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Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Musicians React To Passing Of BEASTIE BOYS' ADAM 'MCA' YAUCH

A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have commented on the passing of Adam "MCA" Yauch, a founding member of the pioneering rap band BEASTIE BOYS, who died Friday after a nearly three-year battle with cancer. Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES): "Sad day. MCA was fucking awesome. RIP m...

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SCHENKER, RAREBELL, BUCHHOLZ Perform MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS Classics (Video)

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker's "Temple Of Rock" European tour marks the first time Schenker's band features two fellow ex-SCORPIONS members — Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass). Vocalist Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and keyboardist Wayne Findlay complete th...

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REIGN OF THE ARCHITECT: New Song Featuring JEFF SCOTT SOTO Available For Streaming

Multinational symphonic prog metal band REIGN OF THE ARCHITECT will release its debut album, "Rise", later this year. Yuval Kramer's (AMASEFFER) brand new sci-fi project features guest appearances by Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X),Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY) and Joost van den Broek (AYREO...

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FATES WARNING's 'Inside Out' Album To Be Reissued As 3-Disc Package

Metal Blade Records has set a June 5 release date (one day earlier internationally) for the reissue of FATES WARNING's classic 1994 album "Inside Out". This re-release comes as a double CD plus bonus-DVD. It contains the classic original album as well as live tracks from a German show FATES WARNING...

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DRIVER: 'Countdown' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed

Reunited '80s melodic heavy rock band DRIVER — featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — has completed work...

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Metal Superstars To Pay Tribute To JIM MARSHALL

Rock and roll's biggest stars are to join forces to celebrate the life and work of revolutionary amp pioneer Jim Marshall OBE. Following the sad news of Jim's death earlier this month, the event, which was already planned to commemorate Marshall's 50th anniversary, will now be held in honour of the...

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Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MARK BOALS To Guest On New ADRIAN GALYSH Album

Guitarist Adrian Galysh, whose previous releases have been mainly instrumental fare, has enlisted former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ROYAL HUNT and ULI JON ROTH singer Mark Boals to contribute vocals to Adrian's new album. While the CD is currently in pre-production, listeners can still expect Galysh's tastef...

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JOE SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI And STEVE MORSE To Join Forces For South American 'G3' Tour

Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT),John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) and Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) will join forces for the South American edition of the G3 tour in October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 11- Citibank Hall - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Oct. 12 - Credicard Hall - Sao Paulo, Brazil More...

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BRENDON SMALL Discusses GALAKTIKON 'High Stakes' Album On 'Across The Board' Radio Show (Audio)

Brendon Small, co-creator of "Metalocalypse", the smash hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK, was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Across The Board" radio show. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Brendon Small has written and pr...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks RED LAMB In 'Maximum Threshold' Interview (Audio)

Former ANTHRAX and current RED LAMB guitarist Dan Spitz was interviewed on the latest edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. You can now listen to the interview in its entirety using the audio player below. RED LAMB's self-titled debut album was released in February via iTunes. The 12-song effort...

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SILVER MOUNTAIN: Video For Brand New Song Released

"Breakin' Brains", the new video from legendary Swedish metallers SILVER MOUNTAIN, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's brand new album, which is tentatively scheduled for release this fall. SILVER MOUNTAIN is: Jonas Hansson - Guitars & Vocals Per Stadin - Bass Erik Björn Nielsen - K...

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KISS, DISTURBED, STRYPER Members Pay Tribute To DICK CLARK

Several hard rock musicians have commented on the passing of broadcast legend Dick Clark, the creator and longtime host of the "American Bandstand" show. Clark became a national icon in the late 1950s, having hosted "American Bandstand" for more than 30 years. KISS frontman Paul Stanley stated about...

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Ex-NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)

Former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for Fret 12. You can now watch the chat below. Loomis and his solo are taking part in a 24-date, coast-to-coast U.S. tour with PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, THE SAFETY FIRE and TODAY I CAUGHT THE PLAGUE. Jeff...

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MALICE: Snippet Of Re-Recorded Version Of 'Hell Rider' Available For Streaming

Reunited Los Angeles heavy metal legends MALICE will release their new album, "New Breed Of Godz", on May 22 in the U.S./Canada, May 25 in Germany and May 28 in the rest of Europe through SPV/Steamhammer. The band recently entered Silvercloud Recording studio in Redondo Beach, California with produc...

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FATES WARNING Featuring MIKE PORTNOY: São Paulo Drum-Cam Footage Available

U.S. progressive metal icons FATES WARNING tapped Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, TRANSATLANTIC, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) to sit behind the kit for their first-ever visit to South America as special guests for QUEENSRŸCHE this past Saturday (April 14) in São Paulo, Brazil. Drum-cam video foot...