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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK On 'The Algorithm' Album: 'I Think People Are Gonna Like The Heaviness'

FILTER frontman Richard Patrick spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the band's upcoming album "The Algorithm", which will arrive on August 25 via Golden Robot Records. Asked what fans will really enjoy about the record, Richard said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Says STEVE VAI 'Kind Of Apologized' For His Behavior In WHITESNAKE

Following on from Steve Vai's admission that he was "a bit of a prima donna" during his stint in WHITESNAKE in a story that made the news last week, Adrian Vandenberg has revealed that his one-time six-string partner apologized to him for his behavior during their tenure in David Coverdale's rock be...

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MICHAEL POULSEN's Death Metal Band ASINHELL Shares New Single 'Island Of Dead Men'

ASINHELL, the new death metal band led by VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen, has released the official lyric video for the song "Island Of Dead Men". The track is taken from ASINHELL's debut album, "Impii Hora" (Latin for "Ungodly Hour"),which will arrive on September 29 via Metal Blade. For more th...

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Trailer Released For 'Mr. Jimmy' Documentary About Japanese Guitarist Devoted To Honoring JIMMY PAGE

Abramorama has shared the official trailer for the documentary film "Mr. Jimmy" about Japanese guitarist Akio Sakurai, who has dedicated his life to emulating iconic LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page. The film, which first premiered at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival four years ago, will finally land in...

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ORIANTHI Launches Her Illuminate Crystal Jewelry Collection

Radiance Gifts, a Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada-based leading North American online metaphysical store and Orianthi, the world-renowned guitarist, singer, songwriter, have announced their collaborative launch of the Orianthi Crystal Jewelry Collection. The crystal pieces in this collection have been ch...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Drops Another $250,000 From Asking Price Of Miami House

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has dropped another $250,000 from the asking price of his house in the Miami suburb of Pinecrest. Draiman put the home on the market in January 2023 for $5.75 million, but that price came down in March 2023 to $5.5 million, in May 2023 to $5.45 million and again...

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ROBERT PLANT's SAVING GRACE Announces November 2023 U.K. Tour; New Song 'As I Roved Out' Available To Ticket Buyers

Robert Plant's SAVING GRACE, the co-operative featuring Suzi Dian (vocals),Oli Jefferson (percussion),Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone, acoustic guitar),and Matt Worley (banjo, acoustic, baritone guitars, cuatro),has announced a full U.K. tour in November 2023. Starting in Brighton on Wednesday,...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN On Split With ROB CAGGIANO: 'Three Weeks Before A Tour, We Suddenly Became A Three-Piece'

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives collaborator Rodrigo Altaf, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen spoke about the band's recent split with longtime guitarist Rob Caggiano. Rob's replacement for VOLBEAT's current tour is Flemming C. Lund of the Danish extreme metal outfit THE ARCANE ORDER. Mich...

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JEFF YOUNG: 'KINGS OF THRASH Album Will Be Better Than Anything MEGADETH Has Done Recently'

In a new interview with Metal Edge, former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young spoke about his new band KINGS OF THRASH in which he is joined by another former MEGADETH member, David Ellefson (bass). KINGS OF THRASH recently completed a couple of tours during which it performed MEGADETH's classic albums "...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says He 'Witnessed A Lot Of What Has Happened' During The Maui Wildfire Disaster

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony says that he "witnessed a lot of what has happened" during the Maui wildfire disaster. The 69-year-old musician, who is currently a member of Sammy Hagar's THE CIRCLE, and his wife Sue were vacationing on the second-largest island in Hawaii when the catastrop...

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JON SCHAFFER's Sentencing Date Set For February 2024

A judge has set a February 20, 2024 sentencing date for the ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer in connection with his role in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot. Earlier today (Friday, August 11),U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta issued the following minute order: "The Court hereby refers Defe...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Cover WHITESNAKE's 'Slide It In' During Rehearsal (Video)

During rehearsals for the upcoming THE DEAD DAISIES tour in New York, drummer Brian Tichy, bassist Michael Devin and guitarist Doug Aldrich — all of whom are former members of WHITESNAKE — jammed on WHITESNAKE's "Slide It In" and it rocked. It brought back memories of their time together in WHITESNA...

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Watch: MAMMOTH WVH Performs Two Songs On NBC NEWS' 'Today'

MAMMOTH WVH, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, celebrated the release of its sophomore album, "II", with an appearance on NBC News' "Today" on the morning of Thursday, August 3. The band performed two songs from the LP: the ballad "Waiting" in the 8 a.m. hour and the rad...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Is Suffering From 'Acute Laryngitis'; Festival Appearances Canceled

German power metallers HELLOWEEN have canceled their appearances this weekend at the Hellsinki Metal Festival in Helsinki, Finland and the Bloodstock Open Air festival in Derbyshire, United Kingdom due to "an acute laryngitis" suffered by the band's singer Michael Kiske. Replacing HELLOWEEN at Hells...

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VAN HALEN Announces 'The Collection II' Focusing On Studio Albums With SAMMY HAGAR

VAN HALEN will release a new boxed set this fall spotlighting the iconic band's second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The upcoming set includes newly remastered versions of four multi-platinum studio albums, along...