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Candlelight Red’s Jeremy Edge: Satisfaction over Richs

Candlelight Red’s Jeremy Edge: Satisfaction over Richs

Posted December 6, 2010 at 6:00 pm | One comment

Candlelight Red formed in 2008 and is comprised of four rockers from Pennsylvania. Together the band has been writing songs together and spending time introducing their edgy-yet-melodic sound to clubs all over central PA, NY, MD and Ohio.

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Korn and Disturbed to Headline Music as a Weapon 5 Tour

Korn and Disturbed to Headline Music as a Weapon 5 Tour

Posted December 3, 2010 at 9:25 am | 2 comments

In what promises to be the hottest tour of winter 2011, Korn and Disturbed, two of rock’s biggest acts, are teaming up to co-headline this year’s “Monster Energy Music As A Weapon 5 Tour”.

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Grand Magus to Release Hammer of the North in the US

Grand Magus to Release Hammer of the North in the US

Posted December 2, 2010 at 12:07 pm | One comment

Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the digital release of Hammer of the North, the new album from Swedish power trio Grand Magus

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Rob Halford Interview: It’s All About Being Fearless

Rob Halford Interview: It’s All About Being Fearless

Posted December 1, 2010 at 12:00 pm | 4 comments

As the singer of Judas Priest, Rob Halford’s blazing vocal style became a crucial ingredient to Heavy Metal’s most classic moments, while visually Rob’s aggressive styled stage costumes were globally embraced as the definitive metal look. There are plenty of reason why Rob is widely referred to as The Metal God, as few others have contributed more, or influenced so many, as Halford with his signature sound and imagery.

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Within Temptation to Release New Record in March, 2011

Within Temptation to Release New Record in March, 2011

Posted November 30, 2010 at 7:47 pm | One comment

Roadrunner Records’ Within Temptation is currently in the studio finalizing long awaited fifth studio album, The Unforgiving. This is the band’s first concept album, and is based on a comic book by writer Steven O’Connell (BloodRayne & Dark 48). The release is set for March, 2011.

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Alexi Laiho Interview: Children of Bodom

Alexi Laiho Interview: Children of Bodom

Posted November 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

Alexi Laiho, founding member and frontman of extreme metal act Children of Bodom (CoB), is known for incredible six-string momentum and melodic speed along with stern vocal strength. Besides CoB and side project Sinergy, he has played with Impaled Nazarene, Kykähullut, and Thy Serpent. Japan’s premier guitar magazine, Young Guitar, voted him Guitarist of the Year in 2005.

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Glenn Tipton Interview: Guitars, Albums and Being Back with Priest

Glenn Tipton Interview: Guitars, Albums and Being Back with Priest

Posted November 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm | 3 comments

During the mid-70s America was hit with a second coming British Invasion, the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal.” Following in the feral tracks of British metal pioneers Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple was a new branch of metal that was raw and velocity fueled and included groups like Iron Maiden, Motorhead and Judas Priest.

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David Rock Feinstein to Play Live and Sign Autographs

David Rock Feinstein to Play Live and Sign Autographs

Posted November 5, 2010 at 5:32 pm | No comments

David “Rock” Feinstein, former member of Ronnie Dio & The Prophets, The Electric Elves, Elf, and the leader of the legendary NYC band, The Rods will be doing an autograph session on Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM at Vintage Vinyl, the official release day of his all-new solo effort titled Bitten By The Beast.

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David “Rock” Feinstein Interview: Looking to be Identifiable

David “Rock” Feinstein Interview: Looking to be Identifiable

Posted November 5, 2010 at 11:00 am | 3 comments

David “Rock” Feinstein, former member of Ronnie Dio & The Prophets, The Electric Elves, Elf, and the leader of the legendary NYC band The Rods, is about to unleash an all-new solo effort, Bitten By The Beast.

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Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Posted November 5, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Last year in Guitar World magazine, ubershredder Yngwie Malmsteen recalled his journey to America, a country he called “truly the land of opportunity.” He came off the plane with a guitar, an extra pair of pants, and a dream, and since his breakthrough, many other European guitarists came over hoping to follow in his footsteps.

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