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Diamond Head / Explosive ‘Lightning..’ re-recording turns Metal History full circle

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In 1980 Diamond Head released their debut album titled 'Lightning To The Nations'.Although the band never had the commercial success that some of their New Wave Of British Heavy Metal peers like...

Live In Mexico / Iron Maiden are still the best ticket in town

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No band does a live album package quite like Iron Maiden.Iron Maiden - Nights of the Dead, Legacy of the Beast: Live in Mexico City (Parlophone Records)Release Date: 20 November 2020Words:...

Metallica / Leading by example as Within My Hands concert is a global smash

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The All Within My Hands Foundation has become an integral part of who Metallica are, since it's formation in 2017.Although they have shown to be charitable throughout their career, it was with...

The Sunday Supplement / Vivian Campbell joins Def Leppard – The McGonagles Story

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In a perfect world Vivian Campbell would not be a member of Def Leppard. On 8 January 1991, while on a six month sabbatical from the group, their much loved guitarist Steve...

Alice Cooper / Honorary Detroiter Bonamassa joins for first release ‘Rock and Roll’

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The first song from the new Alice Cooper album 'Detroit Stories' has been released and you can listen to 'Rock & Roll' below.On 'Rock & Roll', Alice is joined by Steve Hunter,...

AC/DC / Back and sounding awesome

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It is safe to say that 2020 has been a shitty year. That is about to change, as on 13 November 2020 when Aussie boogie titans AC/DC release their new album –...

MTTV Episode Eighteen – Quiet Riot – Keep On Rollin’

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The first Metal concert Melissa Whitney attended was in 1979 at The Star Baby, a venue more used to playing disco music.That evening a pre-fame Quiet Riot were performing, including a...

Chris Date / Myth De-busting the Day Kiss were kidnapped for ransom

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Were KISS kidnapped in Belgrade in 1997?Ultimate Guitar website ran an article a little while back in 2017, where they labelled a tale about KISS getting almost kidnapped in Serbia on the...

Iron Maiden / Legacy of the Beast live album to be released 20 November

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Recorded during Iron Maiden's three sold out shows in Mexico City in September 2019, 'Nights Of The Dead, Legacy Of The Beast: Live in Mexico City' will be released as a double...

AC/DC / Back in business and back in black

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The AC/DC promotional campaign gathers speed and the band have confirmed that Angus will be joined by singer Brian Johnson, guitarist Stevie Young, bassist Cliff Williams and drummer Phil Rudd for the...

Confess / Rob Halford on Waving The Rainbow Flag of Metal

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Rob Halford, the Metal God has spoken.Confess, his new autobiography, is a unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led; from a Walsall council estate through personal tragedy,...

Vanilla Fudge / Band celebrate signing to Golden Robot with new Zeppelin cover

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Psychedelic Symphonic Rock legends Vanilla Fudge have signed to Golden Robots Records and will release their version of Led Zeppelins 'Immigrant Song' 22 September, with a new album due out in 2021.Featuring...

Review / Adrian Smith Monsters Of River And Rock is an engaging insight into Iron Maiden guitarist

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The eagerly awaited autobiography from Adrian Smith, 'Monsters Of River And Rock', is released tomorrow (3 September) via Virgin Books/Penguin Random House and it is an engaging read from one of the...

Iron Maiden: Thirty Years On The Edge, And It’s Far From Over Yet

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Join Pippa Lang for a wild weekend with Iron Maiden at London's 02 Arena! Get the inside scoop on 30 years with the band and a hilarious first interview.

Deep Purple / Continuing to inspire with ‘Whoosh’

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'Whoosh' is the 21st studio album from the legendary band Deep Purple, who formed an astonishing 52 years ago. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, Deep Purple formed the blueprint for...

KK DOWNING RETIRES FROM JUDAS PRIEST. RICHIE FAULKNER IS NEW GUITARIST

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Richie Faulkner. Metal God. Sensational news from the Judas Priest camp this morning. KK Downing has retired and Richie Faulkner has replaced him.The band have released a full statement which you can read...

IRON MAIDEN STILL RUNNING FREE FORTY YEARS AFTER FIRST TOP OF THE POPS APPEARANCE

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'Top Of The Pops' was everybody's favourite TV show back in the early 80s, the Thursday early evening half hour weekly showcasing an eclectic mix of then-current hits and Top 40 hopefuls...

CLIVE BURR OF IRON MAIDEN OBITUARY

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The Life and Legacy of Clive Burr. Born in 1956, Clive Burr rose to fame as the drummer for Iron Maiden, recording iconic albums like The Number Of The Beast
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