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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: More Information Revealed About Limited-Edition Book/Vinyl Set Of Artwork
"The Absence Of Corners" art collection was a career first for original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. Ward was one of the pioneers in bringing the new medium of rhythm-on-canvas to the world. Now, for the first time, he is offering a comprehensive look at the collection and expanding on each of t...February 13, 2018
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OVERKILL Frontman On 'The Grinding Wheel': 'It Still Has The Feeling That It's A Five-Knuckle Punch'
Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of veteran New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he feels about the band's latest studio album, "The Gri...February 11, 2018
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OVERKILL Is Working On New Music
Veteran New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL have returned to the studio to resume work on demos for their upcoming album. According to a post on the band's Facebook page, at least four new songs are in varying stages of completion at this point, with more to come. In a brand new interview with Australia's...February 9, 2018
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GODSMACK Gets Help From SEBASTIAN BACH, BILLY RAY CYRUS For New Video
GODSMACK filmed a video for the band's new single on Thursday, February 7 at a Los Angeles-area studio. The clip, which is being directed by the band's longtime visual collaborator Troy Smith, features television host and personality Chris Jacobs ("Overhaulin'") playing a fireman and cameo appearanc...February 9, 2018
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MR. BIG Drummer PAT TORPEY Dies At 64
Pat Torpey, drummer and founding member of MR. BIG, passed away Wednesday, February 7 at the age of 64 from complications of Parkinson's disease. His family, bandmates and management request privacy at this very difficult time. Services are pending. MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan said: "Pat Torpey ha...February 8, 2018
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JOE SATRIANI Is Hoping CHICKENFOOT Will Work On New Music This Summer
Joe Satriani says that he is hoping that CHICKENFOOT will reassemble this summer to begin working on new music. The supergroup, which features the legendary guitarist alongside former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, has...February 7, 2018
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HALESTORM Bassist On Upcoming Album: 'It's The Best Stuff We've Ever Done'
HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith spoke to the Little Falls, Minnesota radio station FM94 about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2015's "Into The Wild Life" album. He said (hear audio below): "It's the best stuff we've ever done. It's amazing. It'll be out this year. I can't tell you when, but we're fini...February 7, 2018
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ACT OF DEFIANCE Feat. Ex-MEGADETH Members: March 2018 U.S. Headlining Tour Announced
ACT OF DEFIANCE, the group featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),will embark on a a U.S. headlining tour this March. Support on the trek will come from SHATTE...February 1, 2018
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says 'Now Would Have Been The Perfect Time' For THE WINERY DOGS To Regroup
During an appearance on the "Trunk Nation" show on SiriusXM channel Volume, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked if he has had any recent discussions with drummer Mike Portnoy and bassist Billy Sheehan about a possible new album from their THE WINERY DOGS project. "We didn't literally talk abo...January 31, 2018
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SLASH, OZZY OSBOURNE, CHAD SMITH Featured In '#NoJoke' Documentary
Lofty Sky Entertainment has release a trailer for its newest film, "#NoJoke". "#NoJoke" is a documentary that follows singer Andrew Cole as he sets out to convince his musical idols to help him record a song in support of victims of bullying. Along the way, he's joined by the likes of Jeff Goldblum,...January 25, 2018
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RICHIE KOTZEN Releases Video For New Song 'The Damned'
Richie Kotzen has released the official music video for a new song called "The Damned". The clip, which was shot at Paramount Ranch by director Vicente Cordero, can be seen below. "Now that I'm off the road, I've been writing and recording quite a bit," Kotzen told Guitar Player. "This time around,...January 24, 2018
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THE STARBREAKERS Feat. NITA STRAUSS, JILL JANUS: Video Footage Of Whisky Concert
Video footage of THE STARBREAKERS performing a cover version of the MEGADETH classic "Hangar 18" on January 18 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Antera Ross). THE STARBREAKERS is an all-star cover band featuring five of the most talented female mu...January 23, 2018
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Ex-HATE ETERNAL Drummer DEREK RODDY Joins FIRE FOR EFFECT
Acclaimed metal drummer Derek Roddy has joined FIRE FOR EFFECT, the new band featuring former members of MALEVOLENT CREATION. Roddy steps into FIRE FOR EFFECT as the replacement for Mike Smith (SUFFOCATION),who appeared on FIRE FOR EFFECT's demo. Derek has played with HATE ETERNAL, NILE, MALEVOLENT...January 22, 2018
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GLENN HUGHES And CHAD SMITH Perform With JOE SATRIANI, PHIL COLLEN, JOHN PETRUCCI At 'G3' Concert In Los Angeles (Video)
Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) and Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) appeared as guests at this past Friday's (Janaury 19) "G3" concert at the Orpheum in Los Angeles, California. The "G3" tour features Joe Satriani, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and DREAM THEATER axeman Joh...January 21, 2018
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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS To Release 'Smalls Change' Solo Album In April
Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, returns with the release of his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", out globally April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG on digital, CD and vinyl. Additionally, Smalls la...January 17, 2018
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