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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN: 'We've Always Made Great Records'

Romania's Rock FM recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On performing so many songs off IRON MAIDEN's latest album, "The Book Of Souls", in the current setlist: Nicko: "...

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How VOLBEAT Ended Up Using HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR On 'Goodbye Forever' Song

Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have uploaded a two-minute video clip in which guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen and guitarist Rob Caggiano talk about their decision to work with the the Harlem Gospel Choir on the song "Goodbye Forever" on their new album, "Seal The Dea...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA And GARY HOLT Talk Comic Books (Video)

PREVIEWSworld's Big Rick conducted an interview with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya and guitarist Gary Holt at the San Diego Comic-Con International on Friday, July 22. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he was a fan of comic books when he was younger, Tom responded: "I was a big fan of ....

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JON OLIVA Recovering From Stroke

Jon Oliva, the American composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer who is best known as the founder of and keyboardist and lead vocalist for SAVATAGE, has revealed that he suffered a stroke back in April. He writes on his Facebook page: "It was not as serious as it could have been, but it did leave...

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STEVEN TYLER's 'We're All Somebody From Somewhere' Tops BILLBOARD's Country Albums Chart

According to Billboard.com, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's debut solo album, "We're All Somebody From Somewhere", has entered Billboard's Top Country Albums chart at No. 1 with first-week sales of 17,000 copies, according to Nielsen Music. On the all-genre, consumption-based Billboard 200, it sta...

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FAITH NO MORE: Deluxe Editions Of 'King For A Day', 'Album Of The Year' Due In September

FAITH NO MORE will release deluxe editions of "King For A Day" and "Album Of The Year" on September 9. These include new remasters of the original album, plus a bonus disc of rarities and B-sides. The reissues will be made available on 2-CD, double 180-gram heavyweight LP and digital plus streaming...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING On His Involvement In Upcoming Comic Series: 'I Don't Like Taking Power Away From Artists'

Kristyn Clarke of PopCultureMadness.com conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarists Kerry King and Gary Holt at the San Diego Comic-Con International on Friday, July 22. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how much input SLAYER had in the upcoming comic series from Dark Horse Comics that was i...

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ICED EARTH: Video Footage Of BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of ICED EARTH's July 16 performance at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany can be seen below. ICED EARTH will headline the "MTV Headbangers Ball" European tour in December. Support on the trek will come from ENSIFERUM, KATAKLYSM and UNEARTH. ICED EARTH took a...

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Video: SLAYER Plays Intimate Show During SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

SLAYER played a special intimate show Thursday night (July 21) at the House Of Blues in San Diego, California during this year's San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC). Fan-filmed video footage of the entire concert can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Repentless 02. Disciple...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'Live At The NEC' To Be Released As Standalone DVD

On September 14, 2002, hard rock pioneers DEEP PURPLE took the stage for a landmark concert at the NEC in Birmingham, England to bid farewell to founding member and keyboard legend Jon Lord. On August 26, Eagle Rock Entertainment will deliver this very concert with the release of "Live At The NEC" o...

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SLAYER Comic Books Coming Later This Year

SLAYER and its record label, Nuclear Blast, have teamed with comic-book publisher Dark Horse for a three-part title based on the band's revenge-themed music videos "Repentless" and "You Against You", both of which share a story arc devised by director BJ McDonnell ("Hatchet III"). The first issue, "...

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ANTHRAX Members Look Back On 35-Year Career

Thirty-five years ago today (July 18, 1981),the then New York-based thrash/metal band ANTHRAX was formed and started on the road to help change the history of music. Says co-founder Scott Ian: "Thirty-five years have passed since that day and my life has changed profoundly. I am a husband, I am a f...

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MICK BROWN On Classic DOKKEN Reunion: 'If You Throw Enough Money On A Wound, It Will Heal'

DOKKEN drummer Mick Brown says that he wouldn't be surprised if reunion of the band's classic lineup included the recording of some new material. Brown, singer Don Dokken, bassist Jeff Pilson and guitarist George Lynch will reunite for a series of DOKKEN concerts in Japan, with no plans to take the...

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Watch DEEP PURPLE Perform In Genoa, Italy

Fan-filmed video footage of DEEP PURPLE's July 12 performance at Arena Del Mare in Genoa, Italy can be seen below. DEEP PURPLE postponed two shows in Sweden last month after drummer Ian Paice suffered a "mini-stroke" or TIA. The band recently finished recording its new album for a late 2016 release....

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JUDAS PRIEST, IN FLAMES, DEATH ANGEL, ANNIHILATOR Featured On 'Wacken 2015 - 26 Years Louder Than Hell'

Just in time for this year's Wacken Open Air festival that will see another 75,000 metalheads having the time of their lives this summer, UDR Music is pleased to announce the release of "Live At Wacken 2015 - 26 Years Louder Than Hell", a double CD/DVD (or Blu-ray) set hitting North American stores...