video footage of former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick performing the KISS songs "Crazy Nights" and "Turn On The Night" on December 13, 2009 at The Gaelic Club in Sydney, Australia can be viewed below. Kulick's long-awaited third solo album, "BK3", was released in Europe on Januar...February 8, 2010
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DOWN, THE ANSWER, MAGNUM, GARY MOORE Confirmed For U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival
DOWN, THE ANSWER, MAGNUM, GARY MOORE, BACHMAN-TURNER and JOE BONAMASSA have been confirmed for High Voltage, the U.K.'s new rock festival, which is scheduled to take place July 24-25, 2010 at Victoria Park in London, U.K. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ZZ TOP EMERSON, LAKE AND PALMER...February 8, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, RICHARD CHRISTY Perform JUDAS PRIEST Classic With THE HIXON
Video footage of CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED members Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) performing the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Living After Midnight" with THE HIXON on February 2, 2010 at Fo...February 7, 2010
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STEVE VAI Collaborates With MARY J. BLIGE, TRAVIS BARKER, Others On 'Stairway To Heaven' Cover
Famed guitarist Steve Vai, R&B singer Mary J. Blige, BLINK-182 drummer Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge and bassist Randy Jackson and Michael Jackson's guitarist Orianthi got together this week to record a new version of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway to Heaven". Vai told told VH1 Radio...February 6, 2010
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L.A. GUNS: 'Shrinking Violet' To Be Reissued With Previously Unreleased Live Tracks
The Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS has inked a deal with the Steve Vai-owned label Favored Nations/Jibboom, which is Favored Nations Entertainment's rock/metal division. This division stands separate from Favored Nations Entertainment and will be the label's home for all things hard rock and m...February 5, 2010
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OUTLOUD: 'Tonite' Video Available
"Tonite", the new video from OUTLOUD — the brand new hard rock band featuring Chandler Mogel (TALON) on vocals, Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND) on guitar and keyboards, Mark Cross (FIREWIND, HELLOWEEN, KINGDOM COME) on drums, Tony Kash on guitar and Sverd on bass — can be viewed below. The clip was directe...February 4, 2010