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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DIO DISCIPLES 'Are A Tribute Band,' Unlike LAST IN LINE

Vivian Campbell has once again dismissed comparisons between LAST IN LINE and DIO DISCIPLES, saying that "no one" in the latter band was part of the original DIO lineup. The current DEF LEPPARD guitarist, along with drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain, was part of DIO's first incarnation, wh...

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OVERKILL Taps Ex-GRIP INC. Guitarist WALDEMAR SORYCHTA For European Tour

New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL have recruited Waldemar Sorychta — former GRIP INC. guitarist who has produced a number of acclaimed albums from SODOM, MOONSPELL and TIAMAT, among others — to play second guitar on the band's current European headlining tour. Waldemar is filling in for regular OVERKILL...

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GEOFF TATE Says Legal Battle Over QUEENSRŸCHE Name 'Was A Waste Of Time And Energy And Money'

in a brand new interview with EonMusic, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if his final album with the band, the much-maligned 2011 effort "Dedicated To Chaos", was the sound of a group falling apart. He responded: "No, not at all. That was an album that everyone in the band was really ....

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FOO FIGHTERS To Honor TOM PETTY As 2017 'MusiCares Person Of The Year'

Tom Petty will be honored as the 2017 MusiCares Person Of The Year in celebration of his extraordinary creative accomplishments and significant charitable work. Proceeds from the annual Person Of The Year tribute — now in its 27th year — provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures music p...

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THE AGONIST Pays Tribute To DAVID BOWIE With 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Song

The official lyric video for "The Man Who Fell To Earth", a new song from Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based melodic death metallers THE AGONIST, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Five", which was released on September 30 via and Napalm Records. The CD was recorded wit...

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SABATON Announces Spring 2017 North American Headlining Tour

Swedish metal heroes SABATON will return next year for a North American "The Last Tour" headlining trek. The tour will kick off on April 20 at The Trocadero in Philadelphia, hit seven Canadian cities plus Chicago, Anaheim, Dallas, and conclude at the The Fillmore in Silver Springs, Maryland on May 2...

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Video Premiere: FREEDOM CALL's 'Metal Is For Everyone'

"Metal Is For Everyone", the new video from German melodic metallers FREEDOM CALL, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming studio album, "Master Of Light", due on November 18 via Steamhammer/SPV. The effort will be made available as a digipak, double color vinyl version and...

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EUROPE Guitarist JOHN NORUM: New Trailer For Forthcoming Instructional DVD

A trailer for EUROPE guitarist John Norum's forthcoming instructional DVD is available below. The DVD will be sold exclusively through John's official web site. Says Norum: "A while back, I decided to make an instructional DVD for guitar fans, so I started planning it and everything was going fine,...

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CHARLIE BENANTE: ANTHRAX's 2005 Reunion With JOEY BELLADONNA Was Done 'For The Wrong Reasons'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was interviewed on a recent installment of HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's official podcast, "The Jasta Show". You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about singer Joey Belladonna's 2010 return to ANTHRAX after a short-lived reunion...

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How RUSH's '2112' Changed RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer's Life (Video)

Video footage of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith talking about why he is such a big fan of legendary Canadian rockers RUSH can be seen below. The clip will be included in the 20-minute film titled "Rush: A Salute To Kings", which will be shown with the November 3 theatrical premiere of RUSH...

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GEOFF TATE On His Time In QUEENSRŸCHE: 'We Weren't Really Friends; We Were Business Associates'

The Metal Gods Meltdown recently conducted an interview with former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked if performing QUEENSRŸCHE songs now that he is no longer a member the band fills him with great...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN On Classic Band Reunions: 'Money Talks'

ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar),Charlie Benante (drums) and Joey Belladonna (vocals) were interviewed at the Alcatraz hard rock and metal festival, which was held August 13-14 in Kortrijk, Belgium. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about TWISTED SISTER's announcement that it was calling...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Has Changed His Tune About SPOTIFY: 'It's The Best Thing Ever'

Scott Ian says that he has "embraced Spotify" after initially being against the streaming-music service. Streaming-music services have gotten a lot of criticism for how little they pay artists for their music. Taylor Swift has been one of the most recognizable and vocal artists speaking out against...

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COREY TAYLOR Was 'Pissed' That He Couldn't Join ANTHRAX In 2007

Corey Taylor says that his management and record company stopped him from singing with ANTHRAX when the opportunity for him to work with the latter band presented itself nearly a decade ago. The SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman had harbored hopes of replacing Joey Belladonna for the follow-up to "We...

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SCOTT IAN Says ANTHRAX 'Should Have Given' JOEY BELLADONNA 'A Shot' Before Firing Him

Scott Ian says that ANTHRAX should have given singer Joey Belladonna "a shot" before firing him more than two decades ago and replacing him with John Bush. Belladonna, whose most recent return to ANTHRAX was officially announced in May 2010, was originally the lead singer of ANTHRAX from 1984 to 199...