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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS: 'What About Tomorrow' Video Released

In early 2012, original AC/DC singer Dave Evans teamed up with songwriter/mucisian David Mobley to bring you the EP "What About Tomorrow", an "all-new and different fusion of soft rock, hard rock and acoustical grandeur," according to a press release. "What About Tomorrow" track listing: 01. What Ab...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Prefers Playing 'Places With A Bit Of History'

On October 11, guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was interviewed by Roadrunner at Roundhouse in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what impact the venue's location has on an OPETH performance, Mikael said: "If you're gonna put it to extr...

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JUDAS PRIEST's '5 Souls' Limited-Edition 10-Inch Vinyl: Video Overview

On Black Friday "Record Store Day," November 28, JUDAS PRIEST released a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl, "5 Souls", containing the five bonus tracks from the band's latest album, "Redeemer Of Souls". A five-minute video overview of the release, courtesy of Vinyl-Blog.com, can be seen below. For a lis...

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VENOM To Release 'From The Very Depths' Album In January

British black metal pioneers VENOM will release their new studio album, "From The Very Depths", on January 27, 2015 via Spinefarm. The effort will be made via CD and download, with a double vinyl format to follow shortly after. Commented VENOM bassist/vocalist Conrad "Cronos" Lant: "This album is pe...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Talks 'Pale Communion', State Of Music Industry (Audio)

Radio Bocconi conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on November 3 in Milan, Italy. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. OPETH will celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON: 'Not Many Bands Can Experiment As Much As We Do'

On November 15, Abed Loutfi of Guided By Metal conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH in Stockholm, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he foresaw a change in OPETH's...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Working On 'Insidious: Chapter 3' Score

Former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo is collaborating with American composer and actor Joseph Bishara on the score the upcoming horror prequel "Insidious: Chapter 3". The third installment in the "Insidious" franchise was written and directed by Leigh Whannell in his directorial deb...

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OPETH To Perform Entire 'Ghost Reveries' Album At 25th-Anniversary Concert In London

OPETH will celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the legendary London Palladium on October 18, 2015. After being the heaviest band to play the Royal Albert Hall in 2010, they will no doubt be the heaviest band to also play the Palladium. The unique...

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Former STATIC-X Bassist TONY CAMPOS: 'Some Of The Best Times Of My Life Were With' WAYNE STATIC

Former STATIC-X and current SOULFLY bassist Tony Campos (pictured) has released the following statement regarding the passing of ex-STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static: "I'm having a hard time finding the words to express how I feel right now, and it's taken me a long time to even try to write something....

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Music Industry Web Site Predicts AC/DC's 'Rock Or Bust' Will Sell 250K-350K Copies First Week

Music industry web site Hits Daily Double is predicting that AC/DC's new album, "Rock Or Bust", will sell between 250,000 and 350,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. This would be a significant drop from the opening number of AC/DC's last CD, 2008's "Black Ice", which toppe...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says He Has Co-Written 'About Three Songs So Far' For His Next Solo Release

Ozzy Osbourne says that his recently released compilation, "Memoirs Of A Madman", was meant to remind fans that he hasn't put an end to his solo career after spending much of the last couple of years recording and touring with BLACK SABBATH. "Memoirs Of A Madman" serves as a career-spanning audio re...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY, DON DOKKEN, STEPHEN PEARCY To Be Honored At VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS

Vegas Rocks! Magazine is proud to announce the fifth annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards 2014. This event celebrates Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 10th anniversary as the first-ever all-rock publication produced in Las Vegas. The 2014 awards show will be held Sunday, November 23 at 8 p.m. at The Pea...

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AVATARIUM: 'All I Want' Lyric Video Released

AVATARIUM, the project led by Leif Edling, founding bassist and main songwriter of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, will release a new vinyl/digital-only EP, "All I Want", on November 14 via Nuclear Blast. In addition to Edling, AVATARIUM features Marcus Jidell (ROYAL HUNT, EVERGREY) on guitar...

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HAMMERFALL Parts Ways With Drummer ANDERS JOHANSSON

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have released the following statement: "Life in a heavy metal band is indeed filled with twists and turns, highs and lows, ups and downs. On Monday, we rolled out our own whiskey, Legacy Of Kings. Today is a shocking and monumental day for all, HAMMERFALL members and fan...

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SIXX: A.M. Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour; APOCALYPTICA To Support

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will embark on its first headlining tour in April 2015. Support on the trek will come from Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA. "Fans have been asking for years, 'When is SIXX: A.M....