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Rainbow Live at Munich 1977 on 2CD, Vinyl and DVD

Rainbow Live at Munich 1977 on 2CD, Vinyl and DVD

Posted March 13, 2013 at 9:34 am | No comments

On April 30, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Rainbow: Live In Munich 1977 on 2CD, DVD, and 2LP.

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Black Sabbath 13 To be Released June 2013

Black Sabbath 13 To be Released June 2013

Posted January 12, 2013 at 10:38 am | No comments

Today, the 13th of January 2013, rock legends Black Sabbath have announced the title of their new album, 13, which will be released this June (exact date TBA).

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Mastodon Hits the Festival Circuit in Europe – Pinkpop, Sonisphere, Nova Rock, Reading and Leeds Festivals

Mastodon Hits the Festival Circuit in Europe – Pinkpop, Sonisphere, Nova Rock, Reading and Leeds Festivals

Posted May 7, 2012 at 9:29 am | No comments

Mastodon have announced that they hit the road in Europe, performing both major festivals, including Pinkpop, Sonisphere, and Nova Rock, as well as headlining shows beginning May 23rd and continuing through the end of June. Mastodon will also perform at both the Reading and Leeds Festivals in the U.K. in August.

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A Ronnie Montrose Celebration Concert

A Ronnie Montrose Celebration Concert

Posted March 28, 2012 at 7:59 pm | No comments

According to Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates the Bay Area music community is coming together to produce “A Concert for Ronnie Montrose – A Celebration of His Life In Music” for the legendary San Francisco guitarist, who passed away recently from complications of prostate cancer.

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Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal

Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal

Posted March 16, 2012 at 10:38 am | No comments

The Grammy Museum at L.A. LIVE, in cooperation with Revolver Magazine, will debut Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal on April 11, 2012 to coincide with the annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show.

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Metal Masters Series Clinic Lands at the Key Club in Hollywood

Metal Masters Series Clinic Lands at the Key Club in Hollywood

Posted March 16, 2012 at 10:36 am | No comments

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike partners with one the top retailers in the United States for another memorable music event.

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Cool New Bass Guitar: The Devil Grows Wings from Oktober Guitars

Cool New Bass Guitar: The Devil Grows Wings from Oktober Guitars

Posted March 7, 2012 at 4:06 pm | No comments

Electric guitar manufacturer Oktober Guitars announced today the new DevilWing bass guitar, their latest addition to the Von Frankenstein Series. The DevilWing is designed by legendary Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, who has been working closely with Oktober Guitars for the better part of two years to design instruments that are not only eye catching but also play and sound like no other.

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Volbeat Hits #1 with “A Warrior’s Call”

Volbeat Hits #1 with “A Warrior’s Call”

Posted February 16, 2012 at 11:19 am | No comments

Danish metal quartet Volbeat has achieved a milestone in the U.S. with the band’s first chart topping single via “A Warrior’s Call” on the Active Rock charts.

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Van Halen Announce New Album and North American Tour

Van Halen Announce New Album and North American Tour

Posted January 6, 2012 at 4:35 pm | One comment

Van Halen, Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most influential rock bands to come out of the ’70s and ’80s, are announcing their return to the concert stage with a 2012 North American tour. According to a press release, the announcement was made late last night during a performance at the intimate CafĂ© Wha? in NYC. Known around the world for their stage acumen and explosiveness, the legendary rock band will begin their tour on February 18th, with Kool & The Gang joining Van Halen for some dates.

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Judas Priest Live Review: A New Era Of Judas Metal!

Judas Priest Live Review: A New Era Of Judas Metal!

Posted November 22, 2011 at 3:31 pm | One comment

From the stage of the sold out Izod Center in New Jersey, Rob Halford told the crowd that Judas Priest were playing tonight in front of 7,000 Metal Maniacs! No truer words could have been spoken.

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