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30 Seconds To Mars LOVE LUST FAITH +DREAMS

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          30 Seconds To Mars LOVE LUST FAITH +DREAMS  CD Review By Sue Powley It’s not very often I am stunned into silence and especially not by an album, yet when I first heard this in its entirety that’s exactly what happened. I sat staring at my computer ...

Win the Last Two Rooms for HRH VII

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The fabulous people at Hard Rock Hell are offering the last two rooms for Hard Rock Hell in November- not for sale but as prizes in a competition. Hard Rock Hell 7 (Cirque Du Rock) which takes place November 28-30th at Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park in Pwllheli,  N.Wales, has announced more ...

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30 Seconds To Mars Release Another Lyric Video ‘The Race’

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Thirty Seconds To Mars have leaked new song ‘The Race’ with a stunning new lyric video. This is the third song from their new album ‘LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS’ which is out on Monday. If the whole album is as good as the three songs we’ve heard so far then WE ...

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New Kiss stage show to feature giant robotic spider

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Kiss bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has revealed details of the band’s all-new Monster stage show. Earlier this week rhythm guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley promised fans they’ll be blown away when the band unveil their new stage set-up in Europe on June 1. Now Simmons has elaborated on Stanley’s comments. The Demon said during a ...

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As I Lay Dying Issue Statement On Frontman’s Arrest

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May 7th the metal world was shocked at the news that As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis had been arrested on suspicion of solicitation of murder charges for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife.  Lambesis’ bandmates have issued a statement to their fans in regard to ...

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Quireboys confirm seventh album

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The Quireboys have confirmed their seventh studio album, Beautiful Curse, will be released on June 24. At the same time, drummer Matt Goom has announced his decision to leave the band. The follow-up to 2008′s Homewreckers & Heartbreakers will be preceded by a single Too Much Of A Good Thing, which can ...

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The Cult to play Electric in full on tour

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The Cult will perform 1987 album Electric in full on a UK tour in October, they’ve announced. Shows will include a second set of classics alongside the record that became their first platinum release, which was an early showcase for the talents of producer Rick Rubin. The tour, named Electric 13, marks ...

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British College First To Offer Heavy Metal Degree

Sue

Imagine getting college credit for studying Metallica and Iron Maiden and playing metal gigs. Sounds like something metalheads might dream up after a long night of partying, but a college in the U.K. is doing just that. Beginning this fall, New College Nottingham will offer a two-year degree in heavy metal, reports ...

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DuVall still settling in to Alice In Chains

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Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall says he’s “still settling in” with the band, even though he’s been with them for seven years now. He joined in 2006 following the death of Layne Staley four years previously, and made his first studio appearance with them on 2009′s Black Gives Way To Blue. ...

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Puddle of Mudd Frontman Wes Scantlin Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Ex-Wife

Sue

Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin has been arrested for the second time this month, and this time the charges are quite serious. Earlier in May, Scantlin was arrested on a pair of outstanding warrants — one for driving with a suspended license and the other stemming from a past drug bust ...

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Judas Priest ‘empowered’ by last tour’s end

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Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford admits saying goodbye to the band’s crew at the end of their final world tour was an emotional experience. But he says the veteran outfit feel “empowered” now the Epitaph trek is over – and having seen the live DVD of the same name, he’s proud of ...

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Geoff Tate watches fan rants

Sue

Geoff Tate has released a video of himself watching clips from Queensryche followers who hate his new album Frequency Unknown. View it below. Reponding to negative comments regarding the sound and songwriting on his first record since being fired last year, Tate called on those who felt strongly enough to shoot themselves ...

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Lynott statue trashed in Dublin

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Two men were arrested in Dublin after the city centre statue of Phil Lynott was pushed over and seriously damaged late last week. The memorial to the Thin Lizzy icon has been removed from its Harry Street location for repairs, and the men were later released without charge. The life-size bronze sculpture ...

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Bon Scott statue plan for birthplace

Sue

Fans of AC/DC have launched a Kickstarter campaign that aims to create a permanent memorial to iconic frontman Bon Scott in his home town of Kirriemuir, Scotland. And if they reach the £50,000 target, renowned sculptor John McKenna has a design for a statue ready to go. Ronald Belford Scott, who emigrated ...

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Albany Down – Not Over Yet CD Review

Sue

Albany Down – Not Over Yet   There are days when it’s just not worth opening the mail…then there are days when Albany Down send you their new CD & the post-lady fears for her life as you leggit to the door, tear open the envelope and scream YES! YES! YES! (It’s ...

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Slayer Carry On With 2013 Summer European Trek

Sue

Slayer are still in mourning over the death of late guitarist Jeff Hanneman, but fellow guitarist Kerry King and frontman Tom Araya have signed online to let their European and U.K. fans know that it won’t dampen their plans to perform overseas this summer. As it was, Hanneman had not been touring ...

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Randy Blythe, Corrosion of Conformity Members + Dave Grohl Join Forces for New Project

Sue

An incredibly interesting collaboration is soon to invade your ears. Singer-bassist Mike Dean and singer-drummer Reed Mullin of hardcore punk veterans Corrosion of Conformity have joined forces with Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and various others to create the new project, Teenage Time Killer. Randy Blythe ...

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Motley Crue Bassist Nikki Sixx Partners With Leica Camera for Photography Series

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Nikki Sixx is a man of many passions — music, radio host, writing and in recent years photography. The Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M. bassist has increasingly shared his photographic exploits over the years and he’s now partnered with Leica Camera to shoot photos for a two-part interview and photography series. The ...

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Stones tried to keep prices low – Richards

Sue

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards insists the band did what they could to keep ticket prices low for their 50th anniversary tour. They’re currently on the road in the US with former guitarist Mick Taylor appearing as a special guest. On May 5 Tom Waits made a surprise appearance to perform Little ...

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Little Angels call time on reunion

Sue

Little Angels have announced their three shows next month will mark an end to their reunion. Toby Jepson, Bruce and Jimmy Dickinson, Mark Plunkett and Mark Richardson last year announced they were getting back together for an appearance at the Download festival. They later added warm-up shows and afterwards went on to ...

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