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Slash lets fans and radio test-drive ‘Apocalyptic’ song

SLASH releases “You’re A Lie” to radio today worldwide. The song marks the first single off the guitarist's forthcoming second studio album APOCALYPTIC LOVE.
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The other LA Guns recording new album

L.A. GUNS featuring Phil Lewis, Steve Riley, Stacey Blades and Scotty Griffin recently announced the signing of their new record deal with Cleopatra Records.
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Mekong Delta return in America this May

'80s techno-thrashers Mekong Delta release their latest this year, proving that their music is altogether timeless.
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The Cult to debut 2012 tour as SXSW headliner

The Cult will make its 2012 concert debut at the South by Southwest Music Festival next month, headlining the Auditorium Shores Stage on Saturday, March 17.
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Megadeth and Rob Zombie team up for a tour this spring

The scheduled dates are in for the Megadeth/Rob Zombie tour 2012
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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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Napalm Death launch Facebook tab to support Occupy movement

To show their support for the Occupy movement, NAPALM DEATH launched an "Occupy Napalm" Facebook tab
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‘Ozzy & Friends’ to take over for Black Sabbath in Europe

Ozzy Osbourne will perform the majority of the previously scheduled Black Sabbath dates (on hold due to Tony Iommi’s battle with lymphoma) as Ozzy & Friends
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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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Dave Mustaine clarifies political comments about Rick Santorum

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has issued the following statement to clarify reports that he has endorsed Rick Santorum for president.
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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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Jeff Scott Soto to release fifth studio album this spring

The former Yngwie Malmsteen and Journey vocalist releases 'Damage Control' on March 27 via Frontiers Records
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Alice Cooper Group drummer releases new video

Here's a peak at Alice Cooper Group drummer Neal Smith and his new video of “Squeeze Like A Python” from his latest album KillSmith Two.
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Prong unveil album art and tracklisting for ‘Carved Into Stone’

PRONG have confirmed the release date for their new album Carved Into Stone. The album will be released April 24th in North America on Long Branch Records.
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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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On February 7, Metallica wants you to ‘Save the Date’

On Tuesday, February 7th at 11:00 AM PST go to www.metallica.com and Metallica will have a special announcement to make.
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‘Experience Hendrix’ tour adds more artists and promotions

The tribute tour to the guitar legend brings Bootsy Collins on board, and Los Lobos and Robt. Randolph to perform Jimi's music on Leno 2/20
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Napalm Death presents a track by track video rundown of new album

Mark "Barney" Greenway, NAPALM DEATH's shouter, gives you a deeper view into the new album 'Utilitarian' by explaining the lyrics and meaning behind each song.
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New England Metal and Hardcore Festival to offer VIP fan packages

The 14th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, taking place the weekend of April 20-22, is excited to announce two special VIP fan packages.
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The Cult find ‘Sanctuary’ in Budweiser Super Bowl commercial

"She Sells Sanctuary," the hit from The Cult, and Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida's Top 10 smash "Good Feelin," will be featured this Sunday as a mashup
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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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Birmingham may create a Black Sabbath Day

Black Sabbath may get a day dedicated to them, if council officials follow the recommendation of having the city to cash in on the renewed interest in the band.
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The Cult to come back strong with new album

The Cult has wrapped up recording "Choice of Weapon," the group's first studio album in five years. The album is set for a May 22, 2012 U.S. release
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Mark Reale’s family invite friends and fans to funeral service

The family will receive friends and fans near and far to join them on Tuesday, January 31, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North, San Antonio, Texas
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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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Motörhead to release limited edition ‘Motör-Bag’

Available online, The Motör-Bag is limited to 4,000 copies worldwide, and housed in a Motörhead messenger bag with two double vinyl LPs of live performances
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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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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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3 Inches of Blood announces new bass player

3 INCHES OF BLOOD is pleased to announce that Bryon Stroud of Fear Factory and formerly of Strapping Young Lad, has officially joined the group taking over bass duties.
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Jane’s Addiction premiere new video today

As JANE’S ADDICTION gear up for their "Theatre of the Escapists" tour, they premiere their new video for “Underground," January 25, on Vevo.com at 9:00 AM PST.
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King Diamond confirms appearances at Sweden Rock and Hellfest

King Diamond has confirmed that the band will be performing their first shows this Summer.
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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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Metal veterans Leatherwolf to film live DVD

Southern California's LEATHERWOLF have scheduled a headline show at the Ramona Mainstage to film an upcoming live DVD.
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Ihsahn to guest vocal on guitarist Jeff Loomis’ solo album

Loomis revealed he will have IHSAHN, formerly of Norwegian black metal band Emperor and current solo artist, as a guest vocalist in the studio.
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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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Holy Diver to get the Audio Fidelity treatment

Audio Fidelity, has set January 31st as the release date for the audiophile label's Gold CD reissues of Dio's HOLY DIVER.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced more tour dates

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that a series of North American shows in April and May have been added to their upcoming I'm With You World Tour.
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Eddie Trunk introduces new UFO on radio tonight

Tonight Eddie Trunk will be exclusively premiering a song from "Seven Deadly" on his radio show "Friday Night Rocks" which airs live from 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM EST on Q104.3 in New York.
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Vince Neil ready to wrap up solo tour as he rocks Connecticut

Motley Crue's iconic singer brings his solo band to Connecticut, to The Ridgefield Playhouse, as he winds down his solo tour.
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Veteran Jimmy Degrasso pounds on new Worshyp album

Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Y&T) laid down the drums tracks on Evil Abounds, the new album from THE WORSHYP
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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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Venrez to support debut album by opening act for Fuel

The band Venrez has just secured a month’s worth of dates that will undoubtedly help introduce them to the masses – opening for Fuel on a US tour that runs from January 21st to February 18th. With Venrez’s debut f...
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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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SPV / Steamhammer signs Malice

Malice, one of the best American metal bands in the early 1980s, is back with a record contract.
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Prong get ready to support new album

PRONG will be touring throughout 2012 supporting their forthcoming release Carved Into Stone which will be released in April on Long Branch Records.
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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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Tony Iommi releases his own statement about cancer diagnosis

Tony Iommi released his own statement regarding his cancer diagnosis, on his site.
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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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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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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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