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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s JEREMY SPENCER Joins PEARL Artist Roster

March 6, 2014 Leave a comment

Pearl Drums has welcomed another new drummer to the prestigious Pearl Drums artist roster — Jeremy Spencer of Las Vegas-based hard rock sensation FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. Jeremy and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH are currently touring in support of their two-record set, “The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell”. The “Volume 2″ disc came out on November 19, 2013, with “Volume 1″ coming out in July 2013. Jeremy grew up in Boonville, Indiana — situated just north of the Ohio River…

IRON MAIDEN’s TROOPER Beer Sells 3.5 Million Pints

March 5, 2014 Leave a comment

According to The Publican’s Morning Advertiser, IRON MAIDEN‘s Trooper beer has sold 3.5 million pints since its launch in May 2013 without its brewer, Robinsons, spending a penny on marketing. As U.K. beer in general struggled to raise the bar, with sales dropping by nearly 5 percent last year, worldwide demand for Trooper ale has both stunned and delighted Robinsons. Robinsons director of marketing David Bremner explains why he thinks Trooper is succeeding where others miss the mark: “Distinctiveness and authenticity is really important for…

ASKING ALEXANDRIA Guitarist And Co-Manager Launch KBB RECORDS

March 5, 2014 Leave a comment

ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce and co-manager Kyle Borman have announced the launch of KBB Records and the signing of the label’s first act, SCARE DON’T FEAR. “After years of planning, touring, writing and learning, and after ups and downs, arguments and agreements, I have grown to not only love the music industry, but understand it and respect it,” says Bruce. “KBB Records is a label run by artists, for artists. With my love and passion for music along with my knowledge and understanding of…

Former THE DEVIL’S BLOOD Frontman SELIM LEMOUCHI Dead At 34

March 5, 2014 Leave a comment

According to the web site of 3VOOR12 (a multimedia platform of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting VPRO for alternative pop), Selim Lemouchi, former frontman of the Dutch occult rock act THE DEVIL’S BLOOD, has died at he age of 34. That news was confirmed by Bidi van Drongelen, the band’s longtime manager and booking agent, as well as Walter Hoeijmakers, Roadburn Festival founder and organizer. No further details are currently available. THE DEVIL’S BLOOD called it quits in early 2013. The band’s final release, “III: Tabula…

IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON Launches World’s Largest Aircraft AIRLANDER

February 28, 2014 Leave a comment

According to BBC News, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is one of the investors involved in unveiling the world’s largest aircraft. The Hybrid Air Vehicle (HAV), which has been named Airlander, can stay airborne for up to three weeks and will be vital in delivering several tons of humanitarian aid. Airlander‘s ability to change air travel forever is now widely recognized by the public. Not only can Airlander stay in the air for days, it offers incredible fuel efficiency, minimal noise pollution and does not…

2CELLOS’ Cover Of AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ Gets More Than 5 Million YouTube Views

February 26, 2014 Leave a comment

Video footage of Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, the Croatian cello duo known as 2CELLOS, performing a cover version of AC/DC‘s “Thunderstruck” can be seen below. 2CELLOS became an overnight Internet sensation with their self-made music video of themselves performing MICHAEL JACKSON‘s “Smooth Criminal” on their cellos. Within days “Smooth Criminal” racked up over five million views on YouTube, and legend Elton John invited them to join him on his tour. “We always try to put our own spin on it, do something different with…

Drummer GUS RIOS Quits MALEVOLENT CREATION

February 26, 2014 Leave a comment

According to Sick Drummer Magazine, drummer Gus Rios has left Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION. He explains in a statement: “After several years, I have decided to part ways permanently with MALEVOLENT CREATION. The simple reason is personal differences. “I appreciate all of the people I’ve worked with during my time with the band and want to thank all of them. I’m sure we’ll work together again in the future with another band. Most of all, I would like to thank all of the…

SCORPIONS To Perform At Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix

February 24, 2014 Leave a comment

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will perform at the 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on April. 5. The concert is one of several events which will highlight the spectacular off-track celebrations that will mark Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) 10th anniversary. “It is an absolute delight to have rock legends like the SCORPIONS coming to Bahrain and be a part of our 10th anniversary Grand Prix celebrations,” BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said. “We are truly privileged to have…