Metal/Hard Rock fans?
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METAL ALL-STARS TO RECORD RELIEF SONG FOR STEVE GRIMMETT As well as a special fundraiser show in Steve Grimmett's hometown of Swindon which is planned for April 1st and organised by Brian Keene at Riff's Bar, a special collaboration of Metal artists are coming together to record Grim Reaper material in an effort to help raise additional funds for Steve's rising medical and recovery costs. Spearheaded by Venom Inc.'s Tony Dolan, former Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin, Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice and Sy Keeler of Onslaught, contributors currently include Gary Holt (Exodus), Tim 'Ripper' Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden), Doro Pesch, Lips (Anvil), Marta Gabriel (Crystal Viper), Jonas Hornqvist (Bleed The Hunger), Ross The Boss (Manowar), Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth (Overkill), Jimmy Mantas (Venom Inc.), Nick Bowcott (ex-Grim Reaper), John Gallagher (Raven), Mantas (Venom) and more to be announced soon. The recording will be produced by Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Anvil) and bands for the Swindon event will be announced shortly. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/metal_all_stars_plan_steve_grimmett_fundraiser.php
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Anthrax have confirmed that their upcoming show at the Barrowlands in Glasgow, where they will perform 'Among The Living'' in its entierty, will be recorded for an official DVD.
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LORRY CRASHES INTO DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN TOUR BUS The Dillinger Escape Plan have been involved in a major accident after a lorry crashed into their tour bus. Thirteen people have been injured after the incident that occurred as the band were travelling to a concert in Krakow, Poland. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/dillinger_escape_plan_bus_crashes.php
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THE SOPHIE LANCASTER FOUNDATION RECEIVES GOVERNMENT FUNDING The Sophie Lancaster Foundation will receive ?50,000 from the UK Government to support and develop their work challenging prejudices that lead to hate crime. The Department of Communities and Local Government recognises the work the foundation has been doing in schools, colleges and with young offenders and for the first time are funding the foundation to enable them to further their reach. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/sophie_foundation_receives_govt_funding.php
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MetalTalk have published my review of Anthrax's recent sell out gig at the Glasgow Barrowlands. Pictures, as usual, provided by my wife, Carlan. ANTHRAX LAY DOWN THE LAW AT GLASGOW'S BARROWLANDS BALLROOM http://metaltalk.net/columns_seventeen/johnny_main_anthrax_glasgow.php
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STATUS QUO TO TOUR DOWN UNDER AS WALKWAY RECORD SPECIAL PARFITT TRIBUTE WITH JOHN COGHLAN AND MORE QUO NEWS HERE.. http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/status_quo_to_play_down_under.php
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EXCLUSIVE: AIRRACE AND LIONHEART UK TOUR DATES ARE HERE We are absolutely delighted to announce that in the winter of 2017, two of the UK's pioneering AOR bands, Lionheart and Airrace, will hit the road together for a full UK co-headline tour which includes stops in Cardiff, Woverhampton, London, Sheffield, Newcastle and Edinburgh. These shows will mark the first time Lionheart have toured the UK since their triumphant return to the stage in 2016. It also marks Airrace's first tour since their return from hiatus. Both bands will be playing sets featuring cuts from their classic 'Hot Tonight' and 'Shaft Of Light' albums as well as promising a few new numbers which will not disappoint.
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Following a long radio silence, Finnish Love Metal rock giants HIM have announced a farewell tour, closing the final chapter on their 26-year career. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/him_announce_shock_farewell_tour.php
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MICHAEL SCHENKER 2017 UK TOUR DATES ARE HERE Michael Schenker's 'Michael Schenker Fest', which reunites the original Michael/McAuley Schenker Group vocalists Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley, plus MSG musicians Steve Mann (guitar, keys), Chris Glen (bass) and Ted McKenna (drums) will be hitting the UK in November. Four concerts will take place in London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, Sheffield O2 Academy, Manchester O2 Ritz and Hull City Hall with some tickets on sale now and the rest to follow shortly. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/michael_schenker_schenkerfest.php
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johnnymain:
MICHAEL SCHENKER 2017 UK TOUR DATES ARE HERE Michael Schenker's 'Michael Schenker Fest', which reunites the original Michael/McAuley Schenker Group vocalists Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley, plus MSG musicians Steve Mann (guitar, keys), Chris Glen (bass) and Ted McKenna (drums) will be hitting the UK in November. Four concerts will take place in London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, Sheffield O2 Academy, Manchester O2 Ritz and Hull City Hall with some tickets on sale now and the rest to follow shortly. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/michael_schenker_schenkerfest.php
Michael Schenker rocks! Sounds like a great line-up. I hope he comes back to Toronto.
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From Brian May's official website: YES ! It's true !!! We've been very secretly developing Queen Monopoly for over a year. And it's due in a shop near you in May. I'm excited - it was a blast working on it - like making an album ! We hope you love it ! Choose your weapons !!! Source: http://brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbmar17a.html#05
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DANZIG RETURNS WITH 'BLACK LADEN CROWN' ALBUM AFM Records have announced the return of Glenn Danzig with 'Black Laden Crown', his first album of new material in over seven years, which is due for release on Friday 12th May 2017. Following on his historic reunion with the classic Misfits line-up, attended by record numbers at last year's Riot Fest in Denver and Chicago, it has been announced that Danzig will be headlining the Blackest of the Black Festival - two days of non-stop music and mayhem taking place at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, CA on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th May. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/danzig_returns.php
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'RHINO' EDWARDS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR, RICK PARFITT CHARITY RELEASE AND JOHN COGHLAN NEWS Taking time out from Status Quo's hectic touring schedule, bass player John 'Rhino' Edwards has announced a headlining tour of the UK and Europe for his band Rhino's Revenge, this coming May. As previously reported on MetalTalk.net, Lancashire noise monsters Massive Wagons have written a new single, 'Back To The Stack', in tribute to one of their musical heroes, Status Quo legend Rick Parfitt. A studio version of the single is now scheduled for release on Monday 24th April, with all proceeds from the sale of the track going directly to the Teenage Cancer Trust. British rockers Walkway recently recorded a version of the evergreen Status Quo track 'Rain' as a very special tribute to Rick Parfitt, with none other than original Status Quo drummer John Coghlan. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/status_quo_roundup_march.php
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My reviews from this years Hard Rock Hell AOR have been published on MetalTalk - Day One (This Is Rock'n'roll As The Quireboys Close Day One Of Hard Rock Hell AOR): http://metaltalk.net/columns_seventeen/johnny_main_hrh_thursday.php Day Two (The Bitch Is Back As Lita Ford Conquers Hard Rock Hell): http://metaltalk.net/columns_seventeen/johnny_main_hrh_friday.php Day Three (Michael Monroe And LA Guns Put The Rock In Hard Rock Hell): http://metaltalk.net/columns_seventeen/johnny_main_hrh_saturday.php
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MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND STATUS QUO FAN CLUB CONVENTION PLUS NEW 7" BOX SET http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/status_quo_convention_singles_box.php
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EXCLUSIVE: LEMMY SOLO ALBUM ALMOST READY FOR RELEASE Jim Voxx of Skew Siskin revealed this afternoon on Steve G?ldby Talks Metal via TotalRock that he is working on Lemmy's solo album which he estimates will be released later this year. In a fascinating conversation, Jim discusses many aspects of his times with Lemmy, some details of the new forthcoming Skew Siskin album which Lemmy appears on, as well as great memories of touring with Mot?rhead and confirming that he has been working on the live mix from the December 3rd Headcat Lemmy Tribute show. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/lemmy_solo_album.php
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johnnymain:
EXCLUSIVE: LEMMY SOLO ALBUM ALMOST READY FOR RELEASE Jim Voxx of Skew Siskin revealed this afternoon on Steve G?ldby Talks Metal via TotalRock that he is working on Lemmy's solo album which he estimates will be released later this year. In a fascinating conversation, Jim discusses many aspects of his times with Lemmy, some details of the new forthcoming Skew Siskin album which Lemmy appears on, as well as great memories of touring with Mot?rhead and confirming that he has been working on the live mix from the December 3rd Headcat Lemmy Tribute show. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/lemmy_solo_album.php
That's great news as I've been a Motorhead fan since '79. Thanks for sharing John!
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Rockerdude:
That's great news as I've been a Motorhead fan since '79. Thanks for sharing John!
No worries, mate. Quite looking forward to seeing how this turns out, actually. I'm a huge Motorhead fan now, although I got into them properly quite late on (in 1990, actually, with the release of the '1916' album).
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MORE THAN TWENTY NEW BANDS ADDED TO DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL BILL INCLUDING A STAGE HEADLINER Download Festival have added another twenty-plus bands with Devin Townsend Project, Suicide Silence, Code Orange and many more confirmed this morning. New to 2017, The Avalanche Stage shines a spotlight on everyone from the biggest global acts, to the latest breaking bands. Headlined by the previously announced Sleeping With Sirens, Simple Plan and The Dillinger Escape Plan, the Avalanche Stage will be hosted by new music champions, Kerrang's Fresh Blood. Source: http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/download_twenty_new_bands.php
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GHOST ARE THIRD BLOODSTOCK HEADLINER http://metaltalk.net/news_seventeen/ghost_are_third_bloodstock_headliner.php