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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
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TOMMY LEE, JASON BONHAM, BRANN DAILOR Perform At DRUM-OFF Grand Finals; Video Available
Guitar Center today announced Ramon Sampson as the winner of its Drum-Off, the search for the nation's top undiscovered drummer. Performing in front of a capacity crowd this past Friday, January 8 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, 19-year-old Ramon Sampson from Cordova, Tennessee beat out four...January 11, 2010
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12 Previously Unreleased JIMI HENDRIX Studio Recordings To Be Made Available
Experience Hendrix LLC and Sony Music Entertainment's Legacy Recordings launch their monumental 2010 Jimi Hendrix Catalog Project on Tuesday, March 9, with the release of "Valleys of Neptune", a newly curated album of 12 fully realized studio recordings, more than 60 minutes of music never commercia...January 11, 2010
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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD To Release New Album In March
According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will release his next album, "To Notice Such Things", on March 22 through Avie Records. Titled after the main work — a six movement suite for solo flute, piano and string orchestra — the album was inspired by, and is dedicated to the...January 10, 2010
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LOCRIAN's 'Territories' To Feature Collaborations With NACHTMYSTIUM, YAKUZA Members
Chicago's LOCRIAN has completed work on its new collaborative studio album, entitled "Territories". The CD was recorded in January 2009 at Phantom Manor Studios in the band's hometown and features numerous collaborators, including Andrew Scherer (VELNIAS),Mark Solotroff (BLOODYMINDED),Bruce Lamont...January 9, 2010
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Fans Remember AVENGED SEVENFOLD Drummer With Vigil
According to The Orange County Register, fans of the Huntington Beach, California hard-rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD turned out Friday evening (January 8) for a candlelight vigil in memory of the band's drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. Check put photos at this location. Sullivan was found dead at hi...January 9, 2010
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UNEARTH Guitarist Interviewed In Montreal
HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with guitarist Ken Susi of Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH when the band played in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on December 17, 2009 with CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATEBREED, HATE ETERNAL and BORN OF OSIRIS. Watch the chat below. UNEARTH will headline for the second installmen...January 8, 2010
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GAMMA RAY: 'To The Metal' Title Track Available For Streaming
German power metallers GAMMA RAY have posted a three-minute snippet of the title track from their forthcoming album, "To The Metal", on their MySpace page. "To The Metal" will be released on January 29, 2010 via earMUSIC/Edel. GAMMA RAY — Kai Hansen (vocals/guitar),Dirk Schlächter (bass),Henjo Ric...January 8, 2010
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ROYAL HUNT: 'X' To Receive Japanese Release This Month
Denmark-based hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have extended their contract with Marquee/Avalon Records in order to include their 10th studio album, "X", set to be released on January 21 throughout Japan and Southeast Asia. ROYAL HUNT decided to revisit its roots and incorporate some of the musical values of...January 8, 2010
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UNEARTH, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, VEIL OF MAYA: 'Atticus Metal Tour' Dates Announced
Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH will headline for the second installment of the highly successful Atticus Metal Tour. Joining UNEARTH on the trek are STICK TO YOUR GUNS, VEIL OF MAYA, THE GHOST INSIDE and CARNIFEX. DARKEST HOUR, STRAY FROM THE PATH and YOUR DEMISE will also appear on select dates. C...January 7, 2010
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Singer To Perform DEEP PURPLE, WHITESNAKE Covers This Weekend
RHAPSODY OF FIRE singer Fabio Lione's side project PURPLESNAKE, a DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE tribute band, will be joined on stage by Italian rocker Pino Scotto (FIRE TRAILS, VANADIUM) and by guitar hero Andrea Braido (VASCO ROSSI, TWIN DRAGONS, FRANK GAMBALE) on January 8 at Teatro Govi in Genova B...January 7, 2010
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Interviewed On 'Long Live Rock'
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse was the featured guest on this past Sunday's (January 3) edition of the "Long Live Rock" show. Host Sterling Whitaker — a Nashville-based music journalist, and the author of two books, "Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitar" in 2003, and "The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized...January 7, 2010
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Report: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME May Jump Ahead Five Years To Get Stars
According to Roger Friedman of Showbiz 411, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is considering changing its charter that says that in order to be inducted, a band or act isn't eligible until 25 years have passed since its first record release. By altering the rules so that it only takes 20 ...January 5, 2010
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