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Lacuna Coil streams new song from next year’s album

Lacuna Coil fans head to the band's Facebook page right now to check out a stream of brand new song "Kill The Light" from the band's forthcoming album DARK ADRENALINE.

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Former Liege Lord guitarist rocks David Letterman show with Johnny Winter

Former Liege Lord guitarist Paul Nelson carries on his talented musical career with the legendary Johnny Winter and his band.

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The Cults starts world tour with Kimmel appearance

The Cult will be the musical guest on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Friday, May 18, marking the band's second appearance on the late-night television show.

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Dio Disciples announce first US tour

Some fans figured that with the passing of Ronnie James Dio in 2010, one of metal’s greatest voices of all-time had been silenced forever. But Dio’s music will live on forever, and many of his friends and/or former ...

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Twisted Sister continue to celebrate a ‘Twisted’ Christmas

The band hosts a holiday party, the 2011 Presentation of "A Twisted Christmas" - a Theatrical Holiday Extravaganza, in two New York locations this month

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Sip some Motörhead Vödka in time for Christmas

Motörhead Vödka is a new premium vodka made from 100% locally grown wheat that has been distilled and bottled in the small market town of Malmköping, Sweden.

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Spider Rockets offer free downloads of new single

Spider Rockets offer free downloads at their Web site of their new single "Scream," off their new album 'Bitten' (out June 5).

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Metallica announce creation of new annual ‘Music And Arts Festival’ this summer

Metallica announced the creation of Orion Music + More, a new annual music, arts, and lifestyle festival founded and headlined by the band.

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GWAR returns to the road

After a brief hiatus, GWAR will be returning to the road this Spring on the second leg of their "Return of the World Maggot Tour"

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Van Halen rocks Madison Square Garden

The Van Halen family and David Lee Roth took their traveling rock show to Madison Square Garden, NYC last night, Thursday March 1, 2012. Photos here.

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Geoff Tate signs record deal with InsideOut

Boy, that was fast. Shortly after splitting with Queensryche, Tate signs a deal for a solo project.

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Powerline Giveaway official rules, Dio CD

POWERLINE Dio CD GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  NO AGE ELIGIBILITY. Void where prohibited. PRIZE/ODDS OF WINNING: Before November 10, 2012, Powerline will conduct a random drawing...

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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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Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone get their own collectible figurines

Together, legendary guitarist Johnny Ramone, and legendary punk-rock bassist Dee Dee Ramone created a wall of sound that defined the driving force of the Ramones. For the first time ever in their history making legacy, Johnny a...

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The Darkness gets some more Crown Jewel Defense

After touring across Europe with the likes of All Time Low and The Darkness, California's CROWN JEWEL DEFENSE are gearing up for their first ever North American tour.

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All-acoustic Iron Maiden tribute project reveals album info

Maiden uniteD, the all-acoustic Iron Maiden tribute project has revealed the track listing and cover artwork for the upcoming album Across The Seventh Sea.

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Riot founder/guitarist Mark Reale dies at 56

Mark Reale, founding guitarist of the band RIOT, passed away yesterday in a San Antonio hospital due to complications of Crohn's disease. He was 56 years old.

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Biohazard return with new album in 2012

A new studio album from New York hardcore metal legends Biohazard has been confirmed for a January 20, 2012 release date. The album, Reborn In Defiance, will be released via Nuclear Blast worldwide outside of North America, ...

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Riot guitarist hospitalized due to complications of Crohn’s

Riot founder and guitarist Mark Reale has been admitted to a San Antonio hospital in critical condition due to complications of Crohn's disease.

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Legendary ‘crossover’ acts unite for East Coast Tsunami Fest 2012

On September 29 and 30 legendary crossover acts will share the stage at REVERB in Reading, PA (1402 North 9th Street) for the annual East Coast Tsunami Fest.

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Motörhead upset over price of ‘Early Years’ box set

Motörhead is upset over the release of the new box set called 'Complete Early Years Box Set,' which has a retail price around $600.

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Sweet return with new album ‘New York Connection’

One of the most legendary, influential and enduring names in the history of rock music, SWEET release a brand new studio album on April 27.

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Black Label Society releases Christmas EP

A brand new EP of acoustic, instrumental Christmas classics from guitarist Zakk Wylde and his Black Label Society (affectionately dubbed “The Doom Crew”), GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS SONGS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR BLACK LABEL HEA...

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Prong finishing up new album

Titled "Carved Into Stone," the album is quintessentially PRONG. It stretches into the band's dirtiest foundation to the present as a staple of the rock scene

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INC ready for ‘Heaven Sent… Hellbound’ to hit stores next week

Connecticut/New York thrash metal group INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND and Revolvermag.com have teamed up to bring you the exclusive debut of the music video for ‘Swallowed’, cut from the band’s new album Heaven Sent…Hell...

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Motörhead ready to take the Wörld on in 2012

In celebration of their 35 years on the road, on January 24th UDR presents: The Wörld Is Ours-Vol 1 - Everywhere Further Than Everyplace Else, a tour DVD

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Sepultura to add Brazilian death metal band to North American tour

Brazilian death metallers KRISIUN will be returning to North America next week for a tour featuring the legendary Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA

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The 2014 Rock Gods and Metal Monsters Auction

It's that time again, for Backstage Auctions' Rock Gods and Metal Monsters Auction — Sunday, March 30 thru Sunday, April 6.

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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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Megadeth to celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘Countdown’

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has personally overseen a new 20th Anniversary Edition of 1992’s 'Countdown to Extinction,' to be released November 6th by Capitol/EMI.

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Record company releases statement on the death of Mark Reale

SPV/Steamhammer release an official statement on the death of Riot guitarist Mark Reale:

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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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‘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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Evergrey confirm greatest hits package for November

Swedish Metallers EVERGREY have confirmed the release date for “A Decade and a Half” a two disc greatest hits collection. This deluxe package containing previously unreleased songs, live tracks and an extensive book...

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Trad metallers Christian Mistress streams on NPR

Today CHRISTIAN MISTRESS has released the another song from their forthcoming album Possession entitled "Black to Gold".

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Loudness to release new album this summer

International metal giants Loudness have signed to FrostByte Media to release their new album EVE TO DAWN worldwide — the offering is slated for summer release

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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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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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Skid Row prepares for ‘Chapter Two’

While Skid Row are currently writing their upcoming EP in the United World Rebellion series, the band is releases a video for the track ‘This Is Killing Me’

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New Riot to happen in November

U.S. metallers RIOT have revealed the cover artwork and track listing for their forthcoming album Immortal Soul, which will be released on SPV/Steamhammer on November 22nd in North America. And the artwork was done by the band&...

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Kreator and Accept announce ‘Teutonic Terror Attack’ 2012 tour

Two dynamic German forces have merged to co-headline a North American Teutonic Terror Attack in the most high-powered touring bill of 2012: KREATOR and ACCEPT.

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Loudness Giveaway – Official rules

POWERLINE LOUDNESS "EVE TO DAWN" CD GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES

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Dan Lilker gets bass bio book this summer

Paper + Plastick Records has announced the bio of metal bassist Dan Lilker: "Perpetual Conversion: 30 Years & Counting In The Life Of Metal Veteran Dan Lilker"

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Killinger nominated for two ‘meaningful’ Canadian awards

The band have been nominated for the 2012 Edmonton Music Awards: nods for “Rock Album Of The Year,” as well as the “People’s Choice” Award.

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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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Jello Biafra ‘throbblehead’ figure announced

Jello Biafra, the original political punk and former ringmaster of Dead Kennedys, is now a throbblehead. This figure capturing his look from the 80s is limited to 1000 numbered units, stands at 7 inches tall, and is made of sup...

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Riot to continue tour dates without guitarist

Due to complications arising from treatment for Mark Reale's illness, he remains hospitalized in San Antonio. The band Riot will perform future dates without him

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Death Angel to perform their landmark album in its entirety

The Bay Area thrashers have added headlining dates this Fall. The group will perform their 1987 classic, The Ultra-Violence, in its entirety at these shows.

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Kings X drummer suffers heart attack

Jerry Gaskill, drummer for hard rockers KING'S X, suffered a heart attack Sunday, February 26, and was accordingly rushed to the hospital.

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Dio Cancer Fund to host second awards gala on Halloween night

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will host its second Awards Gala on Halloween night, October 31 at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood.

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