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Metallica have released another preview for their upcoming reissue of The Black Album, "Enter Sandman" (Psycho Band Pass) from the “Music Videos” DVD included in the box set edition. It's an early rough cut of the band performance footage from the “Enter Sandman” music video.
You knew it was coming, you’ve been patiently waiting, and finally The Black Album reissue is here.
On Saturday, July 17, Los Angeles-based band, Warrior, reunited to celebrate the life of their bass player, Rob Farr, at Cooks Corner in Trabuco Canyon, California. This was the first time Warrior has performed live since their performance at the Keep It True Festival in Germany, on April 26, 2014.
Rob Farr was very well liked and frequented the Southern California rock scene playing in a variety of bands over the years. Rob’s other bands National Dust and Radio 80's, performed also. Roy Z and Ira Black
Sadly, Metal Church vocalist Mike Howe is no longer with us. The band has issued the following statement:
"It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and true legend of heavy metal music. Mike Howe passed away this morning at his home in Eureka, California. We are devastated and at a loss for words. Please respect our privacy and the Howe family’s privacy during this most difficult time."
On September 24, BMG will release Uriah Heep’s Every Day Rocks box set. Take a look inside the box set in the new video below.
British hard rock legends Uriah Heep are one of the “big four” rock bands, along with Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, and certainly one of the most intriguing bands both musically and lyrically, to emerge from heavy rock.
Some don't know that Annihilator toured twice with the mighty Judas Priest. Of course, the Painkiller Europe 1991 tour (tour of the dang century to us and many fans!) but we were, again, invited back to tour with them in 2004 on the Reunited Europe Tour, when Rob Halford rejoined. Kinda killer for an Ottawa, Canada boy to end up touring twice with his idols... and with the (arguably) best vocalist in Metal.
One of the most surprising collaborations of the past year is now registering its debut EP after a few Youtube singles. We're talking about DATOG or DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG.
These consist of ex-ACCEPT / UDO front man Udo Dirkschneider and his long-time companions Peter Baltes (bass; ex-ACCEPT), Stefan Kaufmann
German power metallers Serious Black are finishing the work on their sixth full length album. Since vocalist Urban Breed has left the band in May, Henning Basse did the vocals for this new music effort. More info coming soon. Stay tuned.
Bassist Mario Lochert comments about album deal: ''ALL Songs of the new Serious Black album are written... Drums are done and we are moving forward to an amazing album.
Prog metal giants Dream Theater have checked in with the following update:
Dream Theater are pleased to announce the upcoming re-release of one of the most sought-after entries in the band’s previously recorded Ytsejam Records catalog: Master Of Puppets! The next entry in the Lost Not Forgotten Archives series will see this remastered edition of the band’s historic presentation from Barcelona, Spain,
Norway's Gaia Epicus has announced their demise via the following statement:
"Gaia Epicus has come to the end of the road. It has been a long and winding journey for the last 20 years, filled with great memories and no regrets. I actually started the band in 1992
Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy has shared video footage from the band's July 23rd show at the Waukesha County Fair in Pewaukee, WI.
Nothing To Lose - A Stephen Pearcy Rockumentary, the first real rockumentary on the founder, songwriter, lead singer of the multi platinum rock group Ratt, is available now, only on ASY TV.
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