Colorado metallers Silencer have released their third full length effort, The Great Bear, through Vanity Music Group. The band, who throughout their career, have released a series of Ep's, full length and compilation albums in the thrash realm have fallen back on their 70's and 80's influences for The Great Bear. "We were aiming to bring a bit more rock
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DJ Starscream of the Grammy Award-winning Slipknot, will provide support on most of the "Twins of Evil" tour dates, co-headlining Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. DJ Starscream fills the slot left open by KoRn's Jonathan "J Devil" Davis who had to bow out of the tour on doctors' orders due to extreme exhaustion. The "Twins of Evil Tour" kicks off today, September
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With the impending October 9th release of 'The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2,' the all-star group, Dio Disciples, couldn't have picked a better time to launch their next set of U.S. tour dates. Beginning October 20th and running until November 20th, Dio Disciples will be rocking venues nationwide. Dio Disciples is comprised of singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest) and Oni
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MUSICIANS ON CALL--the non-profit organization that provides live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities--has gathered 20 exclusive ‘VIP Experiences’ from some of the top names in music and entertainment including Meet And Greets With Music and Sports figures: Alejandro Sanz, Carrie Underwood, J. Cole, Jim Brown, Juanes, Justin Bieber, Kat Graham, K’Naan, Ryan Braun and
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When Jay Gordon and Blues Venom crank up the volume during their 9 p.m. Showcase Set at tomorrow night's Los Angeles Music Awards Voting Party, its a safe bet they'll melt the paint off the walls of the venerable Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, Calif. Come witness the lightning in a bottle that defines Gordon's
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Unitopia is releasing a new CD of cover songs titled 'Covered Mirror' on October 31, 2012. The most well-known and respected progressive rock band to emerge from Down Under, Unitopia is back with a ground breaking, powerful new release! “Making a covers album is always a challenge,” confesses lead vocalist Mark Trueack, “and reproducing classic songs and making them ours
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The multi-platinum British rock group THE DARKNESS have announced they’ll return to the U.S. for two one-night-only shows Sunday, October 21 in New York City at Terminal 5 and Wednesday, October 24 in Los Angeles at Club Nokia. Although the above dates mark the only remaining U.S. shows for 2012, on Wednesday, October 24 fans nationwide will get a glimpse
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Frank Tosi, the driving force behind New York’s DesDemon, resurrects his band Metadox after the demise of DesDemon and announces an open call for a vocalist. Originally established in 2001, Metadox had rose quickly in the New York metal circles when signing with Metal Mayhem Music, to opening for respected artists Dragonforce, Kamelot, and Moonspell. The band imploded prematurely during their
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Purple Pyramid (an imprint of Cleopatra Records) will release THE FUSION SYNDICATE, a collection of original rock-jazz fusion explorations performed by an eclectic group of the finest musicians working today. THE FUSION SYNDICATE features performances by members of the biggest names in fusion including Billy Cobham, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Yellowjackets, and Spyro Gyra plus rock/prog players from Yes, Dream Theater, King
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In addition to fronting such legendary hard rock/heavy metal bands as Rainbow, Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell, and Elf, singer Ronnie James Dio also was the leader of his own solo band, Dio, who were responsible for such all-time great rock anthems as "Holy Diver," "Rainbow in the Dark," and "The Last in Line," among many others. And on Tuesday, October
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Love & Death, the new band led by former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, will release its debut album “Between Here & Lost” November 20th via Tooth & Nail Records. Recorded in Nashville with producer Jasen Rauch (RED, Breaking Benjamin) and mixed by Paul Pavao & Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Disturbed), and Jim Monti (Korn), the CD consists of 11 tracks, ranging from songs about personal struggle and triumph (“Chemicals”, “My Disaster”, “Paralyzed”) to emotionally
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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of ISSA’s third album entitled “Can’t Stop” on November 2nd in Europe and November 5th in North America. “Can’t Stop” is a very special album for ISSA, since it includes some blistering versions of carefully selected hidden AOR gems that the singer treats her own way. These tracks have been originally included on albums by Mark Free, Aviator,
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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of British Hard Rock supergroup SNAKECHARMER Formed by original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, along with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash, Tina Turner), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne) and Chris Ousey (Heartland). Neil Murray commented “We're very excited that Snakecharmer has joined the Frontiers Records family, which includes
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THE WHO , one of rock’s legendary and defining bands, have announced VINTAGE TROUBLE as the support act for the first leg of their major North American arena tour running from November 1 to December 9, where they’ll perform all of their iconic 1973 double album QUADROPHENIA, along with a selection of WHO classics. The critically acclaimed QUADROPHENIA marked the
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Adler, the new band led by former Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler will be releasing their debut album “Back From The Dead” November 26th via New Ocean Media in North America. “Back From The Dead” was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dokken) and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour). The album consists of 11 tracks ranging from adrenaline pumping rockers (“Back
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To our Fans and everyone who has supported Anthrax and Worship Music: It was a little more than a year ago - September 13, 2011 - that Worship Music was released, and all of us in Anthrax can't believe how much has happened since then. Our friends in the press gave the album great reviews, and so many writers singled it out as one
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As one door closes another opens…such is the case with BENTO, the new musical creation from Silverchair drummer/co-founder Ben Gillies. The band’s debut album, DIAMOND DAYS, is scheduled for release on Friday, October 26 on Gillies’ own Diamond Day Records label (MGM Distribution). The title track is available now for purchase on iTunes, and the video—shot in Gillies’ hometown of
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Blind Melon frontman Travis T. Warren will be releasing his debut album “Beneath These Borrowed Skies” today via Iron Ridge Road Recordings. All the labels proceeds from sales of the album will be donated to MusiCares – a charitable arm of the Grammys devoted to supporting musicians in financial, personal or medical need. “Beneath These Borrowed Skies” was produced by Warren and mixed by Rob Schnapf (Elliot Smith, Beck, Guided By Voices).
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The popular and critically acclaimed concert JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE (JBLZE)--which celebrates the life and music of JASON’s father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham--will return to the west coast starting October 5 in Napa Valley, CA and concluding October 16 in Sacramento, CA. In November, JBLZE will head to the east coast and select dates in Canada.
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Ontario epic metallers, Vesperia are currently taking place in this year's rendition of the annual ROCK THE NATION AWARD VOTING where bands from around the world compete for votes to earn a spot on the Rock The Nation roster, a spot on an international record label and the opportunity to hit stages on festivals and tours throughout North America and Europe. 'We
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Canada’s favourite purveyors of folk/prog metal, Scythia are proud to unleash their new EP 'For The Bear', officially out today, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 and now available to order on bandcamp here. The adventurous seven track EP features two new originals 'Sailor's Accolade' and the title track 'For The Bear' along with three remixes of 'Fierce Riders of Scythia', 'Black Death' and 'Dies Irae Pt.
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LA's female fronted rock trio, bellylove, will be releasing their highly anticipated fifth CD in late September. bellylove's new CD 'Circles and Darkness', featuring Lisa Black (guitar) and Toni Valenta (vocals and bass), with Adam Steinberg (drums). With eclectic covers ranging from Frank Zappa, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and Cheech and Chong (yes! Cheech and Chong), along with some exciting
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Boston area punk-metal crossover mainstay Mongrel has unveiled their new music video for the song “Bored to Death” from their upcoming full length album Reclamation, which is set for release on 25 Sept. on THC-X, the digital imprint of THC-Music, home of American Head Charge, Black Light Burns, Attika7, Slaves on Dope, etc. “Bored to Death” is the lead off
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Iowa based Christian melodic metalcore outfit A Past Unknown has announced that their Red Cord Records sophomore effort, entitled Vainglory, will now be released on October 22nd. Vainglory comes after a highly successful debut in the form of To Those Perishing and was recorded by Josh Schroeder (For Today, Legend, A Plea For Purging). Between the two albums, the band
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Moscow-based rock band Addiction for Destruction will be internationally releasing its debut full-length record, NEON LIGHT RESURRECTION, on September 25, 2012. The 10-track album will introduce the world to the two-year old band and its brand of sleazy hard rock. "It was a big experience for all of us. Sometimes it was a hard work, sometimes funny things happened. But
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The Los Angeles-based alt-punk band behind the critically-praised debut album, Movies, THE STRIPMINERS announce the November 13 release of their sophomore record Frail Hope Ranch. THE STRIPMINERS are Brett Anderson, vocalist for rock dynamos The Donnas, Paul Stinson from punkers The Radishes, producer/guitarist Scrote (Daniel Johnston, Puscifer), Brett Simons (Brian Wilson, Fiona Apple, Melissa Etheridge) on bass, DJ Bonebrake (of X fame)
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AEROSMITH ain’t messing around. America’s greatest rock band delivered absolutely killer sets on the first leg of their triumphant, sold-out The Global Warming Tour this past summer. They ain’t done yet. More prisoners will be taken when Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Joey Kramer (drums) return for the second leg of The Global
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Soulful, maximum-blues-infused hard rock band RIVAL SONS are gearing up for the worldwide release of HEAD DOWN, their second album for Earache Records. The album will be available in America on iTUNES beginning Tuesday, September 18. The album will also be released overseas this week: September 14 in Europe and September 17 in the U.K., with a five-week U.K./European headlining
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Last week, PHIL COLLEN, lead guitarist for the iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD, announced plans for a charitable auction of “Wings”, a custom Jackson PC1 guitar that Collen has played throughout this summer’s Rock of Ages tour. The auction began exclusively through eBay on September 5th and with little more than 24 more hours left until it ends in the morning of September 15th –
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On October 2, Cleopatra Records will release WHO ARE YOU: AN ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO THE WHO. As The Who approaches a nearly 50-year career, artists in genres from classic to progressive rock, and from punk to country, collaborate on a stunning celebration of the band’s remarkable catalogue. The Who have sold over 100 million records, had 27 Top 40
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With the 2013 NAMM Show opening in less than five months, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is announcing new features that will make the show an even better place to connect with the music product, instrument, pro-light and audio world. The NAMM Show will run January 24-27, 2013 in Anaheim, CA. In an effort to make attending NAMM
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In celebration of the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album HOT CAKES (Wind-up), multi-platinum British rock group THE DARKNESS has partnered with Aurasma--the world’s leading augmented reality platform--to unveil the band’s first-ever interactive music app. THE DARKNESS APP, available via The App Store and Google Play, uses Aurasma’s one-of-a-kind image recognition technology to unlock a virtual world whereby
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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of TEN’s anticipated new studio album entitled “Heresy And Creed” on October 19th in Europe and October 22nd in North America. Following the band’s successful come back in 2011 with “Stormwarning” TEN are now back with another slice of Melodic Hard Rock of Epic proportions. For TEN’s tenth studio album singer and songwriter Gary Hughes has worked very hard to live up
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RadioContraband’s first annual Rock Radio Convention will take place September 26th - 28th in Las Vegas at The Mandalay Bay. The convention will be the kick off to the 2012 Rock Vegas Festival featuring Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Buckcherry and more. The convention will feature artist showcases by Hoobastank, Serj Tankian, Danko Jones, Hyro Da Hero, and Candlelight Red, along with industry panels and the second
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Indianapolis natives Youngblood finally set to release their amazing debut album “NO RETREAT” this October, through Eönian Records. Featuring guitarist and producer Jeff Diehl, who has worked with such legends and luminaries as Gene Simmons, Sweet FA, Ma Kelly, Night Ranger, Kramus, Eddie Kramer and many more. Youngblood also toured extensively as Epic Records recording artist Henry Lee Summers’ backing band. http://youtu.be/3BgO4qKLfU0 With industry and
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Dokken has released a promotional EPK video for the band's upcoming release "Broken Bones." The new release from Dokken, "Broken Bones" will be out on Frontiers Records available in both CD and Deluxe CD/DVD edition including a "Making of the Album". Due out in Europe on September 21st and North America on September 25th. Pre-order the album from Amazon today! http://youtu.be/iPe1E2bF06g The track list for
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As the Grammy-nominated rock group AS I LAY DYING prepare to release AWAKENED September 25 on Metal Blade, the group has premiered their first single and video “A Greater Foundation” today (September 11) via RCRD LBL and PUREVOLUME. Meanwhile, AS I LAY DYING are set to headline a special album release show that’s also in celebration of the 30th Anniversary
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The Geoffrey Beene Foundation is launching the third Geoffrey Beene’s Rock Stars of Science™ campaign celebrating the Geoffrey Beene Dream Team at the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Monday, September 10 at the Zuckerman Building in New York. JOE PERRY of AEROSMITH, Founding Father of the Geoffrey Beene’s Rock Stars of Science™ campaign, will be
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Taken from "Rock n Roll Revival": LOVERBOY's return with 3 brand new tracks (2 of them produced by Bob Rock of AC/DC and Metallica fame) and fabulous live versions of such classics as Working For The Weekend; Lovin' Every Minute of It; Turn Me Loose and more ! http://youtu.be/YbU0u_vUy50 Available now !
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Rock legend JOE PERRY of AEROSMITH will join Will Hayden and his team of gunsmiths at Baton Rouge-based Red Jacket Firearms on the September 19 episode of Discovery Channel’s hit series “SONS OF GUNS.” In the “Three Cannons and a Rock Star” episode--which airs Wednesday, September 19 at 9PM E/P--owner Will Hayden missions the Red Jacket crew to restore and
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The band will be appearing on the mainstage, alongside The Misfits, Shadows Fall, God Forbid and Vision Of Disorder. Mongrel guitarist and main man Adam Savage said, "We last played at Rock & Shock in 2006 and that was an amazing experience opening for GWAR, I can only imagine how much better this one is going to be with not
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With the VOODOO MUSIC + ARTS EXPERIENCE now just two months away, the annual Halloween musical celebration has unveiled the day-by-day schedule of talent with an updated list of performers. Set to take place Friday, October 26, Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 in New Orleans’ beautiful, historic City Park, this marks VOODOO’s 14thconsecutive year. In addition, for the
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Washington, DC-based heavy metallers A SOUND OF THUNDER have begun work on their third full-length album entitled Time's Arrow. The band has entered Assembly Line Studios with producer Kevin "131" Gutierrez (Shinedown, While Heaven Wept, Raven). With the same band line-up, producer and studio that created 2012's acclaimed Out of the Darkness (Nightmare Records), Time's Arrow features 11 new songs
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Now available on home entertainment shelves nationwide from Shout! Factory, Korn The Path of Totality Tour-Live at the Hollywood Palladium celebrates the acclaimed metal pioneers’ tenth studio album, THE PATH OF TOTALITY. Fans can now experience the show that Daniel Kohn of LA WEEKLY dubbed as “unique a show as I’ve ever seen.” A clip of the concert with KORN featuring
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Los Angeles hardcore band Touche Amore has premiered a new song, “Whale Belly,” from their upcoming split EP 7” with The Casket Lottery today on NPR.org. The split EP will be available on limited edition 7” vinyl as well as digitally on October 2 via No Sleep Records and is available for pre-order beginning today at http://nosleepstore.com/product/1028/split. Listen to “Whale
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The Grammy-nominated rock group AS I LAY DYING will release their sixth album, AWAKENED, September 25 on Metal Blade. The group has premiered a third studio update via The Gauntlet. The clip below shows guitarist PHIL SGROSSO working on the title track, “Awakened,” while recording the group’s latest release in Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO with renowned rock producer
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Santa Barbara rock band Versus The World has announced additional fall tour dates with fellow SoCal rock band Unwritten Law, that extends their run through November. The tour picks up in Bloomington, IL on November 10 after the pair wrap up their tour with MxPx All Stars. Versus The World is currently touring in support of their recent release Drink.
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As a celebration of the 30th anniversary of their debut album, DAWN PATROL, and hot on the heels of their 10th studio album, SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA, Night Ranger will release a very special newly-recorded live “greatest hits” CD/DVD package: 24 STRINGS & A DRUMMER – LIVE & ACOUSTIC is due out on October 19th in Europe and October 22nd in North America via Frontiers Records. The album
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PHIL COLLEN, lead guitarist for the iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD, announces plans for a charitable auction of “Wings”, a custom Jackson PC1 guitar that Collen has played throughout this summer’s Rock of Ages tour. The auction, taking place exclusively on eBay, will begin on September 5th and end September 14th, the last date of the tour. The winner will
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MX MACHINE, One of Los Angeles' veteran hard-core Metal bands, has been confirmed to perform at next summers Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany. The festival, which takes place in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, near Elmshorn, has been said to be one of the biggest garden parties in the world. MX MACHINE's in your face brand of Metal brings a technical finesse that leaves
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No Sleep Records is proud to announce the addition of punk rock trio Broadway Calls to the label’s burgeoning roster. The band will team up with new labelmates Mixtapes to release a split EP on October 23, and recently wrapped up their next full-length album due out in early 2013, both recorded with Bill Stevenson of Descendents. “Having been a
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Seminal underground LA punk rock band The Generators have announced a fall West Coast tour in support of the band’s latest album, Last of the Pariahs. The tour will kick off at legendary punk establishment 924 Gilman in Berkeley on October 5 and culminate at B Ryders in Bakersfield on October 20. The band has also announced they are currently
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