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VENOM's CRONOS: 'Where's The Next OZZY OSBOURNE? Where's The Next ALICE COOPER?'
The Rockpit recently conducted an interview with vocalist/bassist Conrad "Cronos" Lant of British black metal pioneers VENOM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Rockpit: When you write material, [do] you ever think about what fans would think or do you not worry about that kind of...March 16, 2015
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Video: DEATH TO ALL Performs In Vienna
Fan-filmed video footage of DEATH TO ALL's March 12 performance in Vienna, Austria can be seen below. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner — includes Gene Hoglan (also of TESTAMENT, DARK ANGEL, DETHKLOK),...March 13, 2015
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TESTAMENT Singer CHUCK BILLY's 'The Chief' Vaporizer Pen Now Available
Lord Vaper Pens has released the The Chief Herbal Vaporizer, a collaboration with Chuck Billy, lead singer of the legendary heavy metal band TESTAMENT. This vaporizer pen is first installment of the Lord Vaper Signature Series. The Chief Herbal Vaporizer is a 100% custom, non-combustion, convection...March 12, 2015
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SIX FEET UNDER's CHRIS BARNES Says Legal Pot Played A Big Part In His Decision To Move To Seattle
Former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Metal Shop" radio show, which airs every Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on the Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked h...March 10, 2015
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THE BLOODLINE Preparing To Hit The Road With DOYLE
Chicago-based metal band THE BLOODLINE, which features former members of DIRGE WITHIN and DIVINE HERESY, will release its debut album, "We Are One", on May 5 via Another Century. The CD was recorded last year with producer Joel Wanasek (RIGHTEOUS VENDETTA, VINYL THEATRE). In other news, THE BLOODLIN...March 6, 2015
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RUDY SARZO, MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Guest On MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Shred Force 1' Retrospective
Considered to be a pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre, Michael Angelo Batio is set to release his first-ever career retrospective. Due on April 14 via Rat Pak Records, "Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio" not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many...March 6, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Is A Great Leader'
Nev Pearce of Australia's "Rabid Noise" podcast recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the musical and personal chemistry that he has with MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, Ellefson said: "I really understood Dave's mus...March 4, 2015
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'Immortal Randy Rhoads - The Ultimate Tribute' Album Available For Streaming In its Entirety
One of the most venerated guitarists ever to grace hard rock music, the late, great Randy Rhoads — best known for his work with OZZY OSBOURNE and QUIET RIOT — will be celebrated in the truest of fashions with the release of "Immortal Randy Rhoads - The Ultimate Tribute" on March 3 via UDR Music. ...March 2, 2015
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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN: 'I Was Under Duress The Entire Eight And A Half Years I Was Back In The Band'
TESTAMENT's original bassist, Greg Christian, who was most recently forced out of the band last year, claims that his former bandmates "fully took advantage" of the fact that he was "shit broke and struggling" while he was a member of the group, explaining that he only continued playing with them be...February 20, 2015
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FOO FIGHTERS: 'Sonic Highways' Docuseries To Be Released On DVD/Blu-Ray In April
Fresh off winning the fans' vote to be named Best International Act at the NME Awards while in the thick of a massive Australia/New Zealand stadium tour, FOO FIGHTERS have confirmed the details of the DVD/Blu-ray and iTunes release of "Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways". The critically acclaimed and awar...February 19, 2015
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EXHUMED, POSSESSED, MALEVOLENT CREATION Members Join Forces In GRUESOME
GRUESOME is a debilitating death metal faction featuring members of EXHUMED, POSSESSED, MALEVOLENT CREATION and DERKETA. A respectful celebration of the sound of the early DEATH records, the collective was borne out of guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and drummer Gus Rios' (MALEVOLENT CREATI...February 18, 2015
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Video: ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS, Bassist CHUCK GARRIC Rock KORG Booth At NAMM
Video footage of ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss and bassist Chuck Garric performing the COOPER classic "Poison" at the Korg booth during last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California can be seen below. Strauss is featured in "Hired Gun", a new documentary spotlighting session musicians. The fil...February 17, 2015
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TESTAMENT And EXODUS To Join Forces For 'Dark Roots Of Thrash II' Tour
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends TESTAMENT and EXODUS will join forces for the "Dark Roots Of Thrash II" tour. The trek will conquer North America for five weeks, beginning April 1 in San Francisco, and will include select TESTAMENT and EXODUS festival performances. Support on the tour wi...February 17, 2015
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SOILWORK Begins Recording New Album With Producer JENS BOGREN
Jorge Fretes of Spain's GoetiaMedia.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Swedish metallers SOILWORK. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for SOILWORK's follow-up to 2013's "Th...February 12, 2015
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DAVE GROHL Named 2015 'Record Store Day Ambassador'
Record Store Day has announced the appointment of FOO FIGHTERS mainman and former NIRVANA drummer Dave Grohl as the Record Store Day Ambassador 2015. He follows in the footsteps of past titleholders Jack White, Chuck D, Iggy Pop, and Ozzy Osbourne. Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gatheri...February 11, 2015
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