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Former WRATHCHILD Frontman's WILDSIDE RIOT To Release Debut Album
WILDSIDE RIOT, the new band fronted by former WRATHCHILD vocalist Rocky Shades, will release its debut album, "No Second Take", on January 28 via Cargo/Livewire Records. WILDSIDE RIOT is a new five-piece melodic sleaze band based in the Midlands which composes "instantly infectious songs" with "a he...January 12, 2013
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TESTAMENT Guitarist To Perform At 'Geek To Guitar Hero' Book-Launch Event In New York City
The official launch party for TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick's book, "Geek To Guitar Hero", will be held on Thursday, January 17 at Tammany Hall in New York City. Scheduled performers include PLANETARY COALITION (featuring Skolnick on acoustic guitar) and an "all-star jam with very special guests...January 11, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN Members Guest On DEVICE Debut
"Vilify", the first single from DEVICE, the new industrial-style project featuring DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and former FILTER guitarist Geno Lenardo, will go for radio adds on February 19. The band's full-length debut will follow on April 9 via Warner Bros.. Other songtitles set to appear on...January 11, 2013
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Talks Next Studio Album: 'I'm Really Excited' (Video)
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have commenced work on the follow-up to 2011's "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" for a tentative late summer/early fall release via Roadrunner Records. Chris Epting of AOL's Noisecreep had the pleasure of speaking with the DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess via...January 11, 2013
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ANTHRAX Taps SHADOWS FALL Guitarist For Upcoming Tour
ANTHRAX has tapped SHADOWS FALL's Jon Donais (pictured below) to play second guitar on all currently scheduled tour dates following last week's departure of Rob Caggiano. Donais will temporarily fill in for ANTHRAX's upcoming shows in India, the series of Soundwave festival dates in Australia, and t...January 11, 2013
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Video: LITA FORD, DEE SNIDER Perform 'Close My Eyes Forever'
Professionally filmed video footage of '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford performing her hit song "Close My Eyes Forever" as a duet with TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider on October 6, 2012 at the Marian Central "class of 1987" reunion party thrown by Mike Domek at the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva, Wisc...January 11, 2013
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: 'Riot' Video Released
"Riot", the new video from Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in November in New York City with renowned director P.R. Brown, who has previously worked with such artists as MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Prince, AUDIOSLAVE...January 11, 2013
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SHAKRA: 'Wonderful Life' Video Released
Swiss rockers SHAKRA have just released their new album, "Powerplay", via AFM Records. According to a press release, "Powerplay" is "the most varied SHAKRA album to date. In addition to major ballads and earthy rock songs, it also includes more opulent tracks." "Powerplay" track listing: 01. Life Is...January 11, 2013
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JOHNNY SOLINGER Completes Laying Down Vocals On New SKID ROW Album; New Solo CD In The Works
Singer Johnny Solinger has finished laying down vocals on the new SKID ROW album, "United World Rebellion - Chapter 1", tentatively due later this year via an as-yet-undisclosed record label. Some of the sessions for the CD took place at Open Sky Studio, the Atlanta, Georgia-based facility owned and...January 10, 2013
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'Hard Rock Rising': The Global Battle Of The Bands 2013 Call For Entries
Hard Rock International continues its commitment to emerging musicians of tomorrow with this year's Hard Rock Rising, the world's largest and most far-reaching battle of the bands competition. Hard Rock Rising supports the musical careers of aspiring artists around the globe by giving one local band...January 10, 2013
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DISTURBED Frontman's DEVICE Taps Director P.R. BROWN For 'Vilify' Video
DEVICE, the new industrial-style project featuring DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and former FILTER guitarist Geno Lenardo, will release its first single, "Vilify", in early February. The band's full-length debut will follow in the beginning of April via Warner Bros.. Other songtitles set to appea...January 10, 2013
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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS To Perform At Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert
Giving back to his hometown, which was battered by Hurricane Sandy, Ricky Byrd and Rockers In Recovery have united to present an all-star concert aiding those affected by the superstorm. The concert will take place on Friday, January 25 at The Cutting Room in New York City at 8 p.m. Two months have...January 10, 2013
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ANTHRAX Will Not Hold Auditions For ROB CAGGIANO's Replacement
ANTHRAX has announced that it will not hold auditions for guitarist Rob Caggiano's replacement. Following an overwhelming numberof enquiries from fans aspiring to become the veteran metal band's new lead axeman, ANTHRAX released the following statement via its official Facebook page: "We love you al...January 10, 2013
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DYING FETUS: Trailer For 'Second Skin' Video Released
A teaser for the "Second Skin" video from Maryland extreme metallers DYING FETUS can be seen below. The full clip will make its online debut on Tuesday, January 15 via Bloody-Disgusting.com. DYING FETUS' latest album, "Reign Supreme", sold around 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week o...January 10, 2013
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ASIA Announces New Guitarist, New Album
If 2012 was a year to remember for ASIA, with the release of the acclaimed studio album, "XXX", marking the band's 30th anniversary, then 2013 is set to be another. John Wetton, Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer are delighted to announce that not only do they have an incredible talent in place to step in...January 10, 2013
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