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DISTURBED Frontman: RANDY BLYTHE's Indictment 'Is A Travesty Of Justice'

DISTURBED singer David Draiman is among the artists who have spoken out in defense of LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe, who has been officially indicted on charges of manslaughter by the State Attorney's Office in Prague, the Czech Republic. The charges were filed on Friday (November 30) and mean t...

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RANDY RHOADS Birthday Celebration Scheduled For This Weekend

Come celebrate Randy Rhoads' birthday with his family this week at Kathryn Rhoads D'Argenzio and her husband Richard D'Argenzio's wine-tasting room in Burbank, California. The Randy Rhoads Birthday Tribute weekend starts Thursday, December 6 and ends Saturday, December 8 — open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m....

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: The First Video Interview

A six-minute video interview with vocalist Geoff Tate's newly assembled version of QUEENSRŸCHE — featuring bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO),drummer Bobby Blotzer (RATT),guitarist Kelly Gray (MYTH) and keyboardist Randy Gane (MYTH) — can be seen below. Geoff Tate's QU...

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LAMB OF GOD Manager Responds To RANDY BLYTHE Indictment

LAMB OF GOD's manager Larry Mazer has issued a statement in response to the announcement that the band's frontman, Randy Blythe, has been indicted on a manslaughter charge related to the death of a fan in Prague, Czech Republic more than two years ago. Blythe is facing the possibility of conviction...

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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Officially Indicted On Manslaughter Charge In Czech Republic

According to the Czech news portal Novinky.cz, a Czech state attorney filed criminal charges against LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe on Friday (November 30) related to the death of a fan in Prague two years ago, the attorney's office spokeswoman Štepánka Zenklová told the Czech News Agency (CTK)....

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR To Release New Album In March

Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR will release a new album, "C'mon Take On Me", in Europe on March 1, 2013 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2010's "Split Your Lip" was produced by the bandmembers themselves and mixed by Randy Staub (METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE CULT). Commented the...

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RANDY BLYTHE On Manslaughter Charge: 'I Am Innocent, I Believe That In My Heart Of Hearts'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was released from a prison in Prague on August 2, more than a month after he was arrested and incarcerated. Blythe was facing the possibility of conviction and a long-term jail sentence after a 2010 incident in which a fan attending a LAMB OF GOD show died almost a...

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HOT TOPIC To Carry Exclusive Version Of IN THIS MOMENT's 'Blood'

Just in time for the holidays, metal fans can now pre-order an exclusive version of IN THIS MOMENT's fourth album, "Blood". The exclusive double disc set will only be available at Hot Topic and contains the full original "Blood" album on one disc, and a second disc that features a cover of the NINE...

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GEOFF TATE Says People Anonymously Stating Opinion As Fact On Internet Is 'Disheartening'

Sonic Abuse recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Abuse: The first thing I'd like to ask is: "Kings & Thieves", for me, is an album that is very varied and has a lot of depth to it. How long does ...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform Entire 'Operation: Mindcrime' Album On Upcoming Tour

QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate will take his newly assembled version of the band on the road next year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group's epic 1988 release, "Operation: Mindcrime". The tour — with dates slated to begin in April — will feature the arsenal of bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OS...

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TODD LA TORRE-Fronted Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE Performs In Hollywood (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of the Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE performing last night (Saturday, November 24) at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Queen Of The Reich 02. Speak 03. Walk In The Shadows 04. The Whispe...

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GLEN DROVER Quits GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE

Former MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has left the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE before playing a single show with the band. He says in a statement: "I am really sorry to say that I have decided to bow out of Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE. I was very excited about doing this...

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DUSKMACHINE Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

DUSKMACHINE, the band featuring PRIMAL FEAR/ex-ANNIHILATOR drummer Randy Black, ex-ANNIHILATOR bassist Russ Bergquist, guitarist Nikolai Wurk and vocalist Joe Comeau (ex-OVERKILL guitarist and former singer for such bands as ANNIHILATOR, TAD MOROSE and LIEGE LORD),has inked a deal with Massacre Rec...

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KING'S X Frontman Releases New Digital-Only Single

Doug "Dug" Pinnick of KING'S X has released a new digital-only single via RockArmy Records and his own dUgtone imprint. The single features the songs "What You Gonna Do?" and "Courage", and is a precursor to his new album, "Naked", coming out via RockArmy Records in the first quarter of 2013. Pinnic...

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METAL MIKE And SCHOOL OF ROCK Join Forces For 'Metal Mill' Heavy Metal Guitar And Bass Program

HALFORD guitarist and Guitar World magazine columnist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak has partnered with the Wayne, New Jersey location of School Of Rock to bring "Metal Mill" guitar and bass program. "Metal Mill" is a specialty program designed for metal players of all ages and levels who look to develop th...