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ALICE IN CHAINS Drummer: 'We Just Kind Of Operate On What Feels Right For Us'

ALICE IN CHAINS drummer Sean Kinney spoke to "KNKX Morning Edition" producer Ariel Van Cleave about the band's decision to reform in 2006 following the death of singer Layne Staley. "It just kind of stemmed from a tsunami benefit that I wanted to try to raise some money for, and everybody showed up...

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VINNIE PAUL: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Vinnie Paul Abbott's cause of death has been revealed. The 54-year-old PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer died of dilated cardiomyopathy — an enlarged heart — as well as severe coronary artery disease, a heart condition. Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg told TMZ he died of natural causes. Dilated cardi...

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LUCIFER'S CHILD Feat. ROTTING CHRIST, NIGHTFALL Members: 'The Order' Album Due In November

Greek black metallers LUCIFER'S CHILD will release their second studio album, titled "The Order", on November 9 via Agonia Records. The band, featuring members of ROTTING CHRIST, NIGHTFALL and CHAOSTAR, recorded eight new songs clad in artwork by Daniele Valeriani (DARK FUNERAL, DISSECTION, MAYHEM)....

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New ALICE IN CHAINS Song 'Never Fade' Was Inspired By LAYNE STALEY And CHRIS CORNELL

According to The Pulse Of Radio, ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall revealed in a new interview with Kerrang! that the band's new song "Never Fade" was inspired by his grandmother, late SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell, and late ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist Layne Staley. DuVall explained: "I thin...

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HALESTORM Scores Fourth No. 1 On 'Mainstream Rock Songs' Chart With 'Uncomfortable'

According to Billboard, HALESTORM's "Uncomfortable" has landed at the top of Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart. It's the band's fourth No. 1, and it ties HALESTORM with THE PRETTY RECKLESS for the most chart toppers by a female-fronted act. It's also the first No. 1 by a woman or woman...

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CHRIS CORNELL Statue Unveiling Pushed Back To Early October

On Sunday, October 7, Vicky Cornell and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) will celebrate Seattle's son, music icon and late Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Chris Cornell, with the public unveiling of a commemorative statue. Following the unveiling, footage of SOUNDGARDEN's performance at The...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'Rattlehead' Drum Playthrough Video

MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren's drum playthrough video of the song "Rattlehead", which originally appeared on the band's 1985 album " Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!", can be seen below. Last November, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked by the RQP 104.3 FM radio how the band g...

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Watch ALICE IN CHAINS Throw Out First Pitch At SEATTLE MARINERS Game

The Seattle Mariners hosted an ALICE IN CHAINS night yesterday (Monday, August 20) during their game against the current World Series champions, the Houston Astros. As part of the event, which celebrated the release of the band's new album, "Rainier Fog", the members of ALICE IN CHAINS threw the fir...

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AARON AEDY Thinks 'Host' Is PARADISE LOST's Most Miserable Album

Diamond Oz of Metal Underground conducted an interview with guitarist Aaron Aedy of U.K. gothic-doom pioneers PARADISE LOST prior to their August 7 concert at Brixton Academy in London, England in support of DANZIG. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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BLOODBATH To Release 'The Arrow Of Satan Is Drawn' Album In October

Like all gore-drenched sequels, demonic death metal supergroup BLOODBATH's fifth slice of morbid savagery comes even darker, nastier and sicker than before. It's been four years since "Grand Morbid Funeral", and Stockholm's shadiest death cult — with members drawn from metal luminaries PARADISE LOST...

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ALICE IN CHAINS To Perform Atop Seattle's Iconic Space Needle On Glass Floor 500 Feet In The Air

As ALICE IN CHAINS gears up for the release of its new album "Rainier Fog", the band has announced a historic August 21 performance with SiriusXM atop Seattle's iconic Space Needle. The quartet — vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell, vocalist/guitarist William DuVall, bassist Mike Inez and drummer Sean...

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Listen To New BEARTOOTH Song 'You Never Know'

"You Never Know", a brand new song from BEARTOOTH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's third album, "Disease", which will be released on September 28 via Red Bull Records. "Disease" was recorded at BlackBird studio in Franklin, Tennessee with producer Nick Raskulinecz (DEFTONE...

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LAMB OF GOD Drummer's 'Dancing With The Devil' Art Collection: Video Of Creation Process

LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler recently unveiled his fine art debut collection, "Dancing With The Devil". Completed with art team SceneFour, the release is a pioneering effort in the new medium of crafting visual art through drum performance. The video below shows the creation process from inside...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA's Posthumous Autobiography, 'Megalife', Due In December

According to Amazon, Post Hill Press has set a December 11 release date for "Megalife: The Autobiography Of Nick Menza" by J. Marshall Craig. Official book synopsis: "With Nick Menza behind the kit, MEGADETH transitioned from celebrated cult band to international superstars. 'Rust In Peace', the fi...

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DEE SNIDER: 'Screaming With Anger, That's What I Do'

Dee Snider says that he never expected to release two vastly different solo albums in the space of less than two years following the completion of TWISTED SISTER's touring career. Speaking to Rawstatica at this past weekend's Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival, Snider — who is promoting his new "Fo...