Monthly Archives: March 2011

Heavy Metal News Recap: March 31th

March 31, 2011
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JVK’S METAL VIDEO PICK OF THE DAY Some of today’s news stories: GODSMACK:  According to The Pulse Of Radio, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has set the dates and venues for his first tour in support of his debut solo album, “Avalon”. The trek launches on May 13 in Concord, New Hampshire and has been...

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Interview: Amon Amarth

March 31, 2011
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Interview: Amon Amarth

1. Congratulations on Surtur Rising! (releasing March 29th on Metal Blade Records) Could you tell fans a little more about the inspiration behind the album?  Does if follow a determined theme? -Like all our albums we try to make sure the original idea and theme goes through the whole album. That being said, it’s definitely...

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Onward We March: The Golden Vine

March 31, 2011
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Onward We March: The Golden Vine

This is a bit of a strange one for me because normally when a band releases a new EP/Album it’s a time for celebration and visions of the future.  Onward We March held a CD release party and that turned out to be the last show for lead screamer Logan Acton. Don’t get me...

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Heavy Metal News Recap: March 30th

March 30, 2011
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Heavy Metal News Recap: March 30th

MARTELL’S METAL VIDEO PICK OF THE DAY Some of today’s news stories: SLASH: Guitars Not Guns, a non-profit organization, will be auctioning via eBay a Gibson Epiphone Les Paul guitar autographed by legendary VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N’ ROSES axeman Slash. The guitar was signed on February 3, 2011 backstage at HP Pavilion in San Jose,...

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NWOBHM To AOR with Praying Mantis

March 30, 2011
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NWOBHM To AOR with Praying Mantis

NWOBHM or New Wave of British Heavy Metal might be one of the most significant developments in Heavy Metal for old folks like me.  Out of the foundation that Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple created came the harder and tougher edged sound that was led by Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Diamond...

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INTERVIEW: CAT OF STATE LINE EMPIRE

March 30, 2011
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INTERVIEW: CAT OF STATE LINE EMPIRE

In this interview we talk about Octane, working with the legendary Slash and Mike Clink, the future, influences, and writing meaningful, radio friendly music. Interview (audio) after the warp:

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Heavy Metal News Recap: March 29th

March 29, 2011
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Heavy Metal News Recap: March 29th

MORGAN’S METAL VIDEO PICK OF THE DAY Some of today’s news stories: SIXX A.M.: On Tuesday, March 29, “This Is Gonna Hurt: The Documentaries” from Nikki Sixx and SIXX: A.M. will debut on Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service at 12:01 a.m. EST and are then on demand for the week until next...

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First Impressions of Blaspherian

March 29, 2011
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First Impressions of Blaspherian

The official dictionary definition of “first impression” is as follows:  – first consideration or judgment - This is something we do every day in life, but for a music critic it can be certain death.  You can’t listen to music once and review it.  Not only is that not fair to the artist, but...

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You Should Like State Line Empire: Slash Does

March 29, 2011
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You Should Like State Line Empire: Slash Does

State Line Empire is a talented foursome based out of sunny California.  They recently had an amazing thing happen to them that shot them to stardom.  They won the Guitar Center: Your Next Record with Slash contest. Aside from getting to have a recording featuring Slash, they got: a management deal with “The Collective,”...

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