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BLACK COUNTRY To Complete Debut Album In April

A new supergroup has been formed with Jason Bonham, Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian. They are calling themselves BLACK COUNTRY, taking their name from the industrial area in England from which Bonham and Hughes both hail. The band is currently in the studio with producer Kevin Shirle...
January 19, 2010
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BROTHER FIRETRIBE DVD Featuring NIGHTWISH Members Due Next Month

BROTHER FIRETRIBE — the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen — will release a concert DVD, "Live At Apollo", on February 12. The disc was shot on April 15, 2009 at the Apollo in Helsinki and features a guest appearance by NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon on the song "...
January 18, 2010
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE To Celebrate 'In Rock' Anniversary In Italy

According to promoters Zed! and Venezia Spettacoli, the "Classic Rock Night" featuring the IAN PAICE & TOLO MARTON BAND on February 4 at Gran Teatro in Padova, Italy, will be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of DEEP PURPLE's "In Rock" album and will also mark 40 years since the passing of J...
January 17, 2010
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GAMMA RAY: 'To The Metal' Video Released

"To The Metal", the new video from German power metallers GAMMA RAY, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Ronald Matthes for Berlinn, Germany's Roax Films. "To The Metal" is the title track of GAMMA RAY's new album, which is scheduled for release on January 29 via earMUSIC/Edel. GAMMA RAY —...
January 17, 2010
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SIX FEET UNDER Schedules Florida In-Store

Tampa, Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER will sign copies of the third installment of their cover series, "Graveyard Classics 3", on Saturday, January 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sound Exchange in Brandon, Florida. Sound Exchange 732 West Lumsden Rd. Brandon, FL 33511 813-651-9316 Due on...
January 16, 2010
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LIVING SACRIFICE: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"The Infinite Order", the new album from the reunited Little Rock, Arkansas-based Christian death/thrash/metalcore band LIVING SACRIFICE, is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page. Due on January 26 via Solid State Records, the band's first CD since reforming in 2008 and...
January 16, 2010
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JASON BONHAM Talks About BLACK COUNTRY Project; Video Available

Harmony Central conducted an interview with drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) at the Ludwig booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat below. As previously...
January 15, 2010
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GAMMA RAY Members Talk About New Album; Video Available

Video footage of German power metallers GAMMA RAY talking about several specific tracks that appear on the band's new album, "To The Metal", can be viewed below. "To The Metal" is scheduled for release on January 29, 2010 via earMUSIC/Edel. GAMMA RAY — Kai Hansen (vocals/guitar),Dirk Schlächter (ba...
January 15, 2010
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Producer Says BLACK COUNTRY Debut Is 'Promising To Be Phenomenal'

Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ALICE COOPER, DREAM THEATER, KISS, BILLY IDOL) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY. The group...
January 14, 2010
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PAISTE And ALEX VAN HALEN Announce 'Big Ride'

***UPDATE (March 15, 2010)***: Due to a conflict over the artwork on the cymbal, Paiste is delaying the release of the Big Ride. The renowned Swiss cymbal maker Paiste has announced the 2010 winter NAMM show introduction of the 2002 24" Big Ride. This special ride was created by Paiste's Sound Devel...
January 14, 2010
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JASON BONHAM Joins Forces With GLENN HUGHES In BLACK COUNTRY

Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY. "I just literally went into the studio last week for two days with one person I'd done...
January 13, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS: Amsterdam Photos, Video Footage Available

A number of high-quality photos of STRATOVARIUS' January 9, 2010 concert at the Melkweg in Amsterdam in the Netherlands can be found at Metal-Experience.com. Also available are pictures of support acts MYSTIC PROPHECY and TRACEDAWN. STRATOVARIUS' setlist was as follows: 01. Destiny 02. Hunting High...
January 13, 2010
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GOTTHARD's 'Need To Believe' Certified Platinum In Switzerland

"Need To Believe", the latest album from Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD, has been certified platinum in the band's home country for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. The group was presented with the platinum-award plaques (see photo below) this past Saturday (January 9) at the "Swiss Awards 2009"...
January 13, 2010
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GAMMA RAY: 'To The Metal' Limited-Edition CD+DVD, Vinyl Artwork Unveiled

"To The Metal", the new album from German power metallers GAMMA RAY, will be released on January 29, 2010 via earMUSIC/Edel. GAMMA RAY — Kai Hansen (vocals/guitar),Dirk Schlächter (bass),Henjo Richter (guitar) and Daniel Zimmermann (drums) — recorded a total of twelve new songs earlier this fall a...
January 12, 2010
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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET Marries Again

STRYPER singer Michael Sweet — whose wife Kyle Rae Sweet passed away on March 5, 2009 after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer — has tied the knot again. Michael and his new wife Lisa were married on January 8, 2010 at a private ceremony with their families and closest friends by their side. A .....
January 12, 2010