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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Recounts 'Hysterical' 'Spinal Tap' Moment From Band's Early Days

In a brand new interview with The Washington Times, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali was asked to recount one of the best "Spinal Tap" moments from the band's early days. He said: "When we were doing our first headlining tour in 1985, we had a gigantic set built. Because now we had to ...

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Video: DEE SNIDER Sings TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC Classics During 'Ultimate Jam Night'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider delivered a surprise performance of "We're Not Gonna Take It" (TWISTED SISTER) and "Highway To Hell" (AC/DC) with his son and guest MC Jesse Snider during this past Tuesday's (April 26) "Ultimate Jam Night" at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, Cali...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY On New Drummer PAUL WANDTKE: 'He's What We've Always Been Missing'

TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy was interviewed on the April 8-10 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: What do you think is the most unanticipated thing that comes with cr...

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Metal Resistance

It takes insane wherewithal to pull off what BABYMETAL, originally components of the SAKURA GAKUIN pop troupe, has. They're the equivalent of a charismatic sports team with an in-house screwball or two that attracts a large fandom, inevitably opening the door for haters. People were shocked — some a...

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Book of Shadows II

Twenty years ago, Zakk Wylde showed the music world he wasn't just a he-man axe slinger wielding a bullseye-quivered Gibson Les Paul thunder stick. Wylde already proved himself a veritable songwriter fundamental to the success of Ozzy Osbourne's "No Rest for the Wicked", "No More Tears", "Ozzmosis"...

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Incarnate

When metalcore hit an impetus, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE nearly did likewise with the unfortunate departure of Howard Jones, who left to battle Type 2 diabetes and depression. For many, Jones remains a brave voice along with Lajon Witherspoon of SEVENDUST for bringing soul to a genre that went a step furthe...

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ACE FREHLEY: KISS Reunion 'Would Be Magical If It Was Handled Right'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley took part in a live interview event with BackStory on March 23 at AOL studios in New York City. The interview was conducted by Brad Tolinski. Best known as the editor in chief of Guitar World magazine for 25 years, Tolinski is a respected journalist and the author...

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Video: QUIET RIOT, Ex-ANTHRAX Members Perform HUGHES/THRALL's 'Hold Out Your Life' During 'Ultimate Jam Night'

Video footage of Neil Turbin (ANTHRAX),Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT),Mitch Perry (LITA FORD, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, THE SWEET),Walter Ino (SURVIVOR) and Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT) performing the HUGHES/THRALL song "Hold Out Your Life" during this past Tuesday's (April 12) "Ultimate Jam Night" at th...

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Review: GUNS N' ROSES Felt Like GUNS N' ROSES Again At First Official Comeback Concert

By Clay Marshall What a difference a quarter-century makes. After one of the most peculiar launches imaginable — one that, following a press release which raised more questions than answers, saw a high-profile late-night television appearance scrapped at the last minute, a curious concert cancellati...

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Video: BUTCHER BABIES, Ex-DIVINE HERESY, HELLYEAH Members Perform PANTERA, METALLICA Covers At 'Ultimate Jam Night'

The "Ultimate Jam Night" debuted its residency at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on Tuesday, March 29. Among the participating musicians were Tommy Vext (WESTFIELD MASSACRE, DIVINE HERESY),Ira Black (WESTFIELD MASSACRE, LIZZY BORDEN),Monte Pittman (Madonna),Jerry Mo...

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Video: TONY IOMMI Plays BLACK SABBATH's 'Into The Void' At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

Video footage of legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi performing the band's classic song "Into The Void" with several campers at last month's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles can be seen below. Also taking part in this installment of the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, which was held Fe...

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SAMMY HAGAR Is Ready To Rekindle His Friendship With EDDIE VAN HALEN

Sammy Hagar has told RollingStone.com in a new interview that he would be open to rekindling his friendship with the Van Halen brothers, but has made it clear that he will not be the first one to reach out. "It would be misinterpreted," Hagar said. "I know the way those guys think. 'Oh, ...

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SAMMY HAGAR Looks Back On His Original Exit From VAN HALEN: 'Grunge Was Kicking Everyone's Ass But Ours'

In a brand new interview with RollingStone.com about the 30th anniversary of VAN HALEN's "5150" album, Sammy Hagar spoke about his original split with the band in 1996 amid a flurry of ill will and accusations from both sides, with Hagar eventually reviving his solo career. "Breaking up then was the...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's 'Incarnate' Cracks U.S. Top 10

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's new album, "Incarnate", debuted at No. 6 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 35,000 equivalent album units in the week ending March 17. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, tr...

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Video: SEBASTIAN BACH, NUNO BETTENCOURT, ORIANTHI Perform Rock Classics At Opening Of 'Soundcheck Live'

Lucky Strike Live in Los Angeles, California has become a hotspot for music fans over the past year with random onstage performances by popular artists in the rock genre. Fans have clamored for a spot in front of the stage to witness one-of-a-kind performances by artists they might otherwise pay inf...