"Just finished listening to "Aftershock". It’s incredible... they never fail to deliver! If you love Rock and Roll, you must get this album!!!” - Triple H, 13-time World Champion and Chief Operating Officer of WWE

“The new Motörhead album 'Aftershock' is so ridiculously good. If u don't buy it Lemmy will personally come to your house & defile your sister!” - Don Jamieson "That Metal Show"

“All [Lemmy] and his mates have done is put together one of their best albums in the last 20 years.” – MSN.com

“WOW! The new Motörhead record is one of the best, start to finish, they have ever done.  LOST WOMAN BLUES is da bomb.”  - Classic Rock Revisited

Today, Motörhead is releasing another brand new track from their upcoming 21st studio album, "Aftershock", entitled ‘Queen Of The Damned’. The track is streaming exclusively via Loudwire.com now, and is a fast head-banger full of killer riffage– just what Motörhead is known for being best at! Listen here.

And damned you will be if you do not pick up "Aftershock" — at least in the eyes of guitarist Phil Campbell, who offers up his sentiments to those who ignore the band’s new album, saying, “If you don't check out our new record, you're a wanker!”

Drummer Mikkey Dee adds, “Finally everyone! "Aftershock" in da house! I think we have a very special new Motörhead album for you to hear, a great step forward from the last few albums! I just FUCKIN love it!”

Motörhead recently announced their upcoming official listening party, taking place at the world-famous Rainbow Bar & Grill located at 9015 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. The event is taking place on Friday, October 18th from 9:00-11:00 PM, upstairs. Come listen to the brand new Motörhead album "Aftershock" before it's released on October 22nd, enjoy free Rainbow Pizza and win Motörhead prizes! The first 100 Motörhead fans get in free!

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"Aftershock", Motörhead’s mammoth 21st studio album, hits stores in North America on October 22, 2013 via UDR Music. Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, Aftershock is a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everything Motörhead stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see Motörhead in perhaps their best writing form for years.

You can pre-order the next chapter of Motörhead’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format via Amazon.com at this link. The album is also available for pre-order now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon).

Motörhead’s single ‘Heartbreaker’ is spinning now on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal and Ozzy’s Boneyard channels.

All of the bands involved in the Noisecreep.com ‘Most Anticipated Release of October’ Poll were great sports, but Motörhead’s "Aftershock" came out on top! Thanks to all who voted.

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MOTÖRHEAD would like to thank fans around the world for their support and the Metal Hammer editorial board for choosing them as winners of the “Maximum Metal” award at the 2013 Metal Hammer Awards in Berlin, Germany last week! Mikkey Dee was in Berlin and accepted the award on behalf of the band.

Are you ready to hear some new music? MOTÖRHEAD’s new single, ‘Heartbreaker’, is spinning now on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal and Ozzy’s Boneyard channels. Also, stay tuned for a special track premiere coming up next week on Full Metal Jackie’s syndicated radio show.

In other news, Noisecreep.com posted a poll yesterday for fans to vote on their favorite October 2013 release. MOTÖRHEAD’s "Aftershock" is in the running, so make sure to head over to Noisecreep.com and cast your vote!

"Aftershock", MOTÖRHEAD’s mammoth 21st studio album, hits stores in North America on 22nd October, 2013 via UDR Music. Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, "Aftershock" is a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everything MOTÖRHEAD stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see MOTÖRHEAD in perhaps their best writing form for years.

You can pre-order the next chapter of MOTÖRHEAD’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format via Amazon.com at this link. The album is also available for pre-order now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon).

 
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The North American pre-order for Motörhead's "Aftershock" is live! That’s right, you can pre-order the next chapter of Motörhead’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format via Amazon.com at this link. The album is also available now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon). Since the pre-order launch yesterday, "Aftershock" has already shot to #1 on Amazon’s Movers & Shakers chart and #3 on Amazon’s Hard Rock & Metal chart.


"Aftershock", Motörhead’s mammoth 21st studio album, hits stores in North America on October 22nd, 2013 via UDR Music. Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, "Aftershock" is a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everything Motörhead stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see Motörhead in perhaps their best writing form for years.


"Aftershock" track listing:

Heartbreaker
Coup de Grace
Lost Woman Blues
End Of Time
Do You Believe
Death Machine
Dust And Glass
Going To Mexico
Silence When You Speak To Me
Crying Shame
Queen Of The Damned
Knife
Keep Your Powder Dry
Paralyzed

With "Aftershock", there’s swagger, there’s punch, there’s speed and there’s dirty filthy grooves, Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee showing clearly that Motörhead is not simply a band, it’s a genre!

That genre, more than ever, resonates with hearty independence and swashbuckle. Whether it’s “Heartbreaker” throwing hooks and riffs into your head, the double-kick concussiveness of “Paralyzed” with Campbell’s fuelled attack, or the thunderous ride-off-the-Rickenbacker Motörcharge of “Going To Mexico”, "Aftershock" takes gleeful twists and turns which re-announce the Motörlegend. There’s the smoky biker bar blues in the shape of “Dust And Glass”, Lemmy’s late-night vocals evoking last-call and melancholy, the pogo-powered punk-spiked stab of “Queen Of The Damned” and the deliciously steamy, humid mournful “Lost Woman Blues” which midway through decides to kick over the stool and stomp out the saloon door.

Motörhead are Motörhead are Motörhead…and their "Aftershock" will be felt worldwide…

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By GMA's Afghan correspondent Abdul Basir Shakeri

Hojat Hameed, who is the leader of White Page, decided to establish a rock band. He established White Page on March 8th, 2011 after he came to agreement with the other members of the band; Rateb Ramesh, Rabi Adib, and Reshad Afzali who were active in another rock band from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music called ‘Afghan Vision’.

White Page resumed it's music practicing in a small room located at 6th street of Qala-e-Fatula, however they had to leave there because of the people, who were giving unfair names to rock music, and loud voices of rock music. White Page restarted its music practicing in a smaller room located at Karte Char after a delay of one and a half months, but they had to leave there due to the same problems. It took one month for White Page to restart its practices temporarily again at the Afghan National Institute of Music. One month later, they found a place entitled Youth House and carried on their practices over there even though they were compelled to leave Youth House due to frequent complaints made by people. Eventually, they moved to the Venue Restaurant located on 6th street of Qala-e-Fatula and continued their practices there.

At this time, they got familiar with Archibald Gallet, who had a positive effect on promoting the band. Archi started working with White Page as a mentor. At the same time, White Page attended the biggest music concert in Afghanistan – Sound Central – which was a rock festival. White Page could prove itself as the best Afghan Rock Band and draw the attention of others.

After the festival ended, White Page members decided to compose their own songs. The first song is called ‘Fuck The War’ but the name was later changed to ‘Stop The War’ because of social and cultural conditions in Afghanistan. This song is blended with Afghan Music; the song is in Afghan 7/8 rhythm which expresses three decades war and the issues of this period in Afghanistan. The second song is called ‘Bridge’; this song expresses to create a relative bridge between Afghanistan and the and other countries across the globe. White Page members decided to compose the song when the band leader (Hojat Hameed) traveled to the USA as the first Afghan Rock Ambassador; he played music with some of musicians there like Copal Band. It should be mentioned that White Page is the only Afghan Rock Band that Rolling Stone magazine, which is one of the most popular rock magazines through the world, has published an article about it.

White Page has had great performances at many stages such as: Embassies, Afghanistan Rock Festival, a young festival, and many public centers. The White Page members decided to separate after an excellent performance at American University of Afghanistan on March 4, 2012. The decision happened due to major problems like: having no possibilities and equipments for recording the songs and having no financial support. But as time went by.....

Hojat Hameed decided to re-establish White Page. Finally, he re-established White Page again on June 21st, 2012. With other members: Reshad Afzali, Sasan Fanoos and Maqsoud Sadid. White Page are currently active in the Afghan Youth Orchestra with Hojat Hameed working as concert master and violinist, Reshad Afzali as percussion soloist. Sasan Fanoos as guitar soloist, and Maqsood Sadid as the rhythm guitarist.

In brief, White Page is an Afghan band that is made of Afghan Youth. It works for promoting the music especially rock music in Afghanistan in order to show the real and good face of Afghanistan to the world.

Now, there is a new and blank page for Afghanistan music, a white page over all black pages of which reflect adversity of three decades war. It could be written using good words, the good days of Afghan people and unsaid and unheard words of them, the words which are in the hearts, and finally the development of Afghanistan. That’s why it is called “White Page”.

White Page hopes that it can represent the music of Afghanistan on great stages all over the world. White Page exercises utmost to pave the way and never gives up any effort to achieve this goal.

Recently they performed at the US embassy and they got an award from the US Ambassador in Kabul about 2 weeks ago and they also performed at the Sound Central Festival 2013. They recently  changed the vocalist.

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American Heavy Metal legends Iced Earth have announced that their first officially recorded DVD / Blu-Ray, “Live In Ancient Kourion”, will be available on 15th April (16th April for the USA).

For this live release, the band recorded an epic 2 hour, 30 minute show in a 6,000 year old amphitheatre with an incredible, unique atmosphere. To give fans a preview of this must-have DVD, Iced Earth have teamed up with Revolver Magazine to premiere the live video for “Stormrider”, which can be viewed here: http://www.revolvermag.com/?p=45759
 
For more previews of “Live In Ancient Kourion”, click the links below:

“I Died For You” live audio
“Dystopia” live video
“Damien” live audio
Live In Ancient Kourion official DVD trailer
 
“Live In Ancient Kourion” is now available for pre-order in various stunning formats HERE.
  
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Puerto Rico's very own Aura Azul has officially had it's latest release 'Beyond The Doors Of Time' become sold out in Japan.

The single has had three achievements given by ourstage.com - 'top 10 metal' in July 2012 and 'top 40 metal' in August and September 2012 respectively. Ourstage is owned by the MTV network.

Evidence of it selling out in Japan can be seen here: http://rockstakk.shop-pro.jp/?pid=56797196

Also here: http://www.metalpesado.com/mailorder/shop.cgi?order=&&keyword=aura%20azul&FF=0&price_sort=&pic_only=&mode=p_wide&id=27131&superkey=1

Furthermore Iron Maiden and Iron Maiden's management handpicked Aura Azul to open for them in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The video of which can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF7nOIvIkqw


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(Clockwise from above, Lordi (Finland), Terasbetoni (Finland), Eldrine (Georgia) and maNga (Turkey).

Is it a strange phenomenon that is occurring or is it simply a new idea by European music industries to promote their metal music scene?

Ever since Lordi graced the stage of the Eurovision song contest back in 2006 and won it emphatically with their song 'Hard Rock Hallelujah', this was to become the first Heavy Metal entry in Eurovision history and consequently the first one to win the competition. Post-Eurovision the band were congratulated from many alike from the Mayor of Helsinki to the President of Finland at the time, even producing Christmas stamps with the band members masks on them as well as coca-cola delivering a Lordi style product. Their winning song 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' was then released on their sensational album 'The Arockalypse'.

Forward a year and as Lordi opened up again with their winning song succeeding a spine-chilling introduction showing the Finnish part of the article circle (in fact the vocalist Mr. Lordi was born in Rovaniemi, the administrative capital of Lapland - could Santa Claus really be a demonic rocker?) and the band playing on an icy and snowy backdrop which features iconic Finnish cultural symbols, such as the pine trees, the wolves, the frozen landscape and of course Finnish Heavy Metal.

It then was the turn of Finnish Power Metal band Teräsbetoni, whom of which currently is on a hiatus as of 2011, signed to Sakara Records (previously signed to Warner Music Finland) the quartet embraced the cold winter storm of Helsinki's Hartwall Areena and the passionate Finnish Metal scene followers that valiantly waved their national flag along to the music, but what possibly made the band end near last position may rest with the choice of song, 'Missä miehet ratsastaa' which in fact progressed the band to the final in the 2008 edition of the Eurovision, even so it is a fabulous song, full of oomph and gusto, even so the final interval act was even more sensational, the Cello Metal legends that are Apocalyptica

Forwarding a few years to 2010 and it was Turkey's turn to enter a metal band, sure it was not as heavy as the previous bands but it still carried enough riff kudos to land maNga a second place finish in the Final, losing out unfortunately to Germany's Lena; to this day most music fans still claim maNga should have been the winners since their song (and themselves consequently) were unheard of relatively in Europe, whereas Lena and her entry was already massive hit on the European music scene, still maNga put up a damn good performance with their song 'We Could Be The Same', which aptly is a good slogan for the global metal community, we are the same as it would seem. maNga in fact had gained popularity through their song 'Bir Kadın Çizeceksin' as it was featured on the 2006 edition of FIFA and came from their debut s/t album, the album was later re-released as 'maNga+' with additional songs and adapted artwork, still keeping maNga's recognizable creature. Then their second album came out 'Şehr-i Hüzün' in 2009, still keeping the band's trademark sound of Anatolian melodies and Nu Metal. Their latest album is 'e-akustik' and was released last year, overall in my opinion they were the real winners.

Consequently 'We Could Be The Same', the Eurovision entry that maNga went with, was the first ever English song they have done, since then they also released the single 'Fly To Stay Alive'.

Forward on a year and the Nu Metal / Alternative Rock trend carries on, this time it is the Georgian band Eldrine to grace the Eurovision song contest and 2011 was to prove to be another humdinger for metal as the winning song was far from rock or metal. But none the less to see a Georgian Metal band in Eurovision is a shock since the scene itself is relatively minute, with only a handful of bands actually getting known in the Caucasian region, but none the less they brought the Nu Metal sound once more, even with costumes that may even represent traditional values in terms of dress style.
Heavy Metal may need that, just 'One More Day' to reshuffle and deliver another lashing on Eurovision to win the title of the most competitive music song contest on the planet.

So where does this leave the relationship between Heavy Metal and the Eurovision Song Contest? Maybe some day a variation of the contest may be made to suit metal music, maybe Sweden or Norway may send a Black Metal band in, who knows. But what happened in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest did not happen in the final of the competition, during the semi-finals and the voting stages to vote acts to the final, from Switzerland the duo act Sinplus of whom play Post-Punk, New Wave and Alternative Rock music sadly did not get through, nor did the Israeli rock band Izabo, sure it is not metal music, but the latter is just an evident sign that rock is still represented, more so another act not to make it to the final was the Slovakian artist Miroslav Šmajda of whom plays Alternative Rock / Heavy Metal. However on a side note, the French entry Anggun is of Indonesian origin and as I found out when interviewing her, she takes influence from Heavy metal music, yet sings pop music, weird eh? So what will 2013 bring....

As Eurovision Song Contest 2013 rolls onto our screens on the following dates (NB for the UK semi-finals will be on BBC Three and the Final on BBC One - commentators Scott Mills and Ana Matronic, Graham Norton respectively):

Semi-final 1 - 14 May 2013
Semi-final 2 - 16 May 2013

Final date - 18 May 2013

There are a number of rock / electronic music entries that should be watched out for.

Representing Albania is the Rock duo Adrian Lulgjuraj and Bledar Sejko
Representing Armenia is the Rock band Dorians
Representing Italy is the Pop Rock artist Marco Mengoni
Representing Lithuania is the Indie Rock artist Andrius Pojavis
Representing Macedonia is the Pop Rock artist Vlatko Lozanoski
Representing Norway is the Electro / Pop Rock artist Margaret Berger
Representing Spain is the Pop Rock / Celtic Rock band El Sueño de Morfeo
Representing The Netherlands is the Alternative Rock / Pop Rock artist Anouk Teeuwe
Representing The United Kingdom is the Pop Rock artist Bonnie Tyler

The closest musically to metal music would be between the Albanian, Armenian and Spanish entries.

Lets start the show.

While She Waits are a new rising force in hard rock, formed by members of Phoenix-area mainstay bands The Tommy Gibbons Project (Tommy Gibbons - guitar, backing vocals) and Contrary to Reason (James Cole - vocals). The band is pleased to announce their new record deal with Oklahoma City based record label TMG Records. The band is working on new music now to be released with TMG Records later this year.

“We’re excited to be signed with TMG Records, we’ll be working with them on a full distribution and manufacturing deal, so you’ll see us in major music retailers and stores like Walmart, Best Buy and more. TMG Records is seeing great success with many of their current artists, so we’re glad to be part of that great track record and the TMG family as a whole.” states While She Waits vocalist James Cole.

“We expect big things from While She Waits and we’re really happy to have them join us at TMG Records, what stands out to us about While She Waits is their great alternative and classic rock sound, but more than anything, we love their energy. We get hundreds of submissions every week from bands wanting us to check them out, but what’s really unique about While She Waits, beyond what we normally hear and even beyond what’s popular right in hard rock right now, is that their music hits hard and never stops. The music is intelligent, well written and really draws you in with how catchy it is.” states TMG Records A&R representative Luke Johns.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon on the band’s upcoming full-length album.

While She Waits will be performing select shows in the Southwest U.S. this March. See below for all confirmed tour dates:

3/16 – Tempe, AZ @ Club 910 – No Cover Magazine Cancer Benefit
3/22 – Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS w/ Smile Empty Soul
3/23 – Glendale, AZ @ Kimmy’z on Greenway
3/30 – Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky A Go Go w/ Soil

While She Waits brings the influences of Volbeat, Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Blackstone Cherry and more fused with their upbeat Southern rock styles.

While She Waits is endorsed by KranK Amplifiers, Swiss Picks, Jackson Guitars and have performed with bands like Godsmack, Orgy, Smile Empty Soul, Queesnreich, Spineshank, Fuel, Soil, God Forbid, Shadows Fall, Quiet Riot, Bang Tango, The Veer Union and Mike Kerr.

While She Waits is:

James Cole- vocals
Tommy Gibbons- lead guitars, backing vocals
Timothy Rooen- rhythm guitars
Aaron Belk- drums, backing vocals
Blake Jordan- bass

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Cancrena have uploaded one of the bands new full length songs from their latest album "Hidden Depravity", released on 16th November, 2012 via logic(il)logic Records. “Serpent Skin” is available for streaming on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpycNofvRzI&feature=youtu.be.

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In other news

On 18th March, 2013, the awaited Nightglow debut album "We Rise" will be released by logic(il)logic Records and distributed by Andromeda Dischi.

The track list is as follows:

1. We Rise
2. Time Lord
3. Between Heaven & Hell
4. Evil Dust
5. Shine Of Life
6. Dreamland
7. Don't Cry
8. End Of Time

The album, whose artowrk was made by Alessandro Conti, was recorded at Digitallcube in Modena.

A short video teaser by Michael Gardenia can be viewed online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZMqIh9ack4.


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GuitarWorld.com has posted an exclusive new video of Adrenaline Mob recording their cover of ‘Romeo Delight’ (originally by Van Halen) for their new covers album 'Coverta', hitting stores on 12th March 12.

Adrenaline Mob featuring Russell Allen (Symphony X), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), John Moyer (Disturbed) and Mike Orlando (Sonic Stomp), will release a series of these in-depth recording videos via GuitarWorld.com in the coming weeks. Check out the current video of ‘Romeo Delight’ at this location.    

Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando states: “Recording 'Romeo Delight' was an absolute blast for me. I grew up listening to EVH, and from the moment I heard 'Eruption,' I was hooked for life! Tracking the guitars was such a blast, as I plugged in my white-and-black Charvel, my trusty ol' MXR Phase 90 and went right into my cranked-up Marshall JCM800, entering that EVH zone and giving my all to pay tribute to one of the greatest rock guitarists ever! We had a great time with Mike Portnoy's idea to insert a medley of kick-ass VH parts in the mid-section while going into a great treat before we head back to the final chorus!”    

"Coverta" is an eight-track EP featuring cover versions of some of the band’s favorite songs. Long-time fans of Mike Portnoy are aware of the multiple cover CDs he has released with Dream Theater and with Neal Morse. Coverta is the first CD of covers recorded by Adrenaline Mob.   

Track List:   

01. "High Wire," Badlands 
02. "Stand Up and Shout," Dio 
03. "Break on Through," The Doors 
04. "Romeo Delight," Van Halen 
05. "Barracuda," Heart 
06. "Kill the King," Rainbow 
07. "The Lemon Song," Led Zeppelin 
08. "The Mob Rules," Black Sabbath     

In support of their album "Omerta" and debut single, ‘Come Undone’, Adrenaline Mob will be commencing a U.S. tour on March 12th.    

Yesterday, the band began leaving individual posts on their official Facebook page for each tour date below, inviting attendees to that specific date to comment. A few of the lucky commenters on each date post will be chosen to take part in a special meet & greet with the band before that show date (winners will be announced in the comments). Head to www.facebook.com/adrenalinemob to check out the posts… New Haven, CT and New York City have already been posted!      

The tour will consist of two legs this spring and tickets are on sale now. The dates for the first leg are (support comes from Nothing More):    

3/12 – New Haven, CT @ Toads Place 
3/13 –New York, NY @ Marlin @ Webster Hall 
3/14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar 
3/15 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
3/16 – West Springfield, VA @ Empire 
3/18 – Jacksonville, FL @ Brewster’s Roc Bar 
3/19 – Tampa, FL @ Orpheum 
3/20 – Orlando, FL @ The Haven
3/22 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar 
3/23 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live 
3/24 – Dallas, TX @ Trees 
3/25 – Abilene, TX @ Lucky Mule 
3/27 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto 
3/28 – San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick 
3/29 – Las Vegas, NV @ Cheyenne Saloon 
3/30 – Los Angeles, CA @ Roxy 

4/1 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep 
4/2 – Kansas City, KS @ The VooDoo Lounge 
4/4 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar 
4/5 – Nashville, TN @ Exit IN 
4/6 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade 
4/7 – Richmond, VA @ Kingdom