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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: I'm Still Blown Away LOU REED Wanted To Collaborate With Us

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has once again defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, saying that he is "still blown away" Reed wanted to work with METALLICA. "Lulu" polarized fans around the world and earned METALLICA so...

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Echo

Damon Johnson has a trad rocker's soul. With that comes coveted stints playing guitar for THIN LIZZY, BLACK STAR RIDERS, BROTHER CANE and Alice Cooper. Now trying out a solo venture, Johnson offers a five-song EP, "Echo", which covers a broad spectrum of styles a la his ventures without really hitti...

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TARJA TURUNEN Talks About 'The Shadow Self' Album - Part 4

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released another video clip in which she talks about her latest heavy rock album, "The Shadow Self", which was released on August 5 via earMUSIC. Check it out below. "The Shadow Self" track listing: 01. Innocence 02. Demons In You (feat. ARCH ENEMY's Alissa...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On Music Business: 'Finding Ways To Adapt Is Critical To Survival'

In a brand new interview with Roppongi Rocks, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the importance of having a strong live show in order for heavy metal bands to survive and thrive. "For years, I've sat on airplanes flying across the planet, contemplating why we drag piles of gear and people a...

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Watch Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Perform Band's Classic Songs In Helsinki

Fan-filmed video footage of original AC/DC singer Dave Evans performing several of the band's classic songs on July 1 at On The Rocks in Helsinki, Finland can be seen below. Evans recently said that he would have returned to the band if he had been asked to step in for Brian Johnson on the Australia...

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There Are No Plans For ANGEL To Reunite, Says FRANK DIMINO

In an interview with Dave Ling of Classic Rock, Frank DiMino was misquoted as having confirmed "that plans are afoot to reunite his former group ANGEL for a handful of farewell concerts." The interview also suggested that DiMino "broke the news on July 31 via his Facebook page with the declaration:...

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AMARANTHE To Release 'Maximalism' Album In October; Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

AMARANTHE, the cutting-edge Swedish pop-metal outfit with the triple-lead-vocal attack, will release its new album, "Maximalism", on October 21 via Spinefarm Records. The follow-up to 2014's "Massive Addictive" is described in a press release as "a hyper-modern, metallic beast of a record" containin...

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Trailer For MOTÖRHEAD-Themed Online Slot Machine

Swedish casino games developer NetEnt has released a trailer for the third game in its "Rocks" series, which will be based on MOTÖRHEAD. "The MOTÖRHEAD brand is synonymous with high-octane music and has one of the last real iconic logos in music," says Gabbi Langdorf, senior licensing manager at Glo...

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ARCH ENEMY Has Written 'About Seven Or Eight New Songs'; Concert DVD/Blu-Ray In The Works

ARCH ENEMY held a press conference earlier today (Friday, August 5) at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Asked about ARCH ENEMY's plans for the coming months, guitarist Michael Amott said: "We're gonna release a live release — y...

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ALLEGIANCE OF ROCK Feat. OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist, EUROPE Bassist, CANDLEMASS Singer: Video Of HOJROCK Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of ALLEGIANCE OF ROCK's July 30 performance at the HojRock festival in Västervik, Sweden can be seen below. ALLEGIANCE OF ROCK is the new Swedish/Greek collaboration between guitarist Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE, FIREWIND),bassist John Levén (EUROPE),drummer Anders Johansson (HA...

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PRIMAL FEAR Planning Special 20th-Anniversary Concert In Germany Next Year, Says RALF SCHEEPERS

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR will celebrate their 20th anniversary next year with a special concert in their home country. Vocalist Ralf Scheepers told Metal Master Kingdom before a recent gig in Toronto: "There are now negotiations for one big [anniversary] show. I don't wanna tell so much, b...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Track-By-Track Breakdown Of 'The Shadow Self' Album

A track-by-track breakdown of "The Shadow Self", the forthcoming heavy rock album from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, is available below. The CD is due on August 5 via earMUSIC. "The Shadow Self" is now available for pre-order in various formats, including standard CD and special edition CD+...

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ARCH ENEMY Promises 'Very Special' Performance At Next Week's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

ARCH ENEMY will put on the biggest stage production of its career at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany on Saturday, August 6 around midnight, making this the pinnacle of a highly successful album campaign. It all started in March 2014 when the band announced the new singer Alissa White...

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Not Guilty Plea Entered For VINCE NEIL In Battery Case

According to the Associated Press, attorneys for MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil pleaded not guilty on his behalf in connection with a misdemeanor battery charge related to an incident where he allegedly assaulted an autograph seeker. The alleged victim told police that the singer came up from behin...

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KISS: 'Rock And Roll All Nite' Preview Clip From 'Kiss Rocks Vegas' Concert Movie

On August 26, Eagle Rock Entertainment will unleash "Kiss Rocks Vegas" on DVD+CD ($21.98),Blu-ray+CD ($26.98),DVD+2LP ($39.98),and Deluxe Edition DVD+Blu-ray+2CD ($79.98). Captured in the midst of their 40th anniversary world tour, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers sonically shook Vegas during the...