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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI On His Drum Setup: 'I Need To Be Like An Orchestra'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini spoke to Argentina's TMPlay about his drum setup for the band's "Distance Over Time" tour, which kicked off earlier in the year. He said (see video below): "I've chosen the model of drums, cymbals — I mean, basically, everything here — for the shows, because of a c...

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THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND: 'We Sort Of Invented Heavy Metal'

In a new interview with the Toronto Sun, THE WHO guitarist Pete Townshend said that fans shouldn't be surprised that the band's first new album in 13 years, "Who", bears little resemblance to THE WHO in terms of that classic ferocious rock sound. "It doesn't sound like THE WHO from those early heavy...

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W.A.S.P. Guitarist DOUGLAS BLAIR Appears At Event To Raise Money For Veterans With PTSD

On December 13, Douglas Blair of W.A.S.P. attended a signing session where 100% of the proceeds went to Shelter To Soldier, a non-profit charity that trains rescue dogs and matches them with veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Collector download cards of Christmas power ballad "The...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Reflects On Record-Breaking 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, MÖTLEY CRÜE's hugely successful Netflix biopic "The Dirt" remains one of the highest-rated music films as voted by the audience on Rotten Tomatoes, the online review aggregation service that allows both critics and the public to rate movies. As of December 17, "The Dirt" re...

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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI Says DONALD TRUMP's Impeachment Has 'Divided Us Even Further'

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi has weighed in on President Donald Trump's impeachment, saying that all politicians are "whiny bitches that are getting nothing done for you and I." On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed two articles of impeachment against Trump: abuse of his office...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE On Replacing GEOFF TATE: 'We Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Outcome'

In a recent interview with Bruce Moore and Kris Siegers of the "Brutally Delicious" podcast, Todd La Torre shared his perspective on stepping into QUEENSRŸCHE in 2012 as the replacement for original frontman Geoff Tate. The former CRIMSON GLORY singer has since recorded three studio albums with QUEE...

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ROB HALFORD, JOE BONAMASSA, EXTREME, NITA STRAUSS Perform At ALICE COOPER's 18th Annual 'Christmas Pudding' (Video)

Renowned as one of Phoenix's signature holiday events, Alice Cooper's 18th annual "Christmas Pudding" fundraiser brought together Michael Bruce, Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway from the original ALICE COOPER band, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, legendary guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Cooper's HOLLYWOOD V...

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Watch BRUCE DICKINSON's Spoken-Word Performance In Dublin

Fan-filmed video footage of Bruce Dickinson's one-man speaking show on December 13 at National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland can be seen below. The performance, dubbed "What Does This Button Do?" after the IRON MAIDEN singer's autobiography of the same name, featured a comedic routine as well as an uns...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Would Love To Perform IRON MAIDEN Songs With An Orchestra

According to Eonmusic, Bruce Dickinson has revealed that he has been in discussions about bringing IRON MAIDEN's epic "Empire Of The Clouds" to the live stage along with other MAIDEN classics, in an orchestral setting. Dickinson, a huge fan of DEEP PURPLE, whose Jon Lord recorded the "Concerto For G...

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Watch BRUCE DICKINSON Sing A Cappella Version Of 'Chemical Wedding' In Lisbon

Fan-filmed video footage of Bruce Dickinson ending his spoken-word show in Libson, Portugal on December 8 by belting out an a cappella version of "Chemical Wedding", the title track of his 1998 solo album, can be seen below. Last fall, the IRON MAIDEN singer spoke to the New Zealand TV show "The Pro...

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VOIVOD Guitarist Speaks Out Against Fans Filming Entire Concerts On Their Phones: 'Some People Think They're Watching NETFLIX'

VOIVOD guitarist Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain has spoken out against cell-phone use at concerts, saying that "it's just sad" to see fans watching entire shows through their phone. Mongrain made the comment during a brand new interview with The Metal Gods Meltdown. Asked what his opinion is of fans filmin...

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BRUCE KULICK Is Looking Forward To Recording Music With His 'Kiss Kruise' Band

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick says that he is "looking forward" to recording some music with the band that accompanied him on the recent editions of the "Kiss Kruise". Last month, Kulick celebrated the 35th anniversary of his first shows with KISS by performing a six-song "Animalize" medley on...

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DANNY WORSNOP On ASKING ALEXANDRIA's Upcoming Album: 'It's By Far The Strongest Material' That We've Written

British metal outfit ASKING ALEXANDRIA has completed work on its new album for an early 2020 release. Singer Danny Worsnop told Australia's Heavy in a new interview (hear audio below): "We spent the last few months in and out of the studio, in between tours, writing and recording. [Guitarist] Ben [B...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: 'I Nearly Died Four Years Ago'

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno says that he is lucky to be alive after developing a deadly infection several years ago. Di'Anno has battled a number of health issues in recent years. He reportedly underwent an operation in 2016 to remove a "rugby ball-sized abscess" on his lungs and required...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Releases 'The Violence' SIKDOPE Remix

"The Violence", the latest anthem from British metal outfit ASKING ALEXANDRIA, has been given the remix treatment by one of EDM's hottest producers — Polish beatsmith Sikdope. Watch the accompanying visualizer below. Sikdope has built a reputation as a chameleon in the studio — from vicious bass-hou...