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This Wicked Nest
The metal pride of Houston, HELSTAR, are back once more with the core lineup of James Rivera, Larry Barragan and Rob Trevino, while bassist Jerry Abarca remains out on extended leave due to a reported stomach-related illness. Subbing for Abarca onstage is Mike LePond, while Mikey Lewis continues to...August 17, 2014
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Live in London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993
The late Ronnie James Dio found himself at a sort of crossroads in 1993 when he released his "Strange Highways" album. It followed Ronnie and Vinny Appice's brief reunion with BLACK SABBATH that culminated in the "Dehumanizer" record and a subsequent tour, stalling afterwards until years later when...August 9, 2014
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Wovenwar
Following Tim Lambesis' recent imprisonment, the remnants of AS I LAY DYING have weathered the bad press and ill public tidings suddenly dropped into their laps. The phrase grace under pressure is applicable to Phil Sgrosso, Nick Hipa, Jordan Mancino and Josh Gilbert as they've taken the backlash fr...July 28, 2014
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Has 'Over 130' New Songs That He Has Been Working On
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed on the July 18-20 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com. Full...July 21, 2014
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THREE DAYS GRACE Almost Done With 'Aggressive' New Record
According to The Pulse Of Radio, THREE DAYS GRACE bassist Brad Walst told Billboard.com on Friday (July 18) that the band's fifth studio album is well on its way to completion, saying, "We've been writing non-stop and recording a lot. We have a good 10 songs, probably, recorded. We're almost done wi...July 21, 2014
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: 'There Isn't A Drug On This Planet I Haven't Tried'
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" movie in which he can be seen guzzling vodka in his pool, says that he became sober nearly 20 years ago after being ordered by the court to a...July 17, 2014
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CHARM CITY DEVILS To Release 'Battles' In September
For the past several months, the members of the Baltimore-based hard rock outfit CHARM CITY DEVILS — John Allen (lead vocals),Anthony Arambula (bass),Jason Heiser (drums),Nick Kay and Victor Karrera (guitars) — have been hard at work writing new music for their third full-length album, "Battles"....July 12, 2014
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PAPA ROACH To Release 'F.E.A.R. (Face Everything And Rise)' Album In Early 2015
California rockers PAPA ROACH have set "F.E.A.R. (Face Everything And Rise)" as the title of their eighth studio album, due in early 2015 via Eleven Seven Music. The follow-up to 2012's "The Connection" was recorded at Las Vegas' The Hideout Recording Studio, which is owned and operated by Canadian...July 10, 2014
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Video Premiere: MOTÖRHEAD's 'Lost Woman Blues'
Due to a production error, the release date of the reissue of MOTÖRHEAD's 21st studio album, "Aftershock", originally scheduled for July 29 via UDR/Motörhead Music, has been pushed back to August 26. The CD was helmed by longtime producer Cameron Webb (MEGADETH, DISTURBED). The expanded edition will...July 7, 2014
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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR Is Hoping To Begin Work On New Material In The Fall
On June 18, Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, New York. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On when fans can expect to see the follow-up to 2012's...July 3, 2014
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MOTÖRHEAD's 'Aftershock - Tour Edition' Pushed Back To August
Due to a production error, the release date of the reissue of MOTÖRHEAD's 21st studio album, "Aftershock", originally scheduled for July 29 via UDR/Motörhead Music, has been pushed back to August 26. The CD was helmed by longtime producer Cameron Webb (MEGADETH, DISTURBED). The expanded edition will...June 30, 2014
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GOTTHARD's 'BANG!' To Be Released In U.S. With Three Bonus Tracks
Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD will unleash their latest studio album, "BANG!", in North America via The End Records. On June 24, the band will release the digital version of "BANG!", with a deluxe version containing three bonus tracks scheduled for release August 12. For over 20 years, GOTTHARD has to...June 17, 2014
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ's DII To Release 'Little Voices' Video
Former ANTHRAX axeman Dan Spitz has put down his electric guitar and reinvented himself as an artist by learning the rare Weissenborn lap slide guitar played by few and mastered by only a handful. In quiet seclusion, and secrecy kept by many helping him achieve his goals behind the scenes, Spitz rel...June 16, 2014
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Shine
The controversial parting between NIGHTWISH and Anette Olzon in 2012 left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans, though NIGHTWISH's faithful have appeared to move on and embrace Floor Jansen as their new queen of symphonic metal. Where that's left the tailspun Olzon, who recently gave birth to her...June 16, 2014
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Gilded Hearts
I'll be the first to admit I've put it out there more than a few times I feel metalcore is just about dead. Error on my part or just wishful thinking, it appears, since the breakdown bands just keep on coming or they're still hanging about. I don't feel erroneous, however, in presuming the core ...June 15, 2014
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