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Producer NICK RASKULINECZ On Working With RUSH: 'Sometimes I Still Can't Believe It Happened'

During a recent appearance on the "Tape Op Podcast", producer Nick Raskulinecz discussed his work on the final two RUSH albums, 2007's "Snakes & Arrows" and 2012's "Clockwork Angels". "Sometimes I still can't believe it happened," Nick said (hear audio below). "We made two records together, and...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON: 'I Always Try To Make Simple Guitar Parts Sound More Difficult'

In a recent interview with Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he ever discovers new things about the band's early songs when he goes back to re-learn them years later. He responded (see video below): "There's a trick, I think, and it comes with experience. And th...

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FRANKIE BANALI Says JAMES DURBIN 'Quit' QUIET RIOT 'To Follow His Own Path'

Frankie Banali says that James Durbin quit QUIET RIOT in order to "follow his own path." The drummer discussed the circumstances behind the band's split with the singer in the Facebook comments section below his original post announcing Durbin's exit from the group. Frankie said: "[James] gave notic...

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QUIET RIOT Parts Ways With Singer JAMES DURBIN, Welcomes Back JIZZY PEARL

QUIET RIOT has parted ways with singer James Durbin and has replaced him with Jizzy Pearl. Pearl previously fronted QUIET RIOT from 2013 until October 2016, when he was briefly replaced by Seann Nichols, who played only five shows with the group before the March 2017 arrival of "American Idol" final...

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DESPISED ICON To Release 'Purgatory' Album In November

Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON will release their sixth full-length album, "Purgatory", on November 15 via Nuclear Blast. The video for the first single and title track from the album, directed and produced by Jessy Fuchs of Les Films 37 Superkick, the video can be seen below. DESPISED IC...

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ROB HALFORD To Release New Christmas Album, 'Celestial', In October

Without question, Rob Halford is one of heavy metal's all-time great vocalists — as heard through his highly influential and groundbreaking work with JUDAS PRIEST. But over his career, he has also proven able to master a variety of other styles vocally — including holiday-themed music. And in time f...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER On Brother RUDOLF: He 'Completely Distorted My Personality As An Icon By Using The Flying V Himself'

Guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, SCORPIONS) recently spoke with Alex Haber of Heavy New York. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the religious imagery in the cover art of the new MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST al...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: Lyric Video For Solo Song 'Shine'

The official lyric video for the song "Shine" from STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet can be seen below. The track is taken from his tenth solo album, aptly titled "Ten", which will be released on October 11 via Rat Pak Records in North America and Frontiers Music Srl in Europe. The follow-up to 2016's...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Slams Lawmakers For Failing To Take Action On U.S. Gun Laws: 'Prayers And Sympathy Are Not Enough'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has called on lawmakers to enact tougher guns laws after another mass shooting in Texas left at least seven people dead and a dozen injured. In Saturday's attack around Odessa, a gunman opened fire at random following a traffic stop. Police have not publicly confirmed the...

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Video: QUIET RIOT Performs Without FRANKIE BANALI In Golden, Colorado

Decibel Geek TV has uploaded video footage of QUIET RIOT's August 24 concert at Buffalo Rose in Golden, Colorado (clip shot by Chris Deutsch of Front Row Concert Photos). QUIET RIOT played several shows this year without drummer Frankie Banali, marking the first time ever that the band performed wit...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Talks About Making Of 'Set The World Afire' Song For 'Death By Design' Graphic Novel (Video)

MEGADETH's 35th-anniversary greatest-hits compilation, "Warheads On Foreheads", is accompanied by a 350-page graphic anthology, featuring comic book stories inspired by the songs on the album. The collaboration, titled "Death By Design", features stories written and illustrated by top talent from th...

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CYHRA Feat. Former IN FLAMES, AMARANTHE Members: Second Album To Be Released Via NUCLEAR BLAST

CYHRA, the band featuring vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE),guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES),guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-SHINING) and drummer Alex Landenburg (LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY),has inked a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's sophomore full-length album will tentati...

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Hear New QUIET RIOT Song 'Don't Call It Love'

"Don't Call It Love", the new single from veteran rockers QUIET RIOT, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Hollywood Cowboys", which will be released on November 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. Asked how "Hollywood Cowboys" differs from other QUIET RIOT LPs, dr...

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BLEEDING THROUGH Frontman: 'We've Never Held Back From Any Sort Of Emotional Outlet With Our Music'

Alex Haber of Heavy New York conducted an interview with frontman Brandan Schieppati of California metallers BLEEDING THROUGH prior to the band's August 17 concert at The Kingsland in Brooklyn, New York. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). O...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: Making Of 'Ten' Solo Album Part One (Video)

The first in a series of videos featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's tenth solo LP, aptly titled "Ten", can be seen below. The follow-up to 2016's "One Sided War" is scheduled for release on October 11 via Rat Pak Records in North America and Fronti...