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SOUNDGARDEN 35
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Recognized as one of the most influential bands in rock music the world over, the generation-changing, multiplatinum-selling, Grammy®-winning Soundgarden will be celebrating their 35th anniversary in 2019 in grand style. To that end, A&M/UMe kicks off a year-long commemoration of the storied career and ongoing influence of these immortal Seattle hometown icons with the unveiling of an […]
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GEORGE STRAIT RELEASES 30TH CAREER STUDIO ALBUM HONKY TONK TIME MACHINE
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Iconic entertainer George Strait continues his reign as the King of Country Music with the release today of his 30th career studio album Honky Tonk Time Machine. The brand new album, which includes Strait’s latest radio single “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar,” is now available for download HERE. Los Angeles Times noted, “George Strait calls his new album Honky Tonk Time Machine, but […]
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STAHLMANN - Kinder Der Sehnsucht
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2019 hast just begun and there’s an new update to come for hard German-speaking Rock Music. The German band STAHLMANN, known for spectacular stage presence ever since, are also famous for constantly developing their uncompromising sound. More than ever they do that now – thus their newest album „Kinder Der Sehnsucht“ breaks open some traditional […]
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Bloodbound - Rise Of The Dragon Empire
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BLOODBOUND can be considered as one of the hardest working bands of the Metal scene. Since Fredrik Bergh and Tomas Olsson toyed around with ideas of founding a new band in 2004, BLOODBOUND have secured an impressive fan following which increased steadily and significantly since vocalist Patrik J. Selleby joined the band in 2010 (and […]
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SPIRITS OF FIRE Spirits of Fire
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GENRE: Heavy Metal FOR FANS OF: Judas Priest, Savatage, Iced Earth, Fates Warning, Metal Church, Charred Walls Of The Damned Frontiers Music Srlis known for building new bands/projects featuring musicians of outstanding quality and who come from unique backgrounds. After an intense brainstorming session, a dream team of renowned metal musicians includingTim “Ripper” Owens(ex-Judas Priest,Iced Earth),Chris Caffery(Savatage,Trans-Siberian […]
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Pendulum Of Fortune - Return To Eden
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Drummer and rock legend Bodo Schopf (Michael Schenker Group, The Sweet, Falco, Udo Lindenberg,… ) met singer David Readman (Pink Cream 69, Voodoo Circle, Almanac, Tank,… ) on a tour in 2011. In 2014 he played some of his latest compositions to the Englishman and immediately sparked the Readman fire, who was so enthusiastic about […]
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TORA TORA - Bastards of Beale
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GENRE: Hard Rock FOR FANS OF: Tesla, Badlands, Salty Dog, Jetboy, Mr. Big, KIX TORA TORA is an American hard rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in the ‘80s. The origin of the band name is a reference to the song of the same name released by Van Halen on their 1980 classic, “Women and Children First”. TORA […]
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NAMM 2019, Peter Frampton Receives Les Paul Innovation Award
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Toward the end of the evening at the 34th annual NAMM TEC awards show, Steve Lukather, singer-songwriter and founding member of American based rock band, Toto, was on deck to present his good friend, Mr. Peter Frampton with the Les Paul Innovation Award. Christened after musically talented, luthier and innovator of the solid body electric guitar, the Les Paul Award […]
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BLUE OYSTER CULT “Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014”, BLUE OYSTER CULT “Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014” & Cult Classic
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Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014 Recorded on October 17, 2014 at the Hard Rock Live in Northfield (OH), this live performance offers a very comprehensive and exciting essay on Blue Öyster Cult repertoire. With over 2 hours of music, the band is literally on fire and performs some of the finest and most beloved songs […]
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Ex-Gear Special Effects Pedals, NAMM 2019
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Ex-Gear Effect Pedals, is a small business owned and operated by CEO, Paul Killion. Based in Los Angeles, California, Ex-Gear produces a series of special effects pedals and accessories. BackStage360 visited their booth to chat with Paul and artist/representative, Alex Cole. In addition to designing and producing Ex-Gear, Paul also owns his own studio and […]