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Lita Ford to release ‘Runaway’ album

FORD has signed a worldwide deal with SPV/Steamhammer. Her new album entitled "Living Like A Runaway" is tentatively set for a May 2012 release.
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3 Inches of Blood to declare ‘Long Live Heavy Metal’

Traditionalist metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will release their highly anticipated 5th studio album, Long Live Heavy Metal, on March 27th via Century Media
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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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Virgin Steele unveil new official YouTube channel

Veteran metallers VIRGIN STEELE are unveiling a new video and a new official YouTube channel. For short...VIRGIN STEELE TV
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Experience Hendrix U.S. concert tour expanded

Experience Hendrix has been expanded to include 21 performances across the US. These unique concerts bring together an all-star line-up playing homage to everything Jimi.
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Proggers Prototype get ready to release a ‘Catalyst’

Los Angeles based progressive metal band PROTOTYPE will release their 3rd full length album Catalyst in early 2012 via Nightmare Records.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers to postpone tour

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce that they must postpone the start of their upcoming U.S. tour due to foot injuries sustained by lead singer Anthony Kiedis.
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Kansas song gets its own hardcover gift book

"Dust in the Wind," will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2012. As part of the celebration, a 35th anniversary limited edition gift book is being released. Proceeds go to Autism charity.
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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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Cory Smoot CD Release/Memorial Show is Huge Success

On January 7, the metal community took another step in dealing with the tragic death of long-time GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot by holding the first of two events
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Black Sabbath releases statement on Tony Iommi

With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time.
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Napalm Death go ‘vegan’

NAPALM DEATH is giving fans their first preview of their new album, Utilitarian, with the premiere of its first single, "Leper Colony", on Brooklyn Vegan
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King’s X to start North American tour this spring

KING'S X will return to the North American tour circuit this spring for their first West Coast run in three years. Aptly named the "First Church of Rock and Roll" tour
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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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Metallica to release ‘Beyond Magnetic’ on CD

Metallica has announced that they will release its current digital EP, Beyond Magnetic, on CD worldwide at retail on January 30th.
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More quality alternative metal coming from Italy

One of the heaviest new Alternative-Metal groups to emerge from Italy, Klogr (pronounced Kay-log-are), will be releasing their debut CD titled Till You Decay in January 2012 on Valery Records. Described as “an alternative roc...
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Jane says Happy New Year!

Jane's Addiction will ring in 2012 with a special New Year’s Eve show at the Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado. The show will be a live broadcast on Sirius XM
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Share New Year’s Eve with Guns N’ Roses

Guns N' Roses will welcome you to the jungle on New Year's Eve with a live stream.
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Enjoy A Pale Horse Named Death from your home

Your home computer, that is. The metal band will stream their Brooklyn, New York show in the new year.
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Minutia singer confesses to starting Bon Jovi rumor

Jeffrey Goho now admits it was wrong to start such a rumor, and was motivated by his displeasure for Bon Jovi's offstage activities.
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Ian Gillian narrates doc on Chopin

Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) has narrated a Polish documentary on the life of Frédéric Chopin, the famous Polish composer, virtuoso pianist, and music teacher.
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Van Halen unveil 2012 tour plans with Roth

Veteran rockers Van Halen unveiled plans on Monday for a tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth returning to the stage.
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Freedom Call release new album artwork and tracklisting

There can be no doubt that Freedom Call, in addition to their many other irrefutable fortes, are also a first-rate live act. Their concerts see the melodic metal outfit from Southern Germany deliver a veritable a riot of musica...
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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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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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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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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine schools fans with Guitar Prodigy

Heavy Metal legend revolutionizes music lessons with new interactive app.
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Iron Maiden’s Bruce ‘rocks’ Christmas at Canterbury

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden joined Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson and Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues on December 10 for Canterbury Rocks At Christmas
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Styx performance of gems to be released on live DVD

Styx's performance of The Grand Illusion and Pieces Of Eight are now being released by Eagle Rock as "Styx: The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live" on DVD
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Malevolence join forces with Soilwork drummer

While in the advanced stages of pre-production of their 3rd album Malevolence reveals that Dirk Verbeuren will be the drummer working with the band.
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Dying Fetus enter studio and begin work on new album

John Gallagher, guitarist and vocalist of Dying Fetus, has announced that the group has entered the studio to record their new full length album.
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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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‘Hardcore Heroes’ bobbleheads available

Aggronautix is retailing a limited edition '80s "Hardcore Heroes" 3-Pack of Throbbleheads of Keith Morris, Joe Keithley, Wendy O. Williams.
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Dropkick Murphys use Facebook to help charity

The Claddagh Fund--the charity established by Dropkick Murphys -- has joined forces with My Brother’s Keeper to help raise money for families in need.
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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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Coroner report released on Cory Smoot’s death

The Smoot family and Slave Pit Inc.released a statement regarding the official cause of death of guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus.
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Anthrax kick off ’round two’ of tour next year

Anthrax will kick off 2012 with round two of a U.S. co-headline tour with fellow thrash titans, Testament.
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In Flames confirmed for Wacken 2012

IN FLAMES has been confirmed for Germany's prestigious Wacken Open Air 2012.
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Dream Theater nominated for first Grammy Award

Progressive hard rock icons DREAM THEATER have received their first-ever Grammy nomination for the album’s first single “On The Backs Of Angels” in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Category.
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Motley Crue makes special announcement on Piers Morgan Tonight

Tune in tonight, December 1st to watch CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight” as the MÖTLEY CRÜE, make a special announcement at 9 PM ET/PT.
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New UFO recording for February 2012

"Seven Deadly" will be the band's latest studio album — 10 brand-new UFO songs on SPV/Steamhammer February 28th in North America.
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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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Smashing Pumpkins give their fans a treat

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS’ longtime strong bond with their fans continues today (Tuesday, November 29) via The Smashing Pumpkins Record Club when the reissues of their first two albums–1991’s Gish and 1993’s Siamese Dre...
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Virgin Steele confirm U.S. dates

American heavy metal veterans VIRGIN STEELE announced that they have confirmed two North American shows for 2012. The first is a headlining appearance in Amityville, New York January 14th at Ollie’s Point. The second show...
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Riot gears up for North American tour

US metal outfit RIOT have released their hugely anticipated fourteenth album Immortal Soul in North America via SPV/Steamhammer. Additionaly, Immortal Soul was most added at CMJ’s Loud Rock Radio chart and debuted on the ...
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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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Rock auctioneers have preview of Rockin’ Holiday Auction

The ultimate rock auction house, Backstage Auctions, extends a special VIP All Access to PREVIEW of the Rockin’ Holiday Auction catalog. The official ‘Rockin’ Holiday Auction’ runs from December 3 –...
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Glamsters Tigertailz featured in Volkswagon commercial

Volkswagen use the song “Love Bomb Baby” from Welsh hair metallers TIGERTAILZ for their new Internet advertising campaign celebrating 35 years of the VW Golf GTi. The campaign takes two time travelers back in time t...
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Halcyon Way guitarist to endorse Framus Amps

Jon Bodan, guitarist of HALCYON WAY has signed on with Framus Amps to be an official endorser of their products. Jon’s amp (pictured above) is the Framus Cobra Stack. For more info on Framus Amps and Jon’s endorseme...
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Gene Simmons of KISS gets BLOX! makeover

FUNKO announces their latest line of vinyl figures – BLOX! Available now for pre-order. And Gene Simmons of KISS is one of them. Standing at seven inches tall, these figures present a 2D-image “thickened” into...
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