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RAGE Frontman Interviewed In Bulgaria
Desislava Zaharieva (a.k.a. Braindead) of Metal Hangar 18 conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Peavy Wagner of veteran German metallers RAGE when the band played Sofia, Bulgaria on October 17, 2009 with Sweden's SABATON. Watch the chat below. RAGE will release its new album, "Strings To A We...October 26, 2009
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HELLOWEEN To Release 'Unarmed - Best Of 25th Anniversary' In December
Long-running German power metallers HELLOWEEN have teamed up with Sony Music in co-operation with SPV Records, to release the band's upcoming albums. The group's long awaited "Unarmed - Best Of 25th Anniversary" album will be made available on the following dates: Dec. 16 – Japan, Southeast Asia (JV...October 23, 2009
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RAGE: New Album Details Revealed
German metallers RAGE will release their new album, "Strings To A Web", on February 5, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Twilight Hall Studio and was produced by Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, HAMMERFALL). The cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA, THERION...October 23, 2009
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ENTOMBED Performs As Five-Piece In Stockholm; Video Available
Swedish metallers ENTOMBED performed as a five-piece for the first time in years on October 17, 2009 at Arenan in Stockholm, Sweden, with the band's bassist Nico Elgstrand playing second guitar for this one gig only. Handling the bass duties for the Stockholm show and the rest of ENTOMBED's current...October 21, 2009
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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI Interviewed On 'Mars Attacks'
In the latest episode of "Mars Attacks", host Victor M. Ruiz interviews Y&T's Dave Meniketti. Topics covered include the band's current tour, the group's longevity, gear, the process behind the re-mastered albums that came out a few years back, and Dave's future plans, which include the writing...October 21, 2009
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PRONG Mainman Answers Fan-Submitted Questions
Tommy Victor of PRONG recently answered fan-submitted questions for Fret 12. The entire question-and-answer session can be viewed in seven parts below. PRONG recently kicked off a U.S. tour in support of "Power Of The Damn Mixxxer", the remix counterpart to the band's 2007 album "Power of The Damage...October 20, 2009
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'Heavy Metal Karaoke' Gives Fans Chance To Perform With Members Of OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE
Ever think you have what it takes to be a heavy metal vocalist? Well, it's time to stop singing in the shower and take those skills to the stage. Starting Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Hollywood's first real "Heavy Metal Karaoke" gives the average metal fan a chance at super stardom. The event operates...October 20, 2009
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MICHAEL MONROE Connecting With 'Cool' U.S. Musicians For Upcoming Solo Album
Former HANOI ROCKS vocalist Michael Monroe has issued the following update: "My recent trip to the States was very productive as far as my solo thing is concerned. Over there I connected with some cool musicians. This could be the start of a great new rock band. There's very good work in progress, t...October 20, 2009
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AMON AMARTH: Quality Gothenburg Footage Available
Quality video footage of AMON AMARTH's October 13, 2009 performance at Trädgårn in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below (courtesy of "framednoise"). During the show, AMON AMARTH front man, Johan Hegg, dedicated the song "The Fate Of Norns" to EVILE bass player Mike Alexander, who passed away on Oc...October 15, 2009
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IMPELLITTERI Mainman Interviewed On KNAC.COM's 'WildSide'; Audio Available
IMPELLITTERI mainman Chris Impellitteri was interviewed on the September 12, 2009 edition of Diana DeVille's KNAC.COM '80s hair metal specialty program "WildSide". You can now listen to the one-hour chat using the audio player below. IMPELLITTERI's current touring lineup consists of the following mu...October 13, 2009
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STATIC-X Bassist Interviewed By ROAD CREW Magazine
Bassist Tony Campos of Los Angeles metallers STATIC-X was recently interviewed by Road Crew Magazine. The chat is now available for viewing below. After STATIC-X's Australian tour in November, guitarist/vocalist Wayne Static will focus on his PIGHAMMER solo project which will tentatively release its...October 11, 2009
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Helps Choose Best Corporate Band In America
Kevin Walters of The Tennessean reports: A band founded by employees of Franklin-based Healthways is now officially America's No. 1 corporate rock band — and they can thank MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee for helping them win the honor. The band STRAT5 was picked by Lee and other judges last weekend during...October 8, 2009
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FIREBIRD Parts Ways With Bassist
FIREBIRD, the British power trio led by CARCASS/ex-NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, has issued the following update: "It is with sadness that we announce the departure of Smok Smoczkiewicz [bass] from FIREBIRD. "This split has come quite unexpectedly, and is due to personal reasons. "We would like...October 8, 2009
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RAGE Guitarist On New CD: 'This Album Is The Greatest One I've Ever Produced!'
German metal veterans RAGE entered Twilight Hall Studios (where the band's "Unity" CD was previously tracked) in Grefrath, Germany on August 20 to begin recording thier new album for a tentative February 2010 release via Nuclear Blast Records. Charlie Bauerfeind (HAMMERFALL, HELLOWEEN) once again pr...October 7, 2009
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PRONG Mainman Interviewed On Fresno's 103.7 KRZR; Audio Available
Koyote of Fresno's 103.7 KRZR radio station conducted an interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor on Friday, October 2. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. PRONG has just kicked off a U.S. tour in support of "Power Of The Damn Mixxxer", the remix counterpart to the...October 3, 2009
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