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| MARK TAYLOR'S BIG CITY NIGHTS VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH GOTTHARD 
 Mark Taylor recently caught up with Swiss rollers Gotthard who were in London on a promotional visit. Mark chats to Gotthard bassist Marc Lynn and new singer Nic Maeder about the new album 'Firebirth' which is out on Nuclear Blast on June 1st. Hear insight into the new album and how Gotthard had to look towards a postive light after the awful death of original vocalist Steve Lee who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in Nevada USA in 2010. Article continues below...
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TYSONDOG SIGN WITH ROCKSECTOR RECORDS FOR THE RELEASE OF BRAND NEW ALBUM 'CRY HAVOC' The NWOBHM stalwarts are back and barking louder than ever... |
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BLACK STATE HIGHWAY ANNOUNCE DEBUT SINGLE RELEASE AND ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW ON LONDON'S DENMARK STREET 'Aint Got No' is out on August 11 with the launch gig at the Alley Cat on August 14... |
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WOVENWAR TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON AUGUST 4th: NEW SONG UNVEILED Fans can stream a new song, 'The Mason', as well as pre-order the album now... |
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STIFF LITTLE FINGERS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'NO GOING BACK' OUT ON 11TH AUGUST The newest chapter of Stiff Little Fingers shows no loss of quality. There will also be a UK Tour in August... |
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THE TREATMENT ANNOUNCED SECOND LEG OF 'RUNNING WITH THE DOGS' TOUR The UK headline tour will be supported by a new single & video... |
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HRH AOR 3 ANNOUNCE MORE BANDS Acts on the bill include H.E.A.T, Romeo's Daughter, Houston and White Widdow... |
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VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS ANNOUNCE NEW 'ARMY OF THREE' ALBUM The brand new studio album is produced by Chris Tsangarides. A UK-wide tour will take place in Otcober/November... |
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THE HEADBANGERS BALLS TOUR FINALISE HEADLINERS FOR 2014 Onslaught, Fleshrot, Savage Messiah and Bull Riff Stampede will headline each of the events in December... |
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FINALISTS FOR HIGHWAY TO HELL 5 ANNOUNCED Meet the final eighteen acts who will battle it out in front of The Dark Circle ... |
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SKYSCRAPER REVEAL TRACKLIST AND VIDEO TEASER FOR NEW ALBUM 'ELEVATOR' The captivating debut album has been two years in the making - not long to wait now... |
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EUROPE AND BLACK STAR RIDERS ANNOUNCE UK TOUR FOR MARCH 2015 An essential Spring tour as both bands will reveal tracks from their forthcoming albums... |
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DELAIN WILL BE SPECIAL GUESTS ON SABATON'S EUROPEAN TOUR IN 2015 There is also a chance to see the Dutch powerhouse Delain in the UK this year on their headliner tour... |
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CHTHONIC BREAK NEW GROUND FOR MAIN-STAGE APPEARANCE AT WACKEN FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 1st The set will mix Chthonic's unique brand of Metal with a classical Oriental orchestra... |
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ROB REED ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'SANCTUARY' One of Prog's most proficient artists releases unique solo album... |
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THE SUNFLOWER JAM "CELEBRATING JON LORD" TO BE RELEASED ON DVD The magical night at the Royal Albert Hall in memory of the great man and musician is released in September... |
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GOATWHORE PREMIERE OFFICIAL 'BARING TEETH FOR REVOLT' VIDEO Watch the latest from the blackened death thrash behemoths... |
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IRON KNIGHTS RELEASE NEW TRACK 'PARASITE' Come to one of the band's three UK shows this week and get the CD single for free... |
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ROBIN TROWER ANNOUNCES MARCH/APRIL 2015 UK TOUR One of the finest guitarists in rock history brings his trademark mix of explosive sounds and soft psychedelia on the road next spring... |
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JOE BONAMASSA ANNOUNCES VIDEO AND FIRST EVER PICTURE DISC "I feel like I owe it to the fans to give them an original record after all these years..." |
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THE BURNING CROWS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN The band will be heading back to the world famous Rockfield Studios in Wales with the album due for worldwide release in June 2015... |
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TOSELAND ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES The hard-touring band hit the road for more dates in September and October in support of debut album 'Renegade'... |
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BREAKOUT FESTIVAL 2014 ANNOUNCED Brighton's first outdoor rock & Metal festival lands on September 27th... |
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THE STANFIELDS RETURN TO THE UK THIS JULY FOR A STRING OF LIVE DATES "We want people to leave our shows with a smile on their face and a ringing in their ears..." |
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BIGELF RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'CONTROL FREAK' FROM 'INTO THE MAELSTROM' ALBUM The band also recently announced a run of European tour dates for later this year... |
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BREAKING NEWS: THUNDER GUITARIST BEN MATTHEWS NEEDS TREATMENT FOR CANCER Whilst the treatment is not pleasant, we're told the percentage chances of a happy outcome are "in the high 90s"... |
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CLASSIC ROCK TOURS PRESENTS "LEGENDS OF ROCK - THE ORIGINALS" FESTIVAL 16TH - 19TH OCTOBER 2014 Black Star Riders lead the magnificent line up for this essential weekender... |
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RECKLESS LOVE ANNOUNCE HEADLINE DECEMBER UK TOUR "Seven (magnificent) dates that will see us pushing everything that bit further... harder, faster, louder, bigger and higher...kicks! Ha! Ha!..." |
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DARK TRANQUILLITY ANNOUNCE "UNIFORMITY" EUROPEAN TOUR No rest for the wicked as the Swedes start their trek in November... |
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GOATWHORE CONFIRMED AS MAIN SUPPORT ON DYING FETUS EUROPEAN TOUR IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER A full European tour follows the release of the new album 'Constricting Rage Of The Merciless'... |
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'HAIRY BALLS CHALLENGE' RAISES OVER £5,000 FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Les-Fest organiser and Achren manager Fede Valls has proudly presented the cheque to Headbangers Balls fundraiser Matt Steed... |
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ENSIFERUM ARE SCHEDULED TO RECORD SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM THIS AUTUMN The band will get straight back into the studio immediately after the festival season ends... |
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EX BLACK CROWES MEMBER MARC FORD TO PLAY INTIMATE ACOUSTIC GIG AT THE BORDERLINE- JULY 22ND 'Holy Ghost' reveals Ford's gift for Americana which will be showcased at this special appearance... |
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MOTÖRHEAD UNVEIL "LOST WOMAN BLUES LIVE FROM SAN FRANCISCO" VIDEO FROM 'AFTERSHOCK - TOUR EDITION' Swagger, verve, grit and polish. "We are Motörhead and we play rock and roll..." |
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SUICIDE SILENCE STREAM THE BAND'S NEW ALBUM 'YOU CAN'T STOP ME' IN FULL ON YOUTUBE The album marks the debut of new vocalist Eddie Hermida and includes some special guest appearances... |
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NIGHTWISH REVEAL 'MAKING OF' CLIP FOR THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM The yet to be titled album is starting to take shape and the band discuss all aspects in this new video... |
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DECAPITATED REVEAL ALBUM TITLE AND COVER ARTWORK 'Blood Mantra' will be released in September and features artwork by Lukasz Jaszak... |
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DEEP PURPLE RELEASE THE PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE LIVE PERFORMANCE 'GRAZ 1975' The historic find contains over 70 minutes of previously unreleased material... |
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BLUES PILLS VOCALIST ELIN LARSSON DISCUSSES THE TRACKS OFF THE BAND'S NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM The first album from the colourful retro-rockers is released on 28th July... |
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ACRASSICAUDA LAUNCH KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN FOR THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL ALBUM The latest chapter for the Iraq Metal pioneers continues their astonishing story... |
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'KARMAFLOW: THE ROCK OPERA VIDEOGAME' IS UNVEILED WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST This multidisciplinary art project is a must for lovers of gaming and Metal... |
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CANNIBAL CORPSE TO RELEASE 'A SKELETAL DOMAIN' The 13th full-length album from the American Death Metal icons is released in September. The extensive tour reaches the UK in October... |
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ELECTRIC WIZARD UNVEIL 'TIME TO DIE' AS TITLE OF FORTHCOMING STUDIO ALBUM "We had to kill the band so we could be reborn. It was the only way to ensure we could come back even stronger"... |
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SUICIDE SILENCE ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER 2014 UK TOUR An unmissable opportunity to see the titans of modern Metal. "Come throw your horns up, bang your heads, or mosh your knickers off!! "... |
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MANOWAR ANNOUNCE NEW U.S. TOUR DATES FOR NOVEMBER 2014 Manowarriors have demanded more and further dates have been added. "We can't wait to be back and play for more of our U.S. fans!"... |
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TIGERTAILZ RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR 'PUNCHED IN THE GUTZ' The 'Knives' EP is out now and there is an upcoming release of unheard demos for September... |
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ACCEPT PREMIERE BREATHTAKING VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK 'STAMPEDE' The stunning locations perfectly showcase the track which is from the band's album 'Blind Rage' out August 18th .. |
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MR BIG ANNOUNCE ONLY BRITISH ISLES SHOW OF 2014 LA Rockers Mr Big have announced a one off show at London's Koko on Friday 17th October 2014 - their only show on these shores this year... |
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KOBRA AND THE LOTUS RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR BRAND NEW SINGLE 'SOLDIER' Explosive hard rockers Kobra And The Lotus have revealed a warsome (get it?!) official video for 'Soldier'... |
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MASSIVE WAGONS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND UK TOUR Two years and it's finally here, the brand new album - 'Fight The System'... |
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THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR DATES The headlining dates will take place in November 2014... |
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD ANNOUNCE 'WAKING THE FALLEN: RESURRECTED' - OUT AUGUST 25TH The restored breakthrough album includes a DVD & never before heard tracks, demos, and more... |
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DRAGONFORCE ANNOUNCE LONDON SHOW WITH EPICA Grab your tickets quickly as demand for this double bill will be high... |
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DEVILDRIVER PREMIERE LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'GUTTED' Check out the band's latest offering from sixth studio album 'Winter Kills'... |
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NUCLEAR ASSAULT TO RELEASE 'LIVE AT CBGB'S' There will be a limited release of 500 picture discs capturing the old school thrashers back in 1986... |
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SEETHER REVEAL NEW TRACK, 'SUFFER IT ALL' AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD WITH 'ISOLATE AND MEDICATE' PRE-ORDER The band have also announced UK Headline Shows for November... |
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VOODOO SIX SET TO GUEST WITH THE WINERY DOGS ON TWO UK DATES IN JULY These performances follow their Sonisphere appearance on Saturday July 5th... |
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METALLICA RELEASE NEW SONG 'Lords of Summer - First Pass Version' gets official release after being premiered on the first night of the current tour... |
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"TED NUGENT KAMP FOR KIDS" CELEBRATES 25TH ANNUAL SUMMER "KAMP" When he's not being a guitar icon, Ted Nugent is on a mission to improve young lives. New album 'Shutup&Jam!' is out July 8... |
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LIVE AT WACKEN 2013 TO BE RELEASED AS DVD/ BluRay / 2 CD Experience the world's biggest Metal Festival at home and be in with a chance to win a Lifetime Membership... |
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BLITZKRIEG ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 The band will visit five countries on their only tour this year... |
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LATE NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT SONISPHERE ANNOUNCED Only two weeks away - get ready to continue the party after the headliners leave the stage... |
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MOTÖRHEAD RELEASE 'AFTERSHOCK - TOUR EDITION' ON 7TH JULY The album is released with a live CD. It proves one major thing no-one should ever forget...they are Motörhead, and they play rock'n'roll!... |
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GRAVE REISSUE 'SOULLESS' ON VINYL ON JULY 14 The limited editions of the third album by the Swedish Death Metal act are issued in several colours... |
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WOLF ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR NEW ALBUM 'DEVIL SEED' All the elements are aligned for this fierce slab of pure Heavy Metal mayhem... |
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DEF CON ONE ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS FOR HORDES OF BELIAL V: A 2014 SCOTTISH EXCLUSIVE The Geordie quartet will play the Dundee event along with other high quality Metal bands... |
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TANKARD ANNOUNCE HILARIOUS NEW ANIMATED VIDEO FOR 'FOOLED BY YOUR GUTS' The latest track from 'R.I.B.' (Rest In Beer) has been created by producers from The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology... |
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SUICIDE SILENCE ANNOUNCE ONE-OFF INTIMATE UK SHOW AT THE BORDERLINE, LONDON The Borderline show is on 27th June. The Metal heavyweights will also headline Yorkshire's Ghostfest on 28th June... |
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ELUVEITIE RELEASE FIRST SINGLE 'KING' ONLINE, TAKEN FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM 'ORIGINS' The Swiss Folk-Metallers release a mighty tale of the historical figure Ambicatus... |
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UK TECH-FEST WELCOMES THE GODFATHERS OF UK TECH-METAL SIKTH TO THE BILL Djent monsters Monuments and acoustic guitar master Jon Gomm also join the line up... |
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ESCAPE THE FATE ANNOUNCE UK TOUR FOR OCTOBER 2014 Now it is time for UK audiences to get their first look at the new look Escape The Fate... |
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ANTHRAX ANNOUNCE LIMITED EDITION COLOURED VINYLS AS PART OF THRASH BACK CAMPAIGN Celebrate 30 years of Thrash with reissues from Anthrax and other classic bands... |
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GATECREEPER RELEASE VIDEO FOR THEIR SELF TITLED EP 'Force Fed' is available as one of the tracks on the pay what you want download... |
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AT THE GATES ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER IRISH SHOW, BLOODSHOT DAWN TO SUPPORT Swedish Melodic Death Metal pioneers to play Dublin in January 2015... |
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WHITECHAPEL PREMIERE NEW VIDEO 'WORSHIP THE DIGITAL AGE' The clip is the first full performance video from 'Our Endless War' and was directed by acclaimed director David Brodsky... |
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BEHEMOTH, DECAPITATED & GRAND MAGUS ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER TOUR A chance for the UK to see 'The Satanist' performed in all its hellish glory... |
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ALESTORM UNVEIL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'DRINK' If you need a new anthem of the summer then look no further... |
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RIK MAYALL'S 'NOBLE ENGLAND' SONG HEADING FOR NUMBER ONE SPOT AS ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP ANTHEM The beloved late comedian looks set to storm the UK Top 10 with his lost anthem... |
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DAN LILKER OF BRUTAL TRUTH INVITES YOU TO OBSCENE EXTREME FESTIVAL This will most likely be the very last chance fans will get to see Danny and Brutal Truth live in Europe... |
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BELPHEGOR PUT THE FIRST 'CONJURING THE DEAD' STUDIO TRAILER ONLINE The Black Metal giants are gearing up to unleash their tenth album ... |
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KOBRA AND THE LOTUS WILL BE OPENING ACT FOR KISS AND DEF LEPPARD THIS SUMMER The new album 'High Priestess' will be released in September... |
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TRIAXIS ANNOUNCE NEW BASSIST & NEW ALBUM PLANS Outstanding bassist Becky Baldwin joins the Welsh Metallers for third studio album... |
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RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE DECEMBER UK TOUR Following their current run of sold-out dates, the Californians return this winter with their unmissable live show... |
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ARCH ENEMY REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR 'NO MORE REGRETS' The album 'War Eternal' is out now worldwide and the band hit the road from July to December... |
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SANCTUARY FINISH RECORDING NEW ALBUM AND ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE DATE 'The Year The Sun Died' will be out on September 29th in Europe... |
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ROCK AND METAL CIRCUS ANNOUNCE NEW VENUE FOR 2015 Roll up to Northants for Voodoo Six, Tygers of Pan Tang, Wolf plus some of the hottest new acts around... |
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NIGHT RANGER TO HEADLINE HRH AOR 3 Adrenaline-fuleed rock and roll is the latest addition to the bill... |
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ALZ-GRINDERS PLAN GRINDING FOR A CURE VOL 4 Over 300 extreme bands have contributed to the fundraising albums so far... |
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ULI JON ROTH CANCELS GUITAR GODS DATES IN NORTH AMERICA It's official - this guitar god has been grounded by visa problems... |
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LES-FEST ANNOUNCES MAIN STAGE TIMES Get the latest from Scotland's premier Metal festival right here... |
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CJ WILDHEART RELEASES FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN SEVEN YEARS 'Mable' is available for pre-order now via Pledgemusic. CJ will also be releasing his own brand of hot sauces this year... |
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HRH AOR ANNOUNCE FIRST 10 BANDS FM, Dare, The Poodles and Starz lead the charge for March 2015... |
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