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The Crave announce headline shows in England for October

Following on from their dates supporting Lifehouse and 3 Doors Down in June The Crave announce dates for October. Of their Sonisphere Jagermeister Stage performance Kerrang Magazine were in awe of their “vast choruses and win...
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Festival producer describes the ‘Voodoo’ experience

With final preparations underway for this year’s THE VOODOO EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY STEPHEN REHAGE, its founder and producer recounts the past 13 years of New Orleans’ annual Halloween weekend musical celebration. The Voodo...
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Definitive documentary to be released on Queen

Since 1971, Queen have released 26 albums and sold over 300 million records worldwide. The popularity of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon is stronger than ever 40 years on. On November 6, 2011, in front ...
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UFO reveal new album art and tracklisting

British Hard Rock legends UFO will release their new studio album Seven Deadly on February 24th in Germany, February 27th in Europe and on February 28th in the USA/Canada through SPV / Steamhammer. The album will be available a...
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David Watt Besley release features Ex-Bon Jovi member

Debut CD release by David Watt Besley, titled Believe These Eyes, features former Bon Jovi member Kurt Johnston.
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Slash announces U.S. headlining tour beginning May 3

As he puts the finishing touches on his as-yet-untitled second solo album, the guitarist has announced that his U.S. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore.
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Smashing Pumpkins frontman to co-head panel at SXSW

Billy Corgan will be joining author Brian Solis in a panel at the SXSW Interactive Conference next week.
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Heathen signs with Nuclear Blast Records

Nuclear Blast Records announced the worldwide signing of the Bay Area thrash metal band HEATHEN.
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Sodom to celebrate 30 years with limited editions

German thrash legends SODOM will celebrate their 30th anniversary this year with limited edition releases.
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Queensryche confirms Geoff Tate departure

Queensryche releases statement that the band has split ways with its iconic singer. New singer is Crimson Glory's Todd La Torre.
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Jani Lane’s life celebrated a year after his death

Jani Lane's life will be celebrated today at a Memorial Show at Ripper Owens Tap House in Akron, Ohio. Former Warrant mate Billy Morris performs with his band.
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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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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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Uli Jon Roth to release “Scorpions Revisited”

UDR is set to release guitar legend ULI JON ROTH’s brand new double album of 19 re-invented Scorpions tracks, Scorpions Revisited, on March 10, 2015.
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Band performance times announced for Epicenter Festival

Band performance times have been announced for EPICENTER—Southern California’s Rock Festival. The day-long rock festival set for Saturday, September 24 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA, will feature 12 hours o...
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Abysmal Dawn to tour before album reissue

ABYSMAL DAWN has announced an extensive North American tour as direct support to label-mates OBSCURA. The tour will start Nov. 4 in Wilmington, Delaware and run through Dec. 7 with additional support from LAST CHANCE TO REASON ...
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Iced Earth announce North American tour with Symphony X, Warbringer

“I’m excited to tour with SYMPHONY X,” ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer said. “They’re phenomenal musicians and very cool guys. This co-headliner tour will be a great experience for the fans. It is ...
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Paradise Lost recording new album

After taking a trip back in time with the Draconian Times MMXI DVD/live album (the London legacy show of their classic album from 1995) and also Gregor Mackintosh’s return to his crusty doom/death metal roots with VALLENF...
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Scorpions announce a few more releases before retirement

Legacy announced two new titles from the band: Comeblack, a new album of classic rock covers and fresh performances, and Get Your Sting and Blackout Live in 3D
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Oceano to stage final performance at New England festival

Chicago deathcorers Oceano have chosen 14th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival as the stage for their farewell performance on Friday, April 20.
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Holy Moses celebrate a 30th Anniversary

30th Anniversary - In The Power Of Now will be released through SPV/Steamhammer in the USA/Canada in early May as a digipak.
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Accept’s ‘Stalingrad’ debuts at #81 on Billboard chart

Fueled by their comeback in 2010, ACCEPT’s 'Stalingrad' rode the resurgence to land in the Billboard Top 200 for a chart debut at #81.
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Benefit concert DVD showcases Robert Plant

Rockwell Benefit Concert at O2 London to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 19
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Testament releases video doc about new album

Bay Area thrash metal legends, Testament, have posted their first in-studio video documenting the making of their new album Dark Roots Of Earth
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Gwar’s new guitarist, Pustulus Maximus, is finally revealed

The members of GWAR are pleased to inform their fans that Pustulus Maximus, has officially joined the band in the position of lead guitarist.
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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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Rocklahoma setting up to rock the Midwest again

The three-day camping festival, featuring the top current active rock artists and classic bands.
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Iced Earth proud of first-week chart positions

Iced Earth announced their first-week chart positions for Dystopia – their new album – which includes the band’s highest-ever debut on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 chart: United States – 67 Germany –...
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Gravehill borrows Witchhaven musicians for tour

California death horde Gravehill announced a string of dates with Singapore’s blackened death/thrash masters Impiety. Due to scheduling conflicts with guitarists Hellfiend and BodyBag, Gravehill has enlisted Henry Montoya...
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Breaker reunites with vocalist for surprise gig

Cleveland classic metallers BREAKER reunited with original vocalist Jim Hamar when they supported ANVIL on November 5 at the West Side Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio. Hamar performed a surprise and unannounced full set with ...
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Kansas backstage at Constitution Hall

A photo of the band KANSAS, backstage with the US ARMY ORCHESTRA after their"CARRY ON" concert at Constitution Hall, Wash, D.C., to honor Veteran's Day 11/11/11
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Gene Simmons and Cort present new ‘axe’

Cort Guitars announced today the brand new GENE SIMMONS AXE Guitar. The guitar will officially be unveiled at the NAMM trade show next week in Anaheim.
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3 Inches of Blood reveal artwork and tracks for new album

Trad metalheads 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have revealed both the track listing and album artwork from their forthcoming effort, Long Live Heavy Metal due out on March 27, 2012 in North America and March 26th in Europe. Produced by Terr...
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2012 Rocklahoma lineups announced

From Chickenfoot to Megadeth, this year's Rocklahoma may prove to be the best one yet! Here are the official lineups
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Australian powerhouse crashes Ted Nugent tour

A ferocious album debut from Laura Wilde, the 22-year old hard rock import from Down Under was enough to land her on the upcoming Ted Nugent tour.
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Lamb of God releases trailer for film ‘As The Palaces Burn’

Today, LAMB OF GOD releases the first trailer for their projected 2013 feature film, As The Palaces Burn. Embedded is the video for the single ‘Desolation.’
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GWAR announce ‘Fate or Chaos’ fall tour

GWAR is back with an entirely new show across North America in Fall 2012, with support coming from DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder.
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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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Judas Priest to release song from new album, ‘Redeemer of Souls’

On Tuesday, April 29 the title track from the album will be available for purchase via iTunes and other digital service providers.
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Tour to follow new album by Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Blackfield) is releasing his new solo album, Grace For Drowning, on September 27th via Kscope. In addition, Steven has booked his first ever solo tour which hits North America in November. Steven ...
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Benedictum ‘pick of the week’ by That Metal Show

On Saturday night’s (Oct 1) episode of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show, co-host Don Jamieson will announce BENEDICTUM as his pick of the week! The hit heavy metal talk show airs at 11:00 p.m. Eastern / 8:00 p.m. Pacif...
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Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience returns to New York

After a sold-out concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE is heading east for a final 2011 run of performances beginning October 27 in Englewood, NJ and wrapping November 18 in Clear...
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Gwar cancel tour due to poor ticket sales

The European leg of GWAR's "Return of the World Maggot" tour, scheduled to kick off in January has been canceled after several promoters cited poor ticket sales
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Wishbone Ash drummer develops innovative drum and music software

Drummer Joe Crabtree has developed new and exciting software for the drummer and musician.
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Rocklahoma lineup for 2012 is ready to rock

The full lineup has been announced for Rocklahoma, America’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party--May 25-27 at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK.
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Foreigner to release live DVD this month

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release release 'Alive & Rockin’ on May 29, recorded at the 2006 Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany.
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Black Sabbath releases statement regarding drummer

Black Sabbath's camp released an official statement today about original drummer Bill Ward's decision to not be part of a reunion.
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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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Doom in June comes to Las Vegas

The DOOM IN JUNE MUSIC FESTIVAL returns for the third time this Saturday, June 1st, 2013 with some of the coolest names in Doom, Stoner Rock and Metal.
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Dio Cancer Fund receives surprise donation

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, the charity founded in memory of the late rock singer, has been presented with a surprise donation raised by attendees of the 2014 Getaway Rock Festival held in Gävle, Swede...
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