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Former BURY YOUR DEAD Guitarist Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

Former BURY YOUR DEAD guitarist Eric Ellis (pictured below) was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy and violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act as a member of a violent Jacksonville, Florida gang. According to court documents...

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MUTINY WITHIN: 'Embers' Video Released

"Embers", the new Tommy Jones-directed video from Jersey metallers MUTINY WITHIN, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's sophomore album, "Synchronicity", which will be released on January 12. MUTINY WITHIN made waves in the metal community early in its career by joining the Roadrunner Rec...

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THRESHOLD Keyboardist Discusses Singer Change, 'March Of Progress' Album

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Richard West of British progressive metallers THRESHOLD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the late vocalist Andrew "Mac" McDermott leaving THRESHOLD in 2007: Richard: "We were just about to go on tour...

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'Black Metal' Short Film To Screen At 2013 Sundance Film Festival

"Black Metal", the newest short film from the creators of the "Hellion", will premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. "Black Metal" stars Jonny Mars ("Hellion", "Saturday Morning Massacre", "A Teacher"),Heather Kafka ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Saturday Morning Massacre", "Joe"),Lowell Barth...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Performs DIO Classic With STEEL PANTHER In London (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of DEF LEPPARD/ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell performing the DIO classic "Rainbow In The Dark" with STEEL PANTHER at the final show of the Los Angeles glam metal jokesters' U.K. tour on November 15 at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London can be seen below. Campbell reveale...

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INCITE: 'Hopeless' Video Released

"Hopeless", the new video from INCITE, the Phoenix, Arizona-based metal band fronted by Richie Cavalera — the stepson of SOULFLY/CAVALERA CONSPIRACY mainman Max Cavalera — can be seen below. The clip, recorded during INCITE's recent European tour, features live and rehearsal footage as well as foota...

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BLACK SABBATH: First New Zealand Show In Almost 40 Years Sells Out In 'Minutes'

According to TVNZ, BLACK SABBATH's first New Zealand show in almost 40 years sold out within minutes Friday morning (November 30). Despite attempting to purchase their tickets as soon as they went on sale, a number of fans have reported being unable to secure seats for the April 20 concert. David An...

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RANDY RHOADS Book Author: 'Furthering Himself Musically Was At The Top Of His Priority List'

Peter Lindblad of Powerline recently conducted an interview with Andrew Klein, co-author of the new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline: What is it that makes Randy Rhoads such a compelling character,...

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WITHIN THE RUINS Signs With EONE/GOOD FIGHT MUSIC

eOne/Good Fight Music has announced the signing of Western Massachusetts metal titans WITHIN THE RUINS. The band's already completed third album is scheduled for release early next year. In existence for nearly 10 years, WITHIN THE RUINS has released two full-length albums and has amassed an impress...

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AT THE GATES Guitarist Says He Has No Interest In Recording New Studio Album

Andrew Haug, the former host of Triple J Australia's "The Racket" radio show (originally "Full Metal Racket"; 2001-2011),conducted an interview with former THE HAUNTED and current AT THE GATES guitarist Anders Björler for Australia's soon-to-be-officially-launched first-ever dedicated 24/7 rock and...

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JOE LYNN TURNER, TRACII GUNS, ROBIN MCAULEY To Take Part In 'Raiding The Rock Vault'

The history of rock 'n' roll will come to life like never before with "Raiding The Rock Vault". The spectacular show is set for Thursday, November 29 at the Mayan Theatre (1038 S Hill St.) in downtown Los Angeles, leading up to a nationwide tour in 2013. Narrated, sung and acted along with compellin...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer To Visit 'School Of Rock' In Coral Springs

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will take part in a meet-and-greet at the Coral Springs, Florida location of School Of Rock on Thursday, November 8 between 7:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.. The young music students of School of Rock are presently in rehearsals for a "tribute to IRON MAIDEN" show and are lo...

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AT THE GATES Joined By CONTRIVE's PAUL HAUG At Melbourne Show (Video)

Paul Haug of Australian metallers CONTRIVE joined longtime friends AT THE GATES on stage on Friday, November 2 to perform the track "Blinded By Fear" from AT THE GATES' classic album "Slaughter Of The Soul". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. AT THE GATES released its definitive albu...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He Was 'Shocked' To Learn Of VIVIAN CAMPBELL's New DIO Tribute Band

On October 26, "Tales From The Stage Volume 1" author Michael Toney (web site) conducted an interview with acclaimed vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). You can now watch the chat below. On the recently formed DIO tribute band featuri...

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POWERWORLD Checks In From The Studio (Video)

A video message from POWERWORLD, the German/American metal band featuring vocalist David Reece (ACCEPT, BANGALORE CHOIR) and bassist Ilker Ersin (FREEDOM CALL, MOON'DOC),can be seen below. POWERWORLD recently enlisted Reece to replace Andrew "Mac" McDermott, who recorded the vocal parts on the band...