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Jeff Hanneman Memorial Celebration takes place in a week

The life of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman will be honored on Thursday, May 23 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

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Reunion concert and fundraiser raises over $40,000

Sold Out ROCK N' ROLL HEAVEN and OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA Reunion Concert and Fundraiser Raises Over $40,000 in Proceeds for Superstorm Sandy Relief

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Whitesnake to release “Live In Britain” this summer

A new double live album from Whitesnake —MADE IN BRITAIN - THE WORLD RECORD — will be released as a 2-CD set in North America on July 9th.

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Megadeth reveals Gigantour 2013 Tour line-up

In addition to headliner MEGADETH, the multi-artist bill features metal heavyweights BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DEVICE, HELLYEAH, NEWSTED and DEATH DIVISION, all personally picked by MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine.

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Fans can win a visit to Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape camp

Fans can enter to win free registration to the camp through Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape Getaway Giveaway, presented by Ibanez, Sam Ash and Full Moon Resort.

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Record Store Day hard rock/metal performances

Among the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal bands performing on Record Store Day are Anthrax and Testament.

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Iced Earth’s “Live In Ancient Kourion” now available in North America

Iced Earth's first officially recorded DVD/Blu-Ray, Live In Ancient Kourion, is now available in North America.

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Black Sabbath’s album artwork and track listing for ’13′ released

Black Sabbath's album artwork and track listing for '13' — the first new studio album in 35 years from the original BLACK SABBATH — have now been revealed.

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Release date announced for new Sacred Oath album and cover art revealed

'Fallen,' a brand new full-length album from Sacred Oath, is scheduled for worldwide release on May 28th of this year.

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Deep Purple ready to release 19th studio album

Deep Purple are gearing up to release their next studio album, titled 'NOW What ?!"

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Black Sabbath’s ‘13’ set for June release

As the countdown for the June 11 arrival of BLACK SABBATH’s 13 gets closer, the second Jack Osbourne-directed clip of the rock legends at work on the album can now be seen at the band’s website: www.blacksabbath.com. Beginn...

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SLASH and Angry Birds Space create ‘Slashbird’

SLASH and Angry Birds Space have partnered to create the “SlashBird” character, a theme song performed by SLASH, and a ringtone.

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KISS tribute musician releases solo debut

Former drummer with the longest running KISS tribute act Dressed To Kill, Ian Danter has released his debut hard rock CD Prove You Wrong on Cherry Red Records.

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Kerry King and Philip Anselmo back ‘Metal List’ book

THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS, written by NYC music scene veterans Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins, is set to be released on April 9, 2013.

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‘Steven Tyler’ takes a stance on paparazzi in Hawaii

Hawaii Senate Bill 465, also known as the Steven Tyler Act, would create a civil cause of action for “constructive invasion of privacy” in the state of Hawaii.

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Sweden’s Sister Sin new album coming out in limited edition vinyl

Sweden's old school metal band is now releasing their newest album, 'Now and Forever,' on limited edition colored vinyl.

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Glenn Hughes to release 2CD live album in February

Glenn Hughes' "Live In Wolverhampton" 2CD, Digital Audio out February 12

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Rikki Rockett shopping new reality show, “American Drums”

The Poison drummer is shopping the docu-series, which is about his ultra-custom drum company Rockett Drum Works, Inc.

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Family of Randy Rhoads enraged over book publication

According to the family’s complaint, the book “Randy Rhoads” had used material without permission.

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Vicious Rumors will release new album in spring

San Francisco bay area metal band Vicious Rumors new studio album "Electric Punishment'' will be out on Steamhammer / SPV in April 2013.

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Christian metal band Stryper sign new multi-album deal

Frontiers Records sign Stryper to a multi-album deal, with the first release due out in March — a new re-recorded collection, 'SECOND COMING.'

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Black Sabbath name new album ’13′

BLACK SABBATH have announced the title of their new album, '13,' which will be released this June.

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Shadows Fall guitarist fills in for Anthrax tour

Anthrax have announced that Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais will step in for the departing Rob Caggiano.

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Rival Sons announce Canadian tour to support album

Rival Sons has announced a tour of Canada from January 31 to February 16 in support of their critically acclaimed new album HEAD DOWN.

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Cinderella’s Tom Keifer to launch tour to support solo album

Keifer's tour will emphasize his upcoming, debut solo album, "THE WAY LIFE GOES," April 30 via Merovee Records (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group).

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Def Leppard releases medley of acoustic rock on iTunes

Def Leppard will be releasing a special medley of acoustic rock songs that were featured during their 2012 live shows, exclusively on iTunes today.

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HVM to sponsor Rock Harvest II

HIGHVOLMUSIC has been selected as presenting sponsor for Rock Harvest II, an annual benefit festival for Fallen Blue.

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Schenker’s “Temple Of Rock – Live In Europe” out in January

Inakustik will release Michael Schenker's 'Temple of Rock: Live in Europe' on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and Limited Deluxe Edition, on January 15, 2013 in North America.

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Dream Theater re-signs with record label

Grammy-nominated band DREAM THEATER, one of rock’s most musically fearless and adventurous bands, has re-signed with Roadrunner Records.

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Stay tuned for the upcoming ‘ABachalypse’ in 2013

Sebastian Bach is working on the upcoming release of a new DVD/live CD package: ABachalypse Now is scheduled for release in Spring, 2013 via Frontiers Records.

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Announcements made for Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2013

The biggest dual-site festivals in Britain are set to be bigger and better than ever in 2013, with additional stages, an updated new look, and a fit artist lineup

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Dio charity participates in California rock auction

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will participate in the upcoming 'Icons & Idols-Rock 'n' Roll Auction' at Julien's in Beverly Hills tomorrow.

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Metallica takes control of masters and launches record label

Metallica announce the launch of their new record label, Blackened Recordings. Blackened Recordings was created by the band as a home for all of their recordings.

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Guitarist Uli Jon Roth to celebrate Scorpions anniversary

German guitar legend ULI JON ROTH will be returning to North America for a special tour commemorating his 40th anniversary of joining THE SCORPIONS.

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Def Leppard to bring Vegas a healthy dose of ‘Hysteria’

Fresh off their “Rock Of Ages” tour, Def Leppard has announced plans for an exclusive nine show residency at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

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Metal icons stand up and shout against cancer on Halloween

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund's Awards Gala on Halloween in Hollywood honored eight supporters while raising money for its important work.

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Aerosmith set to have pre-election party in Boston

Aerosmith have a special party planned for their beloved hometown of Boston on the day before Election Day, Monday, November 5.

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Helloween to release new album in 2013

German speedsters, Helloween, will release their latest studio album "Straight Out Of Hell" on January 22, 2013.

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Loudness Giveaway – Official rules

POWERLINE LOUDNESS "EVE TO DAWN" CD GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES

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Steve Harris Giveaway – Official Rules

POWERLINE STEVE HARRIS-BRITISH LION CD GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  NO AGE ELIGIBILITY. Void where prohibited. PRIZE/ODDS OF WINNING: Before November 24, 2012, Powerline will co...

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Saxon will release some ‘Heavy Metal Thunder’ at year’s end

Saxon’s unfiltered and intimate account of their career in music, 'Heavy Metal Thunder – The Movie,' will finally enjoy an international release this December.

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EMP to celebrate Hendrix in London come November

On November 17, 2012, EMP will celebrate the grand opening of Hear My Train a Comin’: Hendrix Hits London, with an all-star lineup playing the songs of Jimi Hendrix.

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Metallica to release live DVD “Quebec Magnetic” in December

Metallica today announced that they will release a live DVD entitled Quebec Magnetic on December 10, 2012.

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The Obsessed ‘Live In Köln’ collectable vinyl LP released

Outer Battery Records releases The Obsessed Live In Köln collectable vinyl LP. The album hits stores today.

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Record Store Day gets heavy for Black Friday

Record Store Day is putting on a "Back To Black Friday" celebration at independent record stores across the country. Here are the top hard and heavy releases.

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Ritchie Blackmore gets the velvet-box treatment

In a lavish velvet-box you will find the first two Blackmore‘s Night albums as well as rare video footage of the band's early tours.

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Top 10 Metal items sold on eBay: Week of October 5

Here are the top 10 heavy metal/hard rock items sold on eBay last week, September 29 to October 5.

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Metallica join the 2012 ‘Voodoo’ lineup

Metallica have just been confirmed as the Saturday (October 27) headliner for the 2012 VOODOO MUSIC + ARTS EXPERIENCE.

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Testament screening at American Indian Film Festival

The NAFI will be holding the 37th annual American Indian Film Festival. The event will include a screening of the Bay Area thrash band's “Native Blood” video.

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Dio Disciples announce tour in support of ‘The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2′

With the October 9 release of 'The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2,' the all-star group, Dio Disciples, launch their next set of U.S. tour dates.

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