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MALEVOLENT CREATION Pulls Out Of MARYLAND DEATHFEST
Due to "conflicts with their upcoming recording schedule," Florida extreme-metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION have cancelled their appearance at this year's Maryland Deathfest, set to take place May 28-30, 2010 at Sonar in Baltimore. Their replacement will be announced sometime next week. 16 has als...February 18, 2010
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THE MURDER OF MY SWEET: 'Follow The Rain' Video Released
"Follow The Rain", the new video from the Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band THE MURDER OF MY SWEET, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's debut album, "Divanity", which was released on January 29 in Europe and February 9 in the USA on Frontiers Records. THE MURDER OF MY SWEET is a...February 18, 2010
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ORIGIN Parts Ways With Vocalist, Announces Replacement
Topeka, Kansas-based death metallers ORIGIN have issued the following update: "ORIGIN and Extreme Management Group, Inc. are proud to announce the first set of dates for ORIGIN's 2010 spring/summer tour campaign. ORIGIN will be visiting Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever and will also...February 18, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Life's Full Of Regrets, But That's What Makes You Who You Are'
Sarah Ventre of the Phoenix New Times recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Phoenix New Times: You talked a lot too about your beginnings in Aston, and how it was really important to you not to divorce yourse...February 17, 2010
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GIRLSCHOOL's 'Emergency' Provides A Livewire To Haiti
Cornish youth music charity Livewire is releasing a cover of GIRLSCHOOL's 1980s hit single "Emergency" in order to raise much needed funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The idea to raise money for those suffering the aftermath of the earthquake came solely from Livewire's young people who...February 17, 2010
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FEAR FACTORY's 'Mechanize' Cracks U.S. Top 100
"Mechanize", the new album from cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY, sold 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 72 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "Transgression", opened with 19,000 units back in August 2005 to land at No. 45. This was...February 17, 2010
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FREE: 'Free Forever' Two-DVD Set Due In March
Bringing forth a mighty brand of blues-rock in the early 1970s, FREE was a critical piece of foundation in hard rock's roots. On March 23, Eagle Rock Entertainment will celebrate their career with the release of the "Free Forever" two-DVD set. One of the most heralded bands of the 1970s, "Free Forev...February 16, 2010
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FEAR FACTORY: 'Mechanize' European First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
"Mechanize", the new album from cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY, has registered the following first-week chart positions so far: Germany: #31 Sweden: #51 U.K.: #7 (Rock Albums) Netherlands: #83 "Mechanize" was released in the U.S. on February 9, 2010 via Candlelight Records. The CD, which was co-produc...February 16, 2010
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GLENN HUGHES Talks To U.K.'s TIGHT BUT LOOSE Magazine About BLACK COUNTRY 'Supergroup'
In an exclusive interview with Dave Lewis for the forthcoming Tight But Loose magazine, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) revealed the future plans for BLACK COUNTRY, the new group featuring Glenn alongside Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER) on drums, Derek She...February 16, 2010
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ANGRA Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: 'Creative Fusion' DVD Trailer Available
A new trailer for Rock House instructor and virtuoso Kiko Loureiro's (ANGRA) two-DVD set, "Creative Fusion: Beyond Power Chords & Pentatonics", can be viewed below. The set contains over two hours of lessons in which he shows rock players how to incorporate fusion elements into their playing and...February 15, 2010
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LIFE OF AGONY Bassist Interviewed On 'Creep Show' Video Podcast
LIFE OF AGONY bassist and SPOILER NYC frontman Alan Robert was interviewed for last week's episode of Noisecreep's "Creep Show", which can be viewed below. Joining Robert on the panel were Noisecreep editor Seth Werkheiser, head writer Amy Sciarretto, freelancer and Revolver senior writer Jon Wieder...February 15, 2010
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THROWDOWN Drummer Offering Private Lessons
Drummer Jarrod Alexander of the Orange County, California's hardcore/metal act THROWDOWN is offering private lessons. More information is available on the flyer below. Jackson, Mississippi-born-and-raised Jarrod Alexander had an early instinct to wake the dead with his cranked snare. A graduate of B...February 15, 2010
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CARMINE APPICE Interviewed On 'Hard Rock Nights'
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (SLAMM, VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT) was a recent guest on the "Hard Rock Nights" show. The interview is now available for streaming in two parts below. Fuel Records released Carmine Appice's latest GUITAR ZEUS album, "Conquering Heroes", on...February 14, 2010
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SCORPIONS: 'Sting In The Tail' EPK Released
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Sting In The Tail", the final studio album from German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS, can be viewed below. Due in Europe on March 19 and in North America on March 23 via Universal Music Enterprises, the CD was recorded at a studio in Hannover, Germany with Swedish p...February 13, 2010
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The First Time AC/DC Guitarist Donned School Uniform On Stage
The Daily Telegraph has posted an exclusive photo capturing a moment in rock history — the first time that legendary AC/DC guitarist Angus Young donned his trademark school uniform on stage. These images were taken at a concert in Sydney's Victoria Park in April, 1974, when AC/DC had just emerged fr...February 13, 2010