Archive for the 'Hard Rock & Heavy Metal' Category

By fusing dynamic elements of alternative, new-wave and grunge, THE SILENTS have surfaced with a fresh blend of high energy, visceral and intelligent rock. On September 9, 2008, the Chicago four-piece outfit will release their debut album SLEEPWALKER.
As an album two years in the making, SLEEPWALKER represents not only a distinct span of time, but […]

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Posted By: ashley | Jul 2nd


Los Angeles, CA - May 28, 2008 — Scars on Broadway, the long-awaited collaboration between guitarist-frontman Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan, both best known for their work in the multi-Platinum-selling, Grammy-winning band System of a Down, has signed with Interscope Records and will see their self-titled debut released on July 29.
With Malakian sitting in […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Jun 17th


Legendary Rock and Roll Icon Joan Jett Makes History as First Female with a Gibson Electric Signature Model
Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, has announced the launch of the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker guitar, designed and produced in close cooperation with the rock legend herself. The model […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Jun 11th


Yes, you did indeed read that right. While supplies last, when you purchase any configuration (regular cd edition, limited edition-deluxe hard-bound version and limited edition deluxe box ( 3LP’s, 2 CD, book and poster) available only at Best Buy) of the initial pressing of Judas Priest’s double disc concept album, ‘Nostradamus’ (release date – June […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Jun 9th


Bullet will kick off their 2008 headlining tour on Tuesday, July 14.
Sponsored by the No Fear clothing company, the first leg of Bullet For My Valentine’s North American tour will run to mid-August; the second leg will run throughout September, dates to be announced shortly. Joining Bullet For My Valentine for the tour will be […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Jun 2nd


VH1 Classics is proud to present the brand new album from Bret Michaels entitled Rock My World in stores June 3rd, 2008.  Best known from his days in legendary rock band Poison, as well as his hit VH1 reality show “Rock Of Love”, Bret has returned to making new music with his third solo album.  […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | May 22nd


I don’t even know how I landed on this… but if you want amazing guitar playing from the 1980s, with some bad singing and comedy, this one is for you.
Well… from 4:00 to 4:25 the guitar playing of Jason Becker and Marty Friedman (subsequently of Megadeth) is very impressive. But then the “singing” at […]

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Posted By: froosh | May 21st


Never Enough, featuring Eighteen Visions’ guitarist Keith Barney (ex- Throwdown) and Drummer Trevor Friedrich and Lylah frontman Norman Matthew, have posted live footage from their performance at Deep Rock Drive
NEVER 3NOUGH “The Craving” - Live On DeepRock Drive.com!
The footage comes from the group’s first ever live performance on April 12th, 2008 at Deep Rock Drive […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | May 20th


According the Lars the new songs are a mix of “hardcore”, “nutty” and “long”… interesting. Here some bullet points outlining the key points of the interview from Spin:
– The yet-to-be titled new record will drop sometime in September.
– The quartet will wrap production on the record next week, “by Wednesday or Thursday,” Ulrich confirms.
– The […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | May 16th


Iron Maiden is best known for epic tracks like Trooper, Run to the Hills and Wasted Years, but here are four other standouts:
Ghost of the Navigator (Live)

Stranger in a Strange Land (Live)

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (Live)

Alexander the Great (album version)

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Posted By: froosh | May 9th